Florecita

I've found the perfect bra for me! Ok, well maybe I could do with a 28H because the cups are a little on the small side, but the fabric is so stretchy that it doesn't matter. I feel like this bra was made for me - the shape is perfect. I have bottom-heavy, high-nippled, wide boobs and it's hard to fit them into anything (the deco also works well, but the band is too big). But this fits like a dream! And it is very comfortable - no poking wires, no rough seams. The fabric is very stretchy and yet supportive.

The best thing, for me anyway, is ... the band. Most people seem to need to go up a bandsize in this bra - I usually have the opposite problem as being 25" around my ribcage, 28 band bras are to big on me. This one is by far the best fit I've ever had - it's more like a 27 than a 28, and I can wear it on the middle or loosest hooks which is a first! If you usually buy a 28 you'll probably find this band is too tight, but for those who need an ever-elusive 26, this is a good compromise. I currently have this in berry and white.

Pros:
- high quality
- stretchy fabric
- subtly sexy
- small band size good for those who need a 26 or less

Cons:
- cups a bit on the small side, go up 1 or 2 cupsizes
- band will be too tight for those who usually fit a 28
- will not be flattering on all breast shapes

edit - I've requested fitting help with this as I've grown in both breasts and it no longer feels as comfortable. I still love it though!
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Updated on May 24, 2012 Flag this

It is really hard to find a bra which fits me in both the back and the cup. In the case, the cup is too small. There is spillage though and I think I could have tried a GG, but the band in the 28GG was way too big. Even on this one the back is too big - it's not so big that it is unwearable, but I have to fasten it on the tightest setting already. And even on the tightest hooks, I can fit my hand under the sides and it rides up my back. My back is 25", so finding a bra that fits ... my bust and back is difficult. The wiring at the centre of the bra does tend to dig in a bit, but compared to others I have tried it is not too uncomfortable. A smaller back and bigger cup size would provide more support and a less flattened out shape, if this existed in a 26H I think it would be perfect. As it is the back is too big and the cup only just fits half of my breast, it's very literally a "half cup", so my nipples sometimes pop out of the top! Overall the fit is not good, but I love everything else about it.

edit - sadly this is now completely unwearable as the double-boob effect has reached new levels of terribleness! It's really unfortunate because it's a gorgeous bra and "true" balconettes are a great shape for me. I really wish the bands in this bra were smaller as then I would try a 28GG or even 28H, but there is no point trying a new size when the bands are so loose.

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Updated on Jun 03, 2012 Flag this

Finally, a Deco I don't fall out of! This is a tad on the large side, but there is now so much spillage in my 28G version of this bra that it is often unwearable with certain clothing. There is a small gape where the cups meet the centre gore, but otherwise it is a really good fit for me. The band is a little more snug than my 28G version so I can wear it on the middle hooks. The band is very stretchy so think I will need to use the tightest hooks fairly soon.

On the whole, it is a really comfortable, practical bra ... which gives great shape. I find myself reaching for this on an almost daily basis.

For reference, I have very bottom-heavy, wide breasts, with a slightly swooping profile. My measurements are around 25-25.5" and 38".

edit - I am going to need to alter the band. It is incredibly stretchy and is now riding up on the tightest hooks! Some breast growth means I now fill the cups a little too much. Despite this the shape it creates is so brilliant that I just can't stop wearing it!
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Updated on Feb 04, 2013 Flag this

The shape is really pointy and cone-like, nothing like on the model. It forces my bottom-heavy breasts upwards and outwards in a really unflattering way, almost like madonna. If you have top-heavy breasts, I think this bra would be fine though (in the right size of course). On me, I think that any size is just not going to work. I should have bought it in a 28GG but there were only 28Gs left - that's the problem with buying sale items online!

The back is also enormous, I have it fastened on the tightest hook and it is still barely hanging on.

edit - I've grown and now the fit issues with this bra mean it is no longer wearable, I would need a 28H as there is lots of double boob going on. The band is still too big.

Updated on Nov 12, 2012 Flag this

I'm in love! It's a stunning bra and has a really luxurious look to it. You cannot tell from the pictures but it is actually a lovely emerald green colour, not turquoise.

This is the only bra I have ever worn that I can comfortably wear on the loosest hook. I'm not used to wearing a bra that actually fits my ribcage so it feels rather snug at the moment, but after a few wears I'm sure I'll be used to it. It's certainly not too tight as I can fit several fingers underneath the band on both sides. But it is very small even for a 26-band, ... it stretches to just 25.5" and that's when I really stretch it hard, so really it's more like a 24-band. As I'm 24.5-25" it's okay for me but it's certainly something to look out for.

The cups are amazing! They are the perfect shape for me and the under-wire perfectly frames my boobs. They are supposed to be half-cup but I have really bottom-heavy breasts and high nipples so for me a half cup really needs to cover more like 2/3 of my breasts to work, which this does. I still get a bit of cleavage but it would be much more if I wore a 26H, though then I might be spilling out of it.

