The Great Amazon Prime Wardrobe Try-On, Pt 2! My shape: FOB, narrow roots/shoulders, soft tissue, 32G (though I'm thinking maybe more 30G since a lot of these 32 bands are too stretchy for me!)
Fit: The wires are sort of bendy and not as sturdy, but they seem narrow, ala Ewa Michalak bras. Maybe not as U-shaped, but I don't have a problem with them poking my armpits, and they enclose my breast tissue on the sides. There is an elastic band along the top lace part of the cup, which is fine on my smaller breast, but I get slight quadding/spillage on my larger one. There are only two ...hooks for the band, and it feels a lot stretchier than what I am used to. The straps are not too wide for my narrow shoulders, which is a nice change of pace for me! I get a splayed, sort of pushed out to the sides shape, which is not my cup of tea. The fabric is super soft, so it would be nice for anyone who has sensitive skin. It feels like stretchy microfiber, all except the top lace parts.
Appearance: This is a darker charcoal colored bra, so it would be a good alternative to a black bra. The bottom of the cups has two layers of super soft fabric, the lining being a mesh, the outside a striped soft, stretchy material. The inside of the cups has this vertical folded section along the sides of each cup; I've never seen that before in a bra. The clasp is three sets of two hooks; I had mine on the tightest clasp right away, which leads me to believe this will stretch out even farther once it gets worn in more.
Verdict: Though comfortable, this doesn't give me the shape I am looking for. I like the soft fabric, the narrower wires and straps, but I think, if I were to try this, I would go a band size down. I've never heard of this brand of bra before, but it was one that was available for Prime Wardrobe, and I am glad I checked it out! Read more 246 more words
Update: This bra was well loved for a few months and worn regularly before the cups edges started to curl outward and show under shirts. Probably due to it not being a perfect fit but it may also be lower quality. Pretty bummed because it was a favorite and otherwise is holding up well!
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A unique bra with virtually no gore, and I'm happy with the fit! Truly, I just noticed it on Amazon for $15 and had to try it.
Somehow Simone Perele has made me fall in love again. This bra seems well thought out. The cups are tall, but something about the shape and wire width makes ...it work - preventing them from bothering my armpits (a problem I encounter often in plunges). The wing height is also low, further preventing this problem. The cups have a nice amount of depth overall, where many plunge bras are simply too shallow and too wide.
Their website advised sizing down in the cup and I think that is fair. I would usually go with their 65F but the cups might have been too tall and deep.
I'm not sure where I am shape wise that makes this bra works. I thought I was a bit close set, but maybe I'm more in the middle. 1" gores are good, less is great. Over 1" is bad. Maybe I'm self supporting enough that my breasts don't want to escape into the middle too much? I'm sure the cut isn't for everyone but I'm loving it.
It feels comfortable and easy to wear overall. I can for sure see this becoming my go to bra. Plus, the band runs true to size unlike many Simone Perele bras! Read more 172 more words
Lovely! Have you seen the new Wacoal Visions triangle bra? It has a similar gore. I'd love to try both, but my CFCS (center-full, close-set) breasts need a more narrow space. Thrilled this works so well for you!!!
Forgot to add: What an amazing price!! If I find it for $14, I, too, may try it. Wow.
How do you find Simone Perele's materials? I've not yet tried this brand, but I do appreciate Wacoal quality.
Simone Perele uses really nice materials Love4Pollinators . Shape is variable and bands tend to run big but when you find a good shape, materials usually are not a problem, they feel lovely to wear.
wendybien Thank you :-) I was thoroughly impressed with Lejaby materials and have high hopes for Simone Perele :-) The no-gore wire gives me hope, but the center projection looks shallow. When I peruse their website, the Muse looks more accommodating of center projection. Perplexing. Is it possible, the bra can/will accommodate both? :-)
Can you pretty pleeeeease measure it? I'm sure it would be a shallow nightmare on me but I'm loving anything plunge lately.
Measurements added - surprised how wide the cups measure, I didn't think they looked or felt so wide on me. I would never buy a bra if I saw it measured so wide, unless it was wirefree or something. The cup separation is only 0.6" though!
