Day 1
This bra is an epic fail for me. I had very high expectations for the Jenna and was so wanting for it to be the bra that finally gave the straps a chance to not have to carry the weight it so typically needs to carry. Sadly for me, the cups were far too small as I was quadding out the top and was leaking out the bottom and sides as well. This felt more like a J cup to me although I have never has a bra that was in that size range (I went from an H to K as for the longest time (5+ years) I did not know of any bras bigger than an H). With my boobs creating so much pressure on the cups, I was unable to properly connect the magnetic connectors on the straps.
The bra is a very beautiful red but that alone is not enough of a reason to keep it long term.
Day 2
I think my frustration with wearing this bra on day 1 got the better of me. My day 1 review included not getting the magnetic fastener connected, even after trying for 3+ minutes. Today, I left the magnets connected, pulled the bra over my head and fastened the hook and eyes from behind. I have always been pretty clumsy and fastening the band at the back has always been a challenge and so I much prefer front fastening and spinning the bra into place. I also loosened the straps to maximum which lead to a more comfortable fit. I measured the Jenna before putting it on and was somewhat surprised at what I tallied. The cup dimensions were comparable to those I get with my Alana's (but not Annie or Gemma) and this convinced me to give the Jenna a chance. Today was a better day, with a lot less quadding on top and a much better fit in the lower cup. The Jenna felt less tight in pretty much all aspects so here's hoping the fit improves with each wear.
A month later
Today, I feel like I am somewhere between my day 1 disappointment and the marginal success I had on day 2. I still struggle to put the Jenna on but the band, cups and to a lesser extent the straps, have all stretched just enough to make my struggles a little less frustrating. I am spilling out everywhere still so I still haven't worn the Jenna outside of home but then with Covid, I imagine most of us haven't gone outside much anyways.
The benefit of this strap design is certainly noticeable. I feel like these straps are carrying more of the load than my Alana's do but the design of the straps is spreading the weight across the center of my back and shoulders so the weight of my boobs is less stressful on my body with the Jenna. The bra is without a doubt extremely beautiful and would be in my rotation if I wasn't spilling out everywhere.
Another 3 months later
Since documenting my previous comment, I had not worn my red Jenna till a few days ago. The Jenna has stretched out a little more but while getting ready for work, I was unable to fasten the magnetic clasp on the straps. I was running a little bit late so I took a chance and left the clasp unfastened, reasoning that I would get it fastened at some point later that morning. It turned out to be a busy day but interestingly I only once realized that the clasp was still not fastened and I went the whole day unfastened! For me, the straps are capable of supporting me without the magnetic clasp being fastened.
Bravissimo has released a black Jenna with their new narrow wires so I may get one. If Bravissimo releases this in a blush pink, I will likely get more than one!
Another 2 months later
I had not worn this red Jenna since my previous comment, likely because the narrow wire Annie's were so good. I did wear this Jenna all day yesterday though with the magnets unfastened and I quite frankly had a very good day! The cups have stretched out enough that I am no longer concerned with quad boob but amazingly, the straps stayed between my shoulder blades the entire day, no adjusting required! No magnet required it would seem as well!
Updated on May 08, 2021
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