So; this bra I purchased second hand through the Bratabase listings, as an experiment / to narrow down my possible size in Avocado! I'd been curious about trying Avocado ever since coming across the 'Missunderpinnings' blog (sadly, now closed down) that has been a major help in figuring out my size, some 8-ish years ago!
And when both Comicsgirlsneedbras and SweetnothingsNYC reviewed the 'Ce Soir' bra a couple years back on their blogs, I completely fell in love with the design (https://en.avocouture.eu/category/ce-soir/ce-soir-hct-02 / https://www.bratabase.com/browse/avocado/ce-soir-s204hct/) - but it's just too expensive to justify buying, especially considering the neckline is not very daily-wear-friendly. But to be honest, ...I've secretly been low-key mourning the day when they eventually decide to discontinue it.. So yeah, it's still on my bra-lottery-wishlist !
Anyhow, back to Greta: as I was looking for a pandemic-friendly (a.k.a. one size up from my regular rotation (; ) unlined black bra, this 70K - Avocado ยป Greta (S184A) seemed like a good 'diagnostic' / comfort / weight fluctuation bra. I like the fuss-free design with the diagonal stripey pattern and the 'chunky' lace.
As I was kind of expecting (from the measurements and communicating with the seller), both the band and the cups turned out to be too large for me. The cups are mostly too wide and tall (as seen in pictures; one cup pinned at the seams to be lower / smaller, the other left as-is).
So in short, this will definitely take some frankenbra-ing for it to be wearable. Regardless, it was a useful trial, as I figured out that altering the cups (and shortening the band) would actually be super helpful in creating a better fit. In the pictures you can see the way I'd be sewing.
However, one major concern / issue that would not be remedied by this alteration in the cups, is the gore being too tall and wide. I've actually considered removing the wires altogether and see where that leaves me - possibly with a bralette-kind of style?
Either way, trying this Greta bra helped me decide that if I ever >were< to win the lottery / get major tax returns / have money to spare, my wish-upon-a-star-bra Ce Soir would probably fit me in a 65J/65K or 70H/70J. Read more 273 more words
Probably the most beautiful and my favourite bra I've ever owned. I know it's just black but it is so effortlessly elegant and feels like a bit of a luxury bra even though it's easily worn to work. Avocado did a semi-sheer, lacy, sexy bra for a bigger bust that is actually comfortable. It may be the A cut which is more full coverage than their other styles, but it doesn't make you feel too covered up. The edge of the lace at the top of the bra showed once when I wore a very low scoop neck top with it, but otherwise it is not that full ...coverage but still made me feel like my breasts were very anchored and secure.
The fit at the time of purchase was perfection. Nice narrow wires that came low under the arm, so no pinching! The gore was okay, it didn't quite tack because the band wasn't tight enough, but the cups fit fine. The band stretched out relatively quickly for me and is too big on the tightest hooks now. I think the material of the band is just softer/stretchier than the mateirial used on other Avocado bras. I have the Avocado Nina in the 75K and the band lengths are similar, so I would say the band on the Greta runs a little on the large side.
I'm not a fan of unpadded bras but I have been wanting to try Avocado for some time. What a lovely bra. It has so much detail and embroidery. It gives in my opinion a better round shape than unpadded EM bras. Too bad the gore does not tack. I think I need one to two cup sizes larger.
I ordered this to replace a 75K which was too big in the band and cups, this is far too small in the band and cups now, there seems to be a big difference between the 70 and 75 band
Such a pretty bra!