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This is VERY similar in fabrication and construction to the Panache Jasmine (6951).
It has the same fine stretchy quad-boob-defying lace across the top of the cups, and the lower cup has 3 vertical panels for a great rounded shape. These lower panels are made (as far as I can tell) from an outer net woven with a houndstooth pattern fused to a smooth inner net, so they are strong but soft and just slightly sheer. The straps are a simple striped elastic, no frills, felted underneath for comfort, from front to back - fully adjustable.
Like the Jasmine I would say it's fairly supportive but the ... softness of the materials mean it's not completely bounce proof. Never the less it certainly gives excellent lift and round (not torpedo) projection for me. The wires aren't flared (wide) but not a true U-shape either (narrow) - they are perhaps a centimeter too wide on me if I were to nitpick but they are nice and close set at the gore, and like the Jasmine they lie flat on my ribcage like magnets on a fridge.
[This is where I took a point off for comfort, and it's not really the bra's fault. Is there a bra out there with 80 cm of wiring that is moulded perfectly to my body, can hoist the ladies aloft and yet feel like nothing at all??]
This is where the Jasmine and Envy differ for me. I have found that Jasmine digs into my sternum when I lean forward or reach across myself, and though the wires appear identical, I've not had this yet with the Envy. If anything the gore is a tiny bit taller BUT there is the improvement. That extra 6mm is a bit of empty wire casing that cushions the ends.
One other difference, and I'm not sure yet how this plays: Jasmine has a single length of elastic which runs along the full lower edge of the band. Envy is constructed with elastic along the bottom of the wings and yoke, running under the cups and then crossing on the gore to anchor against the opposite cup. I'd be interested to know the benefits of these differences in mechanics.
Oh - I did take a point off for quality too because while overall excellent it looks like the lace on the top panels is already pilled, and it came out the box like that.

Update

The above review was for the black colour way.

I now have the nude version, same size, and have been wearing it for some time now. The black is slightly softer than the Jasmine but this colour is noticeably less supportive. I see no essential difference in shape but I don't think it has quite the lift, and I'm conscious of some wobble when I'm not wearing firmly fitting clothes. Also the straps lengthen throughout the day, to the point where they slip off my shoulders. Boo. That hasn't happened since I started wearing the right back size.
I imagine the firmness of the black is due to the colour itself (black dye often results in stiffer fabric) and I'm not giving up on Envy but I thought it worth mentioning.
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Updated on Apr 01, 2014 Flag this

Another colourway of the 80JJ - Ewa Michalak » Sm Czarna Mgiełka (481) and 85J - Ewa Michalak » Sm Kusidełko (652) , so lightweight (VERY sheer), simple trims and flat seams. I'm always on the lookout for the perfect nude t-shirt bra and thought this cut in a pink/red might approach the target. As far as that goes, it's not bad (although not totally invisible under a white t-shirt) but strangely it does not fit the same as the other colours.
The cups are a little shallower; when the straps are tight enough I spill over. And somehow the sides flare out making the underwires dig into my arms. Most strange. By measurement the wires are the same shape and length so it must be a difference in the cup construction. This is the first time I've found EM to be anything less than incredibly consistent and reliable in fit. I'll be listing this one.

Updated on Jun 21, 2015 Flag this

This bra has full coverage and is supportive but still lightweight. I have several and they have not stretched much or lost their elasticity over time.The gore is quite high but sits flat and does not dig in. The wires are not too high at the sides. The shape of the cups does not give me a very round shape. It is slightly torpedo-like but not unnatural. I have a small gap at the bottom of the cup. The fabrication of the cups is rigid (but soft) so the sizing has to be right for a smooth fit at the top of the cup. Occasional issues with wires poking through the casing, not enough to stop me buying this style though.

Updated on Sep 02, 2013 Flag this

This bra is a little big for me in the back but the sister size 34JJ which fits in the back and cups was no good as the wires sat uncomfortably under the arms. This size has a little emptiness at the sides of the cup but is still a good fit at the gore and across the cup tops.

Updated on Sep 02, 2013 Flag this

I've been wearing the Kusidelko for a couple of months now and it's a good basic bra. It's very lightweight, so not the most supportive, but is a very good fit and comfortable. As usual from EM the narrow wires and gore suit my shape and although the cups are made from a (totally sheer btw) rigid mesh there is no cutting in along the top edge. As I said the light construction doesn't give a great amount of uplift but the cups still give me the rounded shape I like and hold everything firmly enough. This style is pretty much identical to the 80JJ - Ewa Michalak » Sm Czarna Mgiełka (481) . I purchased this one in the sister size for a bit more room in the band. The two sizes correspond respond reliably.

