This size feels closer to a US 30C than a US 30D--the cups are small.
The step 1 bras also seem to have shallower cups, so that's something to be aware of when deciding between different "steps" in the line. It's a beautifully constructed bra, but ultimately it's too tight in the band and a little too small in the cup. This bra did teach me, though, not to rely on the ABTF converter for Japanese bras. Size a cup up!
It does project my breasts to the front, though--structurally, I have no complaints, and it's a beautiful, well sewn bra.
This bra is shallow, open on top and runs about 0.5-1 cup too small. Like all other Bradelis bras, it has removable padding (and this one has quite thick inserts compared with other Bradelis bras). Great fabric. Color is light taupe. Unfortunately I am not shallow and am functionally FoB, so I have trouble keeping it staying at my inframammary fold.
This bra is pretty amazing. First, I will say that I purchased this bra online according to their size chart. I got a 32F and usually wear around a 30DD. They have a very different sizing method. I immediately had to use the last hooks, so I wish I had gotten the band smaller. There was also plenty of space at the top of the cups, even after scoop/swoop.
I've gained some breast tissue in the past 4 months and the cup fits much better, but the band is still a bigger size than I like. There is a removable push up pad which is nice because you ...can just remove it for more cup room or add it if you don't quite fill the cup or for extra oomph.
This bra lifts the breasts way up and moves them closer together. It creates some pretty great cleavage for someone who has wide set breasts. Even after removing the bra I can see a difference in the shape of my breasts. This bra really does add 2 cups, I measure 35" nude and 37" in this bra.
The fabric is to-die-for soft and comfortable. The only issue I have is that once in awhile the bra strap rubs a little when I'm using my right arm a lot (like feeding a baby). I'm not sure if the smaller band size would eliminate that problem or not.
I plan to purchase more Bradelis bras, but will get the smaller band size from now on. LOVE these bras and this company. Read more 147 more words
This particular Bradelis Step 3 model is a bit looser in the band.Very beautiful and low cut TRUE balconette cup. Many bras labeled as "balconettes" by US/UK manufacturers look more like a full-cup or 3/4 cup, but this one is really a balconette that cuts about 1 inch above nipple point.
Cup shape may be strange to North American and European Bratabase users since many Japanese bras tend to have a more pointy shape than round. Best fit for those with a narrow base, high projection, and full on bottom.
One of the most comfortable bras I own, Naomi offers great support and the soft cotton lining is great. It's also adorable in the pink colorway. The plunge bras by Bradelis are definitely deeper than the other styles.
This gore soft tacks on me, which is pretty common because of my splayed, center-full shape. There's a tiny bit of wiggle room on the sides of the gore, another common problem because of shape. These issues are minor enough that I considered this a good fit.
I really love the look of this bra. I would definitely recommend sizing up in the cups, because the cups are so low cut, maybe even 2 sizes. Even though it doesn't technically fit, it's super comfortable and I like the cleavage for certain occasions. When I get the chance I's like to try more Japanese bras. I love how much cleavage they give, how frilly so many are and the unique pulled forward and together shape.
According to the measurments I have taken of this bra, the fit doesn't make a lot of sense. It seems that this bra would fit very much like the Bradelis Gloria I have tried on, but that was not the case. I love everything about the fit except the projection, which was a MAJOR issue. I assume this is because Robin's molded cup has much less stretch than the seamed lace cups of the Gloria, but I could barely fit my breasts into the cups. It was the opposite of quad boob, with 3/4 of my breast over flowing and 1/4 actually in the cup. It seems like it would give a perfectly rounded, amazing shape. It would be a dream-come-true if the cups had more projection because it is the most perfect nude, simple bra that would be undetectable under even the thinnest of shirts.
In many makes, the padding makes a cup a full size smaller. For example, most of us need a cup size larger in Ewa Michalak's padded styles than we do in the unpadded
But molded cups are also often shallower than cut-and-sew
I still had an unbelievable amount of spillage with the padding removed. All measurments were close to the Gloria bra I mentioned, but I had much less quad boob effect with it. I should have ordered a 30G, but they didn't have one and it was too pretty to pass up.
I went against my better judgement and used the Bradelis calculator to select a 32F. The band is too wide for me, and the cups are a bit wide, also. I absolutely love the band, though. It is the most comfortable bra I have ever put on, and I don't think it's just because the band was too big. I would still like it in a 30. The band is very tall, and the elastic strip at the bottom of the band is also much taller than usual. It seems to spread out the pressure more evenly over a larger area under ...the breasts where most bras put a lot of strain on the actual underwire. Cotton lined cups lined and thick straps are an added comfort. I seriously cannot explain the comfort level of this bra. No complaints about the bra itself, but a fit issue for FoT breasts is that the top is slightly closed. This doesn't cause terrible quad boob on me because the lace on top is very stretchy, but it does push the cup down and make the nipple area wrinkly and cone shaped. The bra might cause a slight cone shape on breasts that actually fit the cup due to the seam locations, but I don't think it would be too noticible. I may be wrong, and it might actually round out with the right breast shape. Read more 136 more words
I shouldn't have bought this bra. The band is too small for me. It gives deep cleavage. It may not be comfortable for everyday use, but good for *special* occasions when you want to show the cleavage.
I had the band altered in the store, so the original band measurement should be about 59cm/74cm. The near-gore wires are a little too separate. I had to have the gore altered even though I have wide-set boobs. That said, after all the alternations, it becomes one of my best fitting bras. And it looks beautiful!
Bradelis Step 2 bra with a fairly tight 65 band. Underwires are narrow without too much room for stretch (great for me!) and cup has a lot of projection. Comes with removable padding which is great if you're bigger on one side and need a little help on the other side. I usually fit a 65G in Japanese bras but 65F is just right in this model.
In many makes, the padding makes a cup a full size smaller. For example, most of us need a cup size larger in Ewa Michalak's padded styles than we do in the unpadded
But molded cups are also often shallower than cut-and-sew