The materials are nice, but nothing justifies the full price to me haha. I think the smaller wings could be irritating or cut in. I also had to cut the size tag out because it was very itchy. Small complaint but I hate cutting them out.
Gulp. I ordered the 30F....just before the price returned to $78.00. Thanks for the measurements, annabellynn ! I can handle .6" gore :-)
Width is one of those measurements that's actually kind of hard to use measurements for. If you have a bra with a really low gore, it'll measure wider than it fits because you're measuring at more of an angle than you would a bra with a taller gore. Wire firmness also plays a role because even though wires technically shouldn't distort, some are so soft that really any tension makes them distort, so those will fit wider than they measure.
I look at cup measurement, but kind of take it with a grain of salt because there are a lot of things that just a strict cup width measurement doesn't tell you.
Update: Ugh. Much to my disappointment, upon normal wear this bra is not comfortable AT ALL. If I tighten the straps enough that they don't slip, they're uncomfortably tight and leave red marks. The band leaves red marks also. The underwire pokes under my arm on my smaller side and the seams and edges are scratchy. Such a bummer. I'm going to try it with an extender - hopefully that helps, because this bra was not inexpensive and I'm never going to want to wear it the way it currently fits.
Previous review:
My first unlined bra, and I love it. I went for a professional ...fitting today just to see what would come of it, and this is one of two results. While technically not a PERFECT fit (I'm so picky now that I know what to look for), but it's pretty darn close. The tiniest bit of quadding on my larger side that I didn't notice until I took the pics is not enough for me to discount the rest of it. I love it. Did I mention that?
I looked up the model and it's called a full cup - but I think it fits more like a demi. The details are lovely - beautiful lace with coordinating shiny embroidery, ribbon straps, scalloped edging, and an interesting sheer cutout on the gore. The color (somewhere between red and orange) is not something I would have imagined I would like.. I usually go for pastels or beige, but I tried it on just to see what the style was like and ended up loving it. It's a really nice color for fall, and goes with my hair. As an added bonus, the lace, embroidery, and material of the cup somehow make the headlights barely noticeable. W00t! An unlined lace bra I can wear!
Fit wise, it's pretty close to perfect. The band is nice and snug and sits level, the gore tacks, and the straps have enough stretch to be comfortable, but not so much that they'll slip down. In this style I ended up down a band size, and the support feels really good. I even don't mind how the back looks - I seem to do better with wider wings/bands. I maybe could have gone up a cup size, but I thought if I did I would end up with some gapping. No gapping here in the 32D, even on my smaller side. It makes me feel pretty, and I'm really happy with it. Read more 312 more words
Love it! It's so pretty. Have you tried loosening the straps an inch or two?? People who are newish to optimal bra sizing tend to overtighten them without realizing it (the result of a lifetime of dealing with too-loose bands). And for some reason even well-trained professional fitters and boutique staff seem to take grim satisfaction in also tightening them well beyond reason! Maybe they think that extra firm uplift will clinch the sale lol. But anyway, I think the slightly snug effect will ease up and result in a 100% perfect cup fit if you relieve some of the strap tension. In my experience Perele bra bands sometimes stretch out fast if they're strained, as they tend to be when I'm on the cusp of two band sizes in a certain model and buy the smaller one. I have learned to eke out another 3-6 months' life by initially using a (non-elasticated) extender to add just a half inch or so of band length. After a few months it starts to feel loose that way and then I can start wearing it with no extender but it's much gentler on the band.
wendybien You read my mind! After wearing this bra out and about for a few hours, I started to realize how uncomfortably tight the band and straps were, and that the lace and seams are quite scratchy on my back and under my arms. Booo! I washed it to try and soften it up a bit, and ordered an extender. I loosened the straps as well, but then they started slipping off my shoulders. Gaahhh! Just when you think you’ve found a good bra...
