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Wtb all the Avocados... Seriously this is so soft and stretchy and forgiving. I definitely thought the band would be too tight but it is SO COMFORTABLE. AND STRETCHY. OMG. I want to buy all of them from you. Is this normal for Avocado?

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Updated on Dec 11, 2014 Flag this

This bra is gorgeous. The purple lace embroidered with pink and orange flowers is alluring, and yet supportive. The band is constructed with two layers, creating a strength and supple feeling that will support all day long. I'm always impressed by Avocado quality of materials and construction.
The construction of the cups is very similar to Cleo Lucy (in 28F/30E) or Marcie (in 28F/30E). Which means that, unfortunately, this bra seems to be designed for someone whose breasts do not project as immediately as mine. However, this is a very frequent problem (that there isn't enough space in the bottom of the cups), ... even in Ewa Michalak bras sometimes. This cup would probably be best suited for someone with short-rooted breasts, as otherwise the lace detailing on the edge may cut in. For me, the top cuts in and gives quadboob effect, even though immediately below that is a slight pooch of extra fabric: my roots are just too tall for the cup construction.
The straps appear to only be half adjustable, because the lace fabric of the cups is overlain on half of the strap, but the strap slider adjusts over the lace, so the straps are fully adjustable.

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This bra in this size is no longer available/sold out: I came to own it because I recently ordered the Avocado Camelia (S174F) in both 65G & H, and needed to return the too-big H. On doing so I happened to mention I loved the look of the Kyoto and was sad that it wasn't in my size to request an exchange ... and Avocado promptly sewed me up a brand new Kyoto in the caramel colourway!

Sadly, despite the 65G Camelia fitting me as if it was tailor-made, the Kyoto is far, far too small.

The band runs quite firm on this one: I tried it ... with the full length of an extender and the tension felt about right (but with the proper cup size perhaps it wouldn't feel so tight?).

The cups are so small on me it's almost painful. I get the most crazy puckering/pulling up the length of the lower vertical seam, the top edge of the cup cuts in to give me true quadboob, and I also get breast tissue pushed out the side of the cup into my armpit.

The wires are quite narrow; I'd need the proper cup depth to judge whether they're too narrow for me or not.

The bra itself is lovely: a sheer caramel coloured mesh, two layers in the lower half of the cup and a single layer along the top edge. The cherry blossom embroidery lays as flat as flat can be.
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Updated on May 29, 2014 Flag this

This is a lovely bra!

Ordering with Avocado's sizing (they use a 4cm rather than a 1 inch increment in their cup sizing) proved a little tricky. For my 30FF breasts, I ordered both the 65G and the 65H**. The H is at least one and a half cup sizes too large, but the G is pretty much perfect. There's the *tiniest* fraction of gapping on the larger breast, so tiny I'm not actually sure it's there and isn't just an illusion produced by the lace overlaying the thicker cup lip; if it is there, it's probably just an artefact of my being a little shallow on top.

The cups ... have good immediate projection, so they're FOB-friendly, and unlike a lot of other half-cups they don't flatten my breasts out wide and minimised. It's not as forward as, say, an EM half-cup, but it's not bad. The wires on this are wide, so anyone lusting after an EM bra who can't face her narrow wires, this would be a good alternative!

The straps are only partly adjustable, which isn't a problem for me; what does concern me is that they don't have any decoration or stitching to stop the extenders sliding, so I'm not sure how they'll hold up once they've got a bit of wear in them.

The band is pretty firm, I could easily have gone with a 70; consider sizing up in the band if you don't like your bras tight.

** To guess my size, I put on my best-fitting bra with the most forward projection (Freya Arabella) to take my overbust measurement, and then used the sizing chart on Avocado's website (http://avocado.com.pl/en/content/6-fit-guide), which put me in between 65G and 65H. The website recommends choosing the larger size if you're in between, but the smaller G worked far better for me.
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Turquoise colorway

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Updated on Apr 10, 2014 Flag this

First: I altered this bra. I moved the straps in so they were closer together and lifted the cups at a different angle. I also shortened the straps. (None of this irreversible.)

This is one of the most beautiful bras I have ever seen. It is a rich chocolate brown, with sheer cups and a wide satin trip on the tops of the cups, around the bottom of the bra, and on the straps. There are no bows, no beads, no ribbon, no decorations at all. It is just sleek, elegant, and (in my opinion, anyway) super sexy.

Pre-alterations, ... the fit was just no good. The straps were so far apart that they were in my armpits; the cups were gapping like crazy because they were being forced at a weird angle because of the wonky straps; I was in extreme pain within seconds because the elastic on the top of the bra between the strap and the wing seems to be really tight so it was really cutting into my armpit, and I was getting weird quadboob in the middle of the bra from the seams.

Post-alterations, I am very happy with the fit. It's not 100% perfect, but it's close. The wires are still a little wider than I prefer, but they are not stabby, and they don't feel so wide that I'm compromising support or getting and east-west look. The gore also doesn't completely tack, but I think that is just because my boobs are close-set and the wires are soft. The bra is very comfortable, and it has a nice round shape under clothes. It was scary to break out the seam ripper on such a beautiful bra, but definitely worth it!

