Me: shallow-ish, very wide rooted. Tall roots.

Bra: Very pretty in beige with a black embroidered overlay. Really narrow wires! I have pretty tall roots, which causes my larger left boob to quad a tiny bit. Right boob is volume is good, except for the wire that pokes really bad into the outer side of my boob https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I will try to find replacement wires. I think the 30E would be wider but too deep.

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I had my eye on this bra for a while because I love the colours and decided to try it in my sister size because it doesn't come in a 28 band. The cup shape is not a match but it's not unwearable. It is too projected for me so I get cup wrinkling at the apex. Top of cup seam is not stretchy but does not cut into my upper root.

Band runs a little tighter than TTS and is pretty firm so it feels good (for now, its new) on my 26 underbust. It stretches to 29". The straps are the widest I've seen on a ... bra (.7") and are really soft and comfortable. The wire channels feel soft, the wires average firmness, and cup seams are finished with two layers of fabric so they don't itch.

The support is very good considering it's a sister size up, an unlined bra, and too deep. Probably because it's a match in cup volume and width plus the wide straps and sturdy, firm cup fabric. The cups and band and fabric are very similar to the Freya Layla 28E I have, which is related to Clarissa and some other really old models.

The band isn't fully stretchable. Only the outer band, the part covered with mesh is. The mesh is dyed with the same pattern as the polyester cups, which is a nice aesthetic touch.
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Updated on Sep 20, 2017 Flag this

Fauve definitely offers the most beautiful design among all the DD+ brands. Even if the appearance can be dubious for someone, I must admit that the quality is perfect down to the finest detail.
Some reviews say that Lucia runs big in the cups. As Fauve doesn't produce 28 bands, I purchased the smallest band possible and went down one cup size - 30DD. And this is what I think about the fit:

- tha band - it's definitely too loose (all eveden's 30' bands are too loose for me). On the photos you can see the bra after it's been altered.

- the straps - they're very elegant and comfortable. ...

- the cups - the cup fit is kind of weird. First, the underwires are really very wide (I have some other Fauve's half cups, theye are all the same). They leave their marks about 1 cm after the breast tissue. It wouldn't matter a lot if they didn't poke into my ribs under the armpit. I can not wear this bra for a long time because it's painful. The second complaint concerns the cup shape. It could be a very interesting construction but there's a problem related to the wide underwires. The distance between the place where the straps are attached to the cup and where the underwires end is very long which means first, that the straps are situated very in front, and secondly, that there's an extra fabric on the sides and my breast tissue tries to escape in this "pocket". This is very unconfortable while wearing the bra and gives a sensation of pressure in the middle of the cup. This can mean that either the construction is wrong, or that I'm not compatible with this brand.

Excepting this cup problem, I like this bra for it's design and elegant fabric it's made of.
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Updated on Jul 17, 2013 Flag this

Fauve Rosa was a completely random purchase from eBay. There wasn't much info on this bra before I ordered it, but I was able to get it for super cheap, so I decided to give it a shot. I currently only have one true strapless bra in my collection, the OnGossamer Beautifully Basic Strapless, but unfortunately that bra is heavily padded. Luckily, Rosa turned out to be a pretty good fit! It is much more beautiful in person than I imagined, and the fit is pretty solid.

Since this is a 30DD, I already expected the band to be a bit loose on me, but ... this works. The band is firm and slightly wider than normal, with a very wide upper edge elastic, and there are three strips of silicone for grip. In addition, the wings have some boning at the sides for better stability. Despite the fact that the band measures quite big, it feels ok and stays in place, and fits much better than my other Fauve 30DD, the Aurelia. I would definitely prefer it smaller, but I don't feel that it is in danger of slipping down. Due to the silicone, altering the band by hand may end up being tricky, but I might attempt this in the future as the bra gets older.

The smooth, molded cups are actually quite similar to the Freya Wilder Bustier that I also purchased recently. It is a foam cup with no push-up padding, and the shape of the cup is a bit more projected than you would find in a standard US department store brand. The cups are a bit on the wide side, and are also a bit tall, which might be the only critique. The shape is round and slightly closed off at the top as it curves back in. On me, it fits well with no gapping, although I feel that the proportions look a little too tall for my body.

I am very pleased with the quality of this bra, as I think it is well worth a higher pricetag. The overall appearance of the bra is somewhat bridal, but it can easily be worn in a daily setting. I was surprised to see that there was so much detail on it, since the images made it look like a rather plain, un-Fauve-like bra. The cups are smooth, cool microfiber. The outer edge of the cup is trimmed with floral lace. The cradle and band are full lace, and there is a ladderwork detail at the center gore and seam between the boning and the back of the wings that adds a lovely touch. Tiny satin bows adorn the top of the ladderwork, and the center gore has a white and baby blue bow (hence the bridal touch) with a horseshoe diamante charm set in rose gold. The hook closure is trimmed with padded satin ribbon for a very finished look. Straps are medium width textured satin with picot edges, and are fully adjustable as well as convertible with two front and back tabs on each side.

