SELLING THIS BRA FOR $69 SHIPPED PRIORITY US ONLY
worn less than 5 times

Marking comfort as "good" because it was sold to me as a D cup, and it was actually a C.

Dark Green colorway

Updated on Oct 21, 2016 Flag this

Cup is too big! I had an alarm set for a 30G Empreinte that wasn't a ridiculous price forever, but then I changed sizes. (Fairly recently bought and tried on a 30F, which I've discovered is just about perfect.)

The bands on these are stretchy, and I was able to wear this even as a 32, so I doubt someone with a smaller rib cage would find it firm enough for their tastes.

Beige colorway

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Updated on Sep 25, 2016 Flag this

As always, a pretty bra. This colorway is particularly striking. The cups run large (I was sized into a 30G when I was more properly a 32G, and now at a 30G in most things, the 30F fits me well), the wires are narrow, and there's fairly immediate projection. Gives a round shape. Band and straps are wide and comfortable. But...

Empreinte is seriously overpriced. I owned my first Melody for less than a year before I needed to fasten it on the tightest hooks in order to get any support at all, and that is just not something I am willing to accept from a 180USD bra. Also, ... this particular bra is definitely is not as uplifting as some of my other bras, and the end result is a bit of an east-west look. Again, at that premium? Not worth it. Also, while I rarely actually find the lace of these bras itchy, it is distinctly Not Soft, which might be startling on your first pass.

(My understanding on the price is that it's at least partly due to import fees.)

Anyway, I wouldn't recommend this brand full-priced to... anyone. Do not pay more than 60USD for these bras, they don't hold up well enough to be worth it.
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Updated on Sep 12, 2016 Flag this

I didn't try this on since the 30F was too small. See that review.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2016 Flag this

Fits incredibly deep. Cups are over 10 inches (for a width of 5.3") which is really more volume than I need. In theory I could wear it, and it remains super supportive thanks to the quality of the materials and construction, but I do have a lot of wrinkling. Still very comfortable despite being too big. I don't reach for it due to the size issue but it would be great if I had it in the right size. I suspect this would be a pointier fit than other Empreinte bras in the correct size.

Updated on Aug 09, 2016 Flag this

The Lucy is beautifully made and makes a perfect nude for someone with very fair skin. But unfortunately the store where I purchased took almost 2 months to deliver, so althogh it was slightly too big at the time I bought it, it was WAY too big by the time I received it!

Blush colorway

Updated on Aug 09, 2016 Flag this

Originally bought for my slimmer, more petite sister (who of course changed her mind). It's always been a bit too snug in the band for me, I tried it 3-4 times with an extender but just didn't reach for it as I had other Melodys in 32 that just felt better. With the extender, it fit great when I was heavier with a breast perimeter of about 10-10.5. I've lost some weight and breast volume though so it is now much too big.

Updated on Aug 09, 2016 Flag this

Very short, slightly narrow, projected, close set, center full, even breasts....

This is the most immediately projected, molded bra I have ever seen. Like Empreinte unlined bras, even the molded bras are exceptionally projected and narrow. Interestingly, the cup fabric is thin and stiff rather than soft foam. This won't add bulk, and it has the ability to round and center projected, narrow breasts phenomenally well. The lace covered cups disappear under thin knits.

The cups are so narrow that I can't fit into the bottom. But, the projection in this cup designs allows plenty of volume. The gore, like every other gore, is too wide for my close-set breasts. However, the width is admirably narrow down the entire length of the gore.

Although I prefer 28" bands, Empreinte elastics are very supportive in a 32" band. The straps are half-padded and comfortable.

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Black colorway

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Updated on Aug 08, 2016 Flag this

I found this bra on clearance, still quite expensive though. I tried it in this size and one cup down in size. My UK size is 28GG or 30G
This was much too large in the cups. Definitely need to size down in the cups.
See review for 65F .

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Updated on Jul 17, 2016 Flag this

This is a very expensive high quality bra. It is a gorgeous pastel pink with a beige-ish lace overlay. I want to love this bra given how much I paid for it but the underwires at the centre gore dig into my sternum making it extremely painful not just uncomfortable. I've tried bending it in several different ways to no avail. The only thing I can do is put a boost pad underneath which of course changes the size and I have to put it on the tightest hook.

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Updated on Feb 16, 2016 Flag this

Band is a standard 32 very high quality elastic, not very stretchy. Three piece cup, the material very firm - the alternative of a moulded cup, no extra padding. I suppose, more depth is achieved with this construction. Unfortunately the cups are too narrow and small for me, probably by one cup size. I read as much as I could about sizing and got the impression that one needed to size down. Well, this one does not run that large in the cups, FR 80C roughly corresponds to a 32D standard UK size. I don't know what the fit would be in a cup size up, but guessing that this plunge wouldn't be ideal for my shape. The cups push the breasts up and together, not a great idea for centre full shapes. The gore is wide and short. The bra would be suitable for narrow and projected shapes.