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Updated on Feb 19, 2014 Flag this

This is a K cup bra from Avocado. The cups are quite deep, with narrow wires. The side wings have boning, which is a feature I really like. The cups have excellent immediate projection. The actual cups are sheer, with lovely satin trim surrounding them. I experienced gaping at the top, and was not able to adjust the straps to resolve it.

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Updated on Jan 22, 2014 Flag this

This is a gorgeous bra. Gives great lift, looks beautiful, has three hooks in the back. Keeps the boobs in fornt of the body. The straps are short, though. I usually adjust the straps about halfway and these I have to leave at their longest. I fasten on the second row though, so I think my next Avocado try-out will be a 70 band. I ordered the 75 band on advice from Avocado but none of the 4 bras in my order were "polish" tight I think.

I've worn the bra for 2 whole days and have absolutely no complaints. I have soft pendulous boobs and there is absolutely no spilling out the middle. It's not the cakes on a plate look I get in EM, but that's in Avocado's favour for me.

Wonderful chocolate brown colorway. If it came in green I would buy it instantly.

Updated on Dec 29, 2013 Flag this

UPDATE (20 Dec 2013): I contacted Avocado about my strap issue, and they told me to send it back and they will replace the straps for me. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> I will update once I have received the revised bra back. Excellent customer service, imo.

I love this bra but, sadly, have to send it back. I am the odd one who needs longer straps than most, I guess. The straps on this bra are uncomfortably short for me when adjusted to their longest. I mean, I think I would have some reduction of circulation in my shoulders if I wore the bra ... for more than an hour. I want to note here that the pressure on my shoulders from the straps is not from the weight of my breasts.

It makes me ill to have to send this beautiful bra back. It fits me perfectly, EXCEPT that the straps are unbearable. I love the shape and the comfort of the bra. The band is a bit snug, but I like mine that way. I fasten my bra in the front and turn it, and it is not too tight to do that. If the straps were longer, I would order this bra in every colorway.

So, if you are one who needs shorter straps, this bra may be for you.

Back to the drawing board for me to find a bra that fits. I am wishing for one just like the Annick in Love, but with longer straps!!
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Updated on Dec 20, 2013 Flag this

I really wanted this bra to fit me because it is so beautiful. Unfortunately, it seems that Avocado bras are not meant for me because the straps are too short. I usually have to adjust my straps to the longest or almost longest position. But these straps, adjusted as such, are extremely uncomfortably tight. I had the same problem with the Annick in Love.

The Nina straps were also too wide for me. This also caused the sides of the bra to sit too high into my underarm and also caused gaping at the top sides of the cup. This cut is clearly not for me.

The bra seems well-made and well constructed. The shape that it gave my bust was gorgeous.

Unfortunately, it has to go back. I wish Avocado had worked for me. The bras seem to be well-constructed.

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Updated on Dec 18, 2013 Flag this

Summary: Avocado size suggestion too small in cups; bands run true to size; somewhat narrow wires; stunning quality and highly recommended

First of all, it is important to note that Avocado have their own sizing and do not use EU sizing, with their cups increasing in increments of 4cm, unlike an inch in UK/US cups. I was recommended this size through emails with Avocado based on a 28inch underbust and 39 standing and 40 leaning bust measurement and me wearing about a 28HH/J in UK bra sizing. I was told that the 60 J & 60K I had asked for would probably be too big and their bands run ... tight in the 60 band so they suggested trying 65H. I did order a 60J though, its sistersize.

This bra is the Camelia, part of their bridal range; I only bought this as it only had my sizes available in the 'Model D' style (see http://www.avocado.com.pl/sklep/pl/modele.html) that I thought would be good for my full-on-top breast shape.

The bra runs about 2-3 UK cups too small for me and the band I can tighten and fit into the band quite nicely.

Despite that, these bras are very beautiful and are of lovely quality and I'm very annoyed they don't fit! The lace is beautiful and the straps, unlike in other bras I have tried, are not too wide. The wires also ran okay me and I have a narrow root, so need Comexim/Ewa Michalak narrowness in wires. I would say they are not as narrow as the above, other Polish bra companies but they are quite good. The distortion from the too small cups is unhelpful in wire assessment.
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Updated on Jul 17, 2013 Flag this

First of all it is important to note that Avocado have their own sizing and do not use EU sizing, with their cups increasing in increments of 4cm, unlike an inch in UK/US cups. I was recommended this size through emails with Avocado based on a 28inch underbust and 39 standing and 40 leaning bust measurement and me wearing about a 28HH/J in UK bra sizing. I was told that the 60 J & 60K I had asked for would probably be too big and their bands run tight so they suggested trying 65H. I did order a 60J and 65H sister sizes though (it is in another ... review posted here with photos).

This bra is the Camelia, part of their bridal range; I only bought this as it only had my sizes available in the 'Model D' style (see http://www.avocado.com.pl/sklep/pl/modele.html) that I thought would be good for my full-on-top breast shape.

