I'm a big fan of the Cosabella curvy line, but the original model (Sweetheart) didn't work well with v-neck clothing. They came out with a racerback model but it had too much coverage for me and bothered my neck. Thankfully they came out with this new one which has a v-neck but without the racerback and I love it. It also has hooks which the racerback and sweetheart didn't, which makes it easier to get on and will make it last longer since it can be tightened. Only downside is cup seams in front are pretty thick and are visible under some clothing.
I was looking for a comfy lounge bra to wear around the house and not feel exposed when greeting the delivery person at the door.
I grabbed this for a bargain on Amazon. A size SMALL might have worked better, but I was going for the sale.
The straps are partially adjustable, and surprisingly, not enough for my short/petite stature. My boobs were smooshed together and somewhat flattened.
I don't have all of my bras listed on Bratabase, but I have several underwire bras, Montell Flirt for one, that are more comfortable lounge bra options.
This is a beautiful bra, though I believe it runs slightly small. The wires are fairly wide, which is great for wide roots. The balconette style with open top makes it well suited to full-on-bottom breasts and various root heights. The straps are pretty far to the side, which may be uncomfortable for some. And the lace does show through thin tops but is gorgeous when topless!
I bought into the hype and got one. It doesn't give quite the same effect as what the smaller-busted can achieve, but it fits about as well as a bralette can. The underbust elastic is supportive, there's enough room in the bust, and the straps are thick enough to hold everything up. The rave reviews about the fit seem to be true, but I think the usual $80 price tag is quite steep for what they are. The stitching looks sturdy but not careful; there were small gaps in the mesh where the elastic met and some of the seams weren't aligned. Only time will tell about how they hold up.
I already have a M - Cosabella » Never Say Never Ultra Curvy Sweetie Bralette (N in Palm Aloe that I've reviewed, and this one in Sole (warm yellow) is very similar. The band is a little looser, and the bust seems to be a smidge larger. I've had this on since last night (24 hours and counting), and it was comfortable to sleep and lounge around in. The color is more flattering on me than I would have expected.
I love these, I have multiple colorways. Not overated at all to my surprise, and extremely comfortable. Also supportive enough to feel comfortable with my silohuette in most shirts.
I had an FDL Abdominoplasty and an Extended L-Brachioplasty, which has made my bra-wearing even harder and more complicated. Wearing anything with an underwire or even a thick band or pseudo-wire (I previously was wearing a wire-free bra that had what I called a pseudo-wire, where it has the fabric for a wire, but no actual wire) absolutely drives me insane as they sit on my incision lines. When I uploaded my new measurements to Bratabase post-op, this bra was the only wire-free recommendation, so I thought about it for a while I decided to jump in. I was afraid it would either make me look flat-chested OR ...make me look saggy, but neither of those things is true.
This is the most comfortable bra I have ever worn in my life and IMO fits me beautifully. Another review mentions the upper cups being large, but I am FOT, so this is not an issue. I do not have any part of this bra that I dislike or that doesn't fit beautifully. I feel amazing wearing it! I would recommend this for anyone who has had an FDL incision or other high-abdominal incision, as it is supportive and sexy, without being irritating.
ETA - I've owned this bra for right around a month now and I still adore this bra! It washes by hand and in the washing machine very well, I know sometimes that's a concern with lace fabric. I have struggled for years to find a bra that fits me because I have a very uncommon breast shape (in all areas) and even other seemingly accurate calculators calculated me and recommended me bras that were too small and uncomfortable. This was the only wire-free bra recommended to me and it has truly been the best purchase I've ever made. I know it won't be for everyone, but give the bra a try, you might love it! I can't wait to buy multiple colors in this bra! I highly, highly recommend it. Read more 224 more words
Years ago, a well-meaning friend got me a Cosabella gift card for my birthday. Purple is my all-time favorite color, so when I saw this bra, I had to have it. It only came in matrix sizes and whoever measured me that day did the +4 methodology and I was sized as a 34A.
This review is for the Cosabella Never Say Never ULTRA Curvy Sweetie Bralette in Small, color Mandorla. My ABTF size is 32G or 34 FF UK. I chose this based on my experience the other Never Say Never styles and their sizing chart.
OVERALL SUMMARY - DON'T TRUST THEIR SIZING CHART.
Band: * Runs a little loose.
Wires: * None.
Cups: * MUCH larger than the G/GG they indicate. Or perhaps it would work better for someone much more full on top or self-supporting. I'd say easily H/HH/J/JJ if a person is a 32 band. Laying flat, the height is about 9 inches.
Straps: * The straps are adjustable and very long. I could make ...them short enough so I think they'd suite most people.
Fabric: * The lace is a little scratchy to me, but not bad. And it's new.
Hardware: * The strap hardware is matching.
About me: very close set (breasts touch), very narrow roots, very projected at the wire, full on bottom, short roots, soft tissue, significant rib flares, narrow shoulders.
FIT
* The band length was a little loose. I show the sizing guide info below. I like a looser band, around a 34. The Small runs about a 34 or 36, I think. * With no wires, there is no gore so it's definitely a uniboob bra. * The cups are much larger than I expected based on the G/GG they indicate. Or perhaps it would work better for someone much more full on top or self-supporting. I'd say easily H/HH/J/JJ if a person is a 32 band. * The straps are adjustable and very long. I could make them short enough so I think they'd suite most people. * The sides are a comfortable height for me.
OVERALL IMPRESSION * This is a wonderful option for small band, large cup. Just don't trust the sizing chart. See my other Cosabella reviews for a comparison of the other styles.
FROM THEIR WEBISTE: * Wireless bralette designed for ultra-fuller busts with smaller bands. * Soft stretch, non-sheer scalloped lace lined with power mesh for support. * Sweetheart neckline and non-padded cups. * Pull-on style. * Wide, adjustable, lace and elastic straps. * Lace: 93% polyamide, 7% elastane * Lining: 85% polyamide, 15% elastane * Size Guide (partial): XS is for UK 30-32 G-H, S is for UK 32-34 G-GG, M is for UK 34-36 GG-HH. Read more 264 more words
Cups a bit too small. This is a good band size for bras on me, but the longline is behaving differently. When I lean over or breathe in, the bottom rolls itself right up! Probably won't bother trying this in a larger size.
Wasn't planning to keep this the first time I tried it on, but discovered it is much more supportive on the middle hook than it was on the loosest. The side slings add comfort. Cosabella doesn't make this in my smaller band/larger cup combo, so I'm going with the shorter lifespan of wearing the S tighter, since the XS in other models has been definitely too small in the cups.
About me: 32:8 index size, wide breast roots, somewhat side set, somewhat pointed, fuller on bottom. According to their size chart I am right on the cusp of Cosabella's XS and S sizes; XS was definitely too small in both band and cup, S is comfortable if slightly bigger in band (even on middle hook) and cup than would be most supportive. Vertical seam is visible in a t-shirt.
