Xiphoid

About this Bra
Purchasing:
* $49 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe)
* only neutral colors available (no fun colors or prints)

Band:
* two layers of an opaque stretch knit
* elastic at top of band
* boning for wing support
* continuous band
* back closure
* 3 columns of hooks

Cups:
* 3 seam half-cup
* unpadded underwire
* stretch lace outer fabric, non-stretch mesh lining (all pieces)
* soft cups (no molding or padding)

Straps:
* smooth elastic
* full adjust
* leotard back

Fit
About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* short roots
* even horizontal fullness (just barely ... outer full)
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame

Band:
* length good
* wings ok to slightly short
* no axillary skin spillage

Gore:
* tacks
* too high (even after sliding down the channel)
* separation fine

Cups:
* enhance and flatten my horizontal oval shape - not flattering
* wide enough (SO RARE!!!)
* cups are projected enough, but I wish they had an side sling to provide a more flattering shape

Straps:
* too far apart (slip)
* adjust short enough

Fit Under Clothing:
* visible under thin t-shirt
* not visible under v-neck
* very visible under tank top

Comfort Summary
* gore pokes
* flat shape
* straps slip
* lace itchy
* not worth trying other sizes (band & cups "fit")
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About this Bra

Purchasing:
* $58 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe)
* available in neutrals plus seasonal fun colors

Band:
* One layer of stretch, opaque knit.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: soft seaming.
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* ridged elastic
* soft (don't stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* leotard back

Cups:
* 5-seam (6-piece) half-cup
* unpadded underwire
* Top panel is stretch lace (unlined).
* Lower horizontal panel is non-stretch mesh (unlined).
* Remainder of cup is a non-stretch opaque knit (unlined).
* Soft cups (no padding or molding).


Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* ... average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: back rides up
* wings: height good
* no axillary skin spillage

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Cups:
* Gives a pointy shape. (Not a problem for me, but others prefer to avoid.)
* Wires wide enough (SO RARE).
* Top of cup smooth on larger breast. Slight wrinkles on smaller breast.
* Bottom of cup filled nicely (enough immediate projection).
* Outside edge of cups in armpit but comfy.

Straps:
* too far apart, slip
* adjust short enough

Comfort & Fit Summary
* The black fabric with white pin-stripes is super cute yet sophisticated. And flattering.
* Band too big, cup size good.
* Try 30F. By the measurements, cup likely too narrow. However, Fantasie has soft wires, so might work.
* By the measurements table for this style, a 30FF would probably be a better cup width, but all colors are sold-out on Amazon.
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Black & Whie Stripe colorway

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Returned quickly due to awful fit.

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* short roots
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame

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ABOUT THIS BRA
This is a lightly lined, seamed, molded, wired, back close sports bra.

Purchasing:
* $50.30 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns
* Also available with Amazon Wardrobe.
* Available in black (with white trim), beige (with peach trim), gray/teal, red/gray, and navy/blue print.

Band:
* One layer of a smooth, opaque, stretch knit.
* Wing support: seaming.
* Full band - band is straight beneath wires.
* Back close with FOUR columns of hooks.
* Narrowest part of gore is not at the top, but 4 cm below the top.

Straps:
* front: padded, non-stretch
* back: smooth elastic
* soft (don’t stand up on their own)
* partial adjust (limited by padded straps & J-hook)
* leotard ... back
* center pull

Cups:
* one vertical-ish seam (creates side support), body of cup is seamless and molded
* full cup
* Side support built-into cup seaming AND inner encapsulation in a donut shape.
* unpadded, average strength underwire
* Inner and outer top edge of cup has stretch seaming.
* Cup is constructed of thin padding sandwiched between two layers of a stretch, opaque knit.
* Inner encapsulating “donut” formed with two pieces of a non-stretch knit.


ABOUT ME: petite with wide, horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection (not shallow nor super projected)
* average-set (one finger width of space between breasts)
* wide roots (extend to the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FoB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares (not usually a fit issue, but I like that longlines make them disappear)


FIT DETAILS

Band:
* length: Band is tough to fasten and strains hooks. Bottom of the band stays in place with wear and is comfy. Top of band is loose (so outer end of wire is unsupported)
* wings: height good, smooth line

Gore: Floats, because so wide that it sits of breast tissue. Not painful. Height fine.
but wireless so acceptable.


