The Fantasie Frances seems to be a new style for Spring this year, and I was drawn to the bold but feminine pink and green floral print that reminds me of abstract tulips. Nordstrom happened to be carrying this style and had it on sale, so I gave it a try. I didn't have high hopes because so many of my Fantasie purchases have been fit fails, but this one happily surprised me! Except for the band, it basically fits!

I marked this style as fitting as the band is definitely too big, but not too problematic on the tightest hook as it is rather firm ... and stays in place. Because of the mesh wings and the gentle leotard back, it will be relatively easy to alter to fit. I am happy that the cups fit, as the Side Support styles have been a tricky shape for me so far. As far as I can tell, this is a slightly different cut from Nadine (Nadine has slightly longer wires, slightly shallower cups, and the proportions are slightly different). This seems to be the closest in fit to Elsie, which I have in 30D. Both share the same fabrication, and the proportions and construction seem to be very comparable.

Both Frances and Elsie are made from a thin and lightweight silky fabric that is rigid and provides a lot of support. I think this fabrication works best for me in the side support style as there is no need for the cup to be double lined. The single lined cups seem to be easiest to fit. Like Elsie, this style has a lace upper cup and decorative fabric topped on to the straps. Elsie's upper cup was single layer mesh with embroidery and stabilizing elastic on the edge; Frances' upper cup is mesh-lined sheer black lace with stabilizing elastic on the edge. Unlike many other brands, the elastic that Fantasie uses on the upper cups is really just there to give stability to the edge of the cup. It is not very stretchy, and it isn't sewn with much tension, so it's supposed to just make the edge of the upper cup a bit thicker and firmer so it stays in place on your body. The purpose of this elastic is not to make the upper cup fit your tissue if it is not the right shape for you.

Compared to the 30D cups in Elsie, these fit me much better. The wires are a bit narrower than other brands, but not so tight that I can feel them pinching. In this size, the side support panel worked just fine and didn't give me any kind of weird shape although there is a bit of wrinkling due to the seam from this panel. Putting on this bra is a little different from my other styles though, because I have to really bend over and completely scoop into the cups. I believe the cups on this individual style run a bit small, as the slightly wider Camilla fits me a bit better, and the 30E in this cut is too big (see my Elsie 30E review). I was able to try this bra with inserts as well and found that it worked best with inserts either at the top of the cup or at the center of the cup, so I think this shape would suit FOT and even shapes. FOB shapes will probably find that the cups look bottom-heavy and the top will be empty.

I like the lifted natural shape that this bra gives me, and the fabric is super comfortable for summer. It gives a really nice shape under clothing. Overall the bra is very soft and breathable. Like Elsie, the printed fabric is used throughout the cups, cradle, and band. The band is printed powermesh rather than the same satiny fabric used on the body. The straps are simple black satin straps with a picot edge with printed fabric topped on the front half (Frances' straps use a slightly narrower elastic than Elsie and Camilla, which both have wider straps). The only thing that I don't like about the appearance of this bra is that while there are tiny bows at the strap attachment, the center gore charm is a folded ribbon with a weird geometric charm. Seriously, I'm having flashbacks to Freya bras when looking at this bizarre gore decoration. Other than that, I am pretty pleased with this new Fantasie find!

Update: After additional comparison, I can confirm this is the same cut as Elsie and Camilla, and it is the Side Support cut that best fits my shape (except Illusion, which is a different type of fabric).
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Black colorway

Updated on Apr 14, 2020 Flag this

Elsie is a sister cut of Frances and Camilla, and I have now tried this cut in 3 sizes: 30D, 30DD, and 30E. I found that 30D in general is far too small for me in the cups, 30DD seems just right but the cups can be a bit narrow, and 30E is definitely too big.

As I have reviewed this style in 30D, please see that review for details on this style. This review is to discuss the fit of 30E and how it compares to the other sizes.

I noticed that the band on this size is somehow bigger than the 30D and 30DD bands, ... so this one obviously didn't fit me. I have found some inconsistencies in the Fantasie 30 bands I've tried so far, so I am not sure if this is intentional or not. This definitely fits like a 32 band, so I would be careful if you are a snug 30 or really a 28 that can get away with 30 bands sometimes.