Updated on Jun 21, 2015 Flag this

I should have returned this bra but never got round to it. It never fit me properly so I can't really review it.

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Updated on Sep 16, 2013 Flag this

Many reviews have already said many good things about this bra:
stretch lace is fantastic, shape is great, sizing is on the mark. It's pretty and supportive enough for everyday wear. Overall I love it - it's the only bra I own that truly fits like a second skin - the cups are filled top to bottom but NO overflow, bulging or gaps and the gore and sides sit totally flat against my ribcage. The only downside is the wires are quite rigid and a teeny bit too long for me - I find they do poke both in front and at the sides when I lean or reach, and after wearing all day it's ready to come off.

Updated on Sep 16, 2013 Flag this

I think others might really like the Daily Dream but it just isn't for me. The quality seems good and I think it would be a great basic t-shirt bra, although I didn't wear it for long as it didn't fit so can't speak to comfort.
The mesh and embroidery at the sides is a nice detail in the fabrication and the seams in the cups look REALLY flat so good for not showing through shirts. Also the lining isn't too thick so the moulded cups are sturdy but not super heavy. I had a 34K - Curvy Kate » Daily Boost (CK1801) a while ago ... and from memory it felt much bulkier. Another comparison is the straps which are simple elastic bands without binding or padding. Some will like their slim simplicity although for my size I think they would not be comfortable or supportive enough for all-day wear.
My problem with the fit is my usual one and I know a common one - too shallow and wide. One of my photos shows how the cup joins the wire. It is a vertical join (the cup goes UP from the wire) whereas I need a horizontal join where the cup goes straight OUT to accommodate my projection. My EM bras do this (no idea how, it's a feat of engineering) but I found the Daily Dream like most other bras refused to sit snugly under my bust. It had to sit low with a gap at the bottom and the gore was pushed out and didn't tack.
Despite this the bra didn't cut in across the top and gaped at the sides so the volume is too big for me. In other bras this is about the size I would go for so I think while the sizing of the band is fine the cup might be a little generous.
I ordered a 36K too as I wasn't sure what size I would need. This fit was just the same, only more empty space. I'm not going to re-order a different size as I'm sure the shape will never work.
BUT it could really be a winner for someone.
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Updated on Aug 10, 2015 Flag this

Another one that never fit and should have been returned. Life got in the way however. No review as it's never been worn.

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Updated on Sep 16, 2013 Flag this

+ Very rounded shape and good lift for a non-padded bra
+ Wires are considerably narrower than any other bra I own - see photos of Trefl 80JJ overlaid on 34JJ - Panache » Jasmine (6951)
+ Lower half of cup is 3 panels, all very flat seams for no-show under clothes.
+ Cups are a single layer of lace, unlined, so very lightweight but strong and supportive. The lace has a tiny bit of give but is essentially not stretchy.
+ Yoke is double layered, also not very stretchy so fits under bust firmly. Back is soft and quite stretchy. No bones in the side seams.
+ Straps are ... fully adjustable and do not seem to slip.
+ Center gore is narrow and not super high.

I first ordered this in a 75JJ. It is a tiny bit small in the cup (wires don't quite sit on my ribcage at the sides, cup doesn't quadboob, but only just), definitely too small in the back, and the strap width and cup height means I'll only wear it when I'm confident I can behave like a lady and don't need to be worrying about wobble. But with an extender I have worn and loved it.

I love the simplicity of the lace and the construction in general, and how lightweight it is. I'm not opposed to padded bras but I do feel like sometimes they put my boobs too close up under my chin, and you can't see it but I feel the bulk. I think my favourite thing about my 75JJ Trefl though is the low gore. It is the only bra I own that is truly plunge-like, that hugs each breast properly, tacks to my sternum and doesn't have to climb halfway to my collar bone to do so. I have lots of wrap dresses and with this bra I can wear them without pinning, flashing my bra or showing cleaveage (the 'my bra doesn't fit' 2D kind).

So I ordered the 80JJ, a bit bigger all over, and it's definitely the right size in the back. Not 100% on the cup though: hunching my shoulders creates some gape and there is a little space at the top. Also, the gore is a bit higher (1cm makes a noticeable difference) and the cups are significantly higher. I measured from the wire up the vertical seam in the middle of each cup and there is a 3-4cm difference in cup height between the 2 sizes. So not so great under my wrap dresses. Think I might try a 80J and see how I go.
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Updated on Apr 14, 2014 Flag this