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Fits ribcage0.0
B. perimeter0.0
Stretched Band81.3
Band Length64.8
Stretch ratio1.3
Cup width14.0
Cup depth21.0
Depth ratio1.5
Wire length24.8
Cup height0.0
Cup separation2.2
Gore height7.6
Wing height10.2
Strap width1.3
Hooks2
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Index32:6
EU70F
UK32E

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This is a lovely, satiny red bra with removable decorative straps. I haven't figured out if I like it with or without the straps yet. The cups on this bra seem to hit right between the shallow/projected divide. It fits me really well, though I do have a tiny gap right next to the gore on my smaller side (right side). The cups are seamed, with one seam up the middle of the cup and one horizontally across the upper third. This appears to give the cups some lift. The band runs just a little tight on this one. Not enough to need sizing up, but I will be wearing this with an extender until it stretches out a bit. The black lace overlay is pleated at the bottom of the cup and is somewhat loose as it's only tacked down in a couple of spots along the top edge of the lace. It doesn't move around a lot, but I would imagine it would be a problem under tighter shirts. The wires seem to be just slightly wide. I usually need wider wires and they are just barely wide enough for me.

The straps are elastic that is covered in a satin casing. They are very comfortable and luxurious, but the back adjustable part is fairly short. I didn't have a problem with it, but I'm also somewhat short from shoulder to band. I really like the keyhole design at the gore. The long black decorative strap ties in the middle of the keyhole and then ties onto the rings where the straps meet the top of the cups. The picture on the website shows the ends being tied behind the neck, but the straps are long enough to go back to the center gore again and then go up around the neck. I'm sure there are more ways to creatively tie this strap (it's just one long strap), but I haven't had a chance to experiment with it yet. The strap is not elastic at all and tended to roll or twist a little, especially close to attachment points. Getting everything to lay flat and straight took a little bit of work initially.

Fun design, good fit, and pretty comfortable to wear. I'm glad I took a chance on this one. For those wanting to order from Boux Avenue, just an FYI for customers outside of the UK. You have to call their customer service number and order over the phone using a credit card. They will not take PayPal for international customers and they charge a flat rate of 10 pounds sterling for shipping. I'm in the U.S. and it took almost 3 weeks to get my order.

Red Mix colorway

Updated on Oct 17, 2015 Flag this


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  • i've never heard of this brand until your review. i'm super interested in them, but from your measurements they seam to run really small?
    the 32DD's that typically fit me are 5.5" wide and 8" deep cups, but the one u have has similar measurements and is a 32E...
    are u familiar with this brand enough to know if that's true?

  • 1

    This is my first bra from this company, so my experience with them is limited. I also bought a bra from them for my daughter in a 28D and it seemed to fit true to size in the cup and a little tight in the band.
    I wear both 32DD and 32E and the measurements for this bra are within the range of measurements for most of my 32E's. The depth is on the smaller end of the range for 32E, but it is accurate (I checked it several times). It doesn't feel smaller depth wise, it actually feels a bit roomy. I think that's because this bra is not as shallow on the bottom as I'm used to. It's also fairly open on top, so it feels like there is more overall depth throughout the entire cup. Hope that makes sense.

  • thanks that does help out a LOT! :)
    how was the cup height comparable to other bras you have?

  • 1

    This looks soo good on you! I'm loving this style!

  • 2

    Thanks animated !

    Laurizle the cup height is perfect. Tall enough to cover my taller roots but not so tall that it irritates my armpits. From the bottom edge of the band to the top of the cup where it attaches to the strap is about 6 inches tall. From the center top edge of the cup to the bottom of the band is 6.5 inches following the contour of the cup and 5.75 inches measured in a straight line. HTH

  • ColorFan u have been so helpful thank u so much! :)


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