I bought this NWT Natori Feathers bra from eBay seller dressbetterforless. They are selling tons of NWT Natori items, so purchase carefully!
It arrived with a fake tag - I've documented pictures of it here! It wasnt enough that the tag has two holes in it and a red plastic tag - clearly reattached to the bra, they also put the Natori logo in the wrong font. The tag describes a racerback bra instead of the Feathers and has typos.
The bra itself seems to be in new condition. I can't be sure if it is fake or not. The lace begins and ends in different places than on my ...32DD red Feathers, but looking at other user photos this seems to vary a lot. The hardware on this bra is gold while my 32DD has silver hardware. I'm not sure if this is normal variation or something that Natori changed one season. They seem alike otherwise.
Soo.. super sketchy. The store has a few negative reviews, but over 2000 positive ones so I didn't check before buying. One user reports getting a dingy used bra with the fake tag attached.. yikes! I never really thought about fake or sketchy bra sellers - at least in this price range - it seems too niche.
We will see how this refund goes, wanted to give you all a warning to watch out for this seller
My main question is why?? I'm would likely buy this bra NWOT as many eBay sellers list them and not had any problems, but there's no way I'm letting this scummy seller keep my money Read more 156 more words
Wowwww. I too never imagined the possibility of bra fakes! Especially inexpensive bras being faked. Keep us updated, annabellynn and good luck with the refund!
Takes a bit, but I got a refund!
The seller encourages you to email them outside of ebay for returns saying they don't want their ratings hurt. Ha, no thanks! They go by another name - starlightstuffs and try to redirect you to that website.
I hate that eBay seems to let these things slide. The seller is just gonna pass the Natori on to the next poor buyer and keep selling many more like it .. I know the rules are in place to protect sellers from false claims and buyers wanting to get free stuff, but come on! Maybe with enough cases they will be banned.
are there any legit sellers of authentic natori bras on ebay?
The 30DDD - Natori » Gravity (752201) is an inseparable two-layer sports bra that excels in support and control. The first layer is much like a regular t-shirt bra: It has smooth, thinly padded (1/8" thick), underwired cups with some elastic edging. The second layer is on top of/ on the outside of the first. It's the part one sees from the outside and is much like a regular sports bra in appearance and construction.
The 5" wings are made of soft polyester and Lycra spandex. They have cute mesh inserts that allow for some ventilation. At the bottom of the wings, the wide sewn-on elastic underband ...results in a flattering look and a comfortable feel. The top has a thin sewn-on elastic edging that works well for its purposes. There is no side boning. In the 30DDD, the bra has a 2-row, 3-column hook and eye closure with dyed-to-match metal hardware.
The straps are interesting. The dual front straps include one strap that is attached to the contour/t-shirt bra (first layer) and the second strap is attached to the sports-bra-like outer layer (in other words, the second layer). These front straps have minimal stretching so as to provide more support. The dual strap front eventually connects to a thick, single, stretchy elastic strap on each side. These single elastic straps are adjustable with coated and dyed-to-match metal hardware.
Overall, I enjoy this bra for running and working out. I have tall and wide roots, average projection, even all over. For me personally, it doesn't seem to do much more than any other high impact sports bra but it's very soft and wicks moisture well. This is in addition to having an adjustable back that comes in all sorts of sizes -- like 30DDD for example. That being said, I still experience movement at times which bothers me. However, I have yet to find a sports bra where I don't have at least some movement. So if you're looking for a pretty, quality-constructed, more customizable sports bra, I would say the Natori Gravity isn't a bad place to start. Read more 240 more words
This is the best fit I have found so far. The gore lies flat, the band doesn't ride up, and it's very comfortable. The cups are a little too wide, and there is empty space near the outer edge of the underwire. However, in the next cup size down (a 30DD), the underwire sits on top of breast tissue near the outer edge. There seems to be a large difference in cup size between the 30DD and 30DDD, although all the cups seem to run small for their size. The bra is lovely though, with very light moulding under mesh.