Straps:
* Not too far apart.
* Adjust short enough.

Cups:
* Wires enclose tissue nicely AT FIRST, but tissue migrates backwards with movement. (Wires can’t keep breast inside cup.)
* Breast pushes wimpy wire away from body.
* Top of cup: smooth because so much boob is smashed into armpit and escapes past unsupported wires.
* Bottom of cup filled (enough immediate projection at wire)
* Cup apex: not deep enough (boob smooshed into armpit).
* Cup apex: doesn’t match my natural apex (too low and lateral)
* Wrinkles in lateral part of cup because it’s in my armpit. (Likely not designed to make that curve).
* Outer edge of cup cuts into Tail of Spence.
* Side view: round, some lift
* Front view: wide (east-west) – side support seaming doesn’t do much

Other:
* Fabric very soft.
* Sporty look.
* Thinly lined cups do NOT prevent erect nipple show through.
* Fit was so crummy that bra could not prevent bounce.

ASSESSMENT & PLAN
* Shape mis-match. STOP.
* Didn’t plan to try this bra. Was sent this model by mistake. Will return and re-order the other Freya wired sports bra that is supposed to have a more projected shape.
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Carbon (gray with teal trim) colorway

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About this Bra

Purchasing:
* Paid $60 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe)
* Available in neutrals plus many fun colors.

Band:
* Two layers of stretch mesh.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: medium firm seaming
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* smooth, non-stretch satin
* soft (don’t stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* leotard back
* CENTER PULL

Cups:
* 2-seam (3-piece) half cup
* unpadded, flexible underwire
* All pieces constructed of non-stretch mesh with a partial overlay of non-stretch lace.
* Soft cups (no molding or padding).

Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* ... wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: stays in place with wear
* wings: too short
* no axillary skin spillage

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Cup:
* Gives breasts a wide, projected, conical shape.
* Wires too narrow (not even close).
* Top of cup: smooth line.
* Bottom of cup: wrinkles.
* Elastic on outer edge of cup rolls and cuts into tail of Spence.

Straps:
* not too far apart
* adjust short enough

Fit Under Clothing:
* Seams visible through thin T-shirt. (Not as smooth as the 32E)
* Visible under v-neck.
* Visible in armholes of sleeveless shirt.

Assessment and Plan:
* Wires way too narrow, yet somehow breasts look wide. Cuts into tail of Spence.
* Try one cup size up (UK 32E, Wacoal 32DDD).
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Toast colorway

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About this Bra

Purchasing:
* Paid $60 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe)
* Available in neutrals plus many fun colors.

Band:
* Two layers of stretch mesh.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: soft boning.
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* smooth, non-stretch satin
* soft (don’t stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* leotard back
* CENTER PULL

Cups:
* 2-seam (3-piece) half cup
* unpadded, flexible underwire
* All pieces constructed of non-stretch mesh with a partial overlay of non-stretch lace.
* Soft cups (no molding or padding).

Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set ... (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: stays in place with wear
* wings: slightly too short (better than the 32DD)
* no axillary skin spillage

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine. High, but comfortable.

Cup:
* Gives breasts a wide, projected, conical shape.
* Wires too narrow (better than the 32DD, but still bad).
* Top of cup: smooth line.
* Bottom of cup: wrinkles.
* Outer edge of cup cuts into tail of Spence.

Straps:
* not too far apart
* adjust short enough

Fit Under Clothing:
* Seams visible through thin T-shirt. (Surprisingly smooth for a seamed bra.)
* Visible under v-neck.
* Very visible in armholes of sleeveless shirt.

Assessment and Plan:
* Wires way too narrow, yet somehow breasts look wide. Cuts into tail of Spence.
* Fit nearly identical to the 32DD.
* Try 34D & 34DD.
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Cappuccino colorway

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Purchased because the Bratabase listed that this model has very wide cups (cup width=8.5"). That is wrong. The cup width is actually 5.5" with a cup DEPTH of about 8.5". Narrow cups don't fit my shape. Returned.

