This bra would probably have fit me on my last set of measurements, but I ordered it before my most recent change of size. The bra is too large for me in the cup by about one size. Cup size conversion seems to suggest that UK 36G would probably be about an 80G in Avocado.
The band fits me well; it is the larger of the two sizes I normally order.
See my earlier review of the larger size I ordered initially for a more detailed review of the bra itself.
There was a problem with the postal service with this bra, and the package was returned although I received no notifications about it. Avocado was good in resolving the problem and was able to send me the bra quite quickly after I contacted them.
I really like this bra. I think the style of it is great - fashionable, but too over the top. It is comfortable and supportive. The band is nice and firm - as I am on the small side of a 28 this is good for me. The cup fits well - but not quite perfect. There is just a bit of puckering of the material at the top but not enough for me to worry about. I am contemplating putting a tuck in this, as I think I might be able to fix it, however I don't think it is very noticeable so I might not worry. The wire feels really good and strong. Also the briefs in this actually fit me (cover my bottom) which is good too (unlike the 'short' style of brief so often made by freya and cleo which I find ride up and don't really cover these briefs seem much more suited to a bigger bum!)
I feel a bit like Goldilocks. First I ordered a 75K, which I estimated as two cup sizes too large. Then I ordered a 75H, and it's a cup size too large. By process of elimination, I'm now exchanging for a 80H (yup, the band felt a bit tight). I can't say anything else about the bra except that it is beautiful.
I love the detail of the mesh fabric which extends a bit beyond the top of the bra as defined by the ribbon.
I ordered this bra in 'cassius'. It's a deep purple with fuchsia ruffled lace along the top (no elastic), and a funky multi-colored bow. A nice touch is the use of pink hooks which stand out from the purple band. The straps are fully adjustable.
I ordered it in my usual band size and would probably wear it with an extender initially as it starts out a bit tight. The cups were about one size too large for me, as compared to the Michelle in the same size which runs larger.
I had difficulty getting the gore to lie flat on my chest despite the ...fact that the cups were too large, so I think it may not be the best shape for me.
Although the website is completely in Polish, it was easy to contact them and arrange the order via email. I paid by bank transfer. I ordered on 22 February and the package was at the post office on 12 March (within Europe) although I wasn't able to pick it up until 13 March. This time includes the time it took for the payment to reach them, so it was quite reasonable. Read more 89 more words
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First about the brand. It's Polish, and high-end, which shows in their prices (almost double compared to EM, for example). Since all Polish bras I've seen look stunning, they're not distinctive in that regard. Avocado does not have an english site yet, but their very friendly customer service (they speak excellent english, by the way) informed me that they'll be taking steps in the near future to better serve international customers. I hope this means they'll add PayPal to their payment options - I ...paid via money transfer. About the bra: The Annick is a balconnette, made of see-through black lace. Pros: - Beautiful design - Excellent quality - Low underwires - Soft material
Cons: Since this bra was at least two cupsizes too small for me and the band was tight, I can't say anything definite about its shape. - Underwires felt soft - Band stretchiness a mystery (may be very stretchy) - Cups run small. According to the Avocado size chart my overbust measurement 104cm should fit fine into their 65K which has an overbust measurement of 106cm, but it's WAY too small. I'll be exchanging this to 70L (which in Comexim bras is too small for me...), hope it fits. If not, then we can write Avocado off the list of brands that cater to really big boobs. That would be a shame, for their designs are beautiful.
BTW. I didn't add the stretched band measurement as the bra is going back. Read more 157 more words
