My shape: mid-height center-set teardrop with max projection underneath, very shallow super tall roots, very wide roots, all over fullness, and firm tissue that doesn't like to be pushed around.

This review is for the Capri (turquoise) colorway.

Oh, this bra is so cute and such a great color, and I had such high hopes for it after all the fit issues with the 65G - Passionata » Let's Play Balconette Bra (5215) . It is sheer and thus slightly scratchy, but it might soften with the first wash. I think it would be a great light summer bra, which is the main reason I wanted it to ... work. It has its own set of little problems, though, and I just can't reconcile ALL of them to keep it.

First of all, the straps are too far apart. This really isn't a big deal, though, since they aren't cutting into my armpits, and it also doesn't make the top of the cups flex noticeably when I slouch. They are thin, but fully adjustable. They sit quite far out on my shoulders, so the neckline is super-duper open, which I like since my breasts are pretty self-supporting and don't really ever try to escape or bounce out of low tops, but others might not want.

The gore is too wide, or the cups are too far apart. I can't really tell the difference between these two in any bra because the effect is basically the same for me. I CAN tell it is definitely too tall. Luckily, there is almost 3/4" of space in the wire channel, and since I don't ever notice wires poking in my armpits, this is great! If I kept the bra, I would put in a couple of stitches to seal the wire channel at the gore and make it permanent. This shift does make the top of the gore float, but since it no longer has any structure to it and the wires still tack farther down, it doesn't bother me at all.

Let's talk about these wires. I guess that in this case the cups really are too far apart for me because the apex of the wire's curve is farther out past my breast's apex, leaving the wires extending beyond my IMF on the outer curve and contributing to the space left in the bottom of the cup. The edges come all the way to the top of the wing after I shifted them out of the gore, which is actually nice for me because I like tall wings and too-tall wires never poke me there. They are also too narrow, but I actually only noticed while wearing it (instead of after, while looking at the photos) because it makes the top edge of the wing gape and stand away. I have had this issue with some Freya half-cups, and in those cases can sometimes solve it by cross-hooking the band (that is, the top hook in one column and the lower hook in the next-tightest column, which occasionally works because I have a conical ribcage), but I had this on the tightest set of hooks, so I can't really do that.

Lastly, the cups are pretty shallow. This means that the top edge is great on me! I had a [long] phone call in the middle of my try-on, so while lounging on my bed it never gaped, even when I laid sideways. However, where the base of the cup meets the wire I think I need Maximum Projection, so this one shifts downward a bit trying to move my fullness to a bigger part of the cup. I don't think it would be as much of a shift if not for the weird wire curve exaggerating it. Anyway, it has vertical seams and those are always somewhere between good and great on me, so in this case it could have worked.

The band is lined in powernet and is quite stretchy, too, which I dislike. The elastic edges feel comfy, or even a little tight, but because the powernet has a different tension and stretch than the lace outer fabric or the elastic, I still get the bulge. This happens with basically every powernet band I've ever tried, and I don't like any of them.

It's such an adorable little bra, and I live in Hot Summer Country. I am very sad it doesn't work. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
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capri blue colorway

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Updated on Jun 07, 2016 Flag this

My most recent impulse purchase

Dear lord is this bra tall. HUGE wings! There wasn't much about it before, but now Bratabase will know..

Such a pretty and unique bra though. Comfy and soft materials might help the tall wings to be more bearable. The wires aren't super hard either, I was just bothered by all the fabric. I know some people can handle the taller wings and might even want them, so it could be a great option for some! It will for sure help to control armpit fat / escaped breast tissue bulges, as many don't like wings cutting in.. But I knew it wasnt for me instantly and didn't bother with adjusting much to see the rest of the fit - which seemed decent really!

Measurements coming soon.

Pink black colorway

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I wasn't expecting much from this brand. But wow! This is the softest, thinnest spacer bra I have felt. I love the soft, casual gray. I love the minimal black ribbon at the gore. I wish it fit so badly. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

The band runs a size small. Deep cups. Low wings and gore. The cups are only 5.1" wide but stretch easily so the bra becomes too shallow for me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

Gray colorway

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Updated on Dec 20, 2016 Flag this

I love this bra, however, I am not particularly a fan of the racer (T) style back. I feel like the band could be a bit tighter and if I were to order another I would get a size 60. Because the band does not ride up it would seem that it fits but I notice that a lot of the weight is being carried from my shoulders and due to the style, it puts pressure on my very lower neck area. For reference: I am projected, round, close set, full on bottom, with medium-narrow root.

For the bra:

Band: Could be tighter. Two hooks. Sturdy

Straps: Not a big fan of of the racer back. Plenty of room to tighten and loosen straps.

Cups: Great coverage. Comfortable stiff material. No quadboob. No nipslip. No gaping.

Gore: Since I am close set, I like the plunge style. Again, as mentioned before, I would like to have a slightly tighter band which would make the gore hug me a little closer (it is just almost sitting on my sternum).

Nude and Lime Green colorway

Updated on Aug 09, 2016 Flag this

Gives a nice shape, and pretty colour. Not the best quality, the band and cup fabric has visibly stretched and the lace is more pilled than on my Freya or panache bras.

