Shayelea

I love this bra, and it was a total surprise. I didn't expect the 36DDD to fit, because I'm usually more of UK F/US G. But I think the cup must run a little big, because the wire and cup shape is the same as my Panache Porcelain Moulded T-shirt Bra (3376) in 36F and the cup is even a tiny bit roomier. Granted, the gore doesn't quite tack, but that's because my breasts are different enough sizes that I usually have to split the difference. I also think the gore might not be quite wide enough, but I've never found ... a gore wide enough for my wide-set breasts. I've got a little room in the cup on the small side and it's maybe a little tight on the large side, but ultimately I'm not spilling out or getting either quadboob or wrinkled cups so I call that a win. Sizing up might let the gore tack but then I'd be swimming on my smaller side. EDIT: Yeah, no. I tried it on in my correct size and it fits well on both sides. This bra is slightly stretchy in the cup, so it might be good for people kind of in between sizes, but you should buy your regular size in this bra. All the good things I say below still apply, though.

There are several genius things about this bra. It's made of that lightweight spacer foam, which really does work to keep you cool on hot days. And unlike my Fantasie Rebecca (2024), which I felt didn't give quite enough lift and only has a small panel inside the cup at the side to keep your breasts center, this bra has a support panel that covers about half the cup, so it's lightweight but still lifts.

Also, I love the shape of this bra. It has a more open, balconette shape that I love. The top if the cup is super-rounded, which fits my FOB boobs really well. The shape at the top of the cup is similar to the Panache Porcelain, but it's more flexible, so it conforms better to my breasts. The top of the cup is also just stretchy enough that I think it might accommodate some breasts with a little more fullness on top as well.

The bra comes up a little higher under the arm than I'd like and digs into the armpit a little, but this is the case with 99%of bras out there, and that's really the only drawback. Otherwise it's a comfortable, supportive bra that gives me the nice round shape I prefer.

I do find it hilarious that they call this style "Seduction" because it's such a basic bra. Still, basic was what I was looking for.
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Updated on Jul 14, 2013 Flag this

Chantelle has been my go-to brand for years, but I keep getting sized out of the bras I like. This one is kind of a last resort and I liked it....at first.

It's got the open, balconette shape I prefer, and Chantelle's memory foam t-shirt bras are always super soft and comfy.

The big, BIG downside is that the band stretches out way too fast on this model. I've owned it less than a month and it's already a little too loose on the tightest hook. I can't size down in the band to correct this because they don't make a 34H in this style. This ... is a serious design flaw as far as I'm concerned. Bras should last longer than three weeks.

Once I started looking for other bras, I realized that the fit on this bra was not as good as it could be. The top of the cup does gape a little - not noticeably under clothes, but enough to be kind of annoying. The only thing making me want to salvage this bra is that Chantelle seems to be the only brand that cuts their bras low enough in the armpit to be really comfortable on me. The wire doesn't poke on other bras, but most brands extend the wing up a quarter to a half inch or so above the end of the wire on the side, while Chantelle wings start about where the wire ends. This half inch can make a big difference.

I saw a suggestion on a bra blog to sew a ribbon into part of the band to make it less stretchy. I may try that for days when I just can't stand the high wings on my other bras.

EDIT: okay, I've realized part of the problem: this bra, perhaps more than any other bra I've owned, needs to rest two days between wearings. I've been bad about that in the past, but now that I have other bras that fit, I've stuck to giving this one rests and I'm happy to report that I can comfortably wear it on the middle hooks. The fit issues I was having all but disappear when the band isn't all stretched out. Yay!!
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Updated on Jul 15, 2013 Flag this

Such a cute bra, but Natori in general is just not cut for the shape of my breasts. The wires are SO wide, and the cups just don't have enough depth either on top or at the bottom. I'm FOB, so I hardly ever quadboob, but I manage it in this bra if I'm not careful. Would be a great bra for somebody who is wide and shallow.

Not gonna like, though...sometimes I still wear it. It's pretty comfy even with all the fit issues, it still makes the girls look good, and the juicy color is amazing! Not super impressed with the quality of the lace, though. It got a big run along the side after only one or two wearings.

Updated on Jul 15, 2013 Flag this

Love this bra. It's my first unlined bra in 8 years, and I feel great in it. The fit is perfect and the comfort is high. It's the first bra in ages (ever?) that stayed in the fold beneath my breasts all day (I have pretty high-set breasts).

