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ABOUT THIS BRA
This is a molded, lightly lined plunge bra with top stretch lace.

Purchasing:
* $68 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns
* Not available with Amazon Wardrobe.
* Available in black, white, four shades of beige (including the purchased shade “Truffle”), and navy. (Other sizes have more color options.)

Band:
* One layer of stretch mesh with a lace overlay.
* Wing support: no seaming nor boning.
* Full band - band is straight beneath wires.
* Back close with 3 columns of hooks.

Straps:
* smooth elastic
* soft (don’t stand up on their own)
* full adjust
* straight back (not leotard)

Cups:
* 1-seam (to attach top stretch lace), apex area is seamless
* plunge
* No ... special side support.
* unpadded, soft underwire
* Inner top edge of cup is edged with stretch lace (no seaming or edge banding). Outer cup edge is elastic that continues to the top of the band.
* Rest of cup is stretch mesh.
* Structure comes from thin, molded foam sandwiched between two layers of a smooth, opaque, stretch knit.


ABOUT ME: petite with wide, horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection (not shallow nor super projected)
* average-set (one finger width of space between breasts)
* wide roots (extend to the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FoB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares (not usually a fit issue, but I like that longlines make them disappear)


FIT DETAILS

Band:
* length: stays in place with wear, nice and snug, comfy
* wings: way too short, armpit quad boob that then gets pinched between band and arm

Gore: Tacks. Height & width fine.

Straps:
* Feel wide-set but don’t slip with movement.
* Adjust short enough.


Cups:
* Wire sits on last wisps of axillary breast tissue AT FIRST, but more tissue migrates backwards with movement. (Wires can’t keep breast inside cup.)
* Top of cup: smooth line.
* Top of cup: too short, nipple escapes – nipple is only held in by the stretch lace overlay, not the molded cup
* Bottom of cup: wrinkles or gaps (not enough immediate projection at wire). Wire pushed down to find more cup depth. Cannot even force wire into IMF b/c so very shallow.
* Cup apex: not deep enough and doesn’t match my natural apex (too low and wide) – breasts moving to center to find more space
* Side view: flat, rounded
* Front view: wide (east-west), tiny cleavage
* Outer edge of cup cuts into Tail of Spence. Ouch.


ASSESSMENT & PLAN
* Band fits, cups to small all over (too narrow & not deep enough).
* Try +1 cup size (US 32G).
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Truffle (brown) colorway

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Updated on Jul 10, 2019 Flag this

My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, soft tissue.

I want to write some thoughts on this bra before giving my full review after wearing it for exercise. First of all, this bra is extremely comfortable! It pretty much feels like I have nothing on. Both the band and the straps have some very soft padding and the material of the bra itself is very soft.

The straps are adjustable with a hook and eye closure and can be worn crossed or regularly. The ends on the straps sort of have this overhang on them which looks kinda funky, but hasn’t ... really bothered me. The band is okay on the loosest hook, but I might try the second set of hooks and play with the strap height some more before putting it to the test.

The cups are very wide, way to wide for me, but I think with my soft tissue it feels okay. The underwires feel comfy, I can’t even tell they’re there to be honest. The gore doesn’t really tack at the very top, but it comes up very high so that might be why.

This bra was a steal in price so I thought I would give it a go seeing as the sports bras I have are all 2 cup sizes too small. I don't love the white color, but it was all I could find.

When I jump there’s still some jiggle, but it’s almost all contained by the cup. I wonder if I got a smaller cup I would feel even more contained.

Editing to add some updates: I've know used this bra three times, twice for kickboxing, and once for yoga. Definitely a win bra for yoga class. Breasts stay put in downward dog, forward folds, etc. Plus, it is really comfy in the regular bra strap style so it's really a plus for low impact workout. I can also see wearing this bra for cycling in the gym and lifting weights. Walking is also okay, my boobs stay pretty contained, slight bouncing.

For high impact activities like running and kickboxing, this bra is not enough. I love that it comes up very high on my chest and I thought it would contain me more, but I still get more bouncing and jiggling than I'd like to have in a bra. I tried this bra for kickboxing in two ways, both the regular straps and crossed, but it didn't really make a noticeable difference in the hold.

One negative: this is a thick bra and very warm! It got absolutely drenched and very sweaty! I only noticed at the end of my workouts, but I think when the weather gets really warm, it might be uncomfortable.

Overall, this is a great bra, it does stay put and I didn't get any chaffing. I do prefer to wear it in the regular strap position because it can cut in a bit under my arms.
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White/Gray colorway

Updated on May 05, 2019 Flag this

Beautiful bra for anyone whose breasts aren't too endowed or an older person. The problem I have is my areolas are too big and brown in color so this bra would be best suited for a younger person who gravity isn't a problem or for someone who has smaller areolas( nips)
Natori is by far one of my go to bras, just not in this particular style. I recently bought a bigger size cup and still they the cups couldn't keep my breasts separated and held up without me having to rearrange them constantly

Updated on Feb 02, 2018 Flag this

Wow, this is the softest bra I have tried on in a long time!

