I overlooked this bra so many times because I thought it was way too gaudy/over the top…but when it came to making a decision between 3 different bras (2 that were basic black lace over solid colors or this), I decided to give it a try. “What could go wrong? If I hate it I can return it.”

This beaut is one of Ewa Michalak’s SF cut/style bras, made with thicker, unpadded fabric that is touted to be more supportive. In the past, I had tried another SF bra (the Sharon/Szaron) and it was so unflattering because of the fabric being stiffer…it was so baggy, but it was also ... the wrong size for me at the time. The Moulin Rouge is made with velvet, mesh, and ribbon. I know what you may be thinking…how does velvet work as an everyday bra under clothing? I don’t have an answer to that question quite yet, but I’m leaning towards this obviously not being an everyday bra, but one of those “fun” bras.

My breast shape is complicated…I’m pendulous, FOB/even (the more bras I try the more I discover I don’t fill the tops out as much), center full, narrow/average root width, short/average root height. I’m somewhere between being very soft and malleable and slightly firm. This bra gives me a great shape, a slight lift, and is super comfortable.

The velvet is like literally putting your boobs in a pillow. The ribbon embellishments on the front are not noticeable or uncomfortable, but they obviously show through thinner clothing. This bra may be okay as everyday wear in thicker tops, like sweaters, but I don’t think I would wear this one out-and-about or to work during the summertime.

I reeeeally like how the straps on the back look with the ribbon! It looks like the Eiffel Tower, and I’m not sure if that was intentional or not, but if it was then that’s awesome!

The gore slightly floats on me, but because I don’t want to wait for an 80JJ to come in stock at Levana, I’m going to deal with it. I’m on a weigh loss journey right now anyway, so I think eventually it will fit even better. The wires are perfect, not too wide, not too narrow, and very comfortable. The straps adjust great! The band is very comfortable. It’s snug but not too snug. The removable decorative straps are cute and attach so easily!

I’m glad I gave this bra a chance. It’s such a gorgeous little number and it was a lot more flattering on me than I expected. I’m even debating getting the matching panties to go with it!
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