I should start by saying that I have realized in my bra journey that 38H is not my actual size and I'm probably closer to a 36J. I personally really didn't like the feel of this bra at all. I have a lot of breast tissue under my arms that I like to be brought up front and center, and I felt like this bra just kind of squished all that back under my arms. It feels pretty similar to the droopy nursing bras I've been wearing. It's definitely minimizing. The gore also does not tack for me. The underwire comes closer to my IMF than all the other Elomi's I've tried in this size. The fabric is smooth. Lace is not scratchy at all. It's like a boring every day beige bra that tries to be a little fun with some lace, but still looks meh. Not for me.
Super pretty. Surprising lift for lace. Lace is kind of scratchy. Ballet pink color is SO pretty. Band feels pretty loose, but I also realize this probably isn't my size. Reminds me of the Victoria Secrets Dream Angels demi bras from the 2010s (back when I was a lot smaller). I like the placement of the stretchy lace in the cups- I feel it works well for my center full breasts. I don't like how it's VERY visible under clothing. I tend to like bras that are basic and versatile.
I haven't found my right size yet so maybe that will help the fit of this bra, but I will say this band is extremely stretchy and much looser than any of the other Elomi's I've tried so far in the same size (Cate, Kim, Lydia, and Charley). I tried it on with the tightest hook fastened and it probably could have been a even tighter than that. So maybe size down one or even two band sizes for this one. The cups were very soft material that seemed pretty stretchy yet supportive. It didn't feel as supportive as the bras I've tried with the tight satin material, but still decent. It definitely felt minimizing. I had some slight wrinkling at the top that did not show through camis. The bra came up too high for me in the sense that the top of the cup that meets the strap was visible when my shirt slipped down a little. The fabric felt like it would be cool and breathable in hot weather. Very comfortable to wear.
I ordered this bra in a few sizes hoping they would work and I've written other reviews for those well. Bottom line, I'll probably keep trying until I find one that at least contains all my breast tissue because I'd love to have a basic bra like this in my wardrobe. I'll probably just have to ignore the gapping along the underwire and strap. It's a fantastic looking basic molded bra. Reminds me very much of my old favorite Freya Deco. It's probably not the most ideal bra for my projected breasts, but I'll ignore its flaws for its versatility.
I WANTED to love this bra. But sadly, I think my breasts just can't do a molded cup at this size. I am very projected with immediate projection. Evenly full on the top and bottom, somewhat center full, pendulous, very wide root, tall roots, close-set, breastfed one child, and I'm 5'1" 180 pounds. There was gapping at the top and bottom of the cup even though my nipple area was being kind of squashed so I felt unsupported. I thought maybe I could get away with it, but as you can see with a tight cami on, the top wrinkles show right through and overall the bra can't ...hoist me up enough to give me a nice rounded shape, instead giving me a pretty unattractive slope. That's NOT my idea of a good look.
Back when I was a 30G, the Freya Deco was my favorite bra. I was so excited to find this lookalike in my size. And it reminds me SO MUCH OF my beloved Deco. It's plain enough for every day but the little ribbon detail on the outside (where it does not come into contact with skin-genius!), the little polka dot bows, the J hook, the overall comfiness and versatility make this bra attractive as well. It's also super comfy. I love how once you're in it, nothing really rubbed or poked. It just feels like a very easy-going bra, if that makes any sense.
It's so nice I may keep playing with sizes to get a good fit because it's SO nice to have a basic seamless bra to go with everything, but I can't really see this one being a winner for my current shape. Read more 172 more words
Not the right fit for me. Love this Elomi bra, it's my favorite I've tried so far, but it's still not the right size for me. Compared to the Elomi Cate, I would say this one is better for petite women and/or close set breasts. I'll keep trying to find the right size because this is my pick for a great basic every day bra.
