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Gemma (LN790)

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  1. 6
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    32JJ

    Didn't fit

    The Gemma bra is a full cup style. I really like the night sky theme. I followed the advice that alidieux gave in her reviews: size down in cup! I would usually order a 32K and got 32JJ in this. Weirdly it is still slightly too big! So I would say you can size down even 2 cups. I did not dare to do this bc I usually have to size up for my FOT boobs. Anyway I decided not to exchange against the 32J because there was other features on this bra that I disliked apart from the fit.
    First the band was the stretchiest ... in all 32 band bras I recently tried. I go so far to say I could even get away with a 30 band. I could close the 32 on the tightest hooks with ease.
    It's also a thin mesh band and I fear it would stretch out quickly.
    I had slight wrinkling on top of cups and on sides and bottom. There was not much side support and it gave a rather wide - slightly east-west shape. The cups came quite high under my arms but it was bearable. The shoulder straps fell too stretchy and like they would stretch ouf quickly and fold in while wearing...
    The bra was the least supportive in my recent order.

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      Aw bummer it wasn’t total fit. The pattern is to die for! I’m a huge fan of outer space.

    • 2

      Yes it was my favorite print out of their new releases. I also love space themed bras. The "lighter" material might be less of an issue in a smaller cup.

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    34J

    Didn't fit

    For a little more in depth review abotu this you can read my review of the size 34JJ. https://www.bratabase.com/browse/bravissimo/gemma-ln790/34JJ/


    I sized down from 34JJ to this and I thought it was a better fit but looking at the pictures it's not that great still. It's still very gappy up top but I also know some days I am bigger than I am currently, so maybe it's okay I keep this size, because if I go for the 34HH it might not fit me when I'm in my bigger cycle. And it doesn't show at all under clothes which is the main thing. I feel supported and it's ... comfortable so I'm not sure if I should get 34HH instead??

    If anyone think differently let me know, I've not taken the tag off yet and I'm returning the Flora that came in the same parcel anyway. I really like this bra but the gapping is throwing me off. Also how the fuck can I be 34JJ in one bra and 34HH in another, by the same brand? come on! That's bad.

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    • I really like this bra! I wish you could find a good fit for it, though. Is this common with Bravissimo bras, not being consistent with sizing? I’ve never tried them before.

    • Yes it's a common problem but usually it's not 2 cup size difference, so this is a new one! But often times they run a little big or run small, and some are true to size, it's really annoying.

    • At least yoi would have still 3 jook fastening in 34HH. "3 hook fastening: J-L, 38-40GG, 36-40H, 34-40HH"

      I really think it's kinda large. But I'm not sure what is going on. Allie which is the same cut fitted you in 34JJ and this is so big?! Maybe hhe extra projection + narrow wire is all you needed? So you can size down more where in other bras you had to size up for projection. Btw so you still wear 34KK Darcy?

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      Well this one was based on melrose, I don't know what Allie was based on but they are not the same.

      I'm scared to return in case HH is too small, I tried "nipping" the sides in a little on the top of cups, and looks great that way so i might just throw some stitches on it and it'll fit perfectly? not sure. its' very comfy and i prefer a little bigger fit than a little too small.

      I don't wear darcy it's way too big!

    • Melrose Ah yes I remember! OMG how can that bra be soo roomy on top. Melrose is so closed on top. It was no room there and flattens every boob. Gemma looks 10000 times better.

      If only you had the HH for direct comparison. I don't wanna talk you into it but it would be interesting. On the other side if you can fix it with a small alternation or if it will fit better on bigger days it's still a win.

    • Ah maybe the cups are too tall?

    • yea maybe it's just too tall but it is just.. so open.. I don't understand! Even the K cups I tried weren't this tall. I'm so on the fence, I want this bra. I'm gonna message them and see what they say. I'm not sure how exchange on exchange works lol. But If I trade it for 34HH I will insist on free exchange too, not my fault they can't do consistent sizing hehe. clearly I'm not a complete bravissimo girl yet.. since only 1 fits well. (allie)

    • So I'm thinking this is just.. too tall in general. The apex is very high up on this, very unlike the Melrose, I looked at your pictures of Melrose and this is light night and day the difference in the construction. Not sure how this can be based on Melrose unless they mean they took melrose and completely remade it!

