Belliumbra

As a lover of retro aesthetics, I just had to have an overwire bra. I tried the regular bra version first but could only get my hands on a 32E, which was too small. I love the low back on this, for the look of it as well as the versatility under dresses. I don't love the construction of the cups, not because the bullet shape, which I was counting on, but because the top section being equal or maybe even larger to the bottom part on the cup causes a sort of droopy look compared to a more upturned one. I dont even think this would help someone with upper fullness because the angle of the top part still feels pretty closed off. I also wish the cups were built in a way which was more front facing and less splayed. Overall, a unique fun bra which appeals to my desire to look like a pinup.

Updated on Dec 22, 2020 Flag this

This bra feels made for me, right down to the pretty details and colors. Really narrow wires and perfect projection. The only things about this bra that are a little less awesome are the loose embroidery and the total roundness of the cups. I know a lot of women like that really round shape, but I am always looking for a slightly more natural or retro look. I expect that from Polish companies though. I can wear this bra for hours and still feel very comfortable. Love it.

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Updated on Aug 14, 2017 Flag this

Love this bra. This colors and the watercolor style I love. The silhouette under clothes is lifted. The cups are pretty stiff do it holds it's shape really well. Cleavage is great. It accommodates all of my center fullness. The underwires dig in to my ribs a little under the cups, but this is a common issue for me. I think my ribs are just much more flared than is average. I have long been resigned to the fact that any pretty details under the cups or on the band would be lost on me. As well as any longline that does not go long enough into my actual waist. Overall the best fitting bra I own.

Updated on Dec 17, 2020 Flag this

I love the color and unique nature of this bralette. The silohette under clothes is quite minimized for me, I wish it allowed for more fullness. Overall the "cups" are too separate for me as well. It annoys me that the verticle seem doesn't line up with my nipples, which again is because of the separation, so that it maybe show nipple under clothing, although I never noticed that happening specifically. However it also makes my waist look excellent. I own another Tutti Rougette bralette and would definitely recommend sizing down in bandsize (maybe even twice). Overall it's super comfortable and pretty.

Lavendula colorway

Updated on Dec 17, 2020 Flag this

The top of this bra is super closed off, so beware if you have a lot of upper fullness.

Updated on Dec 21, 2020 Flag this

I love the color and the underwires sit exactly where my narrow imf is, although I wish the underwire was slightly longer for once. The channel is the perfect length but the wire doesnt tottally fill that channeling. The silver embroidery is really nice. I would like help with finding bras that would accomodate more center fullness but are as narrow as these underwires. EDIT/ I removed the elastic from the top of the cups and its almost laughable how well it fits now. It used to leave angry red indents of where the lace was on my tissue, but now almost no marks after wearing all day and the added projection keeps the bra from riding down onto my ribs. Why are the elastics there, for fob or splayed roots? I'm sure it's useful for some ladies just not me.

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Updated on Aug 14, 2017 Flag this

Wanted to see how true to size a us bra would be in this size. I was pleased with how tight the band actually was. The cup maybe slightly smaller than my UK 30F bras. Cups too east west for me quads mostly near the gore, fits well on the sides of the cup. I have an older bra in this style, but before I knew my real size. I like the purple colorway of that one as compared to the new colors which look cheaper, but I'm sure thus size is new to these most recent colorways.

Fabiola colorway

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Updated on Jun 14, 2017 Flag this

When I saw this one was on sale I knew I had to pick it up. Love the color and I was dying to have a quarter cup work for me. I knew that playful promises had been shallow and wide for me before, so I was prepared for that fit, and that is indeed the case. I'm going to replace the wires and sew in cookie pockets and I think that will work much better for me. The chain seems like it might be too small for those that have larger waists.

Updated on Jan 11, 2021 Flag this

Fits much better than a 32 DID normally would on me, feels like a European bra, band runs tight. Good support, cups run large.

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Updated on May 26, 2017 Flag this

The strap separation being too far apart for me with curvy kate is more of a problem because the rosettes are a coarse material and chafe

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Updated on Mar 22, 2015 Flag this