Another interesting point about this bra is that the cup width actually measures the same as some of my other 30DDs in this cut, but this is only true when comparing the top of the wires measured straight across. The wires are definitely longer in this style and have a deeper curve, so even though this upper width measurement is the same, the wire fits totally differently. Since these Side Support styles seem to fit differently against the breast, I couldn't fill the cup at the bottom of the wire and at the outside side of the cup. This is actually pretty rare for me, and I usually don't have problems with wires that have the same measurements as this 30E.

The increased cup depth and height were definitely a problem for me, so as both of these dimensions increased, there was no way I could fill out the upper cup either. These side support styles tend to fit and look best if you fill out the cup very snugly, so I would stick with a size that is slightly small over a size that is obviously too large. While the fabric is lightweight and doesn't show wrinkles under clothing, this style really doesn't give the best lift and shape unless the cups fit snugly.

So, this particular cut is suitable for even to slightly FOT shapes, larger 30 bands, and you should stick with your normal cup size, rounding down if you are between cup sizes.
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Apple Blossom colorway

Updated on Apr 14, 2020 Flag this

Sienna is my third allover lace Fantasie bra and the second lace Side Support model that I've tried. As I initially suspected, there are many variations within the bras classified as "Side Support." Compared to the other styles I have tried, the measurements are closest to Frances in the same size, but the fabrication makes it fit differently. The fit is very different from the all-lace Estelle that really didn't work for me. While Frances was a pretty good fit with a too-large band that can be altered down, this one didn't work out.

In terms of the band, I am pleased to find that ... Sienna actually measures TTS for a 30 band. Comparing the few measurements that have been entered for this bra across different sizes, I believe this is true across the board. The band is still a little bit on the larger end and not as small as Cleo bands, but you can order your regular size and get a decent fit. The band of this bra is made from the same firm powermesh used on most Fantasie styles I've come across. The back is a shallow leotard shape so it would be easy to alter.

Compared to Frances, the cups on this bra measure about the same in width and depth, but the wires are a smidge longer and there is more cup separation. Because this is an all-lace bra, the bottom cup is double lined with non-stretch tricot. I have already talked about how these double-lined cups don't work for me in Fantasie styles, and here it's the same. The cups are pretty rigid and there's not much give. The upper cup is single layer embroidered mesh, but the upper edge of the cup is NOT made from stabilizing elastic. The upper edge has a strip of nonstretch fabric sewn at the edge, so there is no give at all. The upper cup is very firm, so it will not work for tall roots, nor can it accommodate more upper fullness.

Unfortunately, it is this quality that made the bra really not fit me. The wires feel a bit too obviously narrow, but with the snugger band, it is obvious that it cuts into my breast tissue at the gore (the gore is a bit wider in this style than in Frances). The cups are so closed off and have no give that I am really squeezed into the cup unnaturally with a bit of a bulge at the top where my tall roots don't fit. Classic orange in a glass effect here. Thankfully, the shape of the bra is quite nice and it seems to be a similar naturally lifted shape to Frances, though the too-small cups make it look a bit pointy and torpedo-y on me. I think if this were the right size and shape for your body, you'd get a much better profile. The cut is definitely different from Estelle, which had a much deeper and pointier cup that I couldn't fill, and was a bit bottom-heavy. I think this style would suit even breasts with short roots, and probably suits conical shapes better than round shapes.

This bra is super pretty, and it's a bummer that it didn't work out. One thing to note is that I've found Fantasie embroidered lace bras to be a lot scratchier than I anticipated. I'm not sure if they soften up after washing, but the embroidery on these things is seriously stiff, especially compared to lace and embroidery from Panache. The non-lace bras do not have this problem even if they have embroidery.

The embroidery pattern on Sienna is particularly lovely, as it reminds me of blossom designs from the 17th/18th century, and have a lot of texture to boot. The details of the embroidery are quite intricate, and I think it looks much more expensive than most bras in this price range. If only they could solve the handfeel problem and make them softer when they get to the consumer! Even the mesh on this style feels a bit stiff, but I believe that should soften up after washing.

This bra has plain satin straps with picot edging, topped on lace at the front of the strap, and the rest of the strap is fully adjustable. The embroidery goes throughout the bra in the front, except the wings are plain mesh. The gore has a bit of a keyhole detail which I find very lovely; the decoration on this bra is a simple bow with diamante charm.