      Anyway I'm basically not sure if it's worth trying it in HH or just return it or.. just keep the J. I don't know. It's comfortable but I am annoyed that it's so gappy, and also, the J is where the "new improved wires" begin, so how is the wires gonna be in HH? completely different?? I've sent them a message about the difference in wires between HH and J.

    • *like night and day :D

    • Oh no... now you have to worry about the difference between HH and J... ugh... pls let us know what they say. Also pls measure this bra. Your measurement on 34JJ in cup depth is 39cm which would be even too big for me. I think this 34J could fit me.

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      Yeah I'm gonna measure it tonight :D I'm so lazy I put off measuring haha.

      They just said this kinda generic reply "I think a 34HH sounds like a good size for you to try next in the Gemma. The Gemma is more a full cup compared to the Allie and the material is firmer which can sometimes make the cup volume bigger. There is a new wire in some of our styles in the bigger cup sizes, this new wire is wider and the seams have been reconstructed round it so it's fit's better under the bust as with the original wire, the bigger cups weren't fitting our customers quite right. "

      So I think 34HH is the way to go for me. But the material isn't much different from Allie I feel, so not sure.

      I'm debating on also getting the Sara bra. I liked the Flo bras, they were comfy kinda in a bralette way, and the wires were so short that it didn't feel like you were wearing a "real" bra, and Sara has a similar construction. I asked them about Sara too because Flo ended up getting really stretched out which sucked, and they said "The Sara bra is made with a firmer material, like the Lola or Melrose bra and then added with a stretched lace design on the top parts of cups."

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      Sometimes I wonder if they really know every bra so well :S I mean no offence but Gemma fits nothing like Melrose! How are they the same cut?

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  3. 4
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    34JJ

    Didn't fit

    It's supposedly based on the Melrose bra, which I have not tried. I was nervous when I found out, because I had hoped it would fit just like Allie does, and it doesn't but, it's not too far off.

    It's not really a navy color, it's more like a blueish dark grey color, and the stars and moon embroidery and print feels very festive.
    It's incredibly comfortable, even though this bra is too big for me, I still feel really supported and held in well.

    So I don't really have any problems with the bottom of the cup of this bra, it feels great. The wires are not as narrow as ... they are on my Allie bra but they are fine, I don't mind the width of these. These are also the new and improved wires. I think these new wires are all different depending on the bra cut too so I can't compare too much between different bras that have different cuts https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />


    So this bra is clearly too big for me, which is annoying. I tried on my allie just to be sure I'm not at a weird fluctuating statre right now but Allie fits great as it usually does, so I think this Gemma bra runs big. I am getting a bit annoyed with Bravissimo sizing because it's all over the place. 34JJ's have been too big , too small, and just right, all of them full cup styles from Bravissimo. Get it together please!


    It's also more open on top than Allie is, so I probably get a little extra gaping due to that, but I can see clearly that it's also too big overall in the cup. But if you are more FoT I think this bra is better for you than Allie is.


    I'll exchange this for a 34J for sure because the fit and comfort is fab. hopefully it'll be excellent in that size.

    It has fully adjustable straps. The fabric is that silky, thick material, almost swimsuit material.

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      That's a really cute bra, sorry it didn't fit. Hopefully the size down works for you!

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      This bra is really lovely with all the tiny moons, hoping the 34J will work out well! I feel you thoguh on being frustrated with the same size/style fitting differently - that sucks!

      Also; really appreciating your thorough reviews, thank you! Actually setting a great example; you remind me that I could add some more myself.. Quite a number of bras that I haven't measured / reviewed / uploaded on here.

      Was sort of expecting to see so many extra added bras on BTB during the whole quarantine / pandemic but doesn't really seem that way??

      Let's get ourselves motivated this winter :D because Bratabase is such a valuable resource for many <3

    • I am terrible at writing good sentences, I tend to ramble so much , so trying to write these reviews is like practice to me, so I can write properly haha.