An elegantly-made bra, I am very impressed with this strapless option from Fauve. I think the Rosa collection would suit average shapes that are not overly narrow, conical, or shallow. The slightly closed top might be an issue for those with a lot of upper fullness or very tall roots, but I think this would work nicely on a lot of different shapes.
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I've been curious about Fauve for a long time, but bras in my size have been very difficult to find in this discontinued brand. I've had my eye on Aurelia, a padded half cup with gorgeous, ornate embroidery, but after my experience with Fantasie Mae and Marianna, I was doubtful that this would fit. However, I was able to find Aurelia in my size from a private seller on eBay and decided just to go for it. Surprisingly, this bra works!

It seems really odd that the bra fits, because first of all, the band measurement is enormous. I don't know how this is a ... 30 band, because the measurement on the flat is the same as my ribcage (I'd say this reasonably measures like 33" band), but I suppose that the thick strap elastic, which tapers down into the leotard back, helps the band feel firmer than it should. I can wear this on the tightest hook without it riding up, though it would need to be altered for an ideal fit.

The cups also actually fit me quite well. They are an open 3HC construction and made from soft foam batting, same as the Fantasie bras I tried. However, both Mae and Marianna measure deeper and wider in the cups than Aurelia. This is a bit strange because Marianna felt too small for me in the cups, but Aurelia is just right. The only issue is that the wires are quite firm, so when I pull the band tighter, the wires dig into my ribcage a bit along on the outer cup. Also, because the band is not snug, and because of my shape, there is a small amount of gapping at the upper cup, which is more noticeable when I move. Fortunately, unlike many open 3HC bras made from soft foam batting instead of structured cups, I don't get any vertical pulling from the straps, which is great. The strap placement also feels pretty good on this bra.

The design of Aurelia is its most striking feature, as the bra is dusty rose satin with mesh overlay embroidery of tonal pink roses and arabesques. Since I purchased this from a private eBay seller, I am not sure if the color of the bra is exactly as it was in brand new condition. The colors look surprisingly faded to me, and the mesh band and straps are noticeably lighter than the cup color. I like the 3D embroidery detail that is topped on to the front of the straps and the center back next to the hook closure, as I think this adds an elevated touch. The strap elastic is uniquely textured, with diamond quilting on a velvet-textured finish. This elastic is very firm, so
I think it is a very functional choice as well as a unique style detail.

Overall, a beautiful bra. I'd love to find more Fauve pieces, but unfortunate they are few and far between at this point in my size.
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Updated on Jun 04, 2020 Flag this

Very cute and comfortable. It's not the best fit for me (it seems like I'm too FOB for this bra) but it's really cute and comfortable. I love the feel of it. The rhinestones are a super cute touch.

Updated on Nov 18, 2017 Flag this

The band is too long and the Cups wrinkle on the sides

Updated on Aug 25, 2017 Flag this

This bra is at the same time too big and too small. The wires cut my skin on the sides. it's very painful. n at the same time the wires don't stay on my breastbone. So it didn't fit...

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Updated on Mar 25, 2017 Flag this

Me: slightly full-on-bottom, average projection, average separation. Summary: I really like it and will continue to wear this bra. Review: There is something strange for me about the outer area of the wires and the band near that same area, the edge of the cup and the band both want to crease even though I fill the cups. I know others have mentioned its short wires, but in my case when I pull the band (comfortably) taut the problem disappears, so I think it's just that the band is very stretchy and my +2 band choice doesn't work that well for this bra (I have a very lean ... 28" underbust, and normally prefer 30 bands. However Fauve's bands are consistently stretchy and they never made 28s sadly). The gore is a just a bit wide for me as well but not a deal breaker. Overall I actually like this bra a lot, as long as I wear it on the tightest hook the wire/crease isn't a serious problem, and I will probably just alter the band to be smaller in which case it should be absolutely perfect. It has all vertical seams which I demand from bras now because I want the roundest shape possible, it's a beautiful style and quality and I look good in it with clothes and without. I'm fairly tall (pushing 5'9") and the straps are almost too short but they work on the longest adjustment.
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Updated on Jul 18, 2016 Flag this

I got this bra with 1 cm shortened band which is tight but okay for me since the original form was always okay but slightly loose. For every day use I had to bend the wires at the center gore away from my body, no its really comfy and I like the shape too. The pattern is almost invisible unter clothes. The cups are also quite low cut which helps me to wear a little bit of cleavage.
I needed ages to get this bra since there was always the blue one on my whishlist which I couldn't find and a swap made me the happy owner of this one. Compared to ll the other fauce Halfcups I tried this one needs much less volume on the side and is therefore smaller.

