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Annika Soft (BS0553)

SS2016 - S9 cut. More...
This bra is discontinued.

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  1. 65 D-K ... (30 :4-:11)
  2. 70 C-J ... (32 :3-:10)
  3. 75 B-I ... (34 :2-:9)
  4. 80 B-H ... (36 :2-:8)
  5. 85 B-G ... (38 :2-:7)
  6. 90 B-F ... (40 :2-:6)
  7. 95 B-E ... (42 :2-:5)

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  1. 10
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    70H

    Didn't fit

    MY SHAPE: projected, even top/bottom, center full, tall roots, narrow roots.

    THE TAKEAWAY: A soft mesh embroidered cup, with a strip of elastic running across the top that might give FOT / tall-rooted people trouble. Projection is probably good, and I _think_ it's doing a good job of handling my center-fullness, but see the details for notes. The bottom of the cup is lined with a second layer of mesh; the top of it is not. The embroidery on this bra is too thick for it to be a proper t-shirt bra. This 70H only _hard-stretches_ to 32", so it's a little small in the band.

    DETAILS: Initially, this bra ... fits well, if a tiny bit small -- but I've got a case of Period Boobs, so that would probably indicate a good fit, and that this 70H is solidly comparable to a 32FF (my 'usual' UK size, though increasingly I'm taking 30G). But on trying it on again just now, I noticed that I was getting rather more serious quadding. I'm going to try a band down and a cup up, to see whether this is a size issue, or a shape mismatch. I'll update the projection / center-full notes when I do!

    I'd also call the cups potentially itchy, especially on the top panel where there's no lining between your tissue and the embroidery, but if I wasn't itching (haha, pun) to try another size, I might assume it'll soften up after a few washings. (I don't break out or anything, but I am somewhat sensitive to 'itchy' textures; I absolutely cannot wear wool right next to my skin, even merino wool, because of this.) It doesn't feel super expensive, probably because it isn't. (46% polyamide, 45% polyester, 9% elastane...)

    Because the cups are a bit small, I'm not sure whether or not I'm getting good uplift in this bra; I definitely like the shape better from some angles than from others. (I'm not wild about the side view.)

    So, consider this review a work-in-progress until I have one that fits...

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    Updated on Nov 07, 2016 Flag this


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      Such a pretty bra! I just love the laciness of the cups!
      Really feminine and beautiful!

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  2. Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG

    I Love This Bra!!!!

    First ever with enough immediate projection and narrow enough cups, And straps set narrow enough for my shoulders too!!!!

    Additional bonus feature: side boning is in two overlapping parts so it expands with band stretch and fills the entire channel!!!

    This is a new shape and design for Gaia and I hope they start making more. Embroidery on cups will show through thin tops ... and the band is about the same as an EM (I need an extender) Lovely leotard back. Cup material stretches vertically but not horizontally. Hides assymetry fairly well. Quality is excellent for the price - good quality sewing and fabrics but band is a bit stretchy (we'll have to see how it lasts).

    Only con - only two hooks. Feels secure, and looks very easy to shorten, but still...

    In all other Gaia non-padded I go up a cup size like CK to get rid of the upsidedown seven shape. This one is a perfect round shape and fits perfectly.

    Advisory: FoB or large center fullness might want to size up a cup?

    Edit:
    It is a little itchy after a day's wear, but maybe a wash or two will help.

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    Updated on Oct 21, 2016 Flag this


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      The embroidery is gorgeous....reminds me of a Lejaby pattern. Thanks for sharing!!

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      oooh. I've been vaguely looking for an all-over lace cup since it worked so well for me with Empreinte's Melody. :3

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      and oops I bought one. White, 70H, there's an eBay seller with pretty reasonable shipping from the UK selling them...

      I'll admit I'm hoping that 70H will have ~10" in the cup, as the 65J has 11". :|a

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