      I definitely ordered more bras than I've ever done during quarantine , one of the few things that was fun. I obviously also wish i had found a few more that fit but can't have it all :)

      Definitely write more reviews yourself! I've measured all my old bras too during quarantine, without reviews mostly but still.. Do it! :)

    • I love the design/pattern. :) I hope the size down works out for you!

    • Get the 34J! It looks very promising in fit... the cup height is much better on you and there is no bottom wrinkling?
      Also really hate the inconsistent sizing they have going on...
      The bra looks cute but almost black which fits with the theme but I would prefer more navy blue color.

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    38L

    Didn't fit

    This 38L Gemma was purchased at the same time as a 38L Annie. I had 2 months earlier purchased both bras in 40L and since they all had Bravissimo's new narrower wires and my being between sizes, this purchase was a no brainer. Bravissimo advises to size down in the larger cup sizes, advice that I ignored when I ordered the 40L Gemma but took into consideration when ordering this bra. The band is just about right but the cups are still too big. Gemma is one of those bras where it is likely better to be in-store to find the right size. I am generally not enthused ... by darker colored bras and so I'm a little disappointed that this Gemma is much darker than the Bravissimo webpage image.

    Nov 2020
    As noted above, this Gemma is still too big so aside from trying it on, I really have not worn this for any length of time. Gemma is comfy and I will likely use both Gemma's in the short term for lounging around here at home. Fit was similar to my larger Gemma with a generally rounded shape. I have measured the initial cup depth at 19 inches which makes this a 38:19 or 38M!! Yikes! My breast perimeter is a bit larger in all directions but the compression I get is so much less than pretty much all of my other bras (except perhaps for my 42K Elomi Caitlyn) that I doubt the cups will stretch out much.

    Dec 2020
    To no surprise, the Gemma still has not made it into my rotation. I have worn it 3 times around the house since it arrived so it is still fairly new and not stretched out. In fact it is so loose compared to pretty much any other bra I have not named Gemma, that I doubt it will stretch out much at all, unless of course if I put on 20 pounds! Similar to my Annie's, the initial shape seemed weird but has tamed down considerably after just a few wears. The best way to describe the initial shape would be to call it an extended torpedo look, the bottom of the cup was initially very flat and extended but it seems to have flexed enough to start resembling a normal bra look. The Gemma is a full cup and is thus quite tall compared to my balconettes and while the gore is shorter than the gore on my Annie's, it is taller than my Alana's so I wonder if the new wires allows for shorter gores?

    As stated previously, I am not overly fond of darker colored bras and the Gemma is no exception. If the Gemma was offered in a Blush pink, I would likely still shy away from it, even if I was able to determine my correct size which might be 38KK or even 38K.

    Apr 2021
    I have put on over 4 kgs since this pandemic began over a year ago which has put a lot of pressure on my bras. Thankfully, I have filled out the Gemma's as they have accommodated my weight gain. I am wearing my Gemma's at least once a week yet they have not stretched out much at all. As with pretty much all my other Bravissimo bras, I rarely notice/feel the wires poking me and the band continues to carry more than it's share of the weight. I recently re-measured the cup depth and was surprised to see the 38 band Gemma was 3/4" deeper than the 40. Perhaps this is due to my stretching the cups out as a result of my weight gain.

    When I purchased my Gemma's, I was disappointed with them because they were both bigger and darker than expected. During these trying pandemic times though, they have saved me from the frustration of my weight gain. I need to get off the couch and exercise a lot more, if only to save my other bras from an early demise.

    Nov 2021
    As noted in my review of my 40L Gemma, the band seems weaker than any of my other Bravissimo brand bras and I tend to wear these Gemma's on a tighter hook. I'm on the middle hooks but will be on the tightest hooks soon. This is unusual for me as I still wear my Alana's on the same hooks as when I first bought them. Cup wise, this also seems to have stretched a bit as my arms do not rub against the cups anymore, YAY!

    The Gemma appears to have been discontinued but I hope Bravissimo brings it back in another colorway.

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      I am now on the tightest hooks and have will not be surprised if the band stretches out even more. I seldom wear my 40 band simply because I expect the band to also stretch.