I am not sure if this bra would fit me better in a 30E instead of 30DD, but I have some more Fantasie styles coming in the mail so I should get a better idea of when it is necessary to size up in these fits and when it's time to accept a shape mismatch.
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Cobalt colorway

Updated on Apr 09, 2020 Flag this

The Fantasie Leona is such a pretty bra, but she seems to be a particularly troublesome fit. I had read reviews by another user (Slava-Zone ) saying that it seemed like the wires of her bra were not the right size, but no idea if this was a fluke as there aren't too many other reviews of this style on various websites. I picked one up on Amazon in my regular size, and sadly, she is right. This fit is bizarro.

The band of this bra is actually a little bit smaller than some of my other Fantasies, which can run anywhere between ... 25.5-26", but this one is a solid 25". However, the cups of this bra are just plain weird. The cups are much wider and have much longer wires than any 30DD or even 30E in my collection, and I agree that the wires and cup width are more proportioned for a 30F. However, the cup depth is appropriate for a 30DD as I can basically fill out the cup with no problems if it weren't for the enormously wide cups. So, it's a 30F cup with the cup depth of 30DD. Not sure how this is supposed to work. I also tried putting in silicone inserts, and found that the inserts only really worked in this cup shape at the top of the cup, but because the cup shape is shallow and the upper cup is closed, it would be tricky for tall roots. So, it seems to suit a slightly shallow and short FOT shape that needs very wide wires.

The Balcony cut differs from the other side support cuts in that it's a 3 piece cup with no side sling. I am surprised at the width of these cups as I found the Fantasie Side Support styles to run pretty narrow, but Fantasie specifically says these styles have "wide wires." This style is NOT described with "wide wires" on their official website. I'm not sure what to think of this, but maybe this makes more sense on Backwards Day.

I also found the cup height and wing height to be perplexing, as both are much taller than normal. I had to shorten the straps all the way up to the decorative portion, and the wings and wires were all up in my armpits. If this is meant to be a full coverage balcony style, then the cups are already supposed to come up higher on the body, so why design this with such tall sides? Perhaps this is a style that got lost in translation, where the grading from larger sizes just didn't translate down to the smaller end of the size spectrum. Maybe this would work better sizing down to 30D, but I fear that the shape and shallowness of the cups would make this less than an ideal fit.

Aesthetically, this is a very lovely bra, and it turned out much prettier than in the picture. The purplish grey cups are embroidered with baby pink and tonal grey flowers and leaves in what looks like a cherry blossom shape, perfect for this season. The cups and cradle have a bit of 3D lace decoration. The band is made from a very firm satin with a severe leotard back, so it would be a bit difficult to alter the band down. Straps are solid textured elastic with picot edges, and the gore decoration is a simple bow with round metal disc.

It's a shame that this is such a funky fit, as I think sizing down would not remedy the fit issues of this style. Hopefully this is a grading issue and works for Fantasie's core size range better than in the smaller cup sizes.
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Slate colorway

Updated on Apr 08, 2020 Flag this

The Illusion Side Support Bra is a totally different type of style from my other Fantasie purchases, but I picked it up because I saw the lovely Rose colorway was on sale. I was surprised to find that this style ended up being my best-fitting Fantasie bra so far!

The Illusion style reminds me very much of the Panache Olivia, which has stretchy elasticated cups. While the bottom cup of the Illusion is actually lined in rigid tricot, the overall fit on me is similar to the Olivia because the upper cup is made from a similar soft elasticated fabric. It gives a rounded shape with ... no visible seams. I was very shocked that the side support panel in this style didn't cut in and create emptiness at the bottom of the wire and outer cup because I typically have trouble with this construction.

Comparing the measurements of Illusion to both Olivia and another Fantasie side support style that doesn't fit me quite as well (Nadine), I was surprised that Illusion's cups actually run slightly bigger than both styles. This leads me to believe that the cut of Illusion is slightly different from some of their other Side Support styles, where I get the orange-in-a-glass effect because the cups are designed for breasts that are more projected. In this case, Illusion seems to be suitable for shallower and more spread out shapes. I also tried these with my Commando Takeouts to bump up to a full 28F, and it still fits very well, so these cups can absolutely accommodate more breast fullness.

