I bought this bra with the expectation I would be able to skip while wearing it Boy was rough. Let's give a round of applause for false advertising and gullible fuller busted women. It is great for light work out like yoga but I am not wearing it to run, jump, hop or skip. My breasts are too large for that. I would like a sports bra that doesn't permit my girls to bounce 🙄🙄
That said it is a great fitting bra very comfortable with no spillage, no straps digging in, the J hook is all types of comfortable.
Hmm, maybe Enell? If you're in the US - there's actually many retailers and one can even purchase them through Amazon, but the last time I checked, Breakout Bras had the most selection of colours and sizes, these are made in the USA too. https://www.breakoutbras.com/collections/enell (disclaimer: I have not actually tried them, but have read good things! Lol. And there's supposed to be also top-notch quality.) B/c it is an expensive bra, I would keep the tags on when I try it on!
The ballet color of this bra is so pretty! But, alas, this is an Elomi that has the elastic along the top of the cup which doesn't fit my shape. This one also seems a lot smaller in the cup than other Elomi styles (Matilda, Morgan). The top of the cup is really digging in more than Morgan. The fabric of this bra is very scratchy, also. Cups are wide and it seems more shallow than Matilda or Morgan.
Compared to my other patterned Energise bra (36H - Elomi » Energise Uw Sports Bra With J Hook (8041)) this one is smaller and rounder in the cups. The gore doesn’t tack quite as well either. Overall though, its performance is still really good. Since I’ve already reviewed this bra in the same size but different color, to read a more in-depth review, you can check the review tagged above! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Comfortable. The seams show through a t-shirt. Flattering shape from the side, but it has a weird shape when I look down. Cups allow my breasts to bulge unnaturally, not at the nipples, but about 3cm toward the sternum. I am tempted to keep it, but there's got to be something better. Straps are comfortable except at the strap's seam just above the cup. Where the end of the strap is sewn on the underside, the seam feels rough against my arm.
Comfortable. The lace design on the top of the cups shows through a white t-shirt. Flattering shape from the side, but it has a weird shape when I look down. Cups allow my breasts to bulge unnaturally, not at the nipples, but about 3cm toward the sternum. I am tempted to keep it, but there's got to be something better.
Bra fits and is comfortable in most places. But the edges of the wide strap irritate my skin where it is very tight across my tail of spence. I am tempted to keep this one.
I wear this bra with an extender on the loosest setting and it's pretty comfortable. Wires are too wide but the gore tacks and it sits very close to my IMF that it is comfortable enough for me. At first the fabric was a bit scratchy but after wearing it (and washing) it softens up quite a bit and it's a good good-enough bra for me with my omega shaped breasts. I did rip a tiny hole in the mesh while trying to adjust it so it's not super durable, but that was after several months of wearing only this bra.
Wrinkles on bottom of cup, slight gaping at top of cup. I like the lace on the top edge; since it's a little stretchy it seemed to 'form' to my shape a little and minimize the gaping a little. This is one of the better fitting bras I've tried, but I think I could do better. This would probably be a good 'daily' bra in that it's a little fun but not super extra sexy. I would probably look for a different print if I felt this was a keeper, since it reminds me a bit too much of a bathing suit.
This is decent compared to the Matilda. It is just a bit snugger than I would have liked it to be considering my tummy protrudes outwards right underneath my bust line. The stretch lace is nice, perhaps a little too snug near the center gore if I am positioned wrong. The wire sits great where it does considering it is more angled at a slope compared to the near straight up of the Matilda.
This was a gift from pretty_promise and I really like it! The black definitely looks much better than the nude in this particular bra. Removing the elastic strip along the edge of the cup definitely helped the fit a TON, but I did notice that during the day my breasts migrate north with the wires getting pushed down and so I have to occasionally shimmy back in to get the muffin top to settle back in to where wrinkles have developed in the bottom of the cups. However, I will ignore this because the wires don't dig at my sides or armpit, the band is ...PERFECTLY snug, the straps don't slide off my shoulders, and most importantly the gore is just not an issue- I don't even think about it. Other bras I was having issues with the gore coming up too high or just pressing into my sternum/breast tissue at a very painful angle. I wore the bra all day without issue. Win!
I tried this bra in many sizes and I would say that when in doubt- try sizing down in cup and maybe even band. I like it as an everyday bra- it's the kind you can put on and for the most part forget about-except for the shimmy readjusting I mentioned. But for its comfort and durability I think this bra is pretty good! Read more 122 more words
This bra's measurements have been altered
Removed elastic along the top of the cup. Measurements reflect the cups WITH the elastic still attached.
Reminds me of the Elomi Cate. Cup feels too high in the front near the strap so it shows under some tops and just feels too close to my neck. I don't like how high the cup is under my arm when I raise my arms in front of me. The Cafe au Lait is on the darker side. I have some gapping in the upper cups and around the underwire, which is normal for my projected shape. I'm still finding my size in general but the band is definitely too big for me. It felt like there was good lift. I didn't like how the top lace part wasn't stretchy- I like the forgiving nature of stretch lace at the top of the cup. I don't think I would bother trying this one again once I do find my true size.
FOB/Projected shape. Outside top of cups are baggy, outside bottom near wire has wrinkles. Cups/gore feels like it's a little too tall for my chest. Shape does not look flattering to me, especially under a top.
Fit the best of the three sizes I tried in the Matilda. I am full on bottom and projected. I believe this one did not have enough projection for me, but it was close. There was a tiny bit of wrinkling on the top mesh part of the cup, which is a common problem for me. There was also a little wrinkling in the bottom of the cup, which the Internet leads me to believe is because I need more projection in the shape. I did not find the overall shape very flattering. I know it's unlined and meant to be more natural, but I felt very dowdy and flat-chested when I put a shirt on over it. The appearance of the bra itself is very cute, I loved the color and the little details but the shape is just not right for me.
