I grabbed this Alana bra in the sale section. I love the lilac / light yellow color combination as it is so unique. Apart from that I like the Alana as a staple but it's not the best bra for my shape and I struggled very hard to make it work in the past.

my shape: narrow - medium wide tall root, full on top, center heavy and projected.

The Alana bra is very closed on top and the fabric has no give, so if you are full on top size up. I did in this bra as I usually wear 32JJ/K. The 32KK fits me quite well, band feels snug enough but not too tight. The cups fit well and there is no cutting in on top for once! Yay!

The wires on this size are very wide and they have a more V shape than U shape. I prefer the U shape --- V shape wires go just very far back. The bra feels still supportive though. The cups have decent projection and I don't get a too pointy shape. The fabric comes very high under my arms, I first found it uncomfortable but it's a matter of getting used, the wires don't stab me but they shouldn't be any taller or they would. The straps are as always on balconette styles very seperated and I'd like them to me more centered as they are right in my armpits.
I gave the bra 1 hour trial at home. I think it's okay and the size is correct and it does it's job.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Oct 18, 2020 Flag this

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  It looks good on you! I love that color combo too - pastels are my jam! I was tempted by this one but I fall just outside the size range.

• Thanks! Which size are you looking at?

• alisa i’m usually a 34D, and they start at E.

• Oh no, I say it runs bit small but E-cup would probably be too large for you :(

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  Woohoo- look at you! Two wins in one order! My goodness -the day I find a truly comfortable *and* sexy/flattering bra I'm popping the cork on a good bottle of bubbly!

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  I give up on Alana. Tried it on again and swooped and scooped to make final decision to keep it and what happened??? Suddenly there was overspill and the top edge cut in. I'm so sick of this. I think Alana will just cut in on any tall & full on top shape unless you size up infinitely but I don't wanna try the 32L as I already find this one is too wide at the wire and almost too high under my arms.

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  aw that sucks. Based on this I think you should try the Annie since it's also balconette but will have narrower wires than Alana. And it's cute! :D

• I hate that this top edge cuts in... I wonder what happens if I size up to L would that also cut in or I finally see some gaping.

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