Ok, I was VERY excited for these bras to arrive, and still am very excited. Braologie seems to be working some things out in terms of their fit, so I wasn't holding my breath that this bra was going to fit well...which is good, because it didn't. They have a great return policy, however, and seem very dedicated to achieving a good fit with their customers, so I have high hopes.

So, yes--no, this bra did not fit. I wear a 28FF in non-padded Cleo bras, and usually a 28G in bras that have any sort of padding, but in this scenario, I provided measurements along with my size, but still no-go. There is major quad-boobage, which can be seen in the pictures--like, MAJOR. The worst quad-boobage I have ever experienced. However, like other reviewers have noted, this bra is designed very differently than other bras, and it seems like breast tissue was magically appearing in the cup that I don't seem to see or find in other bras.

The cups definitely are too small (especially with the inserted pads), definitely 1 if not 2 cup sizes. The inside of my cup measured 8" deep without pads, compared to my Cleo Melissa, which measures 9.5" deep. Despite the quad-boob, which made it a bit hard to judge, I think I would love the shape it if it was a size that fit. I had some major concerns about the bra creating a cone-like look, however after having tried on the bra, I don't think it would make this silhouette for someone similar to my size. I could see how breasts with a lot more volume than mine might run into that problem, but I think I may be able to avoid it. I also appreciated the ability to add in padding inserts, though with the amount of spillage happening I had to laugh a bit as I removed it. In a good size, though, this would be perfect for correcting my smaller boob problem.

In addition to the cups being too small, the band was also too large. The bra came very generously with an extender, which leads me to believe that Braologie is aiming for the band to be quite snug when you first get it. I immediately had to put it on the smallest hook to get the support I needed, however. On the tightest hook, it felt great as a starting point. The power-mesh sides are quite stretchy and VERY comfortable. If this could be adjusted so that the tightest hook is actually the loosest hook, I think we'd be in business.

So, those general fit issues being known, I'll toss in my other cents USD on the Braologie Contour Bra. I love this bra. I think it is gorgeous, and honestly quite sexy despite being a behemoth. I am dedicated to getting it in a size that fits properly if at all possible. It is not a delicate, lacy thing--it is an ass-kicking, boned, boob-super-weapon lacy thing. After I strapped myself into it, I felt a relief in my shoulders that I have not felt in a long time, unless my husband is being my handbra. Even with the cups not fitting correctly, it was a relief (and admittedly, I'm sitting here in my Curvy Kate Princess noticing more than I did before how sure, it provides support, but not SUPPORT in all caps like the Braologie bra did). The fabric is thick and heavy duty, but still soft and comfortable. The insides of the cups are a softer cotton. The cups are padded and well structured. The stitching is all very well done. I did not find the elastic along the bottom edge to be irritating. I felt very held in wearing it.

It does fit very differently than other bras. I'm usually cognizant of my underwire when wearing a bra, but with this bra, it's there, but not the star of the show, not the thing that catches my attention. The band definitely feels like it's doing the hard work here. The four-hook clasp on the back is also rockin'--it's not a longline, but it's in that sort of magical place in between. I'm a fan. With the Boobs-Lifted-And-Pushed-Together approach, I get some killer cleavage (too killer in too small a cup size), but I'm surprised how comfortable I feel with my boobs touching. It actually feels pretty nice.

The other elements all feel well crafted. The straps aren't super wide, but I find a 3/4" strap to be fine enough for me. Everything is lined. I also found ordering this bra to be a nice experience. Tallia at Braologie was very prompt in answering my questions, and because I ordered my bras over the Chinese New Year and it caused a bit of delay, they express shipped it to me for free. I appreciated their good customer service.

I'll be seeing if I can get these exchanged for a better fitting size. I'm really hopeful, because I think this would absolutely be a bra I would wear regularly, and feel great about wearing. My fingers are crossed https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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• So, is 28E their sizing or your guestimate? If I missed that in your review, I'm sorry... it was a long one, but thank you so much for all of the detail and the great pics! The nude color is much easier to see what is going on than the black Braologie bras I've seen posted so far. :-)

  I have had email correspondence with Tallia as well and I voiced my concerns about what appeared to be only 1 seam in the cup. I'm a 36J with very soft breast tissue, so a single seam seems a little ridiculous to me. I also wanted to know if they had a size chart and what size she suggested for me, but she did not want to give me that information. She also didn't mention the return policy when I emailed about being hesitant to try the bra when she couldn't answer my questions about sizing and structure of the cups to my satisfaction.

  Kind of frustrating, really. So far, only a 4-part cup has fit even remotely well, as the others are all too shallow and my breasts are quite projected, when supported properly. A single seam in a cup feels like a cruel joke to me. LOL

• 28E is the estimate of what I ultimately ended up getting :) I am a 28FF in most unpadded cups, a bit on the small size of a 28G in padded cups, and the bras I got were about two cup sizes too small. I agree that the nude makes it a little easier to see the detailing, and I love the details! :)

  I think the issue with the size chart may be that they are still adjusting it as they figure out how to make the bra work for larger sizes? They also seem to do an amount of custom alteration for your size, so I wonder if that plays into it. It sounds like for a cup size like yours, maybe they would need to redesign the bra...similar to how some companies have >G< cup designs for the same bra styles? But the bra itself is pretty amazing, I've never had a bra fit quite like it before, so who knows if the single seam might actually work well?

  Overall, my experience with their customer service, and their return policies, have been really good :) Sorry to hear about your frustrations!

• You might be right about the sizing. I wonder if there might have been some kind of misunderstanding with Tallia or if she just has too many customers beating down her door from Bratabase to bother with a hesitant one. LOL

  Looking back at her emails, she did suggest the "full coverage" instead of the Lacie. The full coverage still appears to have a single seam, but it's horizontal. I've made a bra with a horizontal seam myself from a graded pattern. It was horrible. Think pointy, flat pancake at the tips. UGH. Maybe the pattern was just not a great one for larger busts.

  The full coverage looks to be very different - separate in the center, with a higher gore and no touching breasts in the center. Wish the Braologie modular kit someone just posted about came in the full coverage. I would have jumped on that!

• Hi there, I seem to be Braologie bigger size guinea piG :) They told alisa some bratabase users are testing how cups work in biger sizes, and I guess that would be me. So I'll test them as soon as I come back from Rome.

  @mtblankus - I can't be more serious when I say this bra is nothing like the bras you have tried. These bras are hevily padded and boned, they do not rely on seams for support.
  And what Tallia ment when she said they will make the cups to your satisfaction, she will try and try until she gets it right, and there will probably be no extra cost for you in it.

• So I'm going to put in my two cents and say that the fit runs a lot like Freya (Pollyanna and similar) in 28F, if maybe a smidge smaller. The cups are shallower but more open on the top, and so I'm getting about the same level of coverage/spillage compared to my 28F Freyas.

• I just added a review of the full-coverage bra for those who were interested in comparing it.

• Hi, sorry I couldn't find an information if you did get the bra in another size. I just found out about this company and am thinking about getting the lacy bra as it looks really nice!
  Thx :)

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