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UPDATE 12/2015: This bra is now much too small for me and I get even more quad boob. The band hasn't loosened up at all and I still need the full length of an extender to wear it. It's also still a bit itchy sometimes which must be related to the embroidery. I'd love to get this bra again in a bigger size though it's discontinued. I'm still wearing it because it's not uncomfortable and I really like how it looks.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
I just got this bra in the mail not 15 minutes ago, but I thought I'd whack out an initial review now and update after I've worn ... it in case anyone else wants to pick it up while it's still on clearance.

First off, the band of this bra is crazy tight. Mine measures about 28.5" stretched. I can wear it but it feels too tight. The hook spacing is very narrow so I'm not sure if I'll be able to make my extenders work with it. The wires are very bendy. Resting they're very U shaped but if I put it on they pull out to the sides a lot. This happens even if I very gently pull on the bra when I'm not wearing it. This of course makes the wires functionally a lot wider and more swoosh shaped and the cup shallower.

The cup shape is a bit odd. It's pointed which I didn't expect from a vertically seamed bra like this. It's not a deal breaker (at least not for $12) but it's not really what I wanted. The cups also run a bit small. I got a 30DD and it's about perfect on me. I'm between a 30D and 30DD most of the time. I get a bit of cutting in at the top of the cup due to the thin elastic sewn along the top edge. I'll be removing this but it's complicated by the fact that the straps are attached with the same stitching as the elastic. I'll probably leave a chunk of it.

Overall the bra seems a bit scratchy but I think it'll soften up. The rings on the straps are also extremely creaky which I'm hoping goes away.

I got the matching thong and it's very nice. It's made of much softer power mesh than the bra wings so the sizing is a little more forgiving. It's more of a brazillian cut in my opinion but very nice. I think it runs a bit big. I got a UK 10 which is usually spot on for me (36" hips) and it's fine but if you're any smaller you should probably size down.

If I'd paid full price I think I would be much less pleased.
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Electric Blue colorway

Updated on Dec 15, 2015 Flag this

Overall I really like this bra. It's super cute, I think the cut is very flattering and it gives a very slightly retro shape (which I like). It's also pretty comfortable; it has a full band (another plus for me), the cup width is just about perfect, and the gore doesn't poke at all.

This is a 3-part padded cup and the top section is very horizontal and kind of juts inward making the cup a bit closed on top. The cups are pretty short which is part of what makes it so cute, but with the slightly closed on top shape it gives me a bit of quadboob ... sometimes. The straps are a bit wide set but very soft and don't bother me in the armpit area at all. So far I haven't had any issues with them falling off but I've only worn it a couple times and not while being particularly active.

I usually wear a 30D but sized up to a 30DD and I'm glad I did, it runs at least a full cup small. I would even consider getting a second in a 30E. I would say that the band is fairly true to size, maybe a bit shy of a true 30; very comfortable for my ~28" UB.
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Pink colorway

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Updated on Mar 24, 2015 Flag this

I've run in this bra twice now and I can say that it absolutely arrests all boob movement. That being said, it's a bit small overall so breathing hard is an issue, particularly given that this is a sports bra. I think it's okay for easy shorter runs but if I'm really pushing it becomes a problem. I've been wearing it with an extender which helps some but the small cup on a racer back means it's pretty constricting. I can't decide if I'm keeping this bra or not. I'm going to see if it loosens up enough after a few more washes and wears, otherwise I'll give ... it away.

It runs small in the band and cup. The band would fit a 28 pretty comfortably I think. The cup is maybe only half a cup small but it's hard to say not having tried any other sizes. I have my eye on the same bra in a 30DD on ebay (it's a super pretty color and I have no will power) but I might really be better off in a 32D. I would tentatively say to size up in the band and cup in this bra.
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Updated on Feb 11, 2015 Flag this

I can't adequately review this bra due to it being completely the wrong size, but it's built nicely and feels high quality. The predominant fabric is mint green powermesh so the band and cups don't have much structure, so this might not make the best everyday bra for some people. Despite being the wrong size, it's actually fairly comfortable for at least a few hours. The cup shape would also suit a very shallow bust, but could probably work for a more projected bust given the stretchy fabric.

The band also seems quite firm for a 32, although I get little back bulges because the band fabric is much stretchier than the elastic.

Updated on Oct 09, 2014 Flag this

Okay, so I really like this bra. I have this bra in the Cream colorway which isn't nearly as beautiful as the green but is a lot more practical. I love how sheer and soft the cups are and I honestly like how much my nipples show through it. If you don't want your nipples to show this might not be the bra for you. The seams and embroidery show through t-shirts a little, but I don't really care. The band is really soft, satiny, and stretchy as well. It's plenty supportive for me but the stretchiness could be a problem for those with a larger bust.

I was ... between sizes and I decided to size up rather than down which was definitely the right choice. Initially this bra was a bit big but wearable on me and I've since grown into it. I'm hoping the open top will allow me to keep wearing this bra even if my boobs grow more. I have what I would call an average root width, average projection, and a conical shape. The cup width on this bra is perfect, the band is very comfortable though narrow as is standard for Polish brands. The gore is fairly high but comfortable most of the time. Occasionally it'll dig in and I'll be left with pretty bad red marks. When it bugs me I just put a folded cotton round under it. I think the gore is the narrowest of all my bras.
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Forest Cream colorway

Updated on Dec 15, 2015 Flag this

I got this bra NWT for $12 (including shipping) on ebay, but had I paid full price for it I think I would have been disappointed. It's essentially just an unfinished looking moulded bra covered by a piece of fabric.