      For some reason, I have never been happy with any of my Bravissimo full cup bras. I seem to be less tolerant of them than any of my balconettes of the same brand. I do feel a bit more frumpy with them, a little more east west looking, a little less supported. On the other hand, I tend to have a more rounded shape which is always a good thing.

    • catflix the bands do stretch out quickly on these bras! the Mabel & Sienna are two great full cup bras, both are not as east west as Gemma / Allie styles.

    • Hi alisa ! I see Mabel is in a new colorway and I have added it to my Bravissimo saved items although I may not go through with a purchase. I have so many balconettes that are still not very close to being worn out so I likely will not get anything soon.

    • June 2023

      I recently had an email exchange with Bravissimo, asking if the new pink Isla and Myla had the narrow wires. Bravissimo Customer Service confirmed they did and added the Isla is based on Lacey while the Myla is related to the Gemma. Really, the Gemma!!?? That seems so unlikely as it doesn't look anything like the Gemma. I recently concluded that a 36L Gemma would have been my best fit as even my 38 band is close to being too loose on the tightest hooks, which is surprising for a dark colorway. Am wondering if I should have included a 36L Myla in my recent order,

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      I wonder why they bring the Gemma back out of all their bras?
      It was one of the worst I tried in my old size 32K. Also it ran like 2 cup sizes big and the straps very horribly thin. Such a random choice.
      I was pleased to see that Lacey goes now up to L cup and the bralettes (Flora?) now up to K!

    • OMG, OMG, OMG!!! I just saw your post regarding your bra clearance! So so happy for you!

      Was it a difficult decision for you?
      Did you have someone supporting you during the whole process?
      Are you stopping at this size?

      So many questions!

    • alana21 Hey I have not been open about it here, I feel not so safe anymore here. I would rather pm you if you like to know more?

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    34HH

    Fits

    Finally settled on 34HH in this bra. Odd since all the 34J from Bravissimo I've tried before have been too small, and Allie in 34JJ fits me basically the same as this one does.

    Conclusion, this bra runs big. See more in depth reviews of this bra in my 34JJ/J reviews.

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    40L

    Didn't fit

    Dec 2020
    The first thing I noticed while putting the Gemma on was how vast the cups are. My goodness, there is no way these cups are anywhere close to the 40L Annie I purchased a few weeks earlier. I was astounded at how much room there was FOR MY HANDS as I tried to reposition myself in this bra after swooping and scooping. My god, the cups seem huge! Bravissimo recommends sizing down if you are normally a J cup or more in their other styles but I ignored this advice, much to my chagrin. Even with the narrow wires, the wires on the sides are at ... least a half inch outside of my torso. With a band this large and cups so tall and deep, I will not be surprised if this measures out to be a 42LL. All that said, this is super comfy, perhaps my most comfortable bra yet.

    Jan 2021
    I have loaded the measurement data for this Gemma and although a good portion of the measurements were similar to most of my other bras, there is no doubt that cups are very tall and very deep. If the Gemma cup depth and height stretches, this will definitely be my largest 40L by a long shot. That said, I have decided to keep it because it is so comfy and have ordered a 38L which, hopefully, will not be the wrong size in the other direction. I am puzzled by how round I was in this 40L Gemma. since a fellow reviewer had a far more pointier look than I was getting. Based on her review, which she submitted after I placed my order, I was kinda cringing when I started to pose in the mirror, expecting to see a similar result but, YAY!, a fairly rounded profile.
    Even with the new narrow wires, the cup extended out and a bit to the back from the sides of the wire. The sides of the cup were much further out from my torso than normal, leading to a lot of arm rubbing against the bra as I moved about. Hopefully my 38L will alleviate this.

    Feb 2021
    My 38L Gemma has not arrived yet and I am observing some significant differences with this 40L Gemma and the similar sized Annie I purchased a few weeks earlier. The wires appear to be identical and same with the gore yet the cups on the Gemma seem absolutely huge compared to the Annie. On the outer sides of the cups at the wires, the material of the left cup takes a hard left for about a quarter inch before projecting out while the right cup takes a hard right. I have never experienced this before and am not certain what is causing this. I think this may be caused by my being too small for the 40L Gemma and am hoping the 38L Gemma I have coming in proves this. More to come.

