This is a very retro looking bra. It's truly stunning especially with the matching underwear. The cups are sheer and have a web pattern on them with little golden hearts which adds to it's charm. It is definitely one of the most elegant and supportive bras I own.

The fit of the bra, however, is a little bit off. For starters, this bra runs a FULL SIZE BIGGER in both the band and cup. The band is super stretchy and reminds me of the Curvy Kate Thrill Me bras. The first time around I ordered the Valencia bra in 30G, which is my usual size in most other brands ... such as Freya, Panache and Fantasie. The band rode up after wearing it for an hour and there were wrinkles at the top of the cup. It really felt like a 32GG. To make sure that my assessment was correct, I gave it to a friend of mine who wears 32GG and it fit her like a glove. When I ordered it again, I went down in band size and up in cup size. The 28GG was a much better fit on me. The band was nice and comfortably snug and I filled the cups nicely. But after wearing the bra for a few hours and my breasts settled into it, I did get some wrinkling at the top of the cup. I think a 28G would have been a better fit but I was not going to go through the hassle of returning it again. The wrinkling is not visible under clothes and because I typically go up one cup size during that time of the month, I kept it.

The bra is very comfortable. I forget that I'm wearing it. The wires do not poke and the underarm wings are not too high. Also, the fabric, although sheer, is very soft and does not feel scratchy on my skin. The straps have pretty detailing on them but they are only partly adjustable. I can not get as much lift as I'd like because I have a short torso, so for women under 5"3, this could be a problem. Nonetheless, the style and design of the bra, paired with how comfortable it is, have made the bra a staple in my wardrobe. If you can get it in your correct size, then I highly recommend it.
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