Soft & flexible contour cups have very thin foam layer, just enough for modesty. Stretch satin on the outside.
Partial band in front. Back is single layer solid stretch satin; not mesh. Encased elastic at top; stretch band on bottom.
Straps are fairly stretchy (might stretch out quickly ?); Convertible to racer back, with metal hooks.

Bottom line: runs shallow and tall. A good, basic every day bra.

Cashmere colorway

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Updated on Aug 24, 2017 Flag this

Currently on the hunt for a nice set of everyday bras. This is the FIRST padded bra (I'd call it soft moulded) that has even come close to fitting. It is comfortable, and it is pretty. However, it's not a perfect fit for me. Even considering it's likely a size too big in the band, I don't think it has enough projection for me. Wires, cups, etc. all fit fine. If I found a 30G on sale at Norstrom Rack (where I bought my 32DDD), I'd probably buy it just to have an everyday bra.

Pros: Cute, padded for nip protection, comfy, fits okay
Cons: Stretches out, not projected enough, likely bought wrong size

Maroon with lace detail on top of cup colorway

Updated on Jul 06, 2017 Flag this

This is great for FOB, wide, shallow breasts. The cup lining is soft, but the stretch lace made my skin crawl. I didn't receive enough support from the band because deep welts were in my shoulders (from the straps) after a few minutes of wear.

Cafe colorway

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Pink colorway

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Nursing modification

Updated on May 02, 2017 Flag this

I tried this one based on the Bratabase Recommendations, although I sized down in the band from the 34 to a 32. It was a little snug, but not uncomfortably so. The problem I had with this one was the cup is too shallow and sits well below my IMF. The cup width is OK under the arms, but the front of the cup is very open and stops short of wrapping around, lacking support in the center. So even though it doesn't quad on me, it ends up flattening the breasts out into ovals instead of a nice rounded shape; kind of odd looking. I ... doubt the next cup size up would fix that, since the width of the cup would also increase, which is not what I need. However, even though the cup is too open, the low gore on this is wonderful for my close-set breasts!
As for appearance, it's very pretty. I really like the floral print on the mesh overlay. However, I find the lace is very scratchy. It's not as noticeable around the cup, but VERY noticeable on the band. If it had a mesh lining on the inside it would be fine. This particular bra also arrived with a significant crease in the overlaid mesh on one of the cups, as it wasn't stretched properly around the underwire when it was attached to the molded cup.
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Black Floral Print colorway

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Updated on Feb 06, 2017 Flag this

Short roots, projected, slightly narrow, close set, center full, omega shaped, even breasts....

I couldn't resist one last trial to find a wired bra that doesn't cause pain. Like the other Feathers I've owned, this is lightweight and effortless to wear. This is the one gore I've found in 158+ bras that doesn't sit on my breasts along the length of the gore and along the base of the cup. The only one!

Although the wider wire, low gore, soft materials, and simple design work well for me, the shallow cup does not. And, because I finally began trying wireless bras, I'm so happy and comfortable now, I have no need for wires.

Singing Natori Feathers praises loudly, but this bra just won't work for me.

EDIT: This bra, like many others, may fit perfectly if the cups were each shifted .25" toward the center. The cup appears to collapse because the center of my breast is not positioned in the center of the cup. Hmmm....

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Updated on Oct 25, 2016 Flag this

It is a very soft and comfortable every day bra, the color is a very pretty fuchsia. The straps are padded wich is great for comfort. As with other bras I own, this one I have to fasten it on the tightest set of hooks because the band runs on the bigger side of 32 and on top of that it is very stretchy, because of that, it is very comfortable to work all day in it ( I do my house cleaning every day) not the support I like, i have tried other natori bras and all of the ones I have tried felt as stretchy as ... this one does, so I don't know if it is a thing with the brand. This is the first natori bra I have, and bought it because it was on clearance (60% off) , I really like this bra for an every day bra, but wouldn't use it for special ocations.

PD. After wearing this bra all day yesterday, I have to do some justice, because to tell you the truth this bra is not only comfortable, but it stayed in place all day long, I thought because it is more stretchy that most of my bras it would not stay in place and I imagined having to pull and accommodate my boobs all day long while doing my house cleaning, but i was pleasantly surprised because that did not happend, I have fibromyalgia and yesterday was not a good day, and I almost forgot I had a bra on!!! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> sooo happy with this bra, I bought it only because it was on sale, now iam really glad I did, and now I will buy it at full price!! It is a shame they don't make them in a 30 band. I have a b tempted by wacoal bra that is also very stretchy in the band but that one is uncomfortable because the elastic digs in the skin, and the straps do too, so I thought this one would do the same, but NO it didn't!! I am so happy, really a great bra!!
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Updated on Jun 07, 2016 Flag this

I have 3 of these bras and find them to be comfortable for everyday wear. The nude doesn't show under a thin t shirt. I also like that there aren't ribbons/flowers at the gore, just the little gold coin thingy you can cut off if you want. 32DDD used to fit but is too small now. When it fit, worked well for FOB (no gaping at the top). The wires could be a little longer and hold in sideboob but not very bad as is.

