I got this bra send as a mistake, I actually ordered a wired bra from a different brand. I have no idea what model it is but it’s certainly the worst supporting bra I’ve ever tried on and that includes other wireless bras and bralettes in multiple band sizes too large. The band is tight enough that is should at least give some support but no I pass the pencil test in it if I don’t tighten the straps. While there’s nothing wrong with passing the pencil test out of a bra I will never wear a bra in which I do. To me that means a terrible fit or a terrible bra. To top it off it’s the most uncomfortable bra I’ve ever worn so I’d love to cast this bra in the deepest pits of hell.
Boux Avenue does not clearly advertise that the padding that is standard for this style bra is removed for FF and G cups - I believe F has it - and the shop assistants seemed unaware of it. Basically the smaller cup sizes have removeable inserts that sit in pockets in the sides of the bra, but for FF and G the option to have them or not is taken. It's not just that they don't come with inserts, it's that the pocket the inserts go inside of is completely removed.
I found this really annoying since it's one of their selling points that the padding helps bring breasts ...more towards the middle, which is exactly what I wanted, because I'm quite wide set. Not everyone FF-G hates padding (and not everyone below FF likes it also but at least they can just take it out in this bra). It also annoys me because I reckon this choice was made under the assumption that all FF-G cup wearers have very large breasts.
I feel like a comprimise would be to include the pockets on all sizes and then have the inserts sold separate, because I equally imagine someone who doesn't not want to use the inserts wouldn't appreciate accumulating a bunch over time.
Other than the grumpiness splurged above, I found the bra fairly comfortable althought the wires poke into my sternum a bit. Like I know I'm wearing it but it doesn't cause major discomfort. Read more 136 more words
Fits ribcage 30 B. perimeter 35 Stretched Band 30.5 Band Length 21.5 Stretch ratio 1.4 Cup width 5.5 Cup depth 9.5 Depth ratio 1.7 Wire length 10.5 Cup height 5.75 Cup separation 0.8 Gore height 2.9 Wing height 4.0 Strap width 1.0 Strap length 17 Hooks 2
Cup shape is primary halfcup, overall projected shape and even width on both halves, so might be prone to east-west.
True to what I've seen from the rest of this brand, bottom inch of cup is very shallow! So this is ok for upper full types, or for some even fullness. Might not work as well with bottom fullness.
Build is thick/soft/pillowy with satin ...outer/cotton knit inside cups, very supportive although openness on top and shortness of cup may leave some room for improvement with movement.
The straps are reminiscent of like a handbag, oblong or oval shaping, very soft and attach in the front with a large o-ring. I ***Really*** like these in particular.
Band is flat/straight not curved like polish bras. It's made with a higher quality powermesh and appears to not have the issues with elastics and main being different stretch ratios (looking at you panache & curvy kate).
Since this is not for me, am not quite sure how the fit and wear is like. Read more 109 more words
This is a really cool looking bra. I'm sad they are out of 30G, or I'd try it, even though I'm pretty sure it won't fit (probably not projected at wire enough for my FOB breasts).
SO. PRETTY. Absolutely stunning satin, the whole bra looks and feels really high end.
I don't know why Boux Avenue make bras with such wide wires. I also don't know why I keep buying them even though I know the wires are too wide.
I bent these wires narrower, which has helped somewhat, but it's way too shallow at the wire and at the centre to count as a good fit for me. But it's so beautiful that I can't let it go! It really does look and feel exquisite.
This review is hilarious, Lunamoon ! I can't believe you even passed the pencil test with this useless bra on!