Revisting all the bras in my give-away pile, now that I am losing weight. The center gore on this bra is wider than my older Fantasie bras and that is not idea. Until recently, the cups and band were too small. Now it all fits well. Welcome back, Lois 34E!

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Updated on May 13, 2023 Flag this

About this Bra

Purchasing:
* $58 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe)
* available in neutrals plus seasonal fun colors

Band:
* One layer of stretch, opaque knit.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: soft seaming.
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* ridged elastic
* soft (don't stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* leotard back

Cups:
* 5-seam (6-piece) half-cup
* unpadded underwire
* Top panel is stretch lace (unlined).
* Lower horizontal panel is non-stretch mesh (unlined).
* Remainder of cup is a non-stretch opaque knit (unlined).
* Soft cups (no padding or molding).


Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* ... average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: back rides up
* wings: height good
* no axillary skin spillage

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Cups:
* Gives a pointy shape. (Not a problem for me, but others prefer to avoid.)
* Wires wide enough (SO RARE).
* Top of cup smooth on larger breast. Slight wrinkles on smaller breast.
* Bottom of cup filled nicely (enough immediate projection).
* Outside edge of cups in armpit but comfy.

Straps:
* too far apart, slip
* adjust short enough

Comfort & Fit Summary
* The black fabric with white pin-stripes is super cute yet sophisticated. And flattering.
* Band too big, cup size good.
* Try 30F. By the measurements, cup likely too narrow. However, Fantasie has soft wires, so might work.
* By the measurements table for this style, a 30FF would probably be a better cup width, but all colors are sold-out on Amazon.
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Updated on Jul 07, 2019 Flag this

It's not a perfect fit but it's so gorgeous! I like that the wires are wider than average, because that's what tends to work for me. The gore is slightly wide and very high, so if you have closer set breasts it would definitely be problematic. I have fairly wide-set breasts and it's been an issue, although I think once I break it in it'll be better. The band is really sturdy and firm, it doesn't seem like it will stretch out quickly. I'm normally a 34E, and this bra fits just a tiny bit big, however, tightening the straps a bit has minimized wrinkling.

Updated on Jul 17, 2014 Flag this

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Added on Feb 10, 2021