This is a beautiful bra that sadly didn't work for my shape at all 
https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> i bought it in a 32E instead of my usual 34DD because i had heard that the band rand large, and it was also only of the only sizes left that was close to mine. I believe my breasts are full on bottom, and wide. possibly shallow- though i'm not 100% sure. A tutti rouge rep advised me to size up a cup in Frankie if you are full on the bottom.
As looks go, this is my One True Bra- I've been after it since i saw ... it debut. Its a lovely true shade of mint with white polka dots, with the straps made of the same material (though ruched) for the first half and then transitioning into satin style mint elastic. There is mint lace on the tops of the cups and bottom of the bra in the front, white picot trim along the underarm area, and the signature heart shaped adjusters. The gore has a pink satiny bow with a smaller white embroidered bow on top. The cups are sheer, and the band is a bit more sturdy with solid mint colored mesh. So basically, this is everything I've ever wanted in a bra.
The fit on me is awful! It completely breaks my heart. I get a very pointed, low sort of look- almost the way i look when naked, but the breast tissue is at least pulled in from the sides. The top of the cup seems to press in on my breast tissue and cut in slightly. I'm assuming i need a larger cup, but i feel like the placement of the under wires is actually perfect, so larger might not work. Perhaps the pointed shape is also because there isn't enough room in the cup, but as its an unlined bra (in a few cup sizes larger than my usual!), I'm almost certain this is just the shape i get in them, and it isn't cut for my breast shape. The straps are another major issue for me- they're so far apart! they cut in and sit in my arm pits, and i definitely don't have a petite build. My shoulders are fairly wide, and they almost fall off. I'm wondering if its because i'm in a larger cup? no idea.
The band looks quite short, and juuuuust reaches 34, but i don't feel uncomfortable with it on. Its a very sturdy band, and snug, and would probably give a little after it was broken in. I cant really say if it runs true to size or whatnot, since i got a size so far removed from my regular, but i would advise contacting the stockist and asking them to measure the band for you first. Large Cup Lingerie is where i got mine, and they were great about helping me measure to see what size to go for. I would definitely recommend them, as they remained pleasant and helpful even after my 15+ emails with them trying to figure out what size to get, and then return. Plus, free worldwide shipping means you only have to pay for returns, which is nice since i was fairly certain this would happen. Sadly this beauty is headed back to them https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
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