I really like the idea of this bra, which is made of mostly natural fabrics. I've written about the bra in more detail in the 80J, so here I will only talk about fit and how the bra holds up over time.
The straps are a bit of a problem for me on this bra. I have them fully adjusted but I think I could benefit from having them a tiny bit shorter. I expect I will have to alter them soon.
The band was very firm when I first fastened it, but in the space of time that it took me to check the fit - ... mere minutes - the band had relaxed quite a bit and I was already thinking that I should try the second hook. I think this is due to the natural fabrics which are used. I will be interested in seeing how this develops over time as this is one of the first bras I've owned which was made of largely natural fabrics. I am hoping that this will be much more comfortable in the summer.
I found that the right size for me was a direct band conversion from my UK size. In Panache I wear a 36G, and this is an 80G. I've also tried this bra in 80J, which I expected would be my size, and 80H. The band runs true to size with the larger of my two measurements, although as I indicated, it may wind up being too loose for this particular model due to the fabrics used.
These are my initial thoughts without having worn the bra yet.
Update: After four wearings, I find that I do need the second hook from the start, and if I were to wear it again without washing I'd need the inner hook the second time, so this bra does relax when you're wearing it. However, after that initial stretch to get it to the second hook, it hasn't stretched further. After each wash it is returned to the second hook, and the band feels quite firm while you are wearing it. It doesn't *feel* loose. It's as if it sighs and relaxes as soon as you remove it, something that I at least won't be doing with this bra!
The straps are too long for me and this does affect comfort as I feel a bit unsupported toward the end of the day. I need to alter it, badly. Otherwise, I love the feel of this bra against my skin, and as it gets hotter I am really looking forward to the wicking abilities of natural fabric.
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