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Originally this bra was too loose in the band, and the cups were pretty far apart. I altered it by taking in the gore and shortening the band. The band now fits snugly. The shape of the cups is a tad wide now, but it works pretty well. I like the look and the feel of the bras in this line though, and I'm satisfied with the alteration.

In other words: a bra that actually fits. REJOICE

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Updated on Aug 25, 2014 Flag this

This bra feels fairly cheaply made. The cups are firm. This one does provide a nice shape, but it's stiff. The gore doesn't tack for me. I haven't worn this one, so the band is actually pretty snug. Unfortunately La Senza bras stretch significantly very quickly, so it will probably be too large in a wear or two. I'll update this after wearing it a time or two.

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Updated on Aug 25, 2014 Flag this

I love the look and feel of this bra! It is so very beautiful. I've never actually been able to wear it, though--the band is far too small. It only stretches to about 28 inches. I picked it up as the store was closing because it was pretty, strapless, and supposedly my size. It also has a small tear where I assume the tag had been--it was missing, despite being purchased brand new. The bra looks to be well made otherwise, so I think it is the result of a careless worker or shopper rather than the construction of the bra itself.

Comparing the measurements to the Cherub with straps, this bra also seems to be smaller in the cup. I think it is closer to a 28F or 28FF than a 32F.

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Updated on Mar 17, 2014 Flag this

This is the wrong size for me. The band fits nice and snugly, but I cannot fill out the cups. I feel like the band runs a bit small for being a 32.

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Updated on Mar 18, 2014 Flag this

Although my breasts fill out the cups, I find the shape of the cups to be odd. The cups seem to sink in along the seam of the cup and bottom of my breasts--see photo.

The band is also too small for me. My underbust measurement is exactly 30 inches, but I have to exhale and stretch the bra all the way out to fasten it. Perhaps this is contributing to the wonky shape the cups give my breasts?

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Updated on Mar 18, 2014 Flag this

Soft, pretty, and a nice shape. Unfortunately it's not the right size for me--too small of a band, too large cups. The band runs small: it only measures 27-28 inches.

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Updated on Mar 18, 2014 Flag this

This bra has been worn many, many times, and I don't think it has aged well aesthetically. The band is stretchy, the cups aren't as shapely as they once were (or maybe they aren't sitting right?), and it's rather discoloured (I think it started off nude, and is now rather pinky-beige). There aren't any loose threads/holes/signs of wear otherwise, though. It's definitely well-made overall.

It was great in its prime. It was comfortable, soft, had great shape, and a pleasingly minimal centre gore that didn't irritate my sternum.

This bra may be good practice for altering bands.

Updated on Aug 25, 2014 Flag this

At one point, these were the only bras I wore. Unfortunately learning about the swoop and scoop ruined them all for me as they all quadboobed afterwards. I tried them on again after more than a year and--surpise!--no quadboob! It fits a whole lot better than I thought it would.

Pros: thick wings, gore doesn't dig in, comfortable, soft
Cons: sometimes the shape of the cups is weird for my breasts, band is gigantic for my frame

This bra is definitely worth an alteration.

Updated on Aug 25, 2014 Flag this

This bra is okay. It fits fairly well and isn't inherently uncomfortable. I do not think I am the right shape for it though - this bra makes my breasts look pointy? Lumpy? Square? I'm not really sure how to describe it. I don't think it supports the sides of my breasts well. It may even be too narrow. I like the print of the bra. Because of the shape on me, I usually avoid this one in my rotation.

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Updated on Sep 01, 2014 Flag this

The fit of this bra is passable, but not perfect. The cups are too big, but because of the high cut, it's not noticeable. The band is fairly snug as I expect of Chantelle soft cups, but I think it would work better for me a band size down - it's fitting slightly loose on the smallest hook. A 70DD would probably be perfect! The bra itself is cute - I like the webbed lace pattern, and the pattern is interesting despite being a solid colour.

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Updated on Dec 14, 2014 Flag this