I want this bra to fit so badly, but it's just too shallow at the bottom of the cup for me. I love the look of the bra but it just doesn't work for me!

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Updated on Jul 26, 2013 Flag this

I'd read reviews saying this bra was comfortable, and it certainly is that! It's also the most stretchy bra I've run across so far. I have very little squish on my ribcage and so generally prefer 30 bands, but this one I fastened on the tightest hook and could still stretch it waaaay out from my back. It starts crawling upwards almost immediately.

The cups are edging on too wide for me, as the straps are nearly in my armpits. Fortunately it's very comfy, but still.. The stretchy cottony mesh stuff used on the band, especially at the wings, is the most flimsy stuff imaginable. While I'd love to keep this bra, as the cups do fit well and it's certainly comfortable, the band size is a no-go.

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Updated on Jul 18, 2013 Flag this

This is one of the few bras of this style that *really* fits me right! The moulded cups are thick enough to prevent show-through but thin and soft (and squishy!) enough to be comfortable while still holding shape. The moulding gives me an especially nice rounded shape (my breasts start low and are fuller on the bottom) and compensates for my somewhat different-sized breasts (my left one is fuller). Rather than repositioning or squishing my breasts, they simply contain them nicely with no shifting, bulging, or gapping. The flat, stretchy ribbon at the top is especially nice for a flat, seamless effect.

The underwire is low enough in both ... the sides and the centre gore for my frame (often a problem with non-plunge bras because my sternum protrudes somewhat), and don't poke at all.

I have the nude with black overlay and stripes, so it looks a little less pubescent. The pink was a little too much for me. I am debating removing the little pink bows on each strap.

So far this has to be one of my favourite bras in terms of fit and comfort. Time will tell whether it holds up!

6-Month Update:

I have machine washed this on gentle cycle in a bra bag (cold water, quick soak, swish, and rinse cycle of about 15 minutes) and laid flat to dry, but after about 6 months, the underwire of the left cup poked through the centre gore material on the inside and stars sliding upward through the hole. Not a big deal. I "reset" it by pushing it back through the meshy soft material before I wear it, and it tends to stay there for at least 12 hours, unless I'm moving around a lot.

The band does stretch out more quickly than bands in other materials. I guess that's the trade-off of this soft material. I can still get away with wearing on the loosest hook, if I don't move around too much, but if I'm going to be lifting my arms at all, I have to go into the middle set of hooks, and I wear it on the tightest hooks if I go dancing (fairly athletic - lindy hop and balboa). It still does move with my breasts and give me the best shape of all "non-enhancing" bras.
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Updated on Jul 16, 2013 Flag this

Tried on this bra since it's been recommended as good for shallow breasts. While it is shallow and wide (I love with width), it's a tad too deep for me in the center, and also gaps a lot when slouching. The rim of the cup is also too closed so it cuts into my breast tissue - so that part isn't particularly great for shallow breasts.

Updated on Jun 22, 2013 Flag this

Nice quality bra, the wires are plenty wide and don't ride up too high under the arms which can be an issue with bras with wide set wires. The material is smooth and doesn't show under thin tee shirts, and it's very comfortable to wear all day. My only negative is that the straps are quite wide, even for a tall/broad person like myself, and often require adjustment throughout the day in a tank.

Updated on Jun 12, 2013 Flag this

Great bra, very comfortable. This bra has a small hook on the straps so that it can convert to a racerback style in the back which I found really comfortable. I'm not a huge fan of the little bows that decorate the bra, but once I'm sure I won't return it, I plan to cut those off. This bra is still a new purchase for me so I can't attest to how durable it is yet.

Updated on Jun 07, 2013 Flag this

The cups on this bra run small, I tried the 30D on first and had to size up. If you are petite and/or have narrow shoulders like me, you'll probably find the straps to be too far apart. They sat too close to my underarms and were uncomfortable.

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Updated on May 20, 2013 Flag this

The Betsey Johnson Eyelet Lace demi is my best-fitting bra, also in 30DD. This one, however, was not the right shape for me. The moulded cups slope in at too deep of an angle, so the top edge of the cups, though stretchy, crash into my boobs/pecs. Too bad.

Also, based on the photos, I had expected it to be covered with a satiny fabric, but it's actually a sheer pantyhose-like material (which I guess explains the "stocking stripe" name).

I did not have any problems with the cup/wire width or height, nor with the straps being too far-set, which others had complained about. However, I do have very broad shoulders.

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Updated on May 18, 2013 Flag this

This bra is the wrong shape for me. The band is also too stretchy. It is only tight enough on the tightest hook, so if it came in a 28 band that would probably be fine. I don't believe the wires are too narrow for me but I do seem to have some orange in a glass going on. I think my breasts may not be shallow enough for the bra but it's hard to tell. However, the cup seems like it is too closed on top to be good for shallow breasts. I'm keeping this bra because I only have one other black one at the moment and it it good enough for occasional use. Also, I cut off the bows because they were too girly for me.

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Updated on May 16, 2013 Flag this

This bra was comfortable, but the fit wasn't right for me. Too much coverage at the top, maybe? It was also a size too small--or smaller than what I'm learning is my true size. And I wasn't crazy about the colors.

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Updated on May 10, 2013 Flag this