Too big for me.

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PetitePlentiful

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SO. PRETTY. Absolutely stunning satin, the whole bra looks and feels really high end.

I don't know why Boux Avenue make bras with such wide wires. I also don't know why I keep buying them even though I know the wires are too wide.

I bent these wires narrower, which has helped somewhat, but it's way too shallow at the wire and at the centre to count as a good fit for me. But it's so beautiful that I can't let it go! It really does look and feel exquisite.

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Updated on Apr 29, 2016 Flag this

This bra runs super tight. I couldn't get it on, and I wear EM 30s and Comexim 65s.

It's super pretty though, but go for a sister size up!

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Updated on Mar 23, 2016 Flag this

This bra is beautiful and very well made, I would love to try it in 30E or 30F! It seems to be good for even shape and average roots.

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Updated on Apr 12, 2015 Flag this

This bra stops at E, so I tried it in a 32E and it wasn't as bad as I expected. It runs very firm, though it's not wide enough in the cups so didn't get bought. I love the design and it's higher quality than most plunges found in high street shops.

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Updated on Mar 02, 2015 Flag this

Beautiful bra, but there seems to be a shape/size mismatch. It runs a bit small in the band and the cup isn't so good for my boobs, which need a taller more shallow cup. The strappy cage bits are adjustable.

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Updated on Mar 02, 2015 Flag this

Adored this bra until the first time I washed it. At the beginning it made by boobs look amazing boosting me from a B to a DD!!! I was amazed. However when I washed it for the first time the straps stretched and they are now too long, hopefully I can fix this but otherwise and an amazing bra.

Updated on Oct 23, 2014 Flag this

I really, really wanted this bra to fit me, and I was surprised at just how badly it fit me. Generally, I get on well with lined bras. Sure, the underwires might be too wide technically, but usually it doesn't affect comfort or support the way it does when it's non-lined. I'd say this bra is a little shallow, not immensely so, but it's definitely not only wide, the depth wasn't there for me. Usually bras are too wide for me but the depth is alright anyway, not so much with this one. I wasn't squished but I could just feel how it was too tight, you know? ... The band is slightly tight for a 30", I'd say. I'm consistently between band sizes (28 and 30) and had this bra been available in a 28, it'd for sure be uncomfortable and I'd need an extender. When in doubt, go for the bigger band size. The straps are too stretchy in my opinion, but not overtly so. If the description of this bra fits your shape, the straps won't be a deciding factor. They definitely have some resistance but I'm just more used to heavy-duty straps. Just saying it because... If this description does NOT sound like it'll work for you, the added con of the straps being stretchy (and thin) certainly won't make it any better. I'm sure if you have the shape for this bra (slightly shallow and in need of bras with slightly wide underwires), it'll be very comfortable! The insides of the cups are silky and will help with any irritation.
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Updated on Aug 30, 2014 Flag this

The bra is really cute an comfortable. I'd consider it a staple lace bra, for pretty much anyone. The colour range is great as well. I'd love to buy more of these.

Updated on Aug 13, 2014 Flag this

It's a really pretty bra, but I don't think that the cups go high enough, as sometimes things slip. The fabric is great, and feels great quality.

Updated on Jul 13, 2014 Flag this

Cups fit with the straps loosened, but gives a weird shape. Probably would be a great unpadded bra if I got a size up. I really love the look and color of this, though. It has a very firm band, maybe good for a tight 30 or loose 28, and cups seem to run about a size small (or maybe it's just me)

Updated on Feb 17, 2014 Flag this

Pretty bra, but doesn't come in my size, I bought it when I didn't know my true size.
There is a wire or a stick or something on the side of the band, probably to help it stay in place? I don't know

Updated on Nov 15, 2013 Flag this

One thing's for sure -- this bra is gorgeous. When I first saw it at the store, I thought that the print might be a little too much for me, since I had never tried a patterned bra before. When I tried it on? Wow. I was in love with the print. So in love that I decided to make it work for me, even though it was a little snug on my ribcage.

