I think this is my favourite of Katherine Hamilton bras. I love the gold metal detail and that the bra looks see-through due to their tan mesh lining, which looks super swish against black. It looks and feels really high-end and crucially is incredibly comfortable with an amazing shape. I've worn it for a week now and it's held it's shape and lift perfectly. I'm basically now living in this bra!!

Updated on Aug 12, 2018 Flag this

As a fitting model for Katherine Hamilton I get the opportunity to test their bras before they're released. This bra is the approved Abrielle that will be available in April 2019 in black and blue (and they're taking preorders now).

Abrielle has a shorter underwire compared to their Abbie and Sophia which gives a shorter centre gore and underarm. As someone who lives in the Abbie and Sophia bras I was concerned that a shorter wire would be too low but I was incredibly impressed when I tried this on. I feel so contained in it throughout the day. I'm really happy that I get to wear a shorter ... cup and still get the same support. I love the shape; I'm lifted and rounded and contained at the top. It's perhaps even more lifting than the Abbie and Sophia.

Unlike their other bras, Abrielle has a fully adjustable strap so you can go really short or really long! As with their other bras, the neck edge sits gently against the skin so there is no indention. This is a big bonus for me as other brands tend to have tension across the top that doesn't look very nice. I like a smooth finish.

In terms of the look, I just adore the embroidery. It really does create a tattoo effect that looks like artwork on your body. The high waist brief makes it feel something really special for me and completes the look. I'm self conscious of my tummy and the embroidery totally transforms how I look.

The the top of the bra cups and the knickers have a tan net that is totally invisible in the knickers but is visible on my breasts where I'm very pale (my breasts are paler than my body). But with the embroidery being the main focus the tan net doesn't detract from the beauty at all.

As with their other bras, the bra has an internal sling and I've been told that it's ever so slightly looser/longer than the other bras to account for a greater variety of breast densities. I get a nice forward projection with it, as with their other bras.

When looking at the bra and briefs in detail it's clear that they've paid attention to the layout of the design which is centered and symmetrical.
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Black colorway

Updated on Feb 16, 2019 Flag this

This is a really soft and lightweight bra that contains my breasts throughout the day. I'ts really hard to show the colour in the photos but I think that 'Vintage Rose' is a good description. I'm fairly pale skinned and this colour works as a really great 'nude' for me; I wear it under all of my pale colour clothes. I get a really nice smooth round shape with no cutting in and their wires are perfect for me.

It's really soft which I think it makes it particularly comfortable.

Vintage Rose colorway

Updated on Jun 29, 2018 Flag this

My size is 28G, but on advice, I ordered this in my normal band size, but 2 cup sizes bigger. It is well made and the wire sits nicely in my IMF. Center gore is hard and tall, which may bother people with sensitivity issues, but it is just what I need to contain mt soft breast tissue.

Updated on May 24, 2021 Flag this

Update: Since gaining weight, this bra is now technically too small in the cups because the top couple inches of the gore are lifted (but at least the wire width is better now!). It is still one of my most comfortable bras.

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This bra was a major splurge/risk, but thankfully it worked out. I'm kind of obsessed with how well it fits me and have had to stop myself over-wearing it. It's beautiful and creates a lovely shape. I can comfortably wear this bra for 12+ hours, which is a rare thing for me except among my other favorite, best-fitted bras (e.g., 28G - Cleo » ... Hettie Balconnet Bra (9011); 28G - Cleo » Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) before it got too small :'); 28H - Katherine Hamilton » Abrielle). The cup sizing is a bit more generous than other KH bras I've tried with the mesh layer (e.g., the aforementioned Abrielle, Eden). I would normally never go for a bra with such full coverage or such a high gore (both aesthetically and physically usually not my thing), but it doesn't bother me here. I can see it becoming a little too big/tall, with a digging gore, if I lost any weight.

Minor issues (none of which cause any discomfort): The underwire is a tad too wide. Slightly floating gore at the top. The shoulder straps are set too wide (and I have *wide* shoulders). The seams/embroidery show through clothes more prominently than my other seamed bras, especially at the point where the three cup panels meet.
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cyan floral colorway

Updated on Jul 07, 2023 Flag this

This bra fits me perfectly and looks fantastic. I've seen that others have had issues with the outer layer bubbling/lying flat on the mesh, but I haven't experienced that. The wires are ever so slightly wide on me and I'm not used to such a tall gore, but nevertheless the bra is comfy enough for a full day of wear, even at work where I'm moderately active. I feel lucky that Katherine Hamilton bras fit me so nicely as I often struggle to find bras with the appropriate balance of depth and wire width.

I'm surprised this size fits so well, actually, as 26HH - Katherine Hamilton ... » Abrielle + band extender--only purchased because it was on clearance--is a bit too small in the cup, though the wires are better; and 28H - Katherine Hamilton » Evelyn also fits me perfectly, though I've read that most folks have to size up in Abrielle compared to KH's other, fuller-cup styles. I am already sizing up from my usual UK size of 28G/28GG. Maybe it's a fluke of the particular Abrielle I got. Or maybe it's because I am slightly FOB, and if I were FOT, I'd have needed to size up in Abrielle.
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blue colorway

Updated on Aug 16, 2022 Flag this

Having tried the Abrielle a few months ago I bought two sets in 28H; the blue and black. I've found that the black is ever so slightly firmer/less give but both fit well. My favourite combination is with the high waist briefs because it looks like artwork on my body! I wanted these for a special date but after I tried them on I ended up wearing them for work. I actually forgot I was wearing the Abrielle which says a lot about the comfort and support!

With regards to sizing, I would say that I'm between sizes (28GG and 28H) and so suggest trying a cup size ... larger than usual in this range.

It has a shorter wire than Abbie and Sophia (the two styles I live in) but I don't notice any difference in fit or support. But this might be helpful for people who find Abbie and Sophia too deep/high at the sternum. It also has fully adjustable straps. I personally don't need this and like the silk covered straps an Abbie and Sophia but it does mean that those with a shorter or longer frame can get the length they need.

I have to say this is the most beautiful and special lingerie I have ever owned. I want to wear it every day but am trying to keep it for special occasions to give it the longest life possible.
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Blue colorway

Updated on Jun 08, 2019 Flag this