My one quibble is the straps which I've actually had to adjust and resew, as they were way to wide-set for me. I've moved them inwards by an inch on each side and now it is much better.
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Updated on Jun 10, 2012 Flag this

This bra is very good for those with a smaller 28 back, otherwise I would suggest going up a back size as it is fairly snug. It's the only bra I own that I can wear on the loosest or middle hook. But it's completely the wrong shape for my breasts and far too small now. I wouldn't buy a 28G however as the plunge on this one shape is wrong for me. I have major quad-boob as it squishes the bottom of my breasts into a very odd shape. The wires also sit too low and dig into my ribs - as I don't have much meat on my ribs it is very uncomfortably to wear it for any period of time. For those with bottom-heavy breasts or a larger size, I wouldn't recommend this bra. But I think for those with top-heavy or middle-heavy breasts, especially smaller sizes, it would be a great bra.

Updated on Apr 19, 2012 Flag this

I bought this in the violet/aqua colourway, and it is ever so pretty. It looks very opulent and well-made. The detailing is just enough without being over the top. I love the lacy straps in particular.

This is a must-try bra for anyone with sub-28 band needs. It is the only 28-band bra I own that I can wear on the loosest hooks. Amazing! According to the Bravissimo website, it would seem the small band size is a common issue for women who have tried this bra, so if you are a true 28-band girl that I think sizing up to a 30 would be a good ... idea. This fits me like a 26HH rather than a 28H.

The band is not only small, but very firm. There is very little stretch in it at all! This means it should last a fairly long time, another bonus.

The shape is natural but a little rounded. There are some fit issues though. I have a small amount of wrinkling where the strap meets the cup, and there is not quite enough depth in the bottom of the cup. I think this is definitely a better bra for those with a full-on-top breast shape. I did try the 28GG given the slight wrinkling, but had double boob and even less space in the bottom of the cup, resulting in more fit issues (and an ugly shape) compared to the 28H.
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Updated on Dec 31, 2012 Flag this

This is a very comfortable bra, but too big in the back. I bought this before I knew that I needed a 28 back (preferably 26 but they are few and far between), and this is too big. I can wear it, but even on the tightest hook I can fit my entire hand underneath each side, so I would get more support from a 28G or 28GG. The cupsize is comfortable, however, and it creates a nice, natural rounded shape underneath t-shirts. Another negative is that the fabric, despite being padded, is fairly flimsy and it is possible to see my nipples underneath certain clothes because of this. However, the colour - blush - is also more flattering than other nude bras which are sometimes too dark for my pale skin.

edit - I should say this bra is very different from the newer version (mine is from around 2007/2008) - the cups seem much bigger compared to the current 30FF measurements for this bra.

Updated on May 31, 2012 Flag this

It is a very comfortable bra and a good all-rounder. It fits the shape of my breasts well which are quite close together, but the plunge shape of this bra makes it very comfy and supportive. I bought the nude colour for practicality but it's not that pretty in the flesh. There are other much prettier colours in this range.

Edit: Since I first bought this bra I have grown a cup-size and it is now too small. It creates amazing cleavage because of this, but after a few hours I start to get double-boobage, and my nipples are only 1cm away from the edge of the cup - ... any more growth and I will definitely not be able to wear it. I feel as if my breasts are trying to burst out of the fabric. However, there is no more gaping. Another issue is the backsize, which was great at first but after a few wears I have to do it up on the tightest hook, and it still doesn't feel quite right. I still wear it as it is very comfortable, but it is not as good a fit as when I first bought it. I'm ordering a new one in a 28G to see if that is better.
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Updated on Apr 21, 2012 Flag this

I was not expecting this bra to fit but was pleasantly surprised! It was an impulse buy in an online sale with free postage so I thought why not? The wires are a bit wider than I would like, which is not helped by the fact it already has to be fastened on the middle hooks, but the cups are perfect. There is no wrinkling or digging in and it lifts my boobs into a nice round shape compared to my white 28GG version of this, which has become too tight to wear. In that one the wires are spot on, but there isn't enough space in the ... cup, whereas this one has enough depth but too much width. I think the sizing of this bra changes depending on the colour as this in black fits best in an H cup, but the pink version is fine in a GG, whereas the white in a GG is definitely too small. It may take some trial and error to find a good fit in this bra. I love the comfort of this bra, it is perfect for everyday use.

Pros:
Pretty design and great comfort
Lace is very forgiving if its a little too big or small
The band is fairly snug for a 28 (just not enough for me it would seem)
Nice natural shape
Really good for bottom-heavy shapes, even those like me who avoid freya and curvy Kate balconettes and plunges.

Cons:
The sizing is a bit odd
Not good for creating cleavage (should you be wanting any)
Not for wearing under really low-cut clothing
The wires are rather wide and go too far back by about 1/2" on each side (for me anyway)
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Updated on Jun 05, 2012 Flag this