So, the band is a good length, but it's quite stretchy - probably the stretchiest band of any of my bras. I would get this in the 30 band size if it were available in my cup size, but it's not. So, here's my plan: Because the amount that it stretches is the main problem, I'm going to sew a regular (non-elastic) stitch across a small portion of the band on each side of the cups, so that part can't stretch. That should reduce the amount of stretch in the band, without altering the dimensions of the bra. Other than the super stretchy band, I really do love this bra. It gives a great shape and is ridiculously comfortable.
**Note: 32F for Simone Perele is equivalent to a UK 32E (SP does not have a DD size; their cup sizes simply go A, B, C, D, E, F, etc.)
I'm back with a new addition to the Andora minimizer adventure! I found this beautiful dark pine green "Agate green" for $16 on Amazon. Pics everwhere on internet shows wrong colour (dark grass green).
I have this in nude 75D (this size fits like a normal bra, not as a minimizer) and are planning to lose some weight so have to go down in cup size. Decided to try this when the price was so low. It will be altered to a J-hook bra so there is less pressure on the breast tissue from the edge between the gore and strap. The 80B has lower cup height and ...wing. The band length will be shortened to fit me.
Now I will compare this one to the gray 70D I have listed earlier. Size was wrong and the cup separation small so could never work with an extender. Cups are placed to fit a narrow chest. To my surprice the underwire is the same size (or curve) on both 70D and 80B even if the band is 2 sizes bigger. The underwire on the 70D is only higher in the armpit because the wing is also taller. Both have same gore height.
The Andora minimizer is an excellent bra. Give it a try if you can find it on sale or on Ebay. Read more 113 more words
This is such a beautiful bra! Sadly it just doesn't fit me. It has the narrowest cups I've ever seen in a bra my size - like several sizes too narrow. The lace is stretchy enough to accommodate my breasts though, although the elastic on the top of the cups cuts in a bit. It gives a nice rounded, uplifted shape.
Sizing issues aside, I'm very disappointed in the construction of this bra. I'd hear so much great stuff about this brand, but seeing one in person is leaving me underwhelmed. The bra is really pretty and delicate, but it feels really flimsy. The material is super stretchy, and I've yet to see stretchy material that doesn't stretch out soon. The cup lining isn't sewn down and kinda just hangs out under my armpits.
Maybe this is more lingerie than everyday bra, and that's fine. It's just not what I was looking for.
Me: wide rooted, tall rooted, very close set. Somewhat shallow. I need a wide cup that is open on top with either a very low gore, or the rare extremely narrow gore.
I can't believe how soft and stretchy the cups on this bra are. They feel like a softer neoprene. This bra is a bit more closed on top than I'd like. However, the material is so pliable and soft, I couldn't resist and I think it will mold to my shape. I hope it will. I love the lace and applique detail.
Edit: this material is what they call a "spacer bra". I love it in this heat. Breathable yet seamless and provides some lining
The appliance and lace on the deep black is a fantastic combination. Hope the molding happens as you desire :-)
Might be worth looking at their other bras too - I tried so many, but I'm not sure which may work. Their '3d' bras are all the same material. The Andora is a similiar cut and can be found pretty cheap on eBay. Caresse and Carresence are more of a plunge cut with more coverage.
Hope it works out, such a comfy bra :)
Applique. Autocorrect strikes again ;-)
Thanks @annabellyn! I am all about the plunges, so I'll try that
I'm projected w a bunch of center fullness so the only way I could get the Caresse 3D to work was by "hacking" the fit outrageously... got a 30G, which was much too big for me in overall cup volume but had enough depth near the gore, but the tight band pulled the outer cups flat and got rid of the extra space there. (Yes I know kind of insane but it worked and I didn't have any other good unseamed plunges and needed one that day.) All this to say, for someone shaped like you it could be quite a nice shape match because it is pretty tall at the outer cup compared to this design!
I've been looking for this bra for so long after I fell in love with it in a too small 65E. The 65F fits much better! It's about as good as I could've hoped for - the band seems a tiny bit tighter than other SP bras like it, I fill out the cups but do not quad, the wires aren't resting on my tissue. The straps and band of this size are noticeably thicker and more supportive.
