This is a well made bra that comes in many colours.
I liked its fit when it was the right size for me, which unfortunately didn't last long. I have wide roots and this didn't bother me as much as some other bra cuts do.
It's not super supportive if you have heavy breasts because it is just mesh. However. for summer the mesh helps keep one cool.
What's interesting to me as I write this review a couple of years after getting this bra is that I can still get it on and it actually looks fine in the front although I am now measuring 42:11 or 42H. It shows the Matilda in 40GG has quite a lot of room in the cups; it's quite forgiving. It won't work anymore for me though as it cuts into my side breast roots. That's its only problem with this quite large size increase.
Are these photos recent? If so, I think I can help! This bra is actually 1 to 2 cup sizes too big for you, but I think you are right that it may be too narrow for you so going down in this model may not be the best next plan. I have another suggestion in a minute.
I know from experience that it is VERY difficult at our size to tell when a bra is too big, so here's the secret to figuring it out:
1. There is a LOT of extra empty fabric at the top and it covers you like a full-cup bra. The Matilda is a plunge bra that is not supposed to cover much, so that is a huge hint to watch for!
2. When you look at the side, the breast shape is pointy instead of round. This is a very rounding bra and is designed to pull your breasts in quite a bit, not give a bullet shape, so that tells me there is too much volume in the cup.
3. This is the biggest giveaway and will tell you if almost any bra style is too big: when I look underneath, there are wrinkles and the wire is very far below where it should be, which is exactly where the bottom part of your breast connects to your chest.
The most important part of finding a good fit is going to be finding a bra that fits your roots perfectly on both the bottoms and the sides. This is too narrow on the sides and too long or big in the bottom.
I think there is a chance this bra might actually fit properly and wide enough in one or two cup sizes down. That is because there is a good amount of extra width in that bottom outside corner, but the bra being pulled down so low on you is making it pinch your breasts on the outsides. So it would be interesting to see what happens in one or two sizes down, because you really never know. But this bra also may just be too narrow even when it fits your IMF, and that's okay! There are other options.
Like I said in your Flirtelle fit request, I have a hunch the Elomi Lydia might be a great match for you. It is designed for high/short roots that are also wide, which I think is what your roots may be. It is extremely comfortable under the arms in every size I have tried, and it is reasonably supportive even when the wire is too low/the cup is too big. I would get that bra to start with in a variety of sizes. If 42 bands are most comfortable for you, then I would try the Lydia in 42F, 42FF, and 42G. Elomi runs big enough that I think 42GG is going to be way too big especially with how this Matilda is fitting you, but it can't hurt to try that too if you have the option!
Thanks you so much Adler! I really appreciate your fit pointers. And I read this after your comment on the Flirtelle Orla fit request so now I get it that I really do need a smaller cup size like a G or ever FF! I never would have thunk it. but your points about how it's pointy and the low on the chest gore etc. make sense to me. Yes, I just took this photo when I posted it. I do think the front wires fetl like they're too low, perhaps this model too just climbs down too much for a short torso. Many thanks again!
Well, I actually also have a short torso and pretty short breast roots, and the Matilda only climbs down my waist when the wire is too big for me! I think I have pictures on here of me wearing the 38GG, which would show what I mean. When the wire is actually the right size, it stays snug. I was worried the next size down would be too narrow or small on me, but nope—unicorn!
When you find that underwire that fits, often the rest of the bra magically fits too, even if the sizes above it seemed too small in places. It's super weird, but it works. When you're trying to figure out your size, the wire is the most important thing to look for. It's hard to know when it actually fits, but it gets easier with help and practice!
This might be as close as I get to my replacement for an Elomi Tia (discontinued) which is the only bra that doesn't get under my armpits and poke me, and although the gore on that one doesn't lie flat, it's comfortable enough with the angle the gore sits on top of each other.
This is very soft material, however the top of the lace pushes down a little bit on my breast tissue so it could potentially cause some rubbing/irritation. The main issue for me is that the cups (although too wide I'm aware but generally what I have to put up with) are too high and poking a little in my arm pit/arm crack area. Now I have some sensory issues so anytime I get new clothing I am HYPER aware of the fit. It looks like it fits beautifully. The center gore lies flat and that's a surprise given how tall it is. I normally need 3 inches or less. The wings are higher than my current fit as well.
I bought this bra with the expectation I would be able to skip while wearing it Boy was rough. Let's give a round of applause for false advertising and gullible fuller busted women. It is great for light work out like yoga but I am not wearing it to run, jump, hop or skip. My breasts are too large for that. I would like a sports bra that doesn't permit my girls to bounce 🙄🙄
That said it is a great fitting bra very comfortable with no spillage, no straps digging in, the J hook is all types of comfortable.