I usually wear a 30D or 30DD so I had to sister size. The band runs a little small, mine stretches to 31" which seems just about perfect for running. I don't want to struggle to breathe. I feel like maybe I should have gone with the 32D instead, but going off of the limited info I could find in this size range I went with the 32C. I ... figured a bit of compression would be fine in a sports bra. I would like to try on a 32D at some point though.

I got this bra for running, but it's definitely better suited to other activities. It's okay, but not great. I can feel the wires moving up and down at the bottom and it really isn't a super high impact bra. I got less bounce than I expected, but I would be hesitant to do more than 4 miles in it. I've also worn it out and about a couple times and it's pretty comfy but does look and feel like a lot of bra. I would feel comfortable wearing it without a shirt though because it's high coverage and it is really quite nice looking.

It has a nice wide 3-hook band and it's pretty comfortable. It is super high coverage in the front which I know some people might not love. I have mixed feelings about the strap adjustment. I like that it can't come loose and so far I haven't had any problems with straps falling off, but I don't like the loose ends of the straps. They're actually kind of sharp in some places and irritate me if they're tucked under the strap so I have to leave them sticking out to the side. One thing I hadn't considered is that my running shirt just barely fits over my chest in this bra. I usually wear a compression bra so I'm definitely not used to such a . . . booby look.
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Dark Plum/Pink Lemonade colorway

Updated on Jun 17, 2015 Flag this

This is one of my favorite running bras. Great support, comfortable, super easy to get in and out of. I'd prefer a 32DD as I get a bit of wrinkling from the inner cup fabric in the 32E, but the support doesn't seem compromised. The band and cups run small in my opinion, I usually wear a 30DD/E and I can't imagine wearing this in a 30. I wear my 32 on the loosest hook and it's super snug and supportive. I got mine used, I machine wash it (but air dry) and it's still as firm as the day I got it. The band is very wide which I love, I also love that it isn't a racerback. The straps still don't fall off or bother my shoulders and I don't have to contort myself to put it on. It's a nice looking bra too, I have the Purple and Lime colorway, and you could totally rock this without a shirt if you wanted.

Purple colorway

Updated on Aug 14, 2016 Flag this

UPDATE 12/2015: My boobs have grown a bit and now this bra is a much better fit. Even on my smaller days I fill the cup. There's still a little bit of room along the edge of the cup near the gore, I just don't have the center fullness this bra wants. On my bigger days it mostly goes away. Fiona is actually one of my best fitting bras right now.

ORIGINAL REVIEW:
So I like my Fiona but we don't always get along. It needs a little more center and upper fullness than I have, but I can get away with it fine in most shirts and it makes ... my boobs look gigantic. On my bigger boobed days I pretty much fill it out (with good posture) on my bigger side and I get close on the other. I got it pretty cheap and have the matching thong (in a medium which is a bit big for me, but it was crazy cheap on ebay) so I've never felt inclined to get rid of it.

I think it runs a bit big in the cup and I mentioned above, seems suited to FoT shapes and those with center fullness. The other problem I have is that the straps fall off all the time if I'm even remotely active. They're quite wide set and only half adjustable. Even adjusted as short as they go they just kind of perch on my shoulders and they loosen themselves easily. I do love the pleated grosgrain ribbon on the straps and really wish they had worked into the panty design as well.
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Red colorway

Updated on Dec 16, 2015 Flag this

I knew ASOS Boudoir ran tight in the band, but holy cow. I can't imagine this fitting anyone over a 26. My BTT is about 27", sometimes even closer to 26" and I couldn't even hook it without an extender for fear of snapping it in half. I would have tried it a band up but given it was on clearance, it was sold out. Even on the loosest hook of an extender I felt like I couldn't breathe properly.

The cups were close to fitting, but not enough to keep. The shape seemed... odd. I can't really describe it. I think they were wide enough, but I only ... had it on for maybe a minute before giving up. The gore is very triangular, the wires touch at the top, but it's not a super high gore. This is probably great for some people though. The cute scalloped trim at the top of the cups would not and as far as I could tell, could not, lay flat which made it look weird. It didn't just wrinkle or look empty, it stuck out at odd angles.

The overall quality was not great. The side sling was much firmer than the rest of the bra which made a weird bulge and it was almost scratchy. The seams in the cup looked sloppy and weird, the fabric of the band and front of the strap was thin and wrinkly looking. Had the fit been great, I could have said, hey it's $12, but at the regular price I think it's pretty unacceptable. And I've gotten plenty of way nicer bras for less than $12 when I thought I was a 32B, so I still think there's no excuse.

If you need a very small band and you find it on clearance, it could be worth a shot. At least if you're getting free shipping and returns, otherwise I don't think I'd risk it.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Nov 24, 2014 Flag this

The cups on this bra fit my fantastically. I would wear this all the time if not for the boned longline aspect. With my short frame and slightly high waist, the boning digs in pretty badly. I may just remove the bones, but for now it's just a less worn option.

The 3 part vertically seamed cup gives a great rounded profile. I have a very conical breast shape so I do need some projection at the wire and this works great. It's like a slightly deeper, more structured Freya half cup.

I'm not personally a fan of the print, I think it's the Geo Floral. For $8, I really can't complain though.

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