I notice on this bra that there seems to be a 'bubble' at the edge of the top of the cup. I've experienced this in other Simone Perele bras too - ...where the top seam the cup will lie flat on your breasts, but there will be a slight bubble of empty space between the top seam and your breasts. I believe it is just how these bras are constructed. You can see it happening in some of the pictures. This usually gets worse for me when I am sitting or slouching. It doesn't bother me too much standing up, and isn't noticeable under clothes, so I much prefer it to quadboob.
Overall, I'm in love. I've missed this level of comfort and how thin and breathable the fabric is. I wish the bra wasn't white, but i can deal with it. Read more 111 more words
This is a beautiful bra; it's put together well, the stitching is high-quality, and I love the dark brown fabric with the pink and brown embroidered leaves. The band and cups are reasonably okay — the cups are a touch small and the wires are a bit narrow — but the straps slip because they're set too wide for me. I haven't worn it much for that reason. I could probably get a better fit in the cups if I went up to the F, but the shoulders might be even wider.
The moulded cup on this bra is soft and flexible. It's described as "moulded," but is much less stiff than other moulded cup bras that I've tried. The cups are very comfortable and provide a lining, nipple coverage, and some shape without adding padding. The underwires are a bit short for me, but the channels are adequately enclosed and padded so they don't poke.
I wish that the straps matched my shoulder shape better! It's a great bra, just the wrong shape for me.
This bra fit well BUT since the top of the cup is elasticized and my breast tissue is soft, it's not a smooth along the top, it digs. Not uncomfortable but not flattering. If you have firmer breast tissue give it a try - it's a beautiful material and a sexy cut. Beware the embroidery is lumpy under a t-shirt or silk top though.
I have this model in 75D/34D and it is one on my favorite bras. Due to a small volume loss in breast tissue it feels slightly roomy and does not provide same lift as before. So I ordered one cup size smaller and it is a failure. Cups are too small and cup separation are too narrow. Seems like I have to alter the cup width in my old bra. This one will be available for sale here on bratabase. Colour is a dark pine green.
Took a while to figure out why this didn't fit. Wasn't sure if the cups were to big or too small. This is a spacer bra so the cup is stretchy and I don't have the upper fullness required. First time I tried it on I thought it would have fitted better if straps had more of a center pull position. I did consider adding a J-hook and add a piece of extra strap on the back (these straps are too short for racerback position).
So, I tried it on again today and discovered other minor issues. Cups are made of thin spacer material and the upper edge ...is to soft and flexible. If I slope forward with my shoulders there is a lot of empty space along the edge between the shoulder strap and gore. I can fit part of my hand inside the stretchy cup so this would fit someone between D and E or someone with more upper fullness. The lower cup seems to be shallow and the projected part of the cups sits higher than any bra I have owned. Maybe this will change with wear? I measured the depth of the cup when wearing the bra. This bra is now for sale here on bratabase. Read more 103 more words
I love these Simone Perele bras. They are so darn pretty. They actually have decently narrow cups with projection. The gore almost almost tacks. So close. I might keep it anyways. The details are so delicate and sexy.
Classy and sexy look with delicate embroidery, works on me as a petite. Having tried a few other SP sheer demis (Celeste, Wish), I think this one is more friendly to shallow-ish, taller shapes. In fact, this was a better fit than the Delice sheer plunge. The cup material has a bit of stretch. The top edge of the cup doesn't cut in, and I don't end up with wrinkly fabric. Band is on the firmer side for SP, and while the straps aren't fully adjustable, they have enough to shorten quite a bit, so good for smaller frames. The smaller scale of the lace and embroidery also ...helps to flatter petites. The cups are close enough together not to be uncomfortable for me, but the wires come up a little past the gore and have some lacy bits on the ends that can be a tiny bit scratchy. Straps are relatively secure for a balconette, but may be a bit too far apart to stay put all day on narrower shoulders.
