This bra has nice thick straps with metal instead of plastic for the strap adjusters. Looks very regal.

I think it would be better for someone who is full(er) on top and/or has firmer breasts.

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Updated on Aug 12, 2015 Flag this

Well, I love the color - I immediately snapped it up on braswap once I saw it was the bravissimo exclusive blue. It's beautiful just like all Masquerades. I'm not sure on the fit. There's tons of information about this bra on here, but here's what I found in regards to mine specifically.

Wire width is ok, wing height is better than my Celene. Cups look and feel soooo shallow. I don't see much visible wrinkling in the bottom, but it feels like the bra is trying to push my boobs in and up and my boobs don't really want to. I think ... all of this would be somewhat mitigated if the bra was just a bit deeper, but I only measured it at 9.1" and 9.5" seems to be my sweet spot. I fear a 28GG would have tons of extra space at the top of the very open cups.

Oh and this band is tiiiight. Stretched to 27." I can close it, if I don't want to breathe. So I added an extender. I'll probably post a fit request.
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Ice Blue colorway

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Updated on Aug 03, 2015 Flag this

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Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! The band runs firm, so the 32F is good on the middle set of hooks. I get some nice Marie Antoinette cleavage. It reminds me of my Freya Patsy in how it fits. The embroidery along the top shows through thin shirts, but it is a nice neutral color (Antique).

Updated on Jun 06, 2015 Flag this

This bra is beautiful and a great colour. The band is quite generous, like a freya 30, roomier than a Cleo 30. It is slightly too small in the cup for me, i get crushing over/near the gore and I feel like things are going to fall out it is VERY 'half cup'. I guestimate it is a similar fit to a Cleo maddie 30FF or Cleo Darcy 30FF (in the cup atleast) as they should fit me ok. I've worn it once and I couldn't feel a thing - very comfy!

Updated on Mar 17, 2015 Flag this

Beautiful bra. It fits me well, but may not be great under t-shirts due to how low the cup tops are. It is a true half cup, which works well on me. A keeper.

ETA: after wearing all day I realized that the UW pokes a bit in my underarms. I think the cups may come up a bit high on the outer sides for me. Still wearable, but may be uncomfortable at times. I think it bothered me due to breast sensitivity that day.

Updated on Mar 12, 2015 Flag this

Gorgeous bra, completely wrong size for me! I do think I would love it very much if it came in my size.

Antique colorway

Updated on Mar 03, 2015 Flag this

I just transferred my Parfait Charlotte for this bra and I'm SO loving it!! I wasn't even looking for it. I was just trying to find a happy home for my Charlotte bra and was willing to exchange for anything in a 28G. I must have seen this bra HUNDREDS of times before but always seemed to overlook it, as nothing extraordinary about it ever caught my eye. But man, was I wrong! I completely underestimated this bra!! It's absolutely gorgeous!! So elegant, and simple, yet sexy and supportive all in one!

First things first, I have a very narrow, petite underbust (26"), and bras are usually either WAY ... too tight or just too loose...the band on this is PERFECT! It's very tight and snug but just stretchy enough to where I can breathe comfortably without feeling like my ribcage is about to implode! I've had it on the loosest hook for several hours now and it hasn't budged! I'd prob say the band is my fav aspect of this bra. I couldn't even attempt to hook it on the tightest hook yet.

The cups are pretty tall, at least taller than I was expecting. But for once I'm not quad boobing out of the thing. The top of the cup lies perfectly against the top of my boob. However, if I scoop n swoop too much I do start to spill out over the top. I wonder if maybe a 28GG might be a little better. But my only gripe about the cup is the empty fabric at the bottom, which is causing very minor wrinkling, tho I fill out the cup. Strange. But it's hardly noticeable, esp in this black colorway. The other thing I don't quite care for is how low the cup comes, the wires are sitting directly on my ribs, maybe that's what's causing the wrinkling ? I def feel like ALL of my boob is encased in the sides and I think the placement of the straps has a lot to do with that. They are pretty far out but it seems to be working better than if they weren't, if that makes sense. The straps are not fully adjustable but it's not a problem for me. They are thin but don't seem to be digging in.

The gore is fairly tall (about 3" or so) and it's not causing me or my close-set boobs a problem, so far. I will update after wearing it for a full day. But with the gore being so high it kind of prevents me from obtaining any kind of cleavage whatsoever, but that's not what I was going for anyway. Instead, this bra provides an amazing lift. It reminds me much like the Curvy Kate Showgirl collection, but my CK Thrill Me couldn't hold a candle to this bra https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />

This bra is just so darn beautiful that I want one in every color now! I would def recommend this bra, esp for even or FOT shapes. I'm not so sure there is enough immediate projection for FOB, and it will prob gap at the top. But all in all, this is a very pretty, shiny, well-constructed, sturdy bra. And the briefs are even more comfy than the bra, for anyone who might be interested (I have the briefs in a UK size 8). I almost feel like I made out like a bandit in this exchange and had no idea! Lol, THANK YOU!!

Update: after trying this on again, I don't think it's gonna work for my shape. I need more of plunge. The gore did start to bother me after a bit, and it just doesn't look as good as when I first tried it on. My boobs grew about another inch in the bust so maybe sizing up in the cup might do the trick. So sad, it's such a beautiful bra with a near-perfect fit.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Feb 16, 2015 Flag this

A gorgeous bra, but wrong size

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Updated on Feb 01, 2015 Flag this

I was so in lust with this bra the moment I saw it. The only thing stopping me was the fact that the gore was so high. Fortunately, it doesn't hurt too badly. While the gore is still sitting on breast tissue, the wires aren't digging in too harshly. The gore then obviously is not laying flat in my sternum. I think I could get away with wearing this for a couple of hours before it gets uncomfortable. Someone with close set boobs will experience the same issues as I have with the gore.

Antique colorway

Updated on Jan 15, 2015 Flag this

Fits comfortably with the exception of my not filling the tops of the cups; would be better suited for a "full-on-top" rather than my "full-on-bottom".

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Updated on Jan 15, 2015 Flag this