Very comfortable bra, but I think the band runs kinda big. I have to wear it at the tightest hooks and it's still a bit loose.

Updated on Apr 21, 2013 Flag this

Man, I just can't seem to find my size in Chantelle. This 32F was too big, and here I thought it was going to be a winner. I could have sworn I tried on a 32E in some other style and it was too small, but this bra in particular could run big, or I may have lost weight since then, etc. Also, I'm not sure if this should properly be catagorized as a 2-part of 3-part cup, since from the outside it appears to be two, but looking at the inside of the bra the lower portion is actually divided which really makes it ... three. Hm.

The fit seems to be similar to the C Chic plunge, though this center gore comes up higher. (Not an issue for me because I have wide-set boobs anyway.) I have a lot of empty space towards the top of the cup, and the whole top edge gaps tremendously. The underwire also seems just a hair too wide, though if it fit elsewhere I would say it wasn't a dealbreaker. All these issues would obviously be fixed with another cupsize, which I think I'll end up trying because this is a really beautiful bra.

I love the navy colorway (it's really more cobalt, I'd say) and the design is simply lovely. The lower half of the cups is a solid fabric that feels buttery to the touch, and there is unlined lace across the gore, the tops of the cups, and in a small band down the wing as well. There is a cute white stitching around the edges of the bra as well, including the straps. Speaking of, they have an interesting detail in that the front portion is actually three thin bands bound together where they meet the cup and where they meet the adjusting portion. I've always liked when straps divide like that! Overall, I find that Chantelle bras have a really beautiful use of detail and design that I haven't seen in the other brands I've tried.
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Updated on Apr 20, 2013 Flag this

The fit on this one is way off for my boob shape. I get both quadboobing and baggy fabric at the top, as there's a strangely tight band of lace right at the top edge; the wire doesn't sit anywhere close to my inframammary fold; the band rides up (though not as much as some bras, due to the three-hook column); and worst of all, the wire is just way way waaaay too wide for my root. It seems like it's about as wide as some Curvy Kate bras.

A beautiful bra, but definitely not for my boobs.

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Updated on Apr 10, 2013 Flag this

Tried this one on at a specialty shop yesterday and it fit quite well. The band is tight for a 30 (since I usually wear 28). It has an okay shape and but it looks very good under a shirt. There was gapping for my smaller boob though while standing up straight. Didn't pick it up because it was so pricey!

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Updated on Apr 07, 2013 Flag this

This is the first bra I ever bought after finding out my "real" size. It's amazingly comfortable, and since it's unlined, very forgiving to my bottom-heavy shape. I've found that the elastic at the top of the cup gets stretched out very quickly, so that every month or so I have to tighten the straps more to keep the cup from gaping at the top. The band stretches out over time as well, but it's very firm when new - even though I've lost some weight and am now a 34 I can still wear the 36 band in a new one. The shape the cup gives is more natural than uplifted.

Updated on Apr 01, 2013 Flag this

Very pretty bra with pretty straps that are thinner than average for T-shirt bras.

Unfortunately, this bra has never fit me right. The band is a little too big and so the band of the bra sits against my ribs about 2 cm underneath the bottom of my breasts. Not very flattering or supportive, and it causes the underwires to stab me a little bit while walking.

I wish this bra worked better on me because I think the build quality is great and I like the straps. Would be better for a true 32 band.

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Updated on Mar 29, 2013 Flag this

I really like this bra! It's very pretty, and I love the bling on the centre gore.

The band is quite stretchy; I'm still wearing it on the loosest hooks, but I could comfortably wear it on the middle or even the tightest hooks without a problem.

The centre gore pokes me in the sternum a bit, but it's not unbearable.

It has a lightly moulded cup, so does provide a bit of nipple-peek prevention, but doesn't hide anything when it's cold https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Updated on Mar 26, 2013 Flag this

This bra is so cute; I really wanted to love it. The fabric in the cups is soft and the lace band is soft too. Unfortunately, this bra has never fit me right. When I was a little heavier, the cups were too small and I spilled out the top and sides. And now that I've lost a little weight, the band (which is really stretchy, so never really that firm to begin with) is useless. The bra slides down my ribcage as I go throughout my day, so the wires are always either floating above my breasts or sitting an inch below my boobs.

