This is my first time trying a Mimi Holliday bra in my usual size, 30F. I hadn't been able to try on even a sister size at Nordstrom, which has some very attractive bras from this line, but not this one, the Mimi Holliday Bon Bon Rose Lace & Silk Satin Balcony Bra.

I like how this bra covers relatively little of my chest. The height of the cup, calculated in a straight line from the top edge of the cup, over the apex, and down to just above the underwire, is only 5.5." The bra presents a very open, square neckline. My Fauve half cups, by contrast, ... go up much higher, both in the center of my chest and where the cups meet the straps.

The straps are only partially adjustable, but I could shorten them enough for me. I'm short and small framed, so partially adjustable straps can be a problem for me.

Unlike my Fauve half cups or the Cleo Marcie, however, the Mimi Holliday Bon Bon Rose Lace & Silk Satin Balcony Bra's profile is vaguely pointy. It has a horizontal seam across the entire expanse of each cup, both in front and back. I believe this would be a great bra if it had one or two vertical seams instead. Though I got an excellent price on figleaves.com and the color is stunning, I'm returning it.
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Updated on Aug 28, 2013 Flag this