Jennyanni

I swapped this 32FF for my 32F, and the fit difference is significant. It shows in the top of the cup, where the stretch lace is, which now gently encloses the top of my breasts rather than cutting in. This may also be because the entire cup is deeper at the apex and the wire, so my breasts have more room to settle into the cup; the 32F would gradually ride down out of my imf during the day. It is also wider, so the girls are probably heading sideways more also, although it doesn't push them outwards. I may bend the wires to get it more centered. I am fairly even with above average projection, and I thought I could continue to get away with the stretch lace on the smaller size, but it really does make a difference to size up. Also, the old one was the black animal print and the new one is the blue & pink watercolor. Sometimes black bras are smaller, I have read.

blue watercolor colorway

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Updated on May 02, 2016 Flag this

I'm on a quest for a semi-padded neutral invisible inexpensive balcony bra. Impimi's Adell is close but does not have enough immediate projection for me. Polish overall works for me (narrow, close-set, even but pendulous so functionally FOB, crazy immediate projection), so I am trying different brands. Technically this one fits (barring a little emptiness in the top lace panel which is only visible looking down and doesn't show under clothes), and it is good to know my Ava size. But the wings are very high and rub, plus the upper side of the cup cuts into my armpits and chafes; the cups are quite tall. This makes ... it unwearable, otherwise it is comfortable, supportive and a good fit. I think this is a full-coverage bra that would be better for FOT, splayed or average width. There is stiff boning in the band under the arms to control armpit flab. The wires and gore are narrow. The gore is tall and separates the breasts well, except on my close set rack the gore sits on breast tissue and wold be painful over time. There is enough immediate projection (yay!) and good apex projection, also room toward the gore; the cup is deep and the ratio of 14cm to 25 cm is perfect. The top lace panel is not stretchy, but it is not super firm either. There is elastic sewn in along the top edge. The lace extends through the gore and to the beginning of the band, where it is replaced by strong mesh. The band is firm and does not seem like it would stretch out easily. The straps are quilted and medium stretchy, they are plenty long. The lower padded portion is 2 in parts, with the seam toward the center not the middle. The padding is lightweight and flexible, lined with cotton. The padded part comes well past my nipples, although there seems to be a lot if lace on top too. It's a lot of bra and I am just not used to a full coverage I think! The shape I get is lifted, separated, and rounded at the base with a flattened top since I can't quite fill it out. Its actually a great shape under clothes, looks like Breasts Here. Overall a good quality, attractive daily wear bra. Which I have to return because the dang tall wings and gore. But I like Ava now!
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Updated on May 01, 2017 Flag this

As others have said, really unique color and semi-shiny like satin. The trim is light pink: lace along the top, straps and bow all pink. Totally smooth under knits except for the top seam (which isn't raised, just visible to close examination). Comes with asymmetry pads and pockets. The band is stretchy compared to other S style bras I own. I feel as though the cups are slightly small for a G because even without the pad I still bubble out a bit on my larger side if I don't reverse swoop & scoop; it fits just like a couple of my 70FF Ewa S's. Very soft and comfortable with great projection, lift and centering. The S cut is my ideal fit and shape!

Updated on Dec 27, 2016 Flag this

A very nice, simple, lightweight lace bra. Typical Fantasie: supportive, comfortable, gives a natural and lifted shape. Really sweet colorway reminiscent of EM Summertime: vintage lace with warm orange and antique gold embroidery. Nothing shows under knit top, its a very 'discreet' bra. Straps adjust fully, lace is soft, band is true to size, side support panels help to bring everything front and center. Balcony cut with fairly high coverage in the cups and firm wires that enclose the full breast on the outside. Top soft lace panel is a little bit stretchy so it doesn't cut in but holds on nicely, no gaping. A wardrobe staple, especially for warmer months!

beige orange lace colorway

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Updated on Apr 28, 2016 Flag this

I was delightfully surprised to discover that this molded bra actually has enough immediate projection for me! I gave up on molded bras after trying so so many that were too shallow at the bottom, gave charming orange in a glass effect and ballooned at the top with unfilled fabric, or squished me flat into boob-pancakes. I like a lifted, rounded shape, and my girls come straight out of my ribcage like they are on a platter. The Odette delivers the shape, no squish, and no orange in a glass; there is a little unfilled fabric at the top by the straps but not too much. The band ... is comfortably firm and doesn't seem like it will stretch out , the fabric is silky, and the gold animal pattern is woven in (in pix it looks printed on - its not). Construction and fabrics are overall high quality. The straps are very thin & stretchy though, so its a good thing the band and cups are supportive. There is also a little gapping right at the gore, but I do not have center fullness although I am very close-set. At least Odette doesn't cut in there like other molded bras and plunges sometimes do. I can live with the gore gap and it doesn't show under clothes. The inner edge of the cups turns out a little, and that is visible under knits, but I think that is endemic to molded bras; might try to tighten the straps and see if it goes away. All in all: score for a molded bra with enough projection to actually wear!!
Update: sized out of Odette, now I quad in the middle. Sad :/
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black w/ gold leopard colorway

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Updated on Nov 22, 2016 Flag this

