My shape: self-supporting teardrop, even-to-slightly FOB with lots of immediate depth underneath but moderate overall projection, very tall and shallow roots on top that give me FOT/shallow fitting problems, off-the-chart side boob with wide wrap-around roots, close-set, center-height, forward-facing, and very firm tissue that doesn't like to be pushed out of place by wires or pads.

I got this bra as a gift from Love4Pollinators, who is super generous and to whom I'm really grateful because honestly, I've never had a fitted swimsuit before. Just thinking about the idea of not having to worry about the dreaded triangle bikini anymore, well, it's a revelation, to say the ... least!

I think the 28 in this swimsuit may run a bit smaller than the 28 in many of the bras; that is, they're about the same, but I was given to understand from other people's posts over the years that swimwear shouldn't be quite as tight as lingerie. Maybe that is incorrect on my part. It's more structured than I was expecting, which also contributes to my opinion, I'm sure, but either way, it's about as tight as my CK 28 Flaunt, which fits me pretty well and I like. It closes with a twist hook, which I'll add a photo of, but there is only one, so it would have to be taken in as it stretched (if it lasts that long. Chlorine is harsh on swimsuits!).

The straps are another thing I might caution about. I've never had a bra that didn't have enough strap length for me, but I think I've found the first one. Fully extended, they're just *barely* too short. I can feel the tension across the cup seam, and it's not bad, but it could be for other ladies. Keep that in mind!

The wires are a good shape for me, and WIDE ENOUGH, although I think they're a bit short. Sometimes when I move I can feel where they poke at the gore because they don't take up the entire channel. Otherwise they are really firm, and I like them! I feel very supported. Unfortunately they do ride down out of my IMF, though.

Because they don't reach the top of the wire channel, though, the gore floats away from my chest at the top. I think this is actually caused by 2 things, though, one of them being how close my tissue comes in the center (I know it doesn't look like it in the photos, but I can definitely feel it), but the other is because the top cup edge is being pulled taut across my upper root. If the wires came all the way up, I would just have a more obvious faux-quadboob, I think.

Tri-part cups always give me problems, and sadly this one is no exception. The top horizontal panel always closes too quickly, and I have yet to find one where the depth in the bottom of the cup is sufficient. In this case, like most CKs, the immediate depth is not much depth at all, really. I can feel the foam padding buckling as my boobs try to find more space, and in the end it ends up sitting almost 2.5cm too low. It gives me a slightly pointy but retro profile, which I could be very happy with, but there's also some room at the apex, which when seated in its proper position is about 2cm too tall for me.

I guess my next attempt will have to be a Freya, because something modeled vaguely like their half-cup has a much better chance of working for me. Le sigh.
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This was a return to Brastop that eventually was returned to me. Never worn.

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Updated on Dec 06, 2016 Flag this

Very short, projected, even, close set, slightly narrow breasts...

Sometimes I can wear a 28" band, and sometimes I can't. This cup instantly collapsed from the tension I placed on the band combined with my need for immediate projection. I know now, definitively, 30" Curvy Kate bands fit me best.

The apex projection is excellent, but it is average in regard to immediate projection. The band is supportive and comfortable. Additionally, the shape under knit shirts is rounded and lifted. I so love the 32G Curvy Kate Shockwave balconette that I wear it as an everyday bra. I thought the Moonflower plunge would be great with v-neck knits. But, this is not the right size. And, even in the proper size, I doubt the immediate projection will be enough for my breasts.

The black, hot pink, white, and turquoise are a vibrant combination. And, they will easily match with many other readily available bottoms.

I've ordered a second Shockwave balconette, but this beauty will return to Brastop.

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Updated on Jul 22, 2016 Flag this