The bra is beautiful. Lower cups are a lustrous satin, upper is lace extending to the straps. But the horizontal 3-section cup gives a pointy, rather matronly look (not an issue with the balconette version). The real trouble though is that the center wires sit so tight to the breastbone, they're painful. And as with all Fantasie bras I find the mesh side wings to be too harsh a fabric. The elastic on them also doesn't lay flat, but rubs & rolls.
Updated on Aug 05, 2011 Flag this
Caroline, from what I can tell, it may be partly generational. It's a more low-slung, less perky shape. The exact same shape as the Doreen - a flat horizontal line across the breast, rather than a diagonal or 3-piece seam shape, either of which gives a more rounded appearance rather than the low & pointy silhouette the Belle full cup gives. I actually passed it on to my mother, who it suits beautifully.
The Good: Very comfortable, great projection for my unusual shape, love this one.
The Bad: Only complaint is band is on the tight side of acceptable. Only reason I don't consider this my daily wear is because of the excellent projection, as I try to minimize my appearance at work.
Black colorway
Updated on Jun 06, 2015 Flag this
Comfy right away, lined wires, pretty contrasting lace. Straps are set too far apart for me, cutting into my arm pits. Cups are a little too full in bottom. The piece of wing up to the non-boned side support is firm, non-stretchy fabric. The remainder of the wing and band is stretchy mesh. Tall, narrow gore nice for close set breasts and sits nice and flat. If your nipples do not sit too high, the bra gives good modesty coverage while being very sexy too.
This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Jun 12, 2014 Flag this
Many moons ago, I used to fit this bra in a 36JJ or 38J . It was a lovely supportive, comfortable and pretty bra. The sizing was spot on. They have long since worn out and been reluctantly thrown out.I give them a five out of five rating.