    Mar 2021
    Since receiving my 38L Gemma and Annie, I haven't had much desire to use this 40L Gemma. This Gemma is perfect though for lounging around at home as the amount of compression is far less than anything else I have which allows for greater comfort. If I am ever looking for the "boobs of steel" feeling, this Gemma is the last bra I would reach for, at least among my Bravissimo bras.
    I am still not that fond of darker colored bras though. I was hoping the 38 & 40 band Gemma's and the 38 band Annie in Navy I recently purchased would help me overcome this aversion but so far, I still feel the same.

    Jun 2021
    A fellow reviewer recently announced she was ordering a JJ cup Gemma. My initial reaction was to caution her about the Gemma sizing but I relented after she stated she had sized down by 2 cups. I hope the Gemma works out for her but I still wonder if sizing down another cup would have been better.
    This 40 band Gemma is definitely my lounging around the home bra as I rarely notice the wires and or feel excess compression. Both of my Gemma's are more rounded than my Annie's which are more rounded than my countless Alana's and Selina's. The straps on this 40 band Gemma is more prone to falling off my shoulder but that is not an issue as I only wear this at home and my 38 band Gemma is far less prone to this.
    I find the straps on the Gemma's and Annie's are ideal for me, soft yet firm with not much of a tendency to roll up and dig in. If Bravissimo comes out with a lighter colored Gemma, I may go with a 38KK although I am more or less convinced the 38L is the ideal stay at home bra for me. A 36L might be an even more ideal fit for me.

    Nov 2021
    This cups aren't rubbing against my arms anymore, YAY! I have put on a kg this year but I don't think that's enough to alleviate the arm rubbing, which was my biggest complaint with this Gemma. I suspect that the cups have stretched enough that my projection is now further forward instead of to the sides.
    The Gemma seems to have been discontinued as I no longer see it available on Bravissimo's site. Even the sale section has nothing.
    After a year of infrequent wear, I am noticing the band to be a little on the stretchy side. My 38 band Gemma, which I have worn maybe twice as much (but still infrequent) also seems a bit stretchy. I seem to wear both Gemma's on a tighter hook setting than any of my other Bravissimo's of the same band size so in this particular instance, their recommendation to size down a band was spot on, at least for me.
    In retrospect, I wish I knew then what I know now as I would have stocked up before they sold out. If you are familiar with the Bravissimo brand, you may have already experienced their practice of not replenishing bras that have become one of your favorites.

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    • I have lost about 2 kgs since my Nov review update which now means this 40 band is simply too loose now. In hindsight, a 36L Gemma would have been the ideal size for me.

    • I have put the 2 kgs I lost 6 months ago back on and so this Gemma is wearable again. I still dislike the wide profile and the resulting arm rubbing I get. I think the biggest reason why I dislike it is that the rubbing reminds me how big I really am. The amount of projection is less than my many Alana's so in that respect it is a bit of a minimizer for me.

      All in all, Bravissimo's narrow wired bras have been a godsend and so I rarely have the need to try something else, and that includes their new Oti-X line which was introduced a few months go.

    • I have been feeling kind of giddy recently as this 40 band Gemma has risen up my rotation. It seems to be more and more comfy with each wear. I suspect this is the result of the slow break-in period covering over a year of increased wear. I disliked the Gemma out of the box but it is so much better now.

    • My previous comment was posted after giving the Gemma a hand wash. The Gemma was reasonably tight and left me feeling happy with the fit but subsequent wears left me realizing the band was stretching more and more.

      Today, I measured a stretched band length of 42.5 inches and it certainly feels way too loose. On the tightest hooks, if I lean over, the cups fall away from my body so the band ends up supporting the full weight of my boobs, not a good feeling for sure. Looks like I will need to wash this bra after each wear, either that or buy a Rixie Clip to "shorten" the band length.

    • Yesterday, I did something that was unusual for me - I tightened the straps about 1-1/2 inches more than usual and although the Gemma started off a little too tight, I was much better supported. Doing so also seemed to stretch things out even more and so the rest of the day was not noticeably uncomfortable. The side wires were still unnoticeable but the straps were stressing my shoulders a bit more than usual.

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    30J

    Didn't fit

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    Added on Jun 04, 2021