I sized down in the cup and probably could have gone down another for the strapless style, but with straps it's perfect and without, the contoured cups hide any size discrepancies. Looks great under thin tee shirts. Band is a little tighter than other 34 inch bands, but it's a good thing for support in a strapless, but it is stretchy so I'm glad there are tighter hooks for later . Silicone strips keep it in place nicely.
Updated on Feb 07, 2013 Flag this
This is the best strapless bra I've ever found. It holds you really tight, never falls down. Just make sure to get a tight enough band size.
Updated on Jan 13, 2013 Flag this
Independently, the band size and cup size seem to be right. However, when I actually put it on the back band doesn't seem to be stretchy enough and steals a little bit of stretch from the front band, which really stretches the underwire out on the sides. I don't think this is a fit issue as much as a design flaw, because the points where the straps attach are set very close to the side boning, so it looks like it's designed for the back to stretch more than it does. If it would stretch more it might be a really good fit, and maybe if worn enough it would work, but for me this is going back to the store.
Updated on Apr 26, 2012 Flag this
The fabric of this bra is nice and smooth. It provides seamless coverage under my clothing, and the nude color is undetectable under a white shirt. I love that there are two options for strap placement in the back to help aid in hiding straps under a tank-top (using the detachable straps). Surprisingly this bra fits on the loosest hooks (It’s new and hasn’t stretched out yet) around my 26 inch ribcage. The cup fits the shape of my breast perfectly.
*In my photos, I have the straps on backwards with the length adjustment part in front instead of the back. This makes it easier for me to adjust them when I have them crisscrossed in the back.
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Updated on Apr 17, 2012 Flag this
Thank you for the tip. I do have the #4510 in the nude, and I like how that one fits in the cup. I have heard that the Rhiannon fits very similar to the #4510. The only problem I have is that the band is too big on the #4510, unlike this strapless that runs really tight.
Very interesting to hear about the band sizes. True, true. I find my Fantasie bras fit quite snug for 30's but if you are truly 26" they may be far too loose for you.. totally forgot about that when I commented! Sorry bout that.
I thank you for your comment ^_^ usually if I find a bra that fits well in the cup, I take in the band to make it fit. I sew a lot and alter my own clothes. Also sometimes I find that every bra fits different even if it's the same exact bra. Some run a little big in the band and others smaller. Just like no two people use a sewing machine the same, no two bras are made the same.
Good point, great to see you are taking the initiative to ensure they fit you properly. The good thing is that Rhiannon is a continuity style so you can likely pick it up discounted whenever sites have special offers! :)
This was a great strapless bra that I wore until I lost too much weight to keep the band from sliding down my back. The only complaint I have is that it is a fairly traditional strapless bra insofar as it covers your *entire* breast and the center gore comes fairly high. So, don't plan on wearing this with any dress or shirt that is low cut, and don't plan on any cleavage. When I bought a new (smaller) strapless bra, I decided to go with the Freya 4233 and it has a much lower center gore and produces a nice amount of cleavage.
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In addition I would highly recommend the Rhiannon nude as it's basically the same tone and a little less than full coverage as I think this bra is.