Like the other Elomi Cates and Caitlyns I tried, I like the shape and coverage of the cups on this 34H. The band fits well, snug on first hook but not too tight. I fill out the cups fairly well except for minor wrinkling at the top of the cup on my right (smaller) side. I like the satiny smooth fabric and pretty lace at the top of the cups. However, the wires are very wide - they lay about 2" past my infra-mammary fold on both sides. Also, the fabric on the side touches my tail of Spence in an annoying manner. I will return this bra and keep trying for a better fit.
I really like this bra! I have super wide roots, so Elomi's wide wires are perfect for me. Cup shape is really nice and rounded (though not perfectly round), but someone who is full-on-top might get major quad-boob in this. The band is tight (I measure 35 with some squish) and the underwires do press on my ribs – which I don't mind, but maybe you would, review-reader! The tightness and the fact that the wires & gore are also very tall make it feel secure to me, no chance of spillage or things getting out of place. Also, the lace on the band/sides and the fabric within the cups are strangely itchy, but perhaps that'll go away after washing. Overall, it's a good everyday bra that won't show any texture under a t-shirt. I'd really recommend this to someone who has wide roots, is projected but likes a rounder shape, or really needs the physical security. If you're center-heavy, narrow-rooted, full-on-top, or are very picky about the feel of your fabric, maybe pass on this one.
This bra is beautiful in turquoise with purple embroidery. I love how it looks. The fabric is rough but generally is not a problem EXCEPT as it rubs on my arms as I move around (though the arm holes of my blouses). It's annoying but not painful. It's top edge is slightly tight on my right breast but fits fine on the left. It's a good hot weather bra as it's very breathable. I wish it was softer on the outside of the band under my arms. It looks good under dark tees and all my blouses. This bra is getting softer with usage--much less annoying ...under the arms and now is one of my more favorites.
I am up dating this experience because now I have owned this bra and have worn it a lot since I got it. It no longer is scratchy or annoying and its fit is still one of the most comfortable I own, I can wear it for 20 hours and not notice it. When I bought it I could only hook the loosest hooks, I am now wearing it on the middle hooks. I wear this bra a lot especially now in the fall and winter it doesn't show though light summery clothing. I love that it's bandless. I love that my boobs are separated and don't end up sweating the way boobs do when pushed together when wearing a wireless bra. I will never wear wireless again. Don't be put off by the material, it softens and breathes wonderfully. I think it's excellent all the way around and will be ordering more. Read more 168 more words
Just picked this up at the Forever Yours Lingerie sale, so will have to report back once I've worn it a bit! I'm usually a 36G or GG, but for some reason on this trip the 34s fit and the 36s all gaped! But a 3F8F was fine - go figure!
I already have the 34gg in this bra, but I love it so and it needed a bit of fussing to fit in the smaller size. The girls love the room in this larger cup. The gore tacks and the band is firm. It's such a comfortable bra, and when I wear it, I feel supported and pretty. I can wear it under tees for a smooth look or under low cut V's or keyhole shirts/sweaters.
The fabric is a satin knit, which I know from the Edie 34gg, is hot to wear on very hot, humid days--but any other time, it's a wonderful bra. The satin fabric is not very breathable and heavy. The lace has an elastic sewed on the edge that might not be great for women who are full on top. I am hoping to get a long time with this one, thus the two sizes. It is my favorite pattern and bra.
Firstly, it's a beautiful fabric. I love the shimmer and the embroidery. The fabric is stiff but VERY much softer than the 34H - Elomi » Betty Plunge Bra (8170) and softer than the 34H - Elomi » Renee Banded Bra (8440) . This, I think, is the reason it's so much stretcher, band wise than both of those other bras. Brand new, I really need to use the middle hooks to get it snug enough. The sides come up high and it took me a good hour of wearing it, to get used to that feeling and it encourages good posture as the part where the ...bra connects to the straps in front, if I slump, dig into my collar bone on the right side. The gore lays flat for me. I think it fits okay although I am disappointed in the how stretchy the fabric of the band is, although considering some reviews about how unwearably tight some other bra brand bands ordered to size are, I think I can work with stretchy. (Can you say bra brand bands 5 times fast? I can't.) My breasts are supported but not as securely as a full cup elomi. I think, because it's more stretchy fabric, I noticed I have a bounce to my step when I am walking the dogs. None of my other bras do that. So, while it fits and holds the girls high, I think it will wear out faster than the other bras I have because the fabric has too much give when new.
If you like your bands a bit looser, high sides to keep the girls from drifting out the back, and a beautiful black embroidered plunge, this might be your bra.
PS After wearing this bra over 12 hours, I just keep liking it more, it's very comfortable. If the band stretches out too soon, I will just take it in if it's not ratty looking by then and will up date this review. Read more 231 more words
Bought this one on Ebay lightly used in a 34h. It didn't need to be broken in and the J hook in the back is comfortable when fastened to keep straps from showing. I have only worn it once so far and was pleased with the fit and overall comfort. I had first tried to buy a new one in my recently measured size of 34gg but when it arrived it was too tight and was actually painful on my sternum and ribs and so, I sent it back. Just sizing up the cup, with my Ebay purchase fixed those issues.
I find it more comfortable than my 34H - Elomi » Caitlyn Underwire Side Support (8030) but the fabric is rough on my arm. It's more breathable, being very comfortable on hotter days. The support is good. It's a mesh bra with embroidery that is pretty to look at but again, not soft. It's full coverage and modest. I noticed the cups are measuring a bit larger than the Caitlyn.
This is my overall work horse bra. It's comfortable in all but hot weather. It's very modest and covers fully. I feel supported. The bottom edge tends to roll and needs to be adjusted from time to time.
I am pendulous, short rooted, even, center full and narrowish.