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* short roots
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame

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About this Bra

Purchasing:
* $39.94 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe)
* available in black, white, beige, and some fun colors

Band:
* Made of a stretch mesh with a stretch lace overlay. Lace stretches horizontally only. Mesh has 2-way stretch.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: soft seaming
* Continuous band - band is straight under the wires -- a short longline (this won't provide any waist shaping).
* Additional seaming (not reinforced with boning) under each apex to keep band flat (spoiler: doesn't work).
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* smooth elastic
* soft (don't stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* ... straight back (not a leotard back)

Cups:
* 3 seam (4-piece) half cup
* Underwire is unpadded but can barely feel.
* Outer fabric is a lace that stretches horizontally only.
* Structure comes from a very thin layer of opaque, non-stretch foam. These cups are just barely molded.
* Slightly unusual construction: Lace and foam were cut and sewn separately. They are attached only at the wire and top edge -- not at cup seams.


Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: tight, took a couple of attempts to fasten on loosest hook
* wings: too short, boobs escape
* no axillary skin spillage

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Cups:
* Gives an oval shape.
* Wires too narrow.
* Top of cup is smooth.

Straps:
* Feel wide set but don't slip.
* adjust short enough

Comfort & Fit Summary
* Band too small, cups too narrow.
* Didn't try other sizes, not sure why.
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Orchid (hot pink) colorway

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About this Bra
This is an expensive, unpadded, seamed, full cup, underwire bra that disappears under clothing despite seaming.

Purchasing:
* $72.49 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe)
* available in black, white, and beige plus several fun colors

Band:
* Outer layer of stretch mesh over an opaque knit lining. Both fabrics only stretch in the horizontal direction.
* Wing support: no seaming nor boning.
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 4 columns of hooks (yes, 4).

Straps: smooth elastic, full adjust, leotard back

Cups:
* 3-seam (4-piece) full cup
* side support built into cup
* unpadded, stiff, twisty underwire
* Inner and outer, top edges of ... cup are edged with elastic. The outer cup edge elastic is less stretchy than inner and continues to the top of the band.
* Top panel is black mesh that stretches horizontally only (unlined).
* Outer (side support) panel is made of the same black, horizontal stretch mesh and lined with a beige non-stretch opaque knit.
* The lower inner panels are both constructed of black, non-stretch lace over a beige non-stretch mesh lining.
* Soft cups (no padding or molding).


About Me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* average-set (one finger width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares


Fit

Band:
* length: stays in place with wear
* wings: too short, boob escape

Gore: Tacks. Height & width fine.

Straps:
* Feel wide but don't slip.
* Adjust short enough.

Cups:
* Wires enclose tissue nicely AND keep it inside cup.
* Quad boob.
* Shallow at wire. (But the snug band keeps it from sliding down chest.)
* Apex fits. (Not too shallow, too deep, nor off-center.)
* Give a wide, oval shape.
* Nice strong, supported wires. Tissue doesn't sneak behind wire with movement despite the cup being too shallow.
* Tail of Spence is enclosed after scoop & sweep, but pops out after any movement. Once out, cup cuts into.

Assessment & Plan:
* Cups too shallow. Try +1 cup size with same band.
* Update: This is the largest cup size on this band. The larger band rode up. Give up on this model.
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Black with beige lining colorway

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About this Bra

Purchasing:
* $42 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (some sizes/colors available on Amazon Wardrobe, but not this one)
* Available in black and beige only.

Band:
* One layer of stretch mesh.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: flexible boning
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* smooth elastic
* stiff (stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* leotard back

Cups:
* 2-seam (3-piece) half cup
* unpadded, stiff underwire
* All pieces constructed of a one-way stretch opaque knit. In the top & center panels, the stretch runs horizontally. In the inner & outer panels, the ... stretch runs vertically.
* External (outside the cup) side sling made of opaque, non-stretch satin.
* Molded, foam cups.

Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: good
* wings: height good
* no axillary skin spillage (doesn't cut into tail of Spence)

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Cup:
* Gives breasts horizontal oval shape.
* Wires way too narrow.
* Top of cup: quad boob.
* Bottom of cup filled.
* Side sling gaps, doesn't support.

Straps:
* too far apart, slip
* adjust short enough

Assessment and Plan:
* Also tried in 34D & 34DD (band too big, still to shallow).
* Cups too shallow. Try different styles.
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Wild Pink colorway

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