I believe the reason for the better fit in this style is because of the more forgiving fabric, a cut that's more suitable for my shape, and the tall and supportive wings. While the measurements of the band is about the same as the other 30 band Fantasie styles I have tried, the wings are much taller and are made from the same firm stretch fabric as the cups. This provides much more support than the narrower powermesh wings of the other styles, and because the wings stay in place better, the cups are sitting on my body appropriately without a lot of extra help. The caveat to this is that the very deep leotard back leaves no room for alterations as the band immediately becomes too tall to fit into the hook. You would need a level of sewing expertise that I don't possess in order to properly alter this band. So, ideally I'd size down one band size if this is an option for you, though in my case it is not.

In terms of construction, I am really impressed with how Fantasie has designed a comfortable yet supportive bra for the full bust customer. The band is really designed with the right level of support, and I really prefer this taller wing height compared to their standard mesh bands, which I feel are on the narrow side. The hooks are actually padded on this style for comfort, though this wouldn't be noticeable if you're wearing a band that isn't snug. The straps are medium width satin picot-edged elastic that are fully adjustable. I like this .5" strap width as it is wide enough in my size range to provide support without being too wide to fit under clothing. The special stretch upper cups are particularly comfortable and easy to fit.

The details on this bra are simple and sleek to match the overall bra's aesthetic, but I think they are nice and suit the bra's styling well. The upper cup has a hint of floral pattern knit into the lace. The interest on this bra comes mostly from the mix of satin textures utilized on the strap, upper edge of the cup, trim at the bottom of the cradle, and pattern on the lace, juxtaposed with the fairly matte fabric of the cups, band, and cradle. The center gore is a simple ribbon design, and accentuated with minimal rose gold hardware.

This is truly a comfortable and elegant unlined everyday bra for me, and I am happy to have found it for my collection!
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Rose colorway

Updated on Apr 04, 2020 Flag this

I have been so drawn to Fantasie bras lately as I love the gorgeous embroidery, floral prints, and fancy trims found on their bras. I have been in the mood for feminine, romantic bras lately, but other elaborate styles like Simone Perele haven't worked out for me. I picked up a couple of Fantasie bras recently to try, and with mixed results.

First, the 30 bands from Fantasie run really large. The band unstretched on this style measures a full 3" longer than my best fitting 28E bras, and almost 4" longer than my Comexim 28 bands. Thus, the band is definitely problematic for me ... in this style. I would recommend sizing down up to two band sizes if possible if you are looking for a truly snug band. Thankfully, the very shallow leotard back construction means this shouldn't be a difficult band to alter if necessary. The band on this specific style is made from single layer powermesh with the same print as the cups, so the beautiful print extends all around the bra. The mesh feels nice and firm, so if the band weren't so long, it would feel comfortable and secure.

I believe this bra is very close to the same cut as the Elsie, which I own in 30D. I have tried another Fantasie Side Support cut that seems to fit differently (Estelle is more projected in the cup). This entire bra is made from navy mesh embroidered with multicolored flowers, which gives the bra such a unique appearance. The bottom cup is made from mesh lined with rigid tricot, while the upper cup is single layer mesh. The upper edge of the upper cup has a strip of elastic sewn in for stability, but the elastic does not provide much stretch, nor does it pucker. The cradle is the same mesh lined with rigid tricot. The fabrics are extremely lightweight, though a bit scratchier than the silky fabric used in the Elsie.

In terms of cup fit, these side support style are tricky on me. My tissue is too spread out to really suit this cup construction, which requires a more projected and narrow breast shape. I've found that these Fantasie side support styles need to be worn differently from my standard bras. I had to consciously pull the bra up a bit higher on the body to have the wires sit in a position where the cup shape was more natural, otherwise wearing the band/wires at my normal position effectively forced my breast tissue only into the portion of the cup that is not restricted by the side sling, leaving the bottom and sides completely empty. However, this makes the outer portion of the cup sit right under the armpit, which is also not ideal for comfort.

When I do this, I do fill out the cup completely on my larger side, although the fit by the sling area is not ideal. I have tried this cut in a 30D with the Elsie and can confirm that the wires of 30D are too small, as is the overall cup volume. I also added in my Commando Takeouts for diagnostic purposes, since they bump me to a very full 28F, and the cup fit is great. So, this tells me that the size is right for me, but the style is designed for more bottom fullness and more projection. The issues would be improved if I had a really snug band fit, but alas, it is what it is.

