I didn't find much information about this bra before I ordered it. so it was a bit of trial and error. I previously got this bra in 34E, however it was too small in the cups and while that didn't show so much while wearing the bra, the wires cut into my right side badly and left an angry red mark. The main reason I got it... it reminds me of Panache Black Quinn Balconnet Bra (9241) minus the painful, wide wires and uncomfortably tall gore.

32FF is a much much better size for me.

The band runs true to size. I was a little disappointed that they ... only put 2-hook clasp for a fuller bust bra, but I'm not really having issues with how it holds. I just feel like the 3 hooks would have been better. The band is comfortable, and the material used (very stretchy mesh) is not scratchy.

The cups are made of three parts, sewn vertically. There are no horizontal seams in the cup at all. In a way I like this because bras with vertical seams are the only ones that give me that perfectly round shape. They are lined with nude strong mesh, so no nipples will show in the black bra. There is an additional double mesh side sling sewn inside of cups, for more shaping and support. Still, the cup has some stretch. Not a lot, but enough for me. The top of cups are also lined with an elastic. No seams cut into my very soft tissue, and the cups provide decent support. Very pleased about this. They are kind of demi (halfcup) coverage, I wouldn't call this bra a balconette (but I think the manufacturer did)

The wires are... perfectly shaped for me, I think. Follows my imf all the way. They are extremely firm, so beware if you don't like that. I can see these wires being an issue for short or high-set women. They are a little bit tall on the sides. This is not an issue for me as I'm fairly low set.

The wires join at the gore, which tacks, not much to say about it. I like the little keyhole at the gore, and the little diamond detail. It's discreet, and not tacky at all.

The straps are not adjustable all the way, but it's as if they are. There is a cute little double strap detail at the top of the cups, to which the actual adjustable straps are attached. The straps are also fairly long, so much so I don't have to loosen them all the way as I do with most bras.

I got this bra as a bargain from lingerieoutletstore (only 9.99GBP), as Ultimo went out of business so everything's pretty much on sale. I liked it so much that I ordered it in nude, and with matching panties for both, and am now considering getting the pink one as well! I did not have this good experience with other Ultimo bras.

update: after wearing this bra a few times I have come to realisation--the vertical seams are what makes this bra so supportive. There are two vertical seams making the cup give amazing lift, and slightly minimised, but round shape.
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Black colorway

Updated on Dec 23, 2018 Flag this

For most of my impressions about this bra please check my 32FF - Ultimo » Iona Fuller Bust Bra (235601) review in Black colourway.

I will say that the nude runs a teensy bit more stretchy, not sure why. The top of the cup on my larger side feels a little lumpy and not as encapsulating as the black colourway.

The color is a very light, neutral nude (neither warm nor cool). I think it suits a very light skin tone. There is some mild nipple showing through the cups.

Nude colorway

Updated on Oct 09, 2018 Flag this