Super flattering! This is probably my best-fitting bra to date. The band is a comfortable length. I have owned it for about two weeks and am currently wearing on the outermost hooks. I am 15 months post-partum and still nursing my son several times daily. The cups fit best when I am at my fullest. When I am not full of milk, there is some wrinkling in the lacy mesh part at top. The wires are wide enough to not dig into the edge of my breast, but outer edges of the cups dig into my armpit. The gore is a great width for my natural breast separation. The cups are lightly lined, but not padded. Plungy enough to wear with v-neck shirts, and easy enough to slip aside the cup for occasional brief nursing.
All I can say is Wow! This is a wonderfully fitting bra. I have to say it's much prettier in person, as I wasn't very impressed by any of the images online. But it could be that the incredible fit is influencing me in some way. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> This bra would be good for shallow breasts with a wide and/or tall root. Largely invisible under shirts, and the narrow straps are perfect for tank tops. I'm really in love! This bra has a molded cup that's overlain by a stretchy mesh. The mesh is edged in a soft stretch lace. The wings are made of a very pretty lace, and I was surprised by the firmness of the band despite its stretchy material. The one drawback is that the lace edging along this cups is a little bulky, and is visible under some t-shirts.
What a great find! I tried this bra on a couple years ago before I knew what my real size was and was not impressed. After a fitting, I rediscovered this gem and I love it! Great for wide set shallow breasts, but the cup fits small, so size up! I am wearing a 30DDD and it’s perfect https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
This is one of the first bras I purchased (or haven't returned) since finding out my correct bra size. I have narrow shoulders and separated breasts. I find this bra does a good job of providing some cleavage while still looking relatively smooth under a stretchy tee shirt. It stays on my shoulders without slipping and without digging into my underarms, as I find to be the biggest problem I have with so many bras. most "seem" to have wide set straps. I think the difference is that the the very top of the cup on this one turns inward slightly instead of outward towards the my armpit. ...The straps are fully adjustable which is nice.
About the only negatives I can find with this bra are that the lace, although pretty, comes up fairly high on the straps making this the wrong bra for many wider style neck openings. For instance it looks great under a tee but I cannot wear it with a tank top. Lastly the band only stretches to 30", at the very most, and is quite tight on my 29" frame. (It is still new so it may relax some - For now I am using it with an extender and it is working quite well). Read more 103 more words
I feel like I’m getting closer to my true size. This bra has cups shaped appropriately for my breasts with just a little extra room on the outside edges. The band is definitely tighter than I’d prefer and the top of the bra/strap lace is rough on my skin. I’ll need to try an extension for the band. Not sure yet whether I’ll keep it.
The Natori Streamline Scoop Contour Underwire Bra is light and comfortable. It has mesh wings and a mesh cup overlay. The plunge neckline would work well with low cut tops/dresses but cut across my breast tissue. I have tall roots so the cutting/quadboob effect may be unavoidable no matter the bra. The thin foam cups (3/16" thick) with underwire resulted in a smooth, rounded shape -- where quadboob wasn't a concern. On account of the seamless cups, the bra is supposed to work as a t-shirt/ contour bra. I could see this working under a t-shirt, but since the fit was off, I can't speak with 100% certainty. ...The front was bandless. On the 30DDD, the band has a soft elastic trim with a 2-row, 3-column nude metal hook-and-eye closure. From my understanding, smaller sizes might only have a 1-row, 3-column hook-and-eye closure. The straps are wide-set on the cups (narrow shoulders beware). The straps are also a tad shiny, and fully adjustable with delicate goldtone metal hardware. It's also hand-wash only. Overall, I loved this bra and would have kept it if it had not cut across my breast tissue. Read more 83 more words
I thought I liked how this bra fit me in the past, but it's not working now. This one is black, so I thought it might run small, but the measurements I took of it are pretty comparable to the measurements of my past pink and beige ones in the same size. Wish I had the cup height measure for all of them. Could there be something the measurements aren't accounting for? I feel like the other colors were more full coverage on me. Or maybe cups run more or less shallow by color?