And beyond that, it's ADORABLE! Feminine and fun without being too twee or girly.

It made me feel a tiny bit pointy when I first put it on, but I noticed that after wearing it for just a day, it seemed to conform more to the shape of my breast and now looks a little rounder, like in the pictures. Still, it's got great lift and I feel like it made me look thinner!

Updated on Jul 14, 2013 Flag this

A plunge! A plunge that fits me! Oh happy day!

This is a great bra for cleavage. The cups don't gape on my FOB breasts, and the edge of the cup lays flat under shirts. It gives a really nice shape, as well.

The comfort is average - not so much you'd want to lounge around in it, but perfectly comfortable for all-day wear. I love the lace-ish detail. I've heard it described as scallops or shells - really unique and feminine without being girly. It's nice and soft too, unlike some scratchy trims used on other bras.

I really don't have any cons for this bra. Although it's a cleavagey shape, the girls feel nice and secure. I don't really wear clothes that reveal cleavage, but I like knowing it's there anyway. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Updated on Jul 14, 2013 Flag this

I should hate everything about this bra, and yet I don't! I love it!

First, this bra has crazy lift and forward projection. I feel like I have Joan Holloway's boobs in this bra. It's a bit more of a vintagey shape, but I like it! No fear for those who want a really round shape, though - first, it still gives nice roundness on the sides, and second, I've found that after several wearings it's started to conform more to the shape of my breast and look a bit rounder from the side.

Second, the moulded foam is RIGID! I usually like a soft memory ... foam, but this is a much more rigid foam that actually does sound a little like foam when it's squished. I usually hate that, but with this bra I don't care! I like that it's a really structured bra - sometimes you want that, and people in larger sizes need it. The band is firm, but doesn't feel too tight.

I've heard that this bra is better for full on top breasts, and I can see that, but it also works really well for my full on bottom breasts. I only get a little gaping on my smaller side, and even then, the bra is cut in such a way that the top egde is all but invisible under clothes. This bra makes my breasts look and feel great.
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Updated on Jul 15, 2013 Flag this

I think this bra runs a little small in the cup. 36F usually fits me in other UK brands, but my larger side really feels crammed into this cup. Also, the wires feel way too narrow even though they don't look particularly narrow as compared to my other bras. But this bra definitely feels like it's cutting in on both sides. I'm not sure if sizing up would help, but if I decide to stick with this style I will try a FF next.

What I love about this bra is the cup shape. I have naturally round, FOB breasts and the top of the cup on this bra follows the shape of my breast at the top beautifully. I just wish it were a little wider. I found that the Wacoal Seduction Spacer Underwire T-shirt Bra (853255) has a similar shape at the top of the cup but fits a little wider.

Updated on Jul 03, 2013 Flag this

First, this is a super-tight band. It felt fine when I put it on, but after an hour or so of wear it was so painful I stopped at Target and bought an extender. I'd planned to use the extender to help me break in this bra, but in the end, I don't think it ever would have stretched out much. If I'd liked the bra, I'd have probably tried to exchange it for a 38E. I tried one on in the store and it was much more comfortable, without sacrificing much support. I did notice that with the extender, or in a ... looser band, my breasts seemed to look a little saggy. I couldn't get a good uplift without having the band painfully tight, and that can't be fixed by breaking in the bra.

The bra is pretty cute, especially for such a basic style. I did cut off the cute little trim at the bottom of the cups. While adorable, after only a few minutes it transformed from cute trim to "ow, poky things."

Ultimately, this was not the bra for me. I prefer more of a balconette style, and this just had too much coverage at the top of the cup. I couldn't wear most of my shirts with this bra, because the cup showed on my smaller side. The cup extended so high that it ended up leaving a lot of cup unfilled up by my armpit. It didn't gape, but it didn't give a flattering shape either. For ladies who like a more full-coverage style this will probably be a plus.

The upside of this bra is that the lightweight spacer foam really is nice and breathable. I gave it one last chance on a miserable 100 F-degree day, and my breasts didn't get sweaty. However, the spacer foam is available on other bras with a cut I like better, so the best reason to keep the bra around is moot.
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Updated on Jul 03, 2013 Flag this