The fit is decent enough for me. I do feel that the band is a little snug for a 32; I can snap it, but it feels very, very tight. At the same time though, ... I think that if I would've went up to a 34 band, it would've been too loose. For now, I'm using a bra extender to make the bra more comfortable, and I think that it will fit fine once the band stretches out a little. It should be noted that up until I purchased this bra, I was buying 36c or d bras, so I was used to a much looser band. This might be why the band feels a little tight to me. I have heard from others that Boux Avenue bras run small in the band, however.

In regards to the cups? They do fit me okay. This was the size that the bra fitter at the Glasgow Boux Avenue said was the perfect for me. They're comfortable, and I do feel supported in them. I felt amazing in this bra in the store and the first time I wore it, but since then I've begun to feel like I might've benefited from an FF instead. Unfortunately, though, this bra is only made in B to F cups. That's fine, though; the 32F works okay for me; I just sometimes have to adjust how my breasts sit in the cups. So, it's not a perfect for me, but I'm still quite happy with it.

Pros --
--The bra is gorgeous.
--It's decent quality.
--It doesn't seem to stretch out quickly.
--It gives the girls a nice lift, and provides me with nice cleavage.
--It makes me feel sexy.
--It makes me feel supported.

Cons --
--The straps can't be fully adjusted, and this might be an issue for some women (though it wasn't for me).
--The cups are quite close together. Again, this isn't a problem for me, but it might be for others.
--The bra band occasionally itches on the center front portion if I have the bra on too tight. This is fixed by using a bra extender.
--The bra band seems to be sized a bit small for a 32.


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Updated on Jul 21, 2013 Flag this

I am really happy with this bra. The material is really firm and supportive, the shape is good and it actually seems to fit!!! Well, the cup fits. Unfortunately it only starts at a 30 so I can't get a 28ff. The 30 isn't too bad though, and I think it is just as firm as some of my 28s. On the middle hook it is ok, although on the tightest hook it would probably be better. I added a picture of this next to a 28ff Bravissimo bra, and you can see the bravissimo bra is actually bigger! (Although I have had the bravissimo bra a while so it may have stretched).

In spite of the fact that this doesn't come in a 28 I will probably still buy this again if it is made in a different color, as I really like the style and the support.

It is also very pretty, as the lace is a really pretty embroidery.
And I like the briefs too, they actually fit as well.

Updated on Jan 21, 2013 Flag this

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Updated on Sep 06, 2012 Flag this

Beckym82

192 reputation

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Pros: it's a simple, practical style that looks fantastic. The moulded cups are not very thick, and I find the balconette cut very flattering. It doesn't create unnatural cleavage or add two cup sizes, it just gives a pretty, uplifted shape. The straps are fully adjustable and the band is lined with smooth fabric.

Cons: apart from fit issues (see below) I don't really have any complaints about this bra. The straps might be too wide-set for those with narrow shoulders.

Sizing: the band runs about a size small. My ribcage is about 65cm/25.5" measured normally or 60cm/24" measured very tightly, and this bra fits snugly on the loosest hooks. The wire width in 30C is perfect for me, but the cups are too shallow; I don't really blame the bra for this as I'm in between cup sizes at the moment. I found the shape and proportions suited me (rather wide-set, teardrop-shaped breasts) really well.

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Updated on Nov 25, 2011 Flag this

Thanks to the seamed cups it's more supportive than it looks, and the fabric really is soft (no scratchy seams). As with other non-wired bras, the cups tend to stretch along with the band, so whilst the 30 band will stretch up to about 30"/76cm, the cup shape is completely distorted at that point. On me (ribcage about 26"/65cm), the band is comfortably snug and the cups are not pulled out of shape; I would say it fits much more like a 28 than a 30. The cups are relatively broad, so it might not be a good fit for anyone who needs narrow cups/wires in their size.

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Updated on Oct 28, 2011 Flag this