Despite these fit issues, this bra actually gives me a really nice lifted, rounded shape under clothing even without the inserts. Any wrinkling in the fabric is not really noticeable, and the embroidery is not an issue. I really like this bra and have ordered a few more styles from Fantasie, fingers crossed that there will be more pretty bras that suit my shape to add to my collection!
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Updated on Apr 04, 2020 Flag this

Like all Fantasie's (just like Freya's) the band is long for a 32, can wear it on the tightest set of hooks and then the band feels great. I can't really tell if the cup fabric stretches or not, if they do, it barely does. I'm surprised this fits as well as it does on my uneven and pointy breasts.

Updated on Jan 10, 2020 Flag this

Bought this bra on sale (very cheap but limited sizing. The wide band feels comfortable and the lace was not irritating. The band seems to run smaller than the 8's in Fantasie (I can put it on and do it up but it feels restrictively tight). Gives a nice though slightly pointed shape and lots of support despite no underwire. Would have preferred a 10 if this is available, though the cups seem true to size

Navy colorway

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Updated on Nov 26, 2019 Flag this

Absolutely gorgeous bra! Lovely colour! I actually thought it was an Empriente because it was by a few of those and it’s got the aesthetics of Empriente. I love the sheer mesh upper portion and that the lace is relatively flat.

But 32E is not my size and the band is quite stretchy. I’m also getting cutting in from the elasticized cup edge which might be a size issue but I already had 4 Ewas to narrow it down from and I didn’t like this as much to try another size. I knew it wouldn’t fit but but store is structured that most of the sizes are in the back stock room so you can pick up a size from the front and they will check the back for sizes. This one is a sister size up so I didn’t bother her to get a 30F.

Anyway, glad to have tried it. It’s quite beautiful.

Twilight colorway

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Updated on Nov 17, 2019 Flag this

Likes:
- This bra is SO pretty
- The cup width!! finally a bra that doesn't sit on breast tissue
- It is comfortable. I can get through the day without discomfort
- This is my favourite bra that I own

Dislikes:
- The gore is too high and because of that it doesn't pin perfectly to my sternum
- The lace and stitching make it very noticeable under shirts

Updated on Aug 20, 2019 Flag this

See my review of 36H - Fantasie » Estelle Side Support Bra (9352)

Sand colorway

Updated on Aug 01, 2019 Flag this

ABOUT THIS BRA
An unpadded, seamed, nearly full cup, underwire bra with top stretch.
This is the “Full Coverage, Side Support” model (3091), not the discontinued but still available (as of July 2019) “Average Coverage” (3090) model.

Purchasing: Purchased in sand for $58 using Amazon Wardrobe (also available with free Prime shipping & returns). Available in black, white, beige, and pink only – all in a sheer/opaque stripe.

Band, strap, and cup construction identical to 32F - Fantasie » Fusion Full Cup Side Support (3091).


ABOUT ME: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection (not shallow or very projected)
* average-set (one finger width of space between breasts)
* ... wide roots (extend to the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares


FIT:

Band stays in place with wear. Underarm area looks good until I move, then flesh escapes over top of wing.

Gore is comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Straps are too wide-set and slip with movement, even when adjusted rather tightly.

Cups: Wires enclose all breast tissue and keep it inside the cup (despite soft wire, thanks to a very snug band). Wires are almost too wide -- only full under arms because shallow cups are pushing boob into the armpit. Upper cup is smooth (thanks to stretch lace) but too shallow at apex and at wire. Very snug band keeps wires from being pushed down. Outer edge of cup cuts into tail of Spence - ouch! Cups round breasts and provide some lift (side-view) but a wide (east-west) shape (front-view).


ASSESSMENT & PLAN:
* Tried this size (30FF) because in the 32F the band & cup fit but cut into the tail of Spence. So was hoping that a smaller band with the same cup volume would be more comfortable.
* Unfortunately, the shorter band stretches the wires giving the cups a shallow shape. Too shallow for me. And didn’t fix the cutting into the tail of Spence. STOP.
* I was so disappointed that this didn’t fit that I forgot to measure it before returning.
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Sand (beige) colorway

Updated on Jul 27, 2019 Flag this

I tried the 36HH - Fantasie » Alex Side Support Bra (9152) before and enjoyed the comfort level and low wings. This Estelle brings the same benefits. The cups are a mesh lace top and bottom with an embroidered flower pattern throughout. Not fancy, but looks nice. The bottom cups are lined with a soft and smooth opaque material (nylon?) The straps have a ridged pattern along the top and are felted on the bottom side for comfort. The wings - ahh, the wings. They are low and the armholes are cut roomy so there is no chafing, cutting in, or poking, which is becoming ... my main criteria practically the more bras I try on. I found the band somewhat stretchy and could fasten comfortable on the second set of hooks. I usually size down to a 34 band with extenders for this reason (lots of squish). The only think I found a little uncomfortable was some scratchiness along the outer bottoms of the band from the material. I assume this would soften with a few washes.