I would recommend this to someone based on it's appearance, but with a warning that the band isn't that snug and the bra probably won't stay in place if you are moving around a lot.

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Updated on Mar 26, 2013 Flag this

Another bra that's never fit me right.
The center gore is a little too far apart and high up for me, and consequently, the underwires are always digging into my sternum. Also, the cups are a little bigger than other (moulded) Chantelle bras I own, so I've always had some loose fabric on them, even when I was heavier. Now that I've lost weight, this bra looks hilariously bad on me.

The fabric is very soft in the cups and feels sturdy around the band, but the inside of the band, straps, and stitching along the cups has has frayed and pilled a little, which is understandable for an older bra, but I haven't noticed the problem with other bras I put significantly more wear into.

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Updated on Mar 26, 2013 Flag this

I think this must be the wrong size for me, since it's quite painful to wear. The wires dig into my breastbone and I get painful red marks after only a few minutes. The wire is also too narrow for me; it sits on the outside of my breast. The construction seems nice otherwise, and it's pretty, but smooth enough to wear under normal clothes.

Updated on Mar 23, 2013 Flag this

The bra is cute and the detailing hides under clothes pretty well, but it is on the expensive side ($76 from Nordstrom). Despite the band being slightly too large for me, it is fairly supportive and very comfortable (and doesn't ride up too badly).

Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

This bra is beautiful. I love the lace detailing and the straps. However, it has minimal support. I feel like this bra is good for wearing around the house when you want to feel sexy for your SO and don't need support AS much as when you're out and about or at work. That aside it is extremely comfortable and I enjoy wearing it. I feel like the band is stretchy but is beautifully made of lace. Overall, this bra is gorgeous but lacks support.

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Updated on Mar 07, 2013 Flag this

This bra is a little wide in the cup for me and the cups are a little far apart for my liking, as I have more spacing between my breasts than I like. Wide set cups accentuate this problem for me. That being said, it is a very supportive bra and gives a nice shape under tops that are higher cut (I like it with turtlenecks). The straps are fully adjustable both ways, and made of a crinkly fabric that while hard to adjust, doesn't slip at all. The fabric/lace below the underwire rolls out a little bit but it isn't a huge problem.

Updated on Mar 06, 2013 Flag this

Comfortable bra. Didn't like it as much as the Pont D'Arts style. No longer fits with my current measurements.

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Updated on Mar 03, 2013 Flag this

I loved this bra when it was the right size for me. It fit great. I never gave it a thought during the day. The fabric was comfortable against my skin. Unfortunately, it no longer fits as I recently lost some weight.

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Updated on Mar 03, 2013 Flag this

Nice pushup without being ridiculous. Can easily remove the push up pads. Bra is lightly padded, but not moulded. Pretty purple/gray color. I'm bottom heavy and this fits perfectly.

Updated on Mar 03, 2013 Flag this

I bought this bra by mistake thinking 36H would be the same for UK and for US sizes. So the label says it is actually a UK36FF. Even though it is too small in the cups, I can appreciate what a great shape it gives since it does not look too round as other moulded t-shirt bras. It brings breast tissue forward and centers it. Uplift is nice - not over the top but gives a nice profile.
Straps are fully adjustable and have a good width. The 3-hook band is also an added bonus. Bones on the sides of the band contribute to keeping the band in place.
It is a shame that it is too small for me, I would certainly try to get it in my size.

Updated on Mar 03, 2013 Flag this

I purchased the bra yesterday, 2/27/2013. Its a beautiful bra that give a nice gentle lift with the removable pads, as well as gives me a nice round shape. I'm top heavy and does not give me any quadraboobs. As far as I can tell during the short amount of time that I have worn it, it was comfortable and kept things in place.

Updated on Feb 27, 2013 Flag this

very comfy memory foam. fits true to size

Updated on Feb 26, 2013 Flag this

very pretty and comfy. true to size

Updated on Feb 26, 2013 Flag this