This bra is STUNNING and so comfortable! It doesn't fit, though, so I'm going to return it.
I love a lot of things about shopping at ASOS.com (prices are generally good, free shipping and returns, wide selection), but one of the most frustrating things about shopping there is their arbitrary "sizing" descriptions. This probably is not an issue if you are shopping in the UK, but in the US they use the UK size and convert it to the "US size" on the website-- which is generally 2 cup sizes below the UK size (this is confusing as most brand have the SAME SIZE listed for UK ... and US sizes-- so you get a different size than the one you ordered!). This is not consistent, and therefore you never know what you are going to get.
This time, they sent me a UK/US 32F (the size is listed on the label as UK/US 32F! They are the exact same size!) but I ORDERED a size 32G. I guess I should have ordered a 32I (which should be a FF, not a G, but I digress).
Naturally, it doesn't fit since it isn't the size I ordered, and they don't have it in stock in my size. Okay, I'll stop complaining about ASOS (but it is relevant as this brand is relatively difficult to find and ASOS is one of the few places that sells it), and get on to the bra.
This bra is STUNNING. It may not come across in pictures, but the details and construction are beautiful, the material is very solid feeling and firm (no stretch at all in the cups), with seamless, unpadded semi-sheer cups with lace detailing along the top edges, and all along the band.
The band seems to run true-to-size or big-- I was able to stretch it (I stretched pretty hard) to 34 inches, so bear that in mind-- you definitely can't get away with ordering a band size up if you don't fit in the cup range (which I don't-- I need about a 30GG. Really need to update my bratabase measurements, as I measured originally when I wore a 30G best). Even if 32I was available, the band wouldn't fit right.
Straps are not fully adjustable, and have a ribbing/ribbon detail on the front-- and the straps have three gems on both sides of the attachment between the cups and straps-- a really special detail that I haven't seen before (and that really added to the whole experience of this bra-- it's tfull of thoughtful and unique details). The cups have a lovely semi-sheer v/ zig-zag pattern (since it's black, it's a very subtle effect with some luster to the fabric) the band is semi-sheer and fully covered with lace. It was incredibly comfortable, though I couldn't fully tell what shape it gave as it was a full cup too small-- slightly pointed I suspect, but I think it would look beautiful under clothes (and definitely beautiful and flattering without). The central gore seemed to fit a bit too wide on me (my breasts are close set but separate), but it might have been due to the too small cup/ too large band. I didn't have an east-west effect, despite that. The underwires are nicely firm, not flexible, so you don't need to worry about them distorting and altering the fit.
I'd definitely recommend this brand for anyone who fits into the size range-- I hope they expand their range soon, as I'd definitely purchase a lot of items from this brand if I could get the right size! ASOS: Mixed bag, but if you know their sizing issues, they are a great place to order-- just get 2 cup sizes up if you are in the US!
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