I love the color and the underwires sit exactly where my narrow imf is, although I wish the underwire was slightly longer for once. The channel is the perfect length but the wire doesnt tottally fill that channeling. The silver embroidery is really nice. I would like help with finding bras that would accomodate more center fullness but are as narrow as these underwires. EDIT/ I removed the elastic from the top of the cups and its almost laughable how well it fits now. It used to leave angry red indents of where the lace was on my tissue, but now almost no marks after wearing all day and the added projection keeps the bra from riding down onto my ribs. Why are the elastics there, for fob or splayed roots? I'm sure it's useful for some ladies just not me.
Gorsenia K200+ Unlined balconettes, avoid models with "big" adjective.
Thanks I'll look into that
I wish I had read these reviews before I tried Flirtelle! So far all models I have tried are super shallow at the center!
I wish the manufacturers made this easier.
Flirtelle should fit like Curvy Kate as it is a sister brand, but nope.
Maybe it's just the models I tried didn't fit my shape and others will but, all the Curvy Kate bras I've tried are also shallow in the center for me or just too wide in general. The underwires and strap placement just far too wide for me and the cups too shallow. And the materials have felt scratchy. I prefer Flirtelle for sure personally. I might try upsizing next time I think about buying Flirtelle, I think their narrow wires and strap placement allow for that. It's funny also that although shallow im the center my flirtelle have been so much less east west. I guess thats the narrow underwires. I've been wishing that my old 30F cup bras fit again because of the 30FF feel so big and matronly on me. And if I quad out in the center I feel pretty hopeless because they fit me so tall and wide already. I just gotta have those narrow underwires I'm realizing. And all my underwires end up riding down on my ribs either because the underwires are too wide or the cup too small in the center.
I bought this bra in a desperate quest to buy a flesh toned bra for my light brown skin. I didn't expect much from it, i just wanted something decently supportive to wear under my Rythmic Gymnastics leotard for competitions (it has a see through back and the sports is quite high impact). This bra has exceeded my expectations. The cups are cut and sew padding, which is thin and supple with a little stretch to it, making it easier to fit than rigid foam bras in my opinion. it shapes and supports the breast but it adapts to the shape and minimize asymmetry. The cups give a medium amount ...of cleavage on my full on bottom breast but still feels quite secure, and the shape from the side is quite round. the back is wide with three rows of hooks and eyes, it is stretchy but relatively firm and it hasn't stretched out in a few months of owning it. I wear 28 in brands like Freya and a 30 in the middle hook in Cleo these days. while this is a true 30 band I feel like it doesn't affect the support and doesn't cause me back pain like too big bang usually do for me. regarding the bra's appearance, the colour is mocha with some warm undertones. It is pinker than my skin tone but PERFECTLY disapears under clothing for me, including white tops (and the aforementioned see-through beige powermesh). I feel like it would work as a neutral for quite a range of light brown women. the lace is also much prettier in person than in the stock photos, and the bra also looks better I feel. Overall, it's very comfortable and supportive. And very affordable. It's not the prettiest bra but I bought one in another colour because I appreciate it so much.
I exchanged for this after buying one in a 30F. Unfortunately it wasn't any wider. It cuts into me and the wires are very short on the side. A lot of tissue bulges out the side. For anyone who needs/prefers narrow cups and short wires, they should check this one out.
My shape seems to be even and narrow. I fill out the bottom of the bra well but there's a bit of wrinkling at the top for me. Either it's a cup too big or just needs more FoT shape. I've found all wires too wide so far but these were just too much for me. Overall very pretty and comfortable but needs someone who is wider and larger in the cup.
This bra runs small in the cup, right now the 30F is too small, so this 30FF is better, i.e. best to go up a size. The fabric is lovely, and the cups provide reasonable side support. The lace band on the top is rather forgiving for my full-on-top boobs, so no line. The band is relatively snug compared to for example Freya, but as I am between sizes, it's currently on the middle hook, as I like a firm band.
A much better fit compared to the 30F I tried previously. It gives a really nice rounded, but natural shape. I really like that it's somewhat sheer as I like sheer bras and the embroidery is pretty as well.
I do find the band a stretchier than other bras I own, but I don't think sizing down is necessary. The underwires are pretty flexible, so when I wear the bra it feels slightly too wide which I think makes the outer edge of the bra cut into the front of my armpit slightly. If the underwires were stiffer, I think it would be perfect, but it's pretty good right now. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> The fit reminds me of the Curvy Kate Emily, but overall fitting better. Price wise, it's a bargain. I would really recommend.
Gorsenia K200+ Unlined balconettes, avoid models with "big" adjective.