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Updated on Mar 09, 2016 Flag this

Lovely bra in mink. Has the same one in purple but in my size (32d)and fits and feels perfectly! No riding up and no digging into the body. Highly recommend!

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Updated on Aug 09, 2015 Flag this

Wires were too narrow.

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Updated on Jul 22, 2015 Flag this

Beautiful bra, the look expected from Fauve. For my great surprise, this one is with a tight band. The cups a bit small, but will keep it.

Updated on Jun 20, 2015 Flag this

I've got purple one. I think this bra is made for me! How can I describe it?
It is not heavily padded, so there's no quad-boob effect. Its straps are comfortable, soft. This bra is absolutely gorgeous. I do like the appearance of this bra.
I have wide root, shallow bust and this bra fits perfectly. So, if your bust shape is similar with me, I'd like to recommend this one. Also, as a half cup bra, it may fit well if you have FOT shape. Not for narrow, FOB bust.

Updated on Feb 25, 2015 Flag this

One of the bras I bought while trying to figure out my size. I had to send it back in a rush, so unfortunately don't have measurements for it, but the fit is great for me (slightly shallow, slightly splayed, firm, slightly FoB; usually 30DD/E).

It's an amazingly pretty bra, and very sturdy too (one of my pictures is wonky, the colour is quite nice). Fit well all around--the band, while not as tight as I'd like, is wearable on loosest hook; straps adjust to right length, comfortable; cups are right shape and size; no gaping, fits my IM fold, I fill out everywhere. It gave me a nice ... round shape, too. My boobs are naturally firm (since they're small), so I rarely get any uplift in bras, but this one felt like maybe it pushed up a little bit?

Only issue is, the wire ends hurt like crazy as soon as I put it on. This is the literally the only bra that has ever given me this problem. Usually, wires are either okay or a little wide on me, but this one hurts like no other. It doesn't dig into my side tissue or anything, but it just really hurt my ribs. Sternum probably digs in, but I couldn't wear it enough to tell. Also, the wire is almost an inch too short for the channel, which is why the side of the bra is doing that weird indent. Others have this issue too, so it seems to be a design decision--but why?

This is the one bra that I'm very sad to have to send back, with how pretty it is. I own some other Fauve bras too, but those don't hurt at all.
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Updated on Oct 01, 2014 Flag this

It may not look like such a trainwreck from the photos, but there is significant wrinkling at the sides of the cups. I think this maybe for someone with fuller breasts all around than I have.

The wires feel quite stiff, and I can imagine that if I wore it for a few hours that it could become uncomfortable.

The bra itself is really beautiful and elegant looking. It has a relatively open cup that is good for shallow breasts.

Updated on May 06, 2014 Flag this

This bra is great. It's stretchy, much like the Patsy longline, but the cups are narrower. Even though they don't make these in a 28 band, the 30 seems pretty snug so I'm satisfied with it. There are some parts that I was disappointed to find were made of plastic, but it doesn't really affect the look or elegance of the bra.

Updated on Sep 23, 2013 Flag this

This bra is really comfortable and gives me a great shape. Obviously the decorations show through thin shirts, but I don't mind this at all. The band feels a bit on the wide side, but it stays in place in the widest hooks.
It might be a good replacement for the Merissa HC (I'm not a 100 per cent sure about this because I only ever got the chance to try on the Merissa in a 30D, which is too small for me), and I'd definitely say it's a great bra for wide root shallow breasts.

Updated on Aug 30, 2013 Flag this

Extremely pretty bra, but I get massive wrinkling on the side, despite the lack of gaping on top.

Please read my full review for more info!

http://petiteplentiful.blogspot.com/2013/08/review-fauve-veronique-half-cup-b...

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This bra is stunning (I have it in aubergine). Unfortunately I'm a 28f (26'' underbust), and Fauve does not make 28's.

The band either runs true to size, or a little too loose. Regardless- it's too large for me on the smallest hook, so I'll have to pull in the band. Other than that- the wires are right, and the bra is really comfortable.

The cups seem to run a little big. The 30dd fits when I'm about a standard 28f. In the pictures I took I was a full 28f (filling out my deco), so I was getting a little bit of quadboob at the top.

Updated on May 31, 2013 Flag this