The bra runs about 2-3 UK cups too small for me and the band I can tighten to the last clasp so I disagree that they run tight. I think this would fit someone who is a 30G/GG possibly.

Despite that, these bras are very beautiful and are of lovely quality and I'm very annoyed they don't fit! The lace is beautiful and the straps, unlike in other bras I have tried, are not too wide. The wires also ran okay me and I have a narrow root, so need Comexim/Ewa Michalak narrowness in wires. I would say they are not as narrow as the above, other Polish bra companies but they are quite good.
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Updated on Jul 17, 2013 Flag this

I ordered this bra in 'grenadina' and got matching panties in my usual pant size. The color is closer to what you see on the website: a sort of dark, dusky purple, with maybe a hint more of the maroon (in the solid panels on the side) which shows up in my pictures. The ribbon which runs across the top of the cups is a brighter deep pink color fairly close to my photos. It's a very lovely, sophisticated bra in appearance, with a fun detail of a shaded ribbon at the gore. I really wish it fit me.

The underwear was quite tight; ... you may want to go up one size from your standard size.

It was about two cup sizes too large for me with significant gaping at the top. There is no elastic at the top of the cup. I was a little surprised it was so off because I discussed my measurements before ordering. The band is my normal size but a bit tight and I would probably wear it with one hook of extender for a while.

The straps are only partially adjustable and I already have them adjusted to near the limit. Shorter women can expect that they will need to alter the straps.

It was difficult to tell the shape given that the bra was so large on me, but it looks as if it tends toward a purple shape.

Although the website is completely in Polish, it was easy to contact them and arrange the order via email. I paid by bank transfer. I ordered on 22 February and the package was at the post office on 12 March (within Europe) although I wasn't able to pick it up until 13 March. This time includes the time it took for the payment to reach them, so it was quite reasonable.
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Updated on Mar 14, 2013 Flag this

This bra is *beautiful*. I love the sheen on it and the lace detailing. The material is stretchy in comparison to other bras. I was a bit worried as I haven't tried a 28 band before but I must say it is nice. It's definitely tighter than the 30 band, but still tolerable (as sometimes I feel like the 30 might be too big). I enjoy the thicker straps and band. I fill out the cup well after swoop and scoop. It's comfortable and feels nice on the skin. In general, a good bra to have. I'm excited to wear it more!

Updated on May 02, 2024 Flag this

The upper part of the cup is too large, and the sides are not friendly to my poor empty sided conical ladies (the usual pulled flat shape that commonly happens at this size). Otherwise, this bra is gorgeous and comfortable.

Edit February 2024) After properly trying this bra on again for the first time in a while, I've found that the pulling isn't as bad as it was before. It's still not the right shape for me (made for shorter roots) but it's not that bad. It runs small in the band for its size, and the band is rather firm.

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Overlapping gore (.8), reduced cup height (13.2)

Updated on Feb 02, 2024 Flag this

The bra fits perfectly, I would consider it 100% if it wasn't for the fact that the strappy part has an elastic band that can be uncomfortable onthe neck. I would like it better if they were just attached to the straps.

Updated on Feb 01, 2023 Flag this

I really like this bra. I messaged Avocado about their different cuts and they said the HCN and HCQ styles are similar, but the HCN has slightly deeper cups. However, this seems about the same depth as my Misia HCQ but it fits me better. Maybe because the cups are slightly shorter? Or because of the extra straps creating tension?

This would be really perfect if the front horizontal strap wasn't adjustable because the visible hardware is distracting.

Black colorway

Updated on Jul 27, 2021 Flag this

This band was a lot stretchier than my two Misia styles. NF doesn't seem to suit me since it's too closed or needs a more even/FOT shape? Not really sure. Sticking with the HCN cut, might try the HC in the future.

Turmalin colorway

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Updated on Jul 01, 2021 Flag this

The measurements are based on the bra having been worn about a dozen times. The bra doesn't fit me very well; Avocado gores are always too weak for my close-set breasts and cannot lie flat, as my breasts push them away from my chest. This is also about one cup size too small for me. However, it's a really beautiful bra. It is a dark beige with turquoise and metallic embroidery.

Updated on Jul 05, 2020 Flag this

The bra itself is gorgeous and definitely high quality. The velvet lining the top of the cup and outside of the straps is very pretty!
This is one of the few bras that has strap close-set enough to not dig in to my tail of spence. The apex projection is great (to the point of being cone-shaped). There is not a ton of immediate projection at the bottom of the cup, which led to wrinkling in my case. The straps do not adjust tight enough for me, as only part of the straps is actually adjustable and I have a tiny frame. The top of the cup is very ... closed off. I am extremely full on bottom, and I think if the straps adjusted short enough the top would cut in for me. Usually I have issues with gaping, so this was a new one. The underwires are a tad wide for me, but they were more narrow than something like a Freya fancies padded half cup. The gore digs in terribly on me! The gore is narrow and not super high, so I think this is probably due to the other shape issues.
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