Hmm, maybe Enell? If you're in the US - there's actually many retailers and one can even purchase them through Amazon, but the last time I checked, Breakout Bras had the most selection of colours and sizes, these are made in the USA too. https://www.breakoutbras.com/collections/enell (disclaimer: I have not actually tried them, but have read good things! Lol. And there's supposed to be also top-notch quality.) B/c it is an expensive bra, I would keep the tags on when I try it on!
The ballet color of this bra is so pretty! But, alas, this is an Elomi that has the elastic along the top of the cup which doesn't fit my shape. This one also seems a lot smaller in the cup than other Elomi styles (Matilda, Morgan). The top of the cup is really digging in more than Morgan. The fabric of this bra is very scratchy, also. Cups are wide and it seems more shallow than Matilda or Morgan.
Compared to my other patterned Energise bra (36H - Elomi » Energise Uw Sports Bra With J Hook (8041)) this one is smaller and rounder in the cups. The gore doesn’t tack quite as well either. Overall though, its performance is still really good. Since I’ve already reviewed this bra in the same size but different color, to read a more in-depth review, you can check the review tagged above! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Comfortable. The seams show through a t-shirt. Flattering shape from the side, but it has a weird shape when I look down. Cups allow my breasts to bulge unnaturally, not at the nipples, but about 3cm toward the sternum. I am tempted to keep it, but there's got to be something better. Straps are comfortable except at the strap's seam just above the cup. Where the end of the strap is sewn on the underside, the seam feels rough against my arm.
Comfortable. The lace design on the top of the cups shows through a white t-shirt. Flattering shape from the side, but it has a weird shape when I look down. Cups allow my breasts to bulge unnaturally, not at the nipples, but about 3cm toward the sternum. I am tempted to keep it, but there's got to be something better.
Bra fits and is comfortable in most places. But the edges of the wide strap irritate my skin where it is very tight across my tail of spence. I am tempted to keep this one.
I wear this bra with an extender on the loosest setting and it's pretty comfortable. Wires are too wide but the gore tacks and it sits very close to my IMF that it is comfortable enough for me. At first the fabric was a bit scratchy but after wearing it (and washing) it softens up quite a bit and it's a good good-enough bra for me with my omega shaped breasts. I did rip a tiny hole in the mesh while trying to adjust it so it's not super durable, but that was after several months of wearing only this bra.
Wrinkles on bottom of cup, slight gaping at top of cup. I like the lace on the top edge; since it's a little stretchy it seemed to 'form' to my shape a little and minimize the gaping a little. This is one of the better fitting bras I've tried, but I think I could do better. This would probably be a good 'daily' bra in that it's a little fun but not super extra sexy. I would probably look for a different print if I felt this was a keeper, since it reminds me a bit too much of a bathing suit.
This is decent compared to the Matilda. It is just a bit snugger than I would have liked it to be considering my tummy protrudes outwards right underneath my bust line. The stretch lace is nice, perhaps a little too snug near the center gore if I am positioned wrong. The wire sits great where it does considering it is more angled at a slope compared to the near straight up of the Matilda.
This was a gift from pretty_promise and I really like it! The black definitely looks much better than the nude in this particular bra. Removing the elastic strip along the edge of the cup definitely helped the fit a TON, but I did notice that during the day my breasts migrate north with the wires getting pushed down and so I have to occasionally shimmy back in to get the muffin top to settle back in to where wrinkles have developed in the bottom of the cups. However, I will ignore this because the wires don't dig at my sides or armpit, the band is ...PERFECTLY snug, the straps don't slide off my shoulders, and most importantly the gore is just not an issue- I don't even think about it. Other bras I was having issues with the gore coming up too high or just pressing into my sternum/breast tissue at a very painful angle. I wore the bra all day without issue. Win!
I tried this bra in many sizes and I would say that when in doubt- try sizing down in cup and maybe even band. I like it as an everyday bra- it's the kind you can put on and for the most part forget about-except for the shimmy readjusting I mentioned. But for its comfort and durability I think this bra is pretty good! Read more 122 more words
This bra's measurements have been altered
Removed elastic along the top of the cup. Measurements reflect the cups WITH the elastic still attached.
Reminds me of the Elomi Cate. Cup feels too high in the front near the strap so it shows under some tops and just feels too close to my neck. I don't like how high the cup is under my arm when I raise my arms in front of me. The Cafe au Lait is on the darker side. I have some gapping in the upper cups and around the underwire, which is normal for my projected shape. I'm still finding my size in general but the band is definitely too big for me. It felt like there was good lift. I didn't like how the top lace part wasn't stretchy- I like the forgiving nature of stretch lace at the top of the cup. I don't think I would bother trying this one again once I do find my true size.
FOB/Projected shape. Outside top of cups are baggy, outside bottom near wire has wrinkles. Cups/gore feels like it's a little too tall for my chest. Shape does not look flattering to me, especially under a top.