I love the color on this bra. It's the dark turquoise blue, with white polka dots, purple flower embroidery and purple ribbons. Such a pretty bra.
This is a 4 part cup that with the straps a little closer together that most bras I have come across. Straps are fully adjustable with metal fastenings. The strap is a little wide, but that's fine. Cup is TTS and the band is slightly loose for a 34. But only a little.
Cups are good, and the gore tacks. Because I am so center full the lace cuts in and I have a bit of quadboob that is exacerbated by soft tissue + plunge. I have now given up on plunges. Lace is also not stretch lace at all. So not the right bra for me. Well made, and I just love the look of it.
I've had this bra for a long time and I've decided to add my two cents. This bra crept up on me as my go to. I first got the Navy then the Red. The Red broke but the Navy has been a firm favorite of mine. I have to take in the center gore for this bra to work for me but it's an easy fix especially with a sewing machine. I was reluctant to buy more Bettys at first because I didn't want to pay a lot for a bra I have to alter. But as more colors came out and ...they showed up on eBay I got the turquoise one at a great price. And recently the black and blush were on sale at Nordstrom so I got those to. It has become my everyday bra. By taking in the center gore it opens up the top of the cup so it doesn't cut into my breast tissue and helps create a rounder profile. Betty has been the most successful Elomi I've tried. The lift and support is amazing and I think that is due to the strong mesh fabric. It is cut low by the armpits which is something I look for and the straps are more narrow set which is common in Elomis. I struggle with bras invading my armpits so this is an important feature I look for and appreciate. This is the only Elomi that puts me front and center as well. I attribute that to the fabric also. The east west look is what keeps me from other Elomi styles. The Kenza looks to be the same as Betty and I am expecting that to arrive any day. I will follow up with a review on that one. Read more 198 more words
I bought this bra because I loved the bigger one AND it was the only one that fit. It cuts into my breast tissue in the center and brings the girls to a bit of a point but is otherwise lovely. I love this because they are sturdy, have a solid fit, and are decently comfortable. This time, instead of light purple I got both Grape and nude. The grape is a jewel tone vs an earth tone of the old purple.
The bra band fit is more loose than at first and I now am over filling the cups. It is still the only bra I own that comes close to my best fit...still looking.
* Full cup bra with leotard back means that straps aren't too wide. * Fully adjustable straps. * Seamed cup for support. * Both seaming and lace are invisible under most fabrics. * Side support panel sends wide boobs toward the front. * 3-hook band spreads support over a wider surface area. * Material is sturdy (i.e., won't stretch out too fast) without feeling "industrial."
Cons:
* Too loose even on tightest hook (though I am finding this a a recurring thing with my measurements, so I cannot fault the bra for this). * Very wide wires -- beyond the side support panel -- might sacrifice some shape and ...support, even though I fill out the material just fine. (Caveat: I do not find this uncomfortable at all.) * High sides + full coverage bra = it shows under tops cut lower in the neckline or under the arms. (Caveat: I have totally rocked the bra lace peeking out from under a cami like it belonged there. It was pretty enough to work.) * I fill out the top of the cup completely but have wrinkling in the bottom. I feel like going down a cup size would result in some serious quadding at the top of the bra. So I think maybe this bra is better for breasts that are fuller on bottom than mine are? Read more 117 more words
This bra is a bit shallow at the base of the cup, not as much immediate projection as the Caitlyn or Elomi. Fabric is on the stiffer side, not a softer satin like the previously-mentioned bras. Was very comfortable but unfortunately I outgrew it after only a few wears.
Very supportive bra, especially those with, ahem, heavier breasts. I've never felt such perk, a literal weight off my chest! Wires are stiff/strong, with little flex, which I like, but other ladies may find uncomfortable. Lace at the top of the cup lies flat, and does not upset t-shirts. The shape is less round and more naturally pointed without looking 5o's vintage or conical.
This seems like a very sturdy, very supportive bra for the right lady. It's comfortable and certainly covers all of the boob - there's nothing slipping out anywhere. However, the cups appear to run large. I have another bra in the same size by the same brand that fits great, but this one has serious gapping at the top. Also, the lift and separation is a little extreme for my frame, but would probably be great for someone with a different body shape.
This bra was not my size, but worked decently well for my breast shape.
For a plunge the gore was still quite high so I had the same problem in this bra as with other Elomis of way too much coverage even though it was a size or two too small.
The color and detailing were pretty, but the underwire shape was not ideal for me. The width was good, but the actual shape of Elomi underwire bothers me because it is too perfectly circular; I need underwires to get wider on the outside and taper back rather than stay really low along the outside then curve up ...into my arm pit.
Someone with a similar breast shape to mine - or even, ideally, with a little more upper fullness / less lower fullness - would do very well in this bra provided they could get it in their size. If their breast root was lower on their torso, all the better. Elomi cups go up to the collarbone on me and it's just not workable with my wardrobe (or my ideal aesthetic when prancing about in my under things). Read more 82 more words
I am very upset this bra doesn't work for me. It is so beautiful and I so wanted the Seabreeze color coming out in January. I find this bra doesn't lift my girls up quite as high as I would like. Also it gives a little to much of the east west look for my liking. I've tried on the Betty before and I have to say I prefer the Betty. I might go buy that one now instead. The band on this felt a little large which is true for most Elomi's but as a 34 I have no option to go down. The band definitely feels bigger than the Betty. The cup size is accurate. This bra is going back https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
I love this bra. It actually makes my boobs sit in front of me instead of wide. It's definitely no push-up, but as an every day bra, it's perfect. Definitely buy it snug because it will stretch in the band.
The bra band fit is more loose than at first and I now am over filling the cups.
It is still the only bra I own that comes close to my best fit...still looking.