Emerald green colorway

Updated on Mar 08, 2022 Flag this

My heart breaks because this bra is so beautiful but it couldn't possibly fit any worse. The fabric is a lovely earthy red colour, pretty stretchy throughout. The wires are remarkably short, there's also no real gore - I guess to achieve the plunge effect. The cups are interesting: it's a rather shallow and short, soft molded cup and then a triangular piece of lace that stretches to the straps, and thereby forms the top of the cup. It's a shame but I am spilling out on all sides of this bra. The plunge works - but let me tell you it is not very sexy when the entire bra is digging into you, haha. I'd consider getting a different size but honestly, I'd have no idea where to even start. I don't think this bra could give me the support I want.

Updated on Feb 18, 2021 Flag this

I am on the shallower end of average projection with very tall and wide roots, close set.
I bought this bra because I noticed that my Freya Deco in 30DD was getting a little small in the cup. This was a good price in 30E, so I took a chance. I found this bra to be extremely shallow at the bottom. It's also a little too closed on top for my tall roots. Strangely, the gore doesn't lay flat against my chest either, which is very uncommon for me. I'm thinking that the cups are still too small or shallow for me? I'm not sure what's going on. This bra just doesn't work for my body type.

Black colorway

Updated on Jun 30, 2019 Flag this

This Sexy Fashion bra is exactly what it claims to be...sexy and for fashion.

The most noticeable characteristic of this bra are the extremely high side wings. I was looking for high side wings and I got it! It can be uncomfortable. I actually have gotten used to it so it doesn't bother me anymore. If you were thinking high side wings are good for breast tissue migration, this may not be the bra you are looking for. The structure is not very stiff so it doesn't hold the tissue in place. This bra may work for very tall people with ... tall torsos and/or low set breasts?

The underwires are relatively soft and not too stiff. Although the gore is very high for my close-set breasts, the underwires don't seem to bother me. The underwires are "U" shaped. Since the underwires are quite long and the side wings high, you may want to ensure your breasts are also "U" shaped. The underwires don't really fit the shape of my breasts. I have to keep pulling the ends of the underwire by my arm pits out to accommodate my "Nike swoosh"-shaped breasts. Having said that, I can wear this bra all day and not have pain with the underwires. Yeah, for softer underwires!!

The other noticeable thing about this bra is the fabric. The cups are made out of a lovely lace and mesh. This material actually conforms to the shape of my breasts so I feel like it fits me quite well. My breasts are projected. There is a bit of a gap at the top by the strap but I get that with most of my bras so that is just my boob shape. Anyway, I love that the bra fits my breasts so well because of the material! On the downside, the fabric isn't supportive enough to give support to my breasts. There is lot of jiggle and bouncing happening. I would say it is the most unsupportive bra I own. It is more supportive than if I wasn't wearing a bra, but only slightly more supportive. When the word "fashion bra" is used, I think it is true. The bra is more for looks than for support. If you don't mind a more natural look with jiggle, then this bra may work for you.

I actually love the way this bra looks. I decided to keep this bra because it is so pretty. It is great for lingerie. I feel comfortable in it and it actually fits the shape of my boobs. I haven't had any distracted viewers watching me bounce (bear in mind I am a 28F/FF and usually wear looser tops), so I don't feel self-conscious in it. All in all, I would say it is a great sexy and fashion bra. If you are looking for lingerie or for a great date night bra, it may be just what you are looking for.



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I have to say I love this bra! I found it at T.K. Maxx for less than €12. It was the first time I had ever tried a 65 (30) in band width and I am so happy I did. The band fits very snug against my chest and I had thought that bras would never sit tight against my sternum since I am close set. However, this bra changed my mind is has led me to re-evaluate all the bras that I own. For reference: I have projected, slightly FOB, close set, medium-narrow roots and big(ish) areolas.

Band: I love that the band is so thick, even ... though it is a pain in the butt to get on and off sometimes. I is perfectly tight and the wires do not dig into me during the day.

Cups: I unfortunately would most likely need a slightly more full coverage bra in order to keep my boobs in. If I am running after a little one or trying to catch a train is is very likely that they will pop out entirely. Mostly due to the flexibility of the lace fabric. The cups are a bit wider than I would prefer for my medium narrow root, but I should think they would be perfect on someone with wider set. Also, there is a bit of extra fabric always folding at the bottom. I can not tell if this is because the underwire is so high up towards my arm pit and perhaps movement of my arms is pushing the whole bra down or not. Perhaps it is just a shallow style. No quadboob!

Straps: The straps can be adjusted plenty. I am usually a short as they can go kind of girl, and have had no problem with these straps at all. They also do not slide down during the day and I rarely (if ever) have to readjust the straps.

Gore: I am close set and find that the gore sits perfectly without battling with the ladies for space. This is one of the first bras I felt did a great job at separating them without making me pay for it.

Overall quality: I really love the lace look and find it to be a great bra. The quality of the fabric is both comfortable and of good quality. I do however, wish that it were just a simple color instead of the bright orange and white. I am not really one into colorful bras since I tend to wear a lot of black and white.

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