This is the second time I have reviewed this size and model, I thought I ought to as there is a slight size difference. This is slightly fuller in the cup and the band support is greater as it is new compared to the other which I reviewed, which is at least six months old and near its expiry point.
Updated on Oct 07, 2013 Flag this
The Alana runs small, so this is more like a standard 30K. I need a 30KK in most bras at the moment, so this fit pretty much as expected. It's too small in the cup, but what was really the problem was how wide set the straps become. I have a 30K Alana and it fit beautifully, so I was really shocked at how bad this bra fit.
The straps are significantly more wide-set than in a size down, and the sides are far too tall under the arm. I can't tighten the straps enough without the straps/cups digging into my arms/shoulders. Ideally I'd need a 30L for cup volume, but I think the straps and armholes would be unbearable. A 30K in a regular Bravissimo balconette would be far more preferable and should fit the same as this, so I wouldn't recommend buying in this size.
As I mentioned in my last post, I've recently gone up to around a 30K/KK. I have been getting by in Cleo bras, but I've also tried quite a few bras over the past few months. None of the bras ...
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Updated on Jul 24, 2013 Flag this
I am IN LOVE with this bra! It's the most comfy bra I've ever worn!
The band is nice and tight, the gore is perfectly flat, the underwires follow the contour of my breasts perfectly!
I ordered it in a 30E at first, thinking that would be my size but ended up finding the band was quite loose and the cups much too small, so I sent it back for this size instead. I love the bow details, the only thing I'm not so sure about (as are many women from what I can tell) is the sheer panel above the cup. Now, I have full on bottom breasts, but ... even then I can feel it tightening over the tops when I take a particularly deeper breath in. And then if I curl my shoulders inwards it wrinkles. So weird.
I'm still not sure whether I like the shape it gives my breasts (Bras I Hate green shape or as it has occasionally been called, the elf shoe shape) but then I've worn nothing but moulded cup bras for the past 10 years or so, so I might just have to give it time to see if I get used to it. It looks fine under clothes so it's not a problem in my opinion.
Overall, I am quite happy with it though, and will most likely get it in more colours whenever I can afford to.
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Updated on Jul 04, 2013 Flag this
Not my style, alas. The bottom of the cup is fabric and the top is mesh, with a ribbon edge. The top doesn't quad boob but the mesh lays oddly (tight and flat), giving me what feels like an elf-shoe.
Under the armpit area the edge is slightly ruched elastic which doesn't stretch as much as rub. The cup itself comes up way too high under my arms, so I'd say this style isn't good for petite people.
My left boob seems to have migrated more than the right and is suddenly feeling larger, spilling over in the center of bras. It's definitely trying to crawl over the ... inside of this one, despite the gore wires being about as close together as possible. the right boob gaps at the top and because of the way the ribbon is made or sewn, the wrinkle is noticeable.
I ticked that the gore tacks but it's like 1/4 inch away from tacking, but that could be not enough depth on the left side or boobs so close set that the gore is pushed away.
Although I fill the bottom, I also don't fill it. Very odd wrinkling on bottom outside edge.
I bought this off eBay so it might be a second but it doesn't have the same quality feel as other bras I've tried.
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Updated on May 07, 2013 Flag this
Alana in black 30K:
See my review for the Alana in nude.
The black one does run a tiny bit smaller than the nude on. But I don't recommend sizing up in this color. I just have to loose the shoulder straps a bit more on this than on the nude one.
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Updated on Dec 09, 2012 Flag this
love this bra, gives me great shape
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Updated on Aug 15, 2012 Flag this
It is "an okay fit". Only issue is the center gore not lying flat, but it is almost always the case for me. It is very comfortable and all in all a good everyday bra. The moccha colour is a great nude for black women of various skin tones.
Updated on Aug 02, 2012 Flag this
Too small in the cups for me. Quality is fine.
Updated on May 10, 2012 Flag this
I bought this bra in nude because I wanted something to wear under white tops.
This bra is definately a lot prettier in person. I really like the bow detailing and the type of ribbon makes it look somewhat expensive, although the bra itself is reasonably priced. The upper section of the cup is sheer with nude coloured embroidery.
I bought this size because it was suggested by the Bravissimo staff (apparently a lot of people were finding the cups smaller than usual). The cups fit fine at the bottom, but the tops were baggy. I will try with 28E and report back with results.
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Updated on Sep 03, 2011 Flag this
I found this bra a really good fit for me. It was comfy and looked nice on. Would be a great everyday bra!
Updated on Jul 28, 2011 Flag this
Sorry , I mean't to say fuller in the cup which makes it fit me better. The band is the same as the older one . Caroline.