Fantasie makes great bras. I could wear this Shannon all day, it is that comfortable! With the side support panels, it brings the slightly pendulous girls up and centered. The wires are firm and average width, they do not come up too high under the arm and the gore tacks and is not too high, even being close set as I am. The wings also do not come up too high. The band is strong and firm, but not tight. The straps are fully adjustable. The well-constructed 4-part cups work great for my even/FOB projected girls, giving a perky green shape with no gaping, and are plenty deep ... enough at the bottom and the apex. The fabric is a smooth nylon, soft to the skin. Nothing itchy or irritating here. The berry colorway is different in a very grown-up way, its neither purple nor red, more maroon maybe? Burgundy lip stain? I couldn't get it in pictures. The decorative mandala-like embroidery detail is kind of ethnic/boho looking, and pink. Its an interesting combination of colors! And the color is simply awful on my yellow-toned skin. So I'm selling Shannon, even though she has done no wrong and fits just fine.
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"berry" burgundy w/pink odd colorway

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Updated on Dec 04, 2015 Flag this

The perfect t-shirt bra! Like many here, I have relied on the Fantasie 4510 for years and it remains my all-time favorite workhorse of a bra. Pretty/cute it ain't, but my first "fitted" bra (34D 6 years ago) and still the only one that suits my shape. It disappears even under thin knits, stays comfy all day, washes & wears like iron without stretching out, provides a slightly-minimizing yet lifted, good-for-work coverage profile, has low cups in a balcony style so doesn't show under a bunch of necklines, relatively narrow wires but a high enough wing to pull & hold side tissue etc. etc. When I went to ... replace my old 34D after finding my ABTF size, I tried at least 8 other popular t-shirt bras and even tried different sizes. All of the Freya Decos, CK, Wacoal, a few Panache, Parisa Fe, Chantelle....every single one smushed me flat or squeezed me in/out and plus did some other horrid thing, like orange in a glass or quadding. The gore did not tack in a single one of them and it looked like half my torso was a uniform broad tall wide undefined bulge. Apparently (or so I was told by the lingerie salesperson) that is the 'American look', and yes you see it everywhere, don't you? For research purposes, I tried a number of sizes in the 4510, and my opinion is that the band is true to size with very little stretch but the cups run a tad off. Since the moulded shape is so firm, you can get away with going either way. The 32FF gapped a little in the center, the 30FF was tight in the band and skewed the wires a bit, the 32F has a bit of space at the bottom, the 34F had a little too much cup to the sides - but all were wearable under clothes and totally comfortable. Plus! In the 4510 I have two breasts that I can be proud of! Projected & close-set ladies, listen up! Try the 4510. It may be the beginning of a long and rewarding relationship! For reference: 32F/FF; narrow, close & high-set, even 2/5 shape, average root height, immediate projection.
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nude colorway

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Updated on Jul 02, 2015 Flag this

I made a mistake when I ordered this from a US internet vendor, assuming UK sizing (US32F=UK32E). Anyway. So its a gorgeous one-piece suit, but not for me! The color is a deep true purple with blue undertones, like a delphinium. It gives good coverage for a swimsuit, covering the butt & front adequately and making a nice mid-height swoop along the thighs. It doesn't bind or squinch there. The top is a complimentary squared-off shape, no deep cleavage but low enough to be seriously beach-babe. A little panel of navy-bordered trim & buttons in the center complements the navy straps. The built-in bra part is lightly padded, ... the wires are neither terribly wide nor narrow, and its entirely invisible. It closes with a clever and sturdy non-adjustable plastic clasp. It also seems too small to be a 32 band, but maybe it would stretch with wear. I don't know much more about the fit, because while I could just get it to snap closed, the top smushed me so flat and was so restrictive that I took it off in a hurry https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />. Since it was my first attempt at a bra-sized swimsuit plus the wrong size, idk, maybe that is what is supposed to happen? I think this suit would work great for a 28 or 30 back, and for someone who is smaller or shallower than me. It's very well made and a complimentary cut.
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Mink colorway must be a distinguished senior mink because this bra is the most elegant shade of gray, not at all brown! Great lift and separation, deep and narrow, light but supremely supportive. True to size, but not mine https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />. A wardrobe staple!

mink? its gray colorway

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Updated on Jun 03, 2016 Flag this

This is a beautiful, beautiful bra. The red and gold combination is stunning and the lace design is not overwhelmingly 'lacey', more like embroidery. Somehow, the ensemble reminds me of French tapestries...or turn of the century nhand painted wallpaper... Because it is so beautiful, I've kept it in my drawer for too long thinking I could somehow alter the cups to fit, but actually someone should have this bra to wear and treasure. It may be on the generous side of G, since it is unlined. Typical of all Fantasie creations, the construction is excellent and the finishing details are well done. The band is a little ... forgiving, the cups are deep at the bottom and apex, and the side support panels corral any outer fullness to bring it all in and up. Its called a plunge but I think its more a hybrid because the gore is not too low; there's enough support and coverage in the center so nothing falls out. The cups do come up a little taller than my other balconies, though. The profile (on me, bearing in mind it is too big) is more of a natural, uplifted green shape. The straps are partly adjustable and firm. The material is smooth and soft, even the lace top part. I don't think it would show under clothes. Such a beautiful confection under those clothes though!
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Red & taupe colorway

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Updated on Dec 05, 2015 Flag this