I purchased two versions of the Delicate Doreen; a white in 75G and a black in 80F - Triumph » Delicate Doreen Non-wired Full Cup (10135874). The purpose was to compare the size and fit of these two sister sizes. It is to be expected that the two are very similar; however, the white has 1cm more depth than the black, but is 0.5cm shorter. This tracks with the fact that higher sister sizes result in shallower cups, although the white is still wider. The black has a little more wrinkling in the bottom of the cup, and pushes my apex inward about 2cm, making it ...show quite obviously in the top. In contrast, my nipple sits along the seam quite comfortably on the white, with probably 1cm from its own apex. The gore also sits much closer to my chest, with about 5mm lift from the underband, as opposed to 8mm on the black.
It's worth noting that the black and the white are both equally stretchy (about 21cm); however, it's true that the black does feel a bit denser - I read that the dyeing process alters the properties a little, but I think it's been well compensated for. The black has less wrinkling in the band, which is understandable since it isn't stretching as much as the white is. But I'm much happier with the white's support, both in the band and the cup, so I think that's a clear winner for me.
Size: 75G | 80F Depth: +1cm | __ Height: __ | 0.5cm Width: +1.5cm | __ Gore Lift: 5mm | 8mm (+) Cup Wrinkle: __ | ++ Band Wrinkle: ++ | + Off-Centre Apex: + | +++ Read more 168 more words
I have this in a pretty gold colour, it fits fine and looks good on its own but under clothes it gives me no shape or lift whatsoever no matter how much I tightened the straps ;( so I'll just use this as a sleep bra although the wire and lace are not v comfy at all. under clothes the shape is very east west and flat in the middle
Wide straps, wide band, no wires and structured multi-piece cups make this a very comfortable bra. YMMV with the Old fashioned pointed silhouette, but I really like it.
This bra is a vintage gem but it must be worn with the right attitude or you run the risk of looking dowdy. The size is larger than I need (regularly 32FF or 30G) but the bands only start at a 34. Because it's so supportive in construction, however, it's quite firm and uplifting. VERY pointy shape. Love it with high waisted undies.
A version of Doreen for more sensitive bodies, it's only 22% cotton overall, but I admit it's much more comfortable than the regular Doreen. The edges are finished with binding ribbon, so they don't dig into the underarm as much, and the cloth is much finer, so I don't feel like I'm wearing netting around my boobs.
I made a comparison between the 75G and the 80F - Triumph » Doreen + Cotton 01 (10004928) , as I am between sizes and wasn't sure which one to get. Compared to the 80F, this gore sits exactly on my chest which is quite a surprise for me, seeing ...as it didn't for the 75G - Triumph » Delicate Doreen Non-wired Full Cup (10135874) The wrinkling in the centre-bottom is still present, but it is far less noticeable. The apex difference is about 13mm, which shows in having a tiny bit of empty space where the bra expects my nipple to be, and it tends to slip below the seam which doesn't happen on the 75G Delicate. Thankfully it's not terribly noticeable under a shirt, and the balance of cup feels much better than in the 80F.
This was a good exercise for me (albeit an expensive one). I'm glad to know that I fit a 75G much better than I would an 80F and it's really down to the minor difference in projection. The Doreen is still a better fit for those with more full-on-top and non-splayed breasts, but it still provides more than enough support and comfort for me. Read more 154 more words
The cups are seamless, which actually means that they're moulded to a boob-shaped base. It's nice if you don't like seams, but if your boob doesn't match the boob base to which it was moulded to, you're just as out of luck as the padded moulded ones. These were fine, but there was a LOT of wrinkling along the bottom of cup, which I'm told is due to a lack of adequate projection.
Regarding the construction, this a non-wired bra which looks and feels very sturdy. The band is made of one layer of thick and stretchy jersey fabric, and on the wing and under the cup the material is reinforced with an additional layer of mesh - stretchy mesh on the wing, non-stretch under the cup. The cups are made also of two layers of non-stretch fabric, the lace on the front and mesh on the inside. The wing has side boning. The materials look good quality. Regarding the sewing, on the inside of the cup there are lots of visible edges of fabric at the seams. They look ...like they might fray at the first washing and they give the bra a very sloppy look, despite the fact that from the front the sewing looks very neat. I'm wondering if this is just a faulty item, as I would expect better quality from Triumph. This style is a lacy version of the classic and ever popular Doreen style. The size is not in my size range, so I cannot judge the fit. Read more 74 more words
Beautiful bra. Everything feels perfect except for the part where my boobs spill out the top. The fabric is soft, the gore tacks and the band is comfortable. The band does run small though, I just realized it's supposed to be a 34 band.
It's very easy to wear. The fabric and straps are soft and stretchy, which adds to comfort but takes away from support. The straps are also narrow. The cups consist of two layers that don't always line up, ie. the inner layer tends to form creases. Bigger Triumph bras tend to be very flat and round. This one's a bit pointier. The elastic band that goes around the torso is firm, so it's (still) wearable even though the band is too loose for me.
One of the hooks came loose on one side, but I was able to fix it.
To say it's unattractive is an understatement. But then again, it's not supposed to be sexy or cute, hence the name "Business Shaper".
Does this bra really fit you? It looks like the top of the wires between your boobs don't lie flat in the picture...
Well, when I stand up straight it looks okay (there's maybe a .2 inch gap) but it starts to pull away as soon as I bend over. You're right, I should change the fit.
Does this bra really fit you? It looks like the top of the wires between your boobs don't lie flat in the picture...