The band is very stretchy and I probably should have sized down to a 30 band. It's still tight if I wear it on the second hook. It has smooth lines and is a nice t-shirt bra. The molded cup gives a nice shape and support. I did feel like I had some boob escaping out of the armpits. I could size up a cup and maybe get a better fit, but I worry there would be gapping at the top because I have a more bottom heavy shape. I had some quadraboob on my larger breast, but it's very slight. It's very comfortable and the material is ...soft. I like the little bows on the top of the cups and in the middle. It has held up well through several handwashings. The wires are covered and padded so no poking. Although this particular size may not be the best fit for me, the bra itself is nice, pretty and comfortable. I had worn it several times before I decided the fit wasn't perfect, so I decided to keep it anyways. Read more 74 more words
Would be comfortable except the lace gets a bit itchy. I also wish they had it in a 36E (but they didn't, and I loved it) so I'll wear/wash it 'til it stretches and softens a bit and it will probably be perfect. Makes my boobs look fabulous without being too va-va-voomy and thus I could still wear it to work (though I won't, because I have no interest in sweating in this thing). The lace/center seam sometimes shows through tighter/stretchier/softer fabrics (cotton cashmere blend, for instance) but not to the point where it's too much.
Edit: As I have worn this bra more, the band has stretched out quite comfortably. The straps don't stay at the right looseness, however, and if I don't remember to adjust them before I wear it, it digs into my chest/ribs under my breasts and digs into my back/sides. Due to tissue migration from finally wearing the right sized bra, I get a little quad boob with swooping and scooping and now mostly look for 34FFs.
This seems to be a very nice strapless bra, with silicone grippers on the upper portion of the band only, which makes it somewhat disappointing! I wonder if this amount of silicone is supportive enough without the straps! The band is actually not very stretchy at all, it has a full under band and the boning stitched in the side will help with it staying up. I don't think I can actually wear strapless bras anymore... for some weird reason these cups that are too large for me likes to press into my tissue at the top.
What I really like about this bra is that it has ...3 hooks and 4 rows of it! Never owned a bra with more than 2, actually. There is also a ribbon thing sewed in the cups on the side, which offer even more support. (Never had a bra with that either! It's very cool https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />) There is also a really nice little charm in the center of the bra. I actually think it's silver! Maybe wishful thinking huh :X There's no "925" stamp on it, but it is indeed a white metal. Read more 92 more words
It was a bit itchy the first day, but I think that was because I wasn't used to the underwire. I Have slight gaping at the top of the cup near where the strap meets, but it's smooth. The underwires poke my armpits on occasion.
The band felt stretched out after a few wears and I'm now wearing it on the tightest hook (1/27)
UPDATE 2/10 Holy crap I can't wear this bra comfortably anymore. It pokes me about every 45 minutes on either side of my armpit. Forget about twisting or bending to pick something up. Jab jab every time. I've started to get slight scarring at this point too.
The lace material is beautiful, but a little itchy. I find myself scratching my boobs sometimes after a while of wearing this bra. It does poke under the arms, but I'm petite, so those who are taller may not have this problem. The band is durable and does not stretch much with wear.
I measure 31 inches underbust, and I typically wear a 32DDDD but I have this bra in a a 34DDD. It's wearable on the tightest hook-and-eye, but otherwise the band is too big on me.
Okay, this is the first strapless bra I've ever tried on that actually seems to fit me instead of digging in in weird spots or cutting into my breast tissue to give me unsightly uniboob. Shit seems to stay up, as well. Seems comfortable, but I haven't worn it for a full day yet. I'll have to update this when I do. Basically, I'm excited to be able to wear something that requires a strapless bra now lol instead of dreading it and going OH NEVER MIND *siiigh* This bra is also what convinced me that I was indeed at least an F cup; measurements don't lie, etc. Who would have thought it?
This was suggested by the fitter at Intimacy. She fitted me in a 30DD rather than a 30D (more common size for me) to get a better underwire fit. I liked it enough in the store to buy and bring home... it gives a little bit of rounded shape on top which is hard to come by with my shape, and there is no itchy lace on the straps. Trying it on again for a longer time at home, the lace is driving me crazy (I am sensitive to this) and the cups have small gaps on top. It will be going back to the store.
I ordered this from ebay and am planning to return it but wanted to add it here for myself to look back on. Band is tight but not too tight. I did have a little trouble getting it hooked the first time. The underwire sits about .5 inches below the intramammary fold. My breast fills the bottom of the cup but there is about a half inch of the cup that is resting on my ribs below my actual breast. THe top of the cup looks okay at first but I can tell that the whole cup is not filled by my shallow wide set breasts. when I move around in the bra, I can see that the cup is pulling and causing some funny wrinkles. This IS a molded cup bra which I was warned may not be a good option for my breast shape.
Comfortable fabric, nice nude bra for my pale skin. Cups are too small, causing quad-boob and keeping the gore away from my sternum. Wires poke into breast tissue at center after a few hours. Good support, could be good in a bigger size.
Gorgeous color! Gorgeous bra. But--I purchases this as an E-bay shot in the dark. Have a Chantelle Rive Gauche 34H that is too big in the band and cups so took a chance. Band is perfect! Very tight but still comfortable. Cups are slightly too big on the top and in the bottom of the cup. If I jiggle and wiggle my breasts to fit the bottom better I have too much room at the top. The wires dig in at the center gore because they are too long or the cup is too deep.
Straps are too far apart--fit like a Fantasie Elodie in that they slip easily ...off my narrow shoulders. The cup came up under the arm just about right. By that I mean there was the slightest hint of chafe that would likely not be noticeable when wearing clothes, but the wires came up enough to encase my side boobs. I am 5'3" so this is a big concern.
Projection is nicely forward, up and nicely shaped. I have a medium/slightly narrow root and am deep/pendulous.
Update: slight bending of wires and it now fits. Will have to see how the straps do.
Update Feb 2013: bent wires back to digging into my sternum and wires slide down again. Wires dig into my underarms as well and the bra chafes. Bra squeaks. Love affair over. Read more 118 more words
I don't care for this bra because the cups were not full enough for my liking. And the 38 band was a little snug. I would have bought a 40D except Nordstrom only had up to a 38DD which is the closest sister size for me. Anyway, I returned the bra for a refund of $68 which I'll use on the next bra that I can find that fits and I like. The C-chic is a quality bra, well-made and really pretty. I just wish the cups were more full-coverage. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
I love the way this bra looks, its very sexy. Fit was good. I was not poked by underwire. Fits well against my armpit. Gore was a good width for me, not uncomfortable. One of my boobs is larger than the other and that side had a very slight overage over the top of the bra, but only after excessive jumping and movement. Would recommend bra to others of similar size and shape.