Fit the best of the three sizes I tried in the Matilda. I am full on bottom and projected. I believe this one did not have enough projection for me, but it was close. There was a tiny bit of wrinkling on the top mesh part of the cup, which is a common problem for me. There was also a little wrinkling in the bottom of the cup, which the Internet leads me to believe is because I need more projection in the shape. I did not find the overall shape very flattering. I know it's unlined and meant to be more natural, but I felt very dowdy and flat-chested when I put a shirt on over it. The appearance of the bra itself is very cute, I loved the color and the little details but the shape is just not right for me.
Not a great fit for me. Too much bra for my petite frame. Most painful of all was the extreme pressure the tips of the gore placed on my sternum, which actually was on some breast tissue when I looked closer. I was bruised and sore for days and simply cannot wear this bra. At first I thought it fit because the band felt snug and supportive, but I realized the cups were a little big with wrinkling that worsened through the day. Wires actually extended far enough to fully encapsulate my breast tissue, which was pretty awesome. I also didn't like how the top lace part ...doesn't have any real stretch to it so it's not very forgiving for variations in fullness between my left and right breast and monthly size fluctuations.
Pros: *High quality *Pretty design *The denim color has a nice deep tone without being too bright or too dark *Pretty soft and silky materials-nothing felt scratchy *Wires were actually wide enough to reach my entire breast tissue that stretches back under the back side of my armpit *No wire poking my armpit *Straps were fully adjustable *Straps stayed in place (the strap itself has ridges to discourage sliding) *It lifted my breasts front and center away from under my armpits
Cons *Gore painfully tilted inward *Not enough padding at gore wire tips *The cups came up so high on my chest it felt like I was being strangled and like it would show under most necklines *For me cups were filled at bottom but still not filled on top
My shape: Wide root, Tall root, Pendulous, Immediate projection, Center full, Close set, Even fullness Read more 157 more words
Was my favorite of the Elomis I tried but still not the right fit for me.
Pros: *Smooth fabric *Stretch lace was forgiving for one breast being slightly larger *Stretch lace placement of being on the inner cup was ideal for my center full breasts *Low gore felt less pokey than higher gore styles on my close-set breasts *Band felt firm but comfy with the felted fabric along the top and bottom *Third hook added extra support *My underarm was NOT jabbed- a common problem for me ****The shaping was PHENOMENAL-taking my breast tissue from sliding under my arms to gathering it front and center- I felt the difference in not having to swoop my arm ...AROUND breast tissue when raising my arms in front of me; the firm side support felt wonderful and not restrictive at all- this is probably my favorite feature of this bra and why I am so disappointed I can't seem to get the right fit in it!***
Cons *Why the ugly geometric print on the cups? *Underwires slipped down and left marks on my ribs *Could use more padding on the gore wires Read more 69 more words
Are these photos recent? If so, I think I can help! This bra is actually 1 to 2 cup sizes too big for you, but I think you are right that it may be too narrow for you so going down in this model may not be the best next plan. I have another suggestion in a minute.
I know from experience that it is VERY difficult at our size to tell when a bra is too big, so here's the secret to figuring it out:
1. There is a LOT of extra empty fabric at the top and it covers you like a full-cup bra. The Matilda is a plunge bra that is not supposed to cover much, so that is a huge hint to watch for!
2. When you look at the side, the breast shape is pointy instead of round. This is a very rounding bra and is designed to pull your breasts in quite a bit, not give a bullet shape, so that tells me there is too much volume in the cup.
3. This is the biggest giveaway and will tell you if almost any bra style is too big: when I look underneath, there are wrinkles and the wire is very far below where it should be, which is exactly where the bottom part of your breast connects to your chest.
The most important part of finding a good fit is going to be finding a bra that fits your roots perfectly on both the bottoms and the sides. This is too narrow on the sides and too long or big in the bottom.
I think there is a chance this bra might actually fit properly and wide enough in one or two cup sizes down. That is because there is a good amount of extra width in that bottom outside corner, but the bra being pulled down so low on you is making it pinch your breasts on the outsides. So it would be interesting to see what happens in one or two sizes down, because you really never know. But this bra also may just be too narrow even when it fits your IMF, and that's okay! There are other options.
Like I said in your Flirtelle fit request, I have a hunch the Elomi Lydia might be a great match for you. It is designed for high/short roots that are also wide, which I think is what your roots may be. It is extremely comfortable under the arms in every size I have tried, and it is reasonably supportive even when the wire is too low/the cup is too big. I would get that bra to start with in a variety of sizes. If 42 bands are most comfortable for you, then I would try the Lydia in 42F, 42FF, and 42G. Elomi runs big enough that I think 42GG is going to be way too big especially with how this Matilda is fitting you, but it can't hurt to try that too if you have the option!