I found it interesting to compare the Estelle to the Elomi Morgan, which is also a side-support bra. First, the side panels. The Morgan's are at least an inch wider than the Estelle's and take up about half of the real estate of the cup in the side view. Estelle's take up maybe a third, but this didn't seem to cause any east-west action. The bottom cup of the Morgan is quite a bit roomier, while the Estelle's top cup is taller. This (on me at least) gives the Morgan a more uplifted apex - the apex of the Estelle was straight ahead with some helpful adjustment, but often a little down. It's a natural look, but verging on the upside down 7 at times. I'm not a big fan. This Estelle was small in the cup on me, though - gore didn't tack - so maybe a larger cup would give a better shape. I'll find out, because a 34J is arriving Friday.
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Sand colorway

Updated on Jul 23, 2019 Flag this

Very east-west looking. Not a fan. The band also ran pretty tight, but I'm thinking I fit more on the end spectrum of a 32 band. Just wasn't a good fit for me.

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Updated on Jul 21, 2019 Flag this

About this Bra

Purchasing:
* $58 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (no Amazon Wardrobe in this size)
* available only in black, white, pink, and beige

Band:
* One layer of a thick, stretch, opaque knit.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: soft seaming.
* Continuous band - wires lower than wings.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.
* Hooks are padded.

Straps:
* elastic has lacy edges to help prevent slider from moving
* very soft (don't stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* leotard back

Cups:
* 4-seam (5-piece) half-cup
* unpadded, flexible underwire
* Top edge is unlined stretch lace.
* Lower horizontal panel is a (2-way) stretch opaque/sheer striped knit lined with a (1-way) ... stretch mesh (horizontal stretch only). [Note: This is a different construction than the same model in a 32E. In the 32E, this is constructed with a NON-stretch opaque/sheer striped knit and lined with NON-stretch mesh.]
* Rest of cup is a stretch opaque/sheer striped knit lined with a non-stretch opaque knit.
* Soft cups (no padding or molding).


Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: stays in place with wear
* wings: good height
* slight axillary skin spillage

Gore:
* Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.
* Gore is quite high, but not uncomfortable during wear. However, do NOT put on bra by hooking back with cups upside down then flipping cups up. The tall gore snaps up onto the sternum with a loud and painful smack. So loud that my daughter heard it from the next room!

Cups:
* Give a pleasantly round, projected shape.
* Wires enclose tissue nicely.
* Top of cup smooth on larger breast. (Slight wrinkling on smaller breast.)
* Bottom of cup filled -- looks really good.

Straps:
* Feel too far apart, but don't feel in danger of slipping.
* adjust short enough

Appearance under Clothing:
* Seams visible under thin T-shirt.
* Top edge of cups visible under V-neck.
* Very visible in armholes of sleeveless shirt.

Extended wear test (a few hours, working at the computer writing reviews for Bratabase):
* Band feels slightly tight, but comfortable.
* Breasts push wire down ever so slightly, but not uncomfortable.
* Straps didn't budge.
* Breast stays inside cup (doesn't escape under wire).
* Cuts into tail of Spence -- a deal breaker. Tried loosening the straps to ease rubbing, but didn't help and made straps slip. Bummer.

Comfort & Fit Summary
* BEST FIT SO FAR!!! (Of nearly 100 bra styles/sizes tried.)
* Why is the band of the 32E too big but the band of the 32F on the tight side? (Color? Beige 32E, white 32F)
* Cutting into the armpit only obvious after a few hours, but no way I could comfortably wear all day.
* Tried with a extender: Band now not supportive, straps slip, and didn't help rubbing on tail of Spence. SO CLOSE.
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white colorway

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Updated on Jul 16, 2019 Flag this

About this Bra

Purchasing:
* $76 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns and available with Amazon Wardrobe
* available in neutrals only

Band:
* One layer of a opaque, stretch knit.
* Elastic at top of band.
* Wing support: Very soft seaming.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* front lacy, back smooth elastic
* soft (don't stand up on their own)
* full adjust (lace on straps does NOT interfere with slider)
* leotard back
* center-pull!!!

