Prima Donna doesn't use U.K. sizing. According to their size chart, I should be in something two or three cups bigger, but this 30E fits well. Prima Donna's cups run insanely large, at least in 30 bands. I have about a dozen bras that fit me well, and the vast majority are 30Fs in U.K. sizing.

This is one of those rare sheer, unlined, unpadded half cup bras in a fuller bust brand. I love it. It's lower at the center gore than most of my half cups but has a little more fabric where the cups meet the straps than most of my half cups. Most ... of my half cup bras are Fauves.

The bra's purplish color is less pure and less saturated than my photos would lead you to believe. It's gorgeous, but I'd prefer a richer, clearer purple. The lovely embroidery embellishes the cups and the front half of the straps. The straps are only partially adjustable. This is not a problem for me, even though I am petite. This leads me to believe the straps are on the short side compared to, say, my 30F Fauves or the Cleo Marcie in 30FF.

I don't like that there's only one row of hooks and eyes. It's been comfortable whenever I've tried it on, but I'll probably wear this with one of my Braologie Mini Vests. I don't seem to have back fat with the bra alone, but I like the Mini Vest for the extra push to front and center. I also may still be experiencing tissue migration, which the Mini Vest surely helps with. I bought this in June 2013 but have been delaying removing the tags and wearing it until after entering all data into Bratabase.
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