As a bonus, the matching boyshort panty sits above the hip crease, so it isn't as restrictive as some other boyshort bottoms. Read more 87 more words
Very comfortable,but had to curve the wires slightly for maximum comfort. Love the shape it gives. The lace is smooth so it's invisible even under thin shirts. Lane is very thin though so nipples will be visible
This is my best fitting bra. Given my narrow shoulders, the straps do slip a bit but not enough to annoy me and certainly much less than most other bras. Band rides up a bit but that also doesn’t bother me.
Gorgeous colour and interesting pattern. The mesh was not irritating and the opaque panel covered my nipples for added modesty.
The cups fit well, however I had the straps shortened (reduced by 5cm) so that I could adjust them correctly. The back was too big, even after being reduced by two sizes.
This is the "triangle emboîtant" or"full cup plunge", a classic shape in Simone Pérèle bras. It is a true plunge, but with full coverage, managing to pair a very low gore with good support. To a certain extent, it reminds me of Elomi plunges, not in the look, but in the feel. Bratabase sizes me as a 34FF UK and the fitter said I would need a 95G(36F)/90H(34FF) in their half cups after I tried one, but in this shape, I can fit into an F. Yay! The colour is a beautiful bright orange and the picture doesn't do it justice.
Another Simone Perele that didn't work out for me. At this point I shouldn't be disappointed, given that the bands run large and the cups aren't really the right shape for me, but I thought I would try this strapless option anyway. The good news is that if this had been the right fit for me, I would've said this is the most comfortable strapless bra I've tried in a while, and would definitely keep it despite the near $100 price tag.
However, both components of the bra--band and cups--had fit issues on me. The band felt ok when I put it on, but after checking ...the measurements, I realize that this runs a bit large for a 30 band. This is the kind of 30 band that can fit a 30-31" ribcage, not the snug fitting 30 band that's for a 27-28" ribcage. So, while the wide band construction and the silicone grips help it stay on, I can tell that this band size is not right for me.
I do think the band is nicely designed though, as it is a bit wider than your average strapless bra band, and the elastic at the upper wing is actually super wide. The silicone grips on this bra are applied in a squiggly pattern and they feel good quality. Sometimes they feel overly sticky and you can tell they will lose their grip ability quickly. I think the silicone on this is designed to last. The elastic is also nice and powerful, and the band feels really firm, which is why I could get away with the larger band measurement. It's also a full band strapless bra, which is super important in my opinion for helping the front of the bra stay in place. There's also light boning in the wings, and it feels sturdy, not flimsy.
Since I've tried a lot of Simone Perele unlined bras and have found the cups to be narrow and projected, I was a bit surprised that the cups on this bra run so large. The measurements on these cups are closer to a 30DD from other brands (when comparing molded cups). The cups on this bra are made of thin, flexible foam, and they are NOT padded at all. I love that they aren't padded, however since they are bigger than normal, I couldn't fill them out, and it was obvious even when looking at the bra that there was empty space. I could see visible emptiness at the bottom of the cup, where it made look lumpy, and i could feel that the top of the cup wasn't really filled out either around the most projected portion. This is such a shame, because other than that, the molded cups are super comfortable. I despise the feeling of padded bras and prefer a more natural feel.
However, it's worth noting that the softer foam cups do not really shape you like most strapless bras do. If you are not projected enough, the cups will flatten you out, and if you have really soft tissue, these cups won't hold you in place. It's really ideal for firm and full breasts, but I find that true of SP bras in general.
Styling-wise, this is another gorgeous option from Simone Perele, although it is a bit more subdued than the lace bras I've ordered before. The wings are made of an interesting textured floral lace that has shiny and matte areas for visual interest. The cradle is full lace, and there's a bit of a scalloped edge at the bottom of the band. The cups are lined with a smooth woven matte fabric, which gives a seamless look under clothing (but watch out, this can still snag!), and the center gore just has a simple satin gore. No embroidery or embellished straps here, but still a classic, gorgeous French bra. It's really too bad that this didn't work out for me again, because I am prepared to pay more for style, comfort, and quality. If you fit SP styles well, then I would highly recommend this strapless bra. Read more 594 more words
The fabrics sound so lovely! Beautiful, but I definitely understand what you mean about being pushed out.