The NF cut was not my favorite, so I picked the RV instead, it was too pointy for my personal taste!
You can check my NF and RV comparison here: http://www.myfashioninsiderblog.com/2016/11/lingerie-avocado-calypso-rv-vs-nf-cuts.html
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Updated on Nov 19, 2016 Flag this
Thanks for the detailed review comparing both cuts!
I'm eager to read your review of the half cups, too ;-) ;-) Gorgeous!!
I’ve been tempted by Avocado and their beautiful designs for a while but I was quite reticent about ordering form them given few information and reviews of their products.
I asked them advice about their sizing. Based on my measurements, their first guess was 65F or G, or even a 70E or F, as they bands run firm and I told I was considering switching to 70 bands in the EM, but they suggested trying 65F (or 70E) as the cups may run large. I'm happy to say their guess was right and the bra fits.
The band did feel very firm at the first try but now it feels ... just perfect, I guess it stretched out a little bit. I really like the quality and the materials, particularly the closure, it feels sturdier and its edge is longer and thicker than in my other bras which makes the closure more comfortable and I can’t feel the hooks and eyes on my skin.
When I got it out of the package, I thought it would be too big in cups, they seemed very large and deep indeed. Once I put it on, it turned out the cups fit actually good. Before ordering I was afraid of their flexible underwires and wide cups (Avocado team also told me their underwires were very flexible). In reality, the underwires aren’t much more flexible than in EM bras. The cups are a little bit too wide for me but I actually like it. The underwires don’t poke under my armpits and thanks to the underwires being a littler bit too wide, the cups hold all my breast tissue all day long which is not always the case while wearing bras with narrower cups – the breast tissue tends to escape outside the cups under my armpits at the end of the day.
The centre gore is really high. I hoped that it wouldn’t be painful with soft wires but it still is. I first thought it was due to the firm band, but the gore still hurt with an extender. Then I had the idea of pushing the wires in the channels – they’re actually shorter than the channels which lets me push them to the other end. Unfortunately, the underwires don’t stay put in their new position and I have to push them back throughout the day. I’m considering bending the wires to definitely resolve this problem.
After wearing the bra for several hours I realised that the cups actually run very high under my armpits and cut in a little bit in certain positions. I would definitely prefer the cups to be lower in this area but can bear with that.
The straps are fully adjustable, a little bit thinner than those in EM bras but I really like them and find them even more comfortable - they’re stretchier than I’m used to but at the same time they’re quite thick. They're like stuck to my skin, don't cut in and don't fall off in any position.
This cut is called NF which stands for “natural firm” and I think there’s no better name to describe the shape this bra gives. I thought this shape wouldn’t quite work for my FOB boobs because it would highlight my natural shape that I don’t really like, I prefer the rounded shape that EM bra gives. On the other hand I was afraid that the RV cut would be too open on top for me.
In reality, this cut seems to be made for a breast shape like mine and I really like how it looks on me. The shape is really natural and surprisingly it makes my boobs look bigger under the clothes. I think it’s because my EM bras push all the breast tissue upwards and create cleavage which make them look smaller in profile. In this cut there’s no cleavage because more tissue remains in the bottom part of the cup (ergo more projection, at least in this model as the tulle it’s made of seems softer than in Jewel). At the same time this bra brings wonderfully the breast tissue from the sides to the front (despite of the underwires being a tiny bit too wide). As a result, my boobs are very well contained, supported, they stay in cups all day long.
Calypso doesn’t disappoint when it comes to the design. The colours association is so delicate, the embroidery is gorgeous, I really need more bras like this. The quality fully justifies the price. This bra is wonderfully well made. It’s not only about materials, but about stitches, how it’s sewn in general.
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Updated on Oct 19, 2016 Flag this
It's beautiful and well-made. Surprisingly supportive for how sheer it is. Band feels true to size and not stretchy. Cups run a little large, but I understand that Avocado's sizing is a law unto itself. I find the embroidery to be a little itchy after a long day, but it's beautiful and otherwise very comfortable.
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That's such a beautiful bra! I love the ornate detail.