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NOTE: Japanese cup letters are off by one from the rest of the world, so this is actually an EU 70E/Bratabase 32:5

I first tried to find ABTF some 8 years ago, and ended up donating all the underwired bras I owned because the gore sat on my close-set boobs and I got intense body dysphoria from the separation. I spent the intervening years with my boobs taken care of by my BFF, Shock Absorber. Then global warming hit and I realized I needed an actual regular bra to go with spaghetti strapped tops. A bunch of research later ("no gore" "goreless" "close set" etc), I discovered an introductory ... post on Japanese brands, and ordered some stuff from Aimerfeel, as they have an English-language webstore that ships to my country and do not break the bank.

On to this bra! It's a molded cup with loose stretch mesh laid atop it + a J-shaped lace side. The inner lining/cookie pocket is cotton. The wires are L-shaped, the cups are attached to each other, and the "gore" is just some fabric holding the cups together. The inner sides of my boobs have never been so happy in an underwire bra! The shape is somewhat rounded, not too separated, and I get some nice cleavage.

On the downside, the straps are just a little bit too short for me, and the wings are a touch too tall, so the sides cut into my tail of spence when I move my arms forward e.g. to type. (Straps a few cm longer would ameliorate this, I think.) Bearable for a while, but I'd want to get out of it after a whole workday wearing it.

...the cups feel so cozy, tho
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Blue colorway

Updated on Aug 31, 2024 Flag this

Comfy basic bra with wide straps that DON'T dig into my armpits! There are two strap attachment places at the back, so one can wear the straps narrow or crossed over. It works.

My boobs are naturally a bit east-westy, and this bra doesn't reorient them quite as well as my Change Lingerie bras, but it's got more coverage on top and is thus better for running down stairs – no boob escape! I'm quite center full, so the top of the gore doesn't quite rest on my sternum, though there's no quadding.

Skin colorway

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Updated on Jun 12, 2016 Flag this

While my usual Japanese size would be F70 (one letter up from my EU 70E), they only make this in 65-80 A-E. I thus decided to gamble and order a JP E75 on the off chance that the band would run tight.

Spoiler: the band does NOT run tight. Also the cups run a size small. I think I'd need a JP G70 in this!

That said, the bra has an ingenious third strap on the inside, running under the back, which means it kinda stays up. It adjusts just like the other straps, except it hooks on the edge of the cradle, rather than the top of the cups. I think more strapless bras should do something like this!

I considered keeping it, but the cup shape is completely wrong for me, alas. It's very closed on top, creating a very plump and rounded, short-rooted shape; however, my roots are extremely tall. Coupled with the cups running small, I quadboob out hilariously.

Baby Beige colorway

Updated on Sep 02, 2024 Flag this

My old, ratty Shock Absorber bra, saver of boobs. If I hop up and down, my boobs do bounce a bit, but this bra *is* at least 5 years old – but it still works, on the second pair of hooks! The straps are wide and don't dig in, the bra is comfy and has kept its color surprisingly well. All in all, <3.

Updated on May 02, 2016 Flag this

The "inner cup" doesn't run the whole length of the cup, so near the top edge, the "outer cup"'s lace is directly against skin, which can itch.

The straps are rather wide-set. For me, they don't poke into my armpits, but they do limit the tops I can wear. I have wide shoulders, so they might slide off someone narrower. A racerback configuration is also possible, though strap length might be a problem for those with low-set breasts.

Dark grey w sparkles colorway

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Updated on May 03, 2016 Flag this

My typical size in Change is 65E, so go up in both band and cup.

This is a very, very soft and smooth bra that is very sleek and comfortable to touch. There is a small amount of lace at the top, but it's not itchy at all. The side seams have boning, which would be excellent for people who need it.

Celestial blue colorway

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Updated on Apr 23, 2016 Flag this

Decent workhorse bra, can be worn under most shirts, and isn't obtrusive. Can be worn for extended periods of time easily.

Marine blue colorway

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Updated on Apr 23, 2016 Flag this

Nice workhorse bra with smooth, intriguing texture on the outside of the cups. Suitable for all-day wear.

Smoke green colorway

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Updated on Apr 23, 2016 Flag this

Cute, but a bit tight. I'm typically a 65E, but the 65F is still on the small side for me. The lace bits are only attached at the ends, and can be moved around a bit.

The straps start from way over in my armpits and I find them irritating.

Purple ash colorway

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Updated on May 03, 2016 Flag this

I am a 65E in Change bras, but they'd run out of my size, so I ordered a 70D. It's perfectly nice and comfy, the straps are great, and it's wearable, if somewhat suboptimal due to not being in my size. The color is more green than teal, though.

Deep teal w black colorway

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Updated on Apr 23, 2016 Flag this