Lynn

This bra sort of reminds me like my marraige: it took me completely by surprise. I had no expectations and I wasn't looking for anything, it just came my way https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
I was doing some good, old-fashioned, Bratabase swapping and took a chance on this top thinking that it might be too big everywhere.
However, the band is great since I don't like my swimwear as tight as I like my bras, and this one has a "swan" back in the GG & up cup sizes. It's a sort of wrap instead of a regular hook-back. It is AHmazing! So comfy ... and minimizing of the back's squishier bits. It actually looks & supports great without straps. Just wow.
The cups are a size too large. I could wear it because the fabric is stiff enough and structurally supported well enough to mask the overage, but it simply covers too much of my chest. If I were taller, I wouldn't care. I could probably go down to a G, but then I'd lose the swan band. If I can't find a swap, I will alter this because:
It is SO STINKIN' CUTE! The pattern and style come alive in real life: classy yet vibrant and so versatile. Also, I think/hope a tailor/seamstress could fold and stitch the bottom/outside edge of the cup around the underwire. This would (in my mind) reduce the height of the top as well as the depth - and might pull in the wires just a little, too.
The materials and construction are top-notch. The cups are lightly lined, 3-part seamed and have an inner sling for support. The wings are mesh-lined and contain covered plastic stays for additional support. The hardware is color-matched metal. It comes with optional, fully adjustable straps.
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Updated on Apr 27, 2014 Flag this

I love the shape of this bra, and the color, and the lining. I don't like the fabric, which seems like a cheap, shiny polyester. I think if the cup were larger (probably a G, for me), I'd probably be a lot happier about it. The band runs tight, but it's not uncomfortable.

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Updated on Jan 05, 2013 Flag this

Pretty true to size meaning it doesn't fit right now . I expected the fit to be too small because I already had the 36g in pink. I hoped sizing down would solve the overly wide wire problem without being too tight. I was kinda right. The cups overflow but the wires are much less wide. The band is just a little too tight to look good, although it feels fine.
Update 5/19: the band and skirted portions just fit at my current weight. The cups look like a fit but I bet they'd quad within a short time.

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Updated on Jun 03, 2019 Flag this

The fabric is soooooooo soft! You'd almost think it was red until you compare the exterior (pink) to the bright red interior or the bright red satin bows. I'm so glad I bought the set!
The fit is perfect. I am currently between a 32/34 and it's just a hair too tight right now, so I'll use an extender until it breaks in. No quad/gaping anywhere.
I prefer the higher gore of the CHP (I think I get a little more lift with that style) but this one is very nice for low-cut tops. It's also very smooth, so I doubt if the seams would show under anything except possibly the thinnest fabric - under which you probably wouldn't be wearing a bright pink bra anyway.
My only concern is that the fabric is the kind that snags easily and I'm a walking sharp-edge factory.

Updated on Feb 27, 2016 Flag this

Love, love, love the swan back on this top! It's can be a pain to put on, and it's not adjustable, but it hides back fluffiness waaaaaaay better than a regular bikini/bra band. It provides excellent support, making me wonder why all strapless bras aren't made this way.
The red, white & blue pattern is very classy and the bottoms are available in a few different styles so you can choose the amount of coverage. The shoulder straps are removable and convertible from regular to halter.
It runs on the firm side in the band and a generous in the cup. I have/had multiple sizes of this top because I like it so much, and I recommend sizing up in the band for comfort and down in the cup for aesthetics.

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Updated on Feb 07, 2016 Flag this

This was my 2nd attempt at a bra-sized bikini after losing almost 90 pounds and discovering that D wasn't the end up the cup-size rainbow. I probably was a 34J when I bought it, but who knew that was a real thing?! So this review is based on my belief that it's pretty true to size.
It is absolutely GORGEOUS! The wires seem narrower and not as high under the arms as many others. Also, the cups are cut a little lower on the top/outside by the straps, so the (sweetheart?) style is a little sexier than full coverage, without the risk of a plunge. The straps are fully adjustable with bronze metal hardware; the hook is black plastic.
The cups are 3-part seamed with lining in the 2 bottom sections. The strap actually attaches to the bottom outside portion for better lift. It's a true balconette.
The wings are lined from the cup edge to the fabric-covered plastic stays.
The coordinating drawstring top briefs run larger than many brands but are equally gorgeous and well made.

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Updated on Apr 27, 2014 Flag this

I don't remember why I chose this size because I'm a solid 32-34 UK band which usually means a 75 or 80 Polish band so of course it's too small. I could only evaluate the cups by using 2 extenders and it was still tight. The cups seemed a bit pointy but nothing I was mad about. It is very pretty, in a blush peachy pink with silver threading in the lace over the cups. It appears to be well constructed with quality materials.

blush lace w/silver threads colorway

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Updated on Sep 29, 2018 Flag this

This is for the black version, bought lightly used.
It's just okay on me. I have the beige 32gg, and it is a much better fit even though the cups are a bit small.
The wires are a little too wide and the band is a little too tight.
The gore flares more than usual at the bottom and the cups have more width and height close to the arm than I like, so it's a bit east/west in shape. However, if I was taller, this would probably not be the case.
I don't love the combo of floral and houndstooth lace, either.
But, it does have 3 hooks and fully adjustable straps - and they attach to the 4th section of the cup along the wing, so the lift and support is commendable.

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Updated on Feb 01, 2015 Flag this

The model is BC-560 "Shocked II" and it's simply gorgeous. A bit smaller/less deep in the cup than the same size Kinga Joanna but the band and overall fit are gloriously consistent.
Quality construction and materials. The floral and houndstooth play well together and are smooth enough to wear under thinner (darker, of course) tops.
I think the 75J would be perfect, being a size smaller in both the band and cup. I'm roughly a UK 34H+.

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Updated on Feb 21, 2018 Flag this

Definitely smaller in the cup than the styles I'm used to (Juna, Meg/Lilly). I wear a 32H or 34GG in those, but this one fits like a 32/34G. I wanted to try a bandless one but I would need a 32J, maybe, and then I'd expect the wires would be too wide.
Cute, though, and seems well made.

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Updated on Apr 17, 2016 Flag this