Pros: *Shaping is phenomenal putting my breasts up front and center *Elastic lace on the top inner cup is a great touch to help smooth and accommodate fullness fluctuations between left and right and time of the month *The fabric feels really smooth and silky *The boning goes wide enough to encapsulate my root *Lower gore means not stabbing into my close set breasts *Cups felt pretty deep
Cons: *Straps felt a little scratchy at first, but could soften with wear *Ugly geometric print *Band rode up in the back (obviously a size issue for me) *Wires at tip of gore could use more padding
38H - Elomi » Tia Bandless Bra (4280) is a lovely, but very shallow bra. It's very comfortable. It has pretty wide wires, but they're fairly soft, so they rest well, against the ribcage. This bra, however, is even more shallow than other Elomi bras tends to be. There is minimal projection at the wire and throughout the cup, which causes the gore and underwire to be pressed away from the body, similar to the way 38GG - Panache » Clara Full Cup Bra (7255) fits me. My tissue is also pressed upwards, even more so than usual, but as the cups are fairly tall, I don't experience much quad-boob. Overall a shape mismatch, but comfortable nonetheless.
Fit well. The gore was slightly to wide but not enough to cause any major fit issues. The underwire is pretty flexible so the cups are wider when worn then when measured.
Almost fit. The gore was to short for me and the underwire poked in the armpit. The underwire is also quite flexible so the cups are much wider when worn then measured.
Doesn’t quite fit but still very comfortable. Underwire are pretty flexible so cup width when worn is a lot wider then measured. Will probably keep anyway.
Closest to fitting I have gotten. Only problem was the digging in the armpit area caused by the straps being to far apart and the gore being a little to short to be comfortable.
This bra is so cute and sexy! It's the Charley with a loose longline cami piece extending from the band. I did have to size up from my usual cup size 38GG to 38H. Ideally, I probably would go up one more cup size and down to a 36 band. As-is the cup is ever so slightly too shallow at the top for my full-on-top breasts and too shallow at the wire, so there is wrinkling and the cami portion is quite loose, even with the 5 hooks hooked in a V (loosest at the top of the band and tightest at the bottom of the longline lace). This is a fun bra that fits okay but looks great under a sheer top.
Lydia is absolutely based on the Etta frame. Super narrow wires for an Elomi bra, low gore, low sides, it even has a keyhole gore like Etta does. But it doesn't feel right to me. The gore doesn't completely tack and I've got some cutting in from the elastic on top, but it's not a huge amount? But it also feels...flat? Shallow? It reminds me a bit of how Carmen fit. It also, unlike Morgan and Etta, doesn't give me a very flattering shape, and is kind of flattened natural, I guess is the best way of putting it. And, as usual, need more depth at the bottom.
Band is very stretchy, which makes it very comfy. The elastic pattern is nice, and I really like the little charm on the gore. But overall I'd say this was the biggest disappointment of the four I tried.
The Amelia is my go-to bra. When I go to the specialty bra store, or even if I order online, I'm probably buying another Amelia in whatever size I need at that moment. They work very well for my shape, support my breasts, save me from having a backache every day, and don't create any weird lines under my shirts. I bought the 38H a few months ago, then lost some weight, and I can no longer fill the cups. The gap is especially noticeable on my smaller side. For everyday wear, I've gone back to wearing the 34H+extenders Amelias I reviewed awhile back, at least for now. Guess it's time to dig up my older bras, I know I have a 36 band in there somewhere...
Tried on my sister's bra for the hell of it. She's had kids and nursed so her boobs are much bigger than mine. I was surprised that I was able to fill the cup to an extent. The top of the cup is flush, but there is vertical tension from where there isn't any fullness. I need maybe a cup or two down.
Compared to my Wacoal Retro Chic 38E, the underworld are JUST what I need, most comfortable, extending diagonally out under my armpits. Absolutely zero irration on that front. I'll keep Elomi in mind for their under wires.
Since the bra is used, the band is a ...little loose.
What continues to bother me on the bras I've tried is a combination of the wings being too high, the apex too wide, and the straps too wide set. This makes the straps dig into my armpits and the sides come up to about 2" from my armpit crease. Very uncomfortable.
Unlike Wacoal Retro Chic 38E, the band/cups don't dig into my high belly. Very comfortable. I don't know if that's because the band is stretched or not, but I like it.
I think I will try a smaller cup in the same style. Read more 95 more words
Lovely bra, my breasts feel very secure and I get a nice shape from this one. I am breastfeeding, so one side is quite a bit bigger than the other. Both breasts fit nicely in the cups with no gaping. I like the little peekaboo detail at the gore, and the straps can be converted in back for tank tops.
I also have the regular Bijou in the same size and this one is tighter and the cups seem slightly smaller. The band feels small on me and it's giving me quadraboob. I'd suggest ordering this bra a bit larger than you wear.
