I have shallow, moderately wide breasts that are conical and slightly tubular. I am athletic/muscular.

This is the tightest band I have ever tried on in my life. Seriously. It's a 30D, and the /stretched/ measurement is 26.5". Good news for smaller bands! Even though it doesn't come in a 28 band, those who would prefer a 26 band should give this bra a try. I think I'm going to return it and try a 32C (I never thought I'd ever have to say that).

Another cool part about this bra is that even though it's unlined (or perhaps very very lightly lined), it works ... well for me. Normally my natural breast shape really dominates any unlined bra (which is not something I go for). This bra, however, manages to round out my shape very nicely.

The bottom of the cups is very, very shallow. It might even be too shallow for me (I'm not sure on that one, I couldn't properly scoop and swoop into such a tight band).

The bra is very very soft, which is nice. The bow in the middle is silly, and if I kept this bra I'd remove it in a heartbeat. Not a huge fan of only having one hook per column, though.
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Updated on Dec 20, 2013 Flag this

This bra is perfect for me - flat and open cups, with an undersized band.

I almost always have trouble filling out bra cups (not enough projection), and sometimes get a mock-quadboob(?) where the top of the cup cuts in. I have trouble finding small enough bands, and I think I have shallow breasts. I would recommend trying this bra if you have similar issues.

Pros:
+ The cups are flat enough that I can fill them out!
+ The edging is soft and loose and doesn't cut in at the top. No chop-boob for me!
+ Fabric used for cup lining and wing feels soft and delicate.
+ It's pretty, and makes ... me look like an adult! Amazing.

To note:
= I definitely agree about the band sizing being off. I ordered this in a 30B, and measured it at 26.5", stretched. I also ordered the 32A, which measured about 24" unstretched, 28.5" stretched. Not great for online ordering, but SUPER FANTASTIC for anyone looking for a small band!
= The underwire seems to be on the shorter side/hits lower at the armpits. I like it, but it might give less support for those who need it.

Cons:
- The band has very little stretch once you put it on. I kind of like this, but it may feel less comfortable to others. Makes it harder to put on. And to breathe deeply. When I tried on the larger band, it immediately felt like it was riding up in the back since there was so little elasticity holding it in place. This doesn't seem to make any sense because the bands are so small, but I think the elastic is just not very rubbery and doesn't pull in very firmly.
- The fabric feels very delicate. It's soft and lovely, but I am worried that it may damage easily.
- The darts in the cup aren't the smoothest, they are just a little bit pointy on me.
- The felt covering the underwire channel is thin, and I can feel the edges of the wire with my fingers. Seems like it may wear away sooner than on other bras.

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Updated on Jan 07, 2014 Flag this

I have shallow, moderately wide breasts that are conical and slightly tubular. I am athletic/muscular.

This review is an update to my previous review. I had tried this on in 30D and could barely fasten it at all, it was so tight. I returned it and got it in 32C, which fits pretty darn well (I normally wear a 28DD).

Even on the 32 band, the band is on the tight side for me. It's definitely very inelastic. I've never had a bra with a band this unstretchy before, and it's a very different experience. On the one hand, it's nice to never have to ... adjust it throughout the day. On the other hand, I can't inhale deeply.

I had mentioned in my review of the 30D that the bottom of the cup is very shallow. Wearing my proper size, I can say that it's definitely shallow, but not too shallow for me. I fill out the bottom of the cup very nicely. The cups are moderately wide, but not extraordinarily so.

I agree with the other reviewer here - this bra feels cheap. It's very soft, but it doesn't exactly reek of quality. The dart on mine creates the illusion of a prominent nipple, something I don't usually have to worry about.

Overall, I definitely recommend this bra for someone who has very shallow breasts and is moderately wide in shape. In addition, I highly recommend this for someone with a very small ribcage. Just make sure to sister size up one or two sizes.
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Updated on Feb 18, 2014 Flag this