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Updated on Jan 13, 2016 Flag this

This is standard issue, fantastic-fitting, narrow(ish) cup, deep cup Empreinte. Alas, they're starting to discontinue the unlined, seamed, deep styles in favour of the seam-free and shallower fits, but while they last, I'll keep trying the projected models. It's a very comfortable, beautiful black bra with a strange fabric medallion covering the gore (not like anything I've seen on an Empreinte before). I will remove it because it doesn't seem to serve anything but decorative function and it makes an otherwise very elegant and chic bra look a bit fussy. (Note: I don't recall having seen it in the balconette photos of this bra I've seen in ivory.)

As I wear it, and have more feedback to report, I'll revise this review...

Updated on Aug 18, 2015 Flag this

I'll add a picture when I can. I had this bra when I was heavier than I am right now and it made my boobs look amazing. Also, it's gorgeous. I loved this bra.

Updated on Jul 16, 2015 Flag this

Very comfortable bra, gorgeous.

Updated on Mar 31, 2015 Flag this

Seriously, one of the most comfortable bras I have ever tried on. Didn't work for me however. I am center full, short rooted, evenish, soft, pendulous, projected and narrowish. The reason this bra didn't work for me is the center fullness. I'd need at least a cup bigger to have the gore have a chance of tacking as well as the cup not squashing my boob into strange shapes. I can only compress my soft boobs a little, which also tells me the cup might be too small for me.

The straps are fully adjustable, and a hair under an inch wide. Comfortable, smooth and stay in place. ... They might be a touch short for people who need very long straps. The back has a nice U shape the band goes up some to meet the straps as well. Pretty sure these are center pull straps. Does not irritate the armpits by being too wide.

The band is stretchy and comfortable. SO comfortable. Doesn't really ride up and is this soft material that when my arms rub against it, doesn't irritate the skin. Has a very subtle black on black pinstriping.

The cups unfortunately are what let me down, I think looking for a more FOB shape than I am. Three part balconette cup, with the upper being a non stretch lace component and the strap connecting to the outside panel. Nice deep cup, probably closer to a GG than a G. Plenty of room for bottom projection and I didn't have an issue with that. I didn't get a lot of lift from this bra and an odd shape on the top half of the bra. The lack of lift cantilevers out the gore and it doesn't tack on me (by two fingers all the way down, but when I lift my breasts with my hands it gets closer to tacking but I get cutting in on the top of the cup. I also have straight sides on the side of the cup and I don't really get a rounded shape from this bra.

The wires are narrower in the channel than say Panache and have room to narrower if needed. Doesn't help with the shape I get from it, though.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2015 Flag this

I LOVE this bra. It's in my top 5. I've got the midnight blue colourway and it's SPECTACULAR. Round, uplifted, elegant shape. Amazing lift and support. Lots of centre projection. Narrow wires. Utterly beautiful but surprisingly wearable (without being too visible) under snug tops.

Updated on Mar 20, 2015 Flag this

I freakin' love this bra. I've been dealing with myofascial pain lately (one of my main trigger points is at the band area of the bra, over my back) and this bra manages to be loose (I sized up from my proper size of 32 band)- but also supportive. It gives great lift. The cups are, as always with Empreinte, very deep especially at the centre cup. It's a perfect basic that is also sexy and elegant. And it's amongst the most affordable models of this brand.

Updated on Mar 20, 2015 Flag this

This bra - as with most of the Empreinte offerings - is best for a narrow root and immediate centre projection (and lots of projection overall). It's just beautifully engineered, beautifully constructed and luxe. The band is snug but not tight and this bra does a terrific job of lifting and supporting heavy breasts as if they were clouds. The sizing is EU sizing so no half cups and every band/cup size combo has a different wire (each having unique dimensions). So the sizing is very well-scaled.

Only con: it's pricey. Also, unless you know Empreinte sizing well, don't guess - go to a store and try on the bras. Or you may well get the wrong size. I find 32F fits like a 32FF or G.

Updated on Mar 18, 2015 Flag this

Lovely amount of projection and beautiful bra but just a little too big to be workable on my smaller side and probably a looser band than I need though that could be because I bought it used.

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Updated on Nov 18, 2014 Flag this

First I have to say for under $30 this was a bargain bra and I can tell you that I have found a bra that fits, is comfortable and does exactly as it should - hold the girls in place! Comfort is an understatement and working in it day to day has also been great.

The Fit: The wires are wide enough for my wide root that it encases all of my breast tissue and holds my breast firmly in place. Bad fits get, providing the needed support. the straps would be better if they ere wider, but they support nicely as well. the cups fit my shallow breast with no extra material laying over on its self

Updated on Nov 10, 2014 Flag this