This is my second attempt at Jasmine, as I tried it back when I was a 28DD/30D, and it didn't work for me in that size. I decided to give it another chance in my current sister size of 30DD, but unfortunately it's still not right. I've realized that Jasmine is really designed for FOT shapes, and for this reason, it will never fit me properly, which is sad because this is a very comfortable and lightweight summer bra that gives great shape.
The band is made from firm powermesh with a leotard back. I remember thinking that the band of the 30D I tried was ... way too stretchy, but the 30DD actually measures with a larger band and I felt the band was fine. I'm not sure if the stretch is different between the solid Black 30D and the printed Confetti 30DD since I don't stretch my bra bands for measurements, but it could just be that I fill out the cups better in this size. Though the body fabric is printed, the band is actually solid pink on this colorway. I actually found the band on this bra to be on the firmer side and rather comfortable, though historically Panache 30 bands tend to run large on me.
The cups on this bra fit well in the wire and bottom of the cup, but the problem is that I am not full enough on top to fill out the center of the cup and the lace upper. Whenever I move, the lace upper wrinkles terribly. I had a similar problem with Thea and Olivia recently in the 30DD, as those styles are also designed for FOT. I believe the cut is similar to Envy based on comparing the measurements, but is fuller on top than Envy. I have Envy in 30D and it still fits me, but it also fit me when I was a size smaller when Jasmine in the same size did not. So, if Jasmine doesn't work out for you for the same issues that I had, give Envy a try.
It's such a shame about the upper cup, because I really like the fit of the wires and bottom of the cup. The fabric here is super lightweight printed tricot with a lightweight tricot backed lining. Thea is similar but the fabric is denser and firmer, so it is slightly more supportive. It gives me a really nice rounded appearance, and despite having a a 4 piece cup construction similar to the Fantasie Side Support Styles, it gives me a much more rounded shape that I enjoy.
Confetti is actually a multicolored flower print on a pale pink base, and is quite pretty. The upper cup is stretch floral lace, and sadly this is the only part of the cup that gives me trouble. The cradle is the same printed fabric as the cups, and the straps are solid pink satin with an interesting edging. The only decoration is a small two toned bow at the center gore.
I can see why people love Jasmine, as she is comfortable, lightweight, and supportive. It's too bad that the cut is too FOT for me, so I'll have to stick with Envy for a similar effect. If you like Jasmine, I would also check out Thea and Olivia as they are similar but are 3 piece cups with no side sling.
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