Not a great fit for me. Too much bra for my petite frame. Most painful of all was the extreme pressure the tips of the gore placed on my sternum, which actually was on some breast tissue when I looked closer. I was bruised and sore for days and simply cannot wear this bra. At first I thought it fit because the band felt snug and supportive, but I realized the cups were a little big with wrinkling that worsened through the day. Wires actually extended far enough to fully encapsulate my breast tissue, which was pretty awesome. I also didn't like how the top lace part ...doesn't have any real stretch to it so it's not very forgiving for variations in fullness between my left and right breast and monthly size fluctuations.
Pros: *High quality *Pretty design *The denim color has a nice deep tone without being too bright or too dark *Pretty soft and silky materials-nothing felt scratchy *Wires were actually wide enough to reach my entire breast tissue that stretches back under the back side of my armpit *No wire poking my armpit *Straps were fully adjustable *Straps stayed in place (the strap itself has ridges to discourage sliding) *It lifted my breasts front and center away from under my armpits
Cons *Gore painfully tilted inward *Not enough padding at gore wire tips *The cups came up so high on my chest it felt like I was being strangled and like it would show under most necklines *For me cups were filled at bottom but still not filled on top
My shape: Wide root, Tall root, Pendulous, Immediate projection, Center full, Close set, Even fullness Read more 157 more words
Was my favorite of the Elomis I tried but still not the right fit for me.
Pros: *Smooth fabric *Stretch lace was forgiving for one breast being slightly larger *Stretch lace placement of being on the inner cup was ideal for my center full breasts *Low gore felt less pokey than higher gore styles on my close-set breasts *Band felt firm but comfy with the felted fabric along the top and bottom *Third hook added extra support *My underarm was NOT jabbed- a common problem for me ****The shaping was PHENOMENAL-taking my breast tissue from sliding under my arms to gathering it front and center- I felt the difference in not having to swoop my arm ...AROUND breast tissue when raising my arms in front of me; the firm side support felt wonderful and not restrictive at all- this is probably my favorite feature of this bra and why I am so disappointed I can't seem to get the right fit in it!***
Cons *Why the ugly geometric print on the cups? *Underwires slipped down and left marks on my ribs *Could use more padding on the gore wires Read more 69 more words
This bra is my abrathatfits! Finally, a bra that is comfortable to wear. I realised a little belatedly that I've been fitting my bras to my smaller breast, and that is why they've been so uncomfortable...they've been too small!
This bra has wonderful forward projection, and relatively narrow wires for Elomi. I am not a huge fan of the patterns offered with the Morgan if I'm honest, and I also don't find it to be the most sexy bra. However, the fit of this bra on me is so wonderful I actually like the look of it better then far more sexy looking bras I've ...tried on which just haven't fit well at all.
The center gore is higher then average I would say, which works well for my relatively tall roots, but might be an issue for you if you are short rooted. The wires themselves feel a bit softer then normal, but this does have its upside since they don't dig painfully into my stomach when I sit down/slouch a bit 😅.
For me personally, the stretch lace at the top of the cups is where this bra shines. Firstly, the lace is very elastic, much more so then the supposed "stretch lace" on the panache envy. Because of this, even though the cup is slight too large on my smaller breast, the stretch lace sorta just stays mostly unstretched but doesn't wrinkle/gape. The top of the cup is also a bit more closed off then other balcony styled bras, which for my more pendulous and soft breasts I prefer.
Finally, sizing wise I would say I'd likely wear the same size in the Elomi Matilda, they have similar bands and their cups also both fit a bit smaller then other Elomi models I've tried. Please note that this bra is much more projected then the Matilda, and has a much higher center gore as well. The band size is looser then the Elomi Kim, but they are similar in cup sizes (although I've heard Kim sometimes runs a bit larger in the cup). I would say if you wear the Kim, maybe try sister sizing one band size down in the Morgan. Read more 269 more words
This review is for the Elomi Kim Plunge bra in 34GG. My ABTF size is 32G/GG UK (or more) depending on projection. This size was recommended to me by Breakout Bras.
Band: * Measured from 29 to 32 before wires distorted.
Wires: * Very firm.
Cups: * Three-piece cups plus side support. Low centre front gives a plunge without push up
Fabric: * Comfortable.
About me: very close set (breasts touch), very narrow roots, very projected at the wire, functionally even to full on bottom, short roots, relatively soft tissue, significant rib flares, narrow shoulders.
FIT
* I hooked this on the middle hook. Not very surprising considering it's a 34 and I'm a 32. I was surprised ...that at 31 inches the wires started to distort when measuring. * The gore tacked HARD; it felt like there was a piece of cardboard keeping everything aligned. Not a love match. But it was a low gore which I liked. * The cups were very tall for me and I didn't fill the tops. The wires are not narrow enough for me at all and it does not have enough immediate projection for me. I didn't get the roundness suggested by their website description and pictures so this isn't a match for me at any size. https://www.elomilingerie.com/row/en/lingerie/bras/plunge-bras/kim-uw-plunge-bra---stretch/p/el4340cal/ * The straps are long enough. * The sides are a comfortable height for me.
OVERALL IMPRESSION * I didn't find a match here at all. Read more 120 more words
Hmm, maybe Enell?
If you're in the US - there's actually many retailers and one can even purchase them through Amazon, but the last time I checked, Breakout Bras had the most selection of colours and sizes, these are made in the USA too. https://www.breakoutbras.com/collections/enell (disclaimer: I have not actually tried them, but have read good things! Lol. And there's supposed to be also top-notch quality.) B/c it is an expensive bra, I would keep the tags on when I try it on!