Cups:
* seamless full cup
* unpadded underwire
* spacer foam (unlined)


Fit

About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection
* wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts)
* very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness ... (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares

Band:
* length: way too big
* wings: height good
* no axillary skin spillage

Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Cups:
* Gives a droopy shape.
* Wires too narrow.
* Top of cup smooth on larger breast. Gaps on smaller breast.
* Bottom of cup wrinkles (breasts looking for more projection).
* Outer edge cuts into tail of Spence.

Straps:
* too far apart, slip (despite center pull straps)
* adjust short enough

Comfort & Fit Summary
* Band too big, cups too narrow.
* Ordered the 34E at the same time. Reviewed separately, even narrower but top smooth. This shape is likely too projected for me. Time to move on.
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Ivory colorway

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Updated on Jul 08, 2019 Flag this

The two things I love about this bra are its softness and the low wing height! The white colorway was perhaps a bit boring, but quite comfortable. The gore wouldn't quite tack on me, so I would need to go up a cup size. Maybe I could go down a band size, too, to see if that helps keep it up in the IMF. The shape is not great - too east-west with not enough side support for my outer heaviness.

White colorway

Updated on Jun 07, 2019 Flag this

This bra is absolutely stunning. It’s described as having gold details, but personally I would describe it as more tan and bronze-definitely not gold. The lace has such a soft and subtle shine to it, with just a tad of stretch. The bow in the middle feels cheap in comparison to the rest of the bra, but it looks ok. There is nice side support in the cups. No stretch in the cups at all except for the lace top.

I was worried about this bra not having enough projection so I ordered my typical size of 30DD and a size up of 30E. Projection doesn’t seem ... to be an issue at all, I would describe it as having decent immediate projection. I cannot fill up this 30E at all; I suspect in the 30DD(which I haven’t received yet) I will still have wrinkling up top, as my short roots typically can’t fill most bras, especially full cups, but that it should fit me much better than this 30E. This bra is beautiful enough to be kept at least as a bedroom bra even if it doesn’t fit perfectly in my usual size.

I’m no expert by any means, but I feel like a full round breast would fit this bra wonderfully.
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Antique Gold colorway

Updated on Dec 30, 2018 Flag this

I want to preface this review by saying prior to my 30LB weight loss and while I was still breastfeeding, a 32FF fit my much different than this 30DD. Some of this has to do with my breasts being less full in volume now, however it also seems like the smaller size fits different than the larger.

The band runs a size larger than I like. I need to hook it on the tightest hook to get the fit I like. This cup runs too small so it seems shallow, yet it has decent-okayish immediate projection. Going up a cup size would work great if ... you have the fuller upper breasts to fill the cup completely. For me, going up a cup size would just create empty space at the top, whereas right now because the cup is too shallow the top of the cup just can’t sit right on my breast. My small roots and soft breasts could not “fill” the top of the cup—sorry, it’s hard to explain. Sadly, this is just a complete shape mismatch. What a shame because this bra is absolutely beautiful. I guess it’s going into my bedroom only stash.

Aside from the fit issue, this bra is absolutely stunning. Dainty. Feminine. Sexy. Well made. Beautiful details.
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Updated on Dec 25, 2018 Flag this

I'll probably start a fit request for suggestions once I take pictures, but I found this bra too tall in the wings/sides of cups for me. I'm only 5'2" and it was digging into my armpits and that chubby part between your boob and your armpit (is there a name for that?). I had some wrinkling in various spots depending on how tight/loose the straps were, which I expect with my boobs, so overall the fit wasn't perfect on me, but the cup separation and band size were spot on. I love the soft cups, and think for a taller lady, this bra would be a fantastic every day bra. A note on the straps: As I said before, I'm short; and I had the straps 2.5" from their maximum length. They are stretchy and fully adjustable, but if you're really tall, you might find they're not long enough or dig in.

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Updated on Oct 26, 2018 Flag this