This bra is obviously not suited to all tastes, but for the vintage lingerie enthusiast or retro clothing collector, it's a great staple bra that will create a pointed, yet not too pointed shape.
Pros
Soft satin material Conical shape Firm band
Cons Wider than I would have liked cup Band does give me some bulging Band bunches up underneath the cup
Band is not stretchy in the least, and I believe the site mentions this fact. And do notice that they use +3/+4 with their sizing. Combining those two things, it's highly recommended to get an extender from them, as it fits the bras nicely and adds a bit of give to the band.
But when you're getting this, almost certainly you're aiming for the bullet-bra look, and this is a good way to do it where the points stay pretty pointy.
Requires quite a lot of setting your boobs in. The bra is good in itself, but for me the fit is a bit questionable. My boobs are wider at the base, and don't quite fill the tip. Yet the cones that came with it don't really help either. I should probably try a different size.
It takes a bit of effort to get it to fit properly, but the effect of getting good support without underwire is worth it. You need to bend over while putting it on, and once it's fastened you may need to scoop some of the breast tissue into place. The stitching can cause a weird "upside down banana" shape at the bottom because it's squishing the lower half of the breast up to fill the bullet shape, but that just means you need to adjust the breast tissue some more. Another thing to keep in mind about fit is that the fabric is non-stretch, so order up a size. The fabric also makes the bra a little uncomfortable, especially at the back where you might find the straps chafing your shoulder blades. But if you're expecting an everyday comfort bra, you probably wouldn't be looking at bullet bras.
I bought this bra secondhand from my model idol and mentor, Anita De Bauch. The bra does not come in cup sizes smaller than B and as it has a "sweatergirl" aesthetic, it requires a bit of breast volume to fill the cups. I had to order the A1077 Bullet Bra Pads from WKD to get a well-shaped pointy look https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Do note that since they make these bras true to their original vintage pattern, stretch is very minimal, so initially the non-stretchiness of the bra band was unusual for me.
Thinking back, I'm thankful I got this secondhand, instead of settling for a 30B (which I never even knew they offered!) that may end up being too tight for me to wear.
How did you measure the depth of this bra? Did you measure all the into the pointy part or did you round it out?
LeProfessor Oh man, this was years ago. I think I did not round it out, after all, I've seen some natural torpedo tits fit it.
I have been looking at WKD bras for a long time now...their costumer service was very unhelpful at helping me choose a size. I perhaps would choose something a bit less point, but oh man do I love their retro garb! I have always been so unsure of their sizing....
LeProfessor I don't think most people fill out the cups anyway, that's why we use a cone pad by WKD or sew one yourself.
I love this bra, I wish I'd ordered more so I could wear them every day. Nice firm band, fits my breasts really well, and it's fun because it's see-through. It's not the most comfortable fabric, but it's not grating and uncomfortable at all.
How did you measure the depth of this bra? Did you measure all the into the pointy part or did you round it out?