Also possible that I measure a bit larger and am in denial of weight gain https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> putting off measuring.
This bra in black feels classic and sexy, but it's just too small and shallow for me with quad and not staying in my IMF.
Ugh. :-( This happened to me, too. Feathers was one of two bras I first purchased. And, the fit was acceptable. A few months later, the cup instantly collapsed. Sigh.
The fabric of this bra feels really soft and comfy. It runs small: I tried this in 30DD first, but it was slightly too small. the cup size of the 30DDD fits better. The wires almost exactly enclose my breasts, except for the center part, which is slightly too wide. The upper part of the cups near the straps is too tall / wide at the sides and digs into my armpits. The bra might work better for longer torsos. Somehow this bra makes my breasts look exactly the same as they would look without a bra. My breasts are very wide and make my torso look broader then it actually is, which I don't like. I prefer bras with a more projected look. The 30DD felt better, but it gave me a slight quad boob. I would have liked this to work for me because it feels so soft, but I'll send it back.
Bratabase told me this bra would fit with "complete assurance" .. I was skeptical .. but it fits!! I'm so happy.
I bought it used but the band is still nice and tight. It's super comfy and cute. I finally see why everyone loves Natori Feathers! Why didn't I get one sooner?
I am in love with this bra! When i saw it on the hanger, i thought it was nothing special. but when the fitter at Nordstrom put it on me, I fell in love. It fits really well and feels very comfortable and light on my body. Really pretty, love the sheer details and the lace! Smooth under clothing.
Cups feel soft but the shape is not for me. Straps and wires creaky, wires are uncomfortable on my ribs. Band doesn't feel very good either and feels fragile like it would rip easily. Gotta pass on this one.
This bra seems to be a cousin to the natori feathers, but with the lace replaced with a thin fabric. Fit is otherwise very similar - best for shallow and wide breasts. The band is also decently firm for a 30. Definitely works for a 28" underbust.
I would describe my shape as FOB and slight projection. I like this bra for how soft and comfortable it is, but throughout the day my boobs quad. The cups are just too wide. The wire sits slightly below my IMF due to the lack of projection. It also kinda fits like a minimizer, pushing all my tissue to my sides instead of out. I feel so flat in this bra and usually save it for button up blouses. All in all a shape mismatch but it has it's purposes in my wardrobe.
I got this at Marshall's and I'm not sure if it's irregularly small, I tried to compare it to different bras - same Natori Feathers, just a different color (tan). But this one seems small for some reason.
I can't remember the price, but I think it was $24.99 at Marshall's.
This bra is too wide and shallow for me, but is so low in the gore that it is comfortable. I need a tighter band and more projected cup, but I’d a great bra none the less.
The material is very comfortable, but the bra is too small for me in the cups and too big in the band. The band is a 30, while I typically wear a 28 so it moves around a bit. The cups are too small for me and cut right above my nipples, which gives me quad boob. It is wireless and comfortable, even though it doesn't support me properly so I wear this bra to lounge around the house or sleep in. I think the lace detail at the bottom is pretty, but I hate how it rolls up on me. I like the bra, but it isn't the right fit for me.
Edit 2022: welp not the perfect ABTF after all. The band of this bra is super stretchy and after a couple of years it's definitely stretchy out. (yea I can see the broken elastics sticking out RIP) The cups are actually just a bit too shallow for my tall roots, too. It cut into the top of my boobs slightly, even though you can't see it through clothing, can't quite feel it since the material is so soft. The straps are fine, they don't squeak after a couple of washes.
First perfect ABTF!!!! I'm so excited. I don't even need to do much scooping and swooping. This bra is like made for my boobs: it fit right in! It is perfect for shallower breasts. Overall the bra is soft and the band is stretchier than the Cleo bras I have. Only thing about it that surprised me a bit is the straps making a pretty loud sound when moving?? Solved by tightening the straps. Straps are also pretty stretchy so it isn't uncomfortable.
Wowwww. I too never imagined the possibility of bra fakes! Especially inexpensive bras being faked. Keep us updated, annabellynn and good luck with the refund!