Notable - runs full band small, runs big in cup, extremely soft underwires. Deep and on me functions as slightly narrow despite underwire warping.

Construction - as usual I can't fault it. All the seams and finishing is neat, the materials are chosen from a quality and comfort perspective as well as an aesthetic one. The bottom section of the cup is two layers of mesh with some vertical stretch and no horizontal stretch. The top section is embroidered stretch lace which due to the embroidery has little vertical stretch but more horizontal stretch. Straps connect to the top section of the cup. The front section of the ... straps is covered in the same fabric as the top layer of the bottom cup section, but it's relatively thin so it's possible to adjust the strap slider to sit on top of it. Therefore I consider the bra to have fully adjustable straps. Strap positioning is really good, not in my armpits or sliding off my shoulder, it's in a good spot even when wearing the bra with an extender. The three hook eyelet section is backed in soft stretchy fabric, and the band is a sturdy matte knit with a velvety feel on the inside. The bra has side boning but the ends of the boning channel are tucked under the band elastic which adds stability and reduces poking. The underwires are narrow and very U-shaped. I cannot overstate how soft and flexible they are, and there definitely is distortion when wearing. At maximum stretch they warp about an inch wider but I don't really think they warp as much on me when worn. Still, if you need firm wires, you may want to consider swapping them.

Fit - as already pointed out it runs about a full band size small. It also doesn't have a lot of give, it stretches to just over 30" and that's the hard limit. The depth and the stretch lace makes the cup extremely accommodating, I'm pushing 32H currently and it's actually doable, but I do think 32GG is better for this size. There's plenty of room at the center gore and a pretty good amount of room at the bottom of the cup - I experience a microscopic amount of wrinkling but no sliding down. Because the center gore swoops up in a reverse U shape at the bottom it actually fits taller on me than what it measures as. The gore separation is pretty small but I'm quite close set on the very top so it's poking my breasts a little bit and lifting slightly as the underwires are so soft. I feel like the bra is pushing my breasts apart but it's not an east-west effect, it's probably happening due to the wire distortion and the deepest part of the cup is still pretty central so that negates the separating effect. "Round versatile" is an apt name for the cut, I feel like I have two basketballs strapped to my chest. Cleo has nothing on this roundness, it is remarkable. I will say though that the stretch lace and the soft wires make it slightly less stable than I'm used to, there's no escaping out of the cups but there's noticeable jiggle with fast movement. Even walking it's comparable to halfcups for me as the stretch lace has no trim on top to help stabilize it.

Looks - I'm actually positively surprised, it looks a bit meh on promotional images and in blogs. The gunmetal embroidery and black lace looks striking next to my skin (I guess it works as well on me as I'm really quite pale), the striped mesh is classy and subtle, the big yet unobtrusive thick ribbon and lace bow at the center gore is feminine without being obvious or overpowering. The center gore uses the same striped mesh as the bottom of the cups, it also extends to the side boning. The back is a simple semi-matte black. The bra uses matching black hardware throughout.
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