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I have teardrop shaped breasts, shallow on top and full on bottom. My left is decently larger than my right, and a slightly different shape, so I sometimes have issues where the left cup of a bra will bulge/quad and the right will gape. They are also wideset, fitting three fingers comfortably in between.

I love this bra. I actually tried it on and didn't buy it, tried to find something cheaper and more t-shirty and ended up coming back several months later because nothing else fit as well on me as this one. I also haven't had problems with the lace showing through shirts which is very nice ... and not what I was expecting. It definitely comes in handy to wear with things where cute patterns would end up showing through (I have the cafe colour, which works well as a nude for me).

I noticed other people mentioned the band stretching... I've had it over a year and haven't noticed much stretch myself, maybe a little bit, but it still feels tight enough and I still use it on the furthest hooks. I like the fabric. The band lace is stretchy and soft, but it still feels pretty supportive to me.

My favourite thing about this bra is the shape it gives. I think it looks very lovely and natural. It has good nipple coverage without making my breasts look larger like some bras do (making my boobs look huge is a total dealbreaker for me). I noticed other people mentioning that this bra gives great cleavage... well for me it gives absolutely no cleavage! That's probably just my bodyshape though, I have never had a bra that fits well give me cleavage (which is fine by me). I still love how this bra looks under clothes. If I try to scoop my breasts up further into the cup, my left breast does end up falling out some, but with a little tugging afterward I can adjust it to lie flush and it tends to stay pretty well put all day.

The underwire comes up nicely along the outside of my breast, but on the inside they're definitely too close together. The gore tacks perfectly, but theres a little gap between the front part of the underwire and the surface of my breast. This seems to be a problem with all my current bras, except the Natori Feathers Racerback. If you like this bra but find the cups are too close together in the front, that one is worth a try, though it doesn't give as natural a shape as this one, imo.
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cafe (lt nude) colorway

Updated on May 03, 2016 Flag this

I have teardrop shaped breasts, shallow on top and full on bottom. My left is decently larger than my right, and a slightly different shape, so I sometimes have issues where the left cup of a bra will bulge/quad and the right will gape. They are also wideset, fitting three fingers comfortably in between.

Natori seems to be the brand of all the favourite bras I currently own, though stores near me don't have much selection in my size and I haven't yet tried ordering online (I'm pretty much a beginner at bra fitting and learning about breast shapes). This one is my newest bra and I think it ... fits me the best so far out of all the ones I own. I got it because I was very happy with my Natori Feathers Plunge, didn't have a black bra, and didn't have a racerback bra.

This bra has a wide set gore (well, its really just a front clasp) at ~3cm, which works really well for me as I'm now discovering the underwires of all my other bras are too close together in the center which tends to pull the gore very taut (sometimes even away from my chest so it doesn't quite tack). This bra doesn't have that problem at all for me, which is great! If you have closer set breasts this bra likely won't work for you.

The outside of the cups is probably pushing it at being too wide/tall for me, but I still think this bra looks and feels very good. The tops of the cups lie flat and flush against both of my breasts, though the right gapes a little if I move my arm forward or shrug (pretty typical for me since that side is smaller).

This band feels firmer than my other 32DDD Natori (the plunge I mentioned before), but it is a lot newer so its possible the other one stretched out some. However the racerback does have a layer of mesh under the lace which the plunge doesn't have, so that may be contributing as well. If I am feeling bloated or put on a few pounds I don't go for this bra for that reason, and my skin is pretty sensitive so it sometimes turns red around my ribs when I use this bra, but in general I consider it a plus because it feels very supportive. Looser/stretchier bands tend to leave my back feeling achey after awhile. The fabric is comfortable and doesn't cause itching for me at all.

I wish the straps were a little wider set as I think my breast shape looks better if I hold the straps apart a bit, but since this is a racerback its to be expected that they fall closer together and under clothes this bra still looks really good. The lace for the most part isn't visible under clothes, but can sometimes show slightly through slinky thin fabric (see picture)

Overall I'm happy with how this bra works for me.
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black colorway

Updated on May 03, 2016 Flag this

This bra is gorgeous, honestly. The lace everywhere is very pretty, and the rest of the bra is quite soft and lovely. The gore is short, the straps are a bit thin, and my nipples are just on the edge of the molded part but the lace covers everything just fine. I found the band to be rather stretchy and personally would like to go down a sister size, but Natori doesn't make above DDD in 30. I may sew the band to be a bit shorter, but it's definitely tolerable and I still say it fits. Hurrah!

EDIT: Upon further reflection about my shape, low plunges like this are probably never going to work because I'm too center heavy. This one's quite pretty, and after I sewed the band a bit to not be as stretchy it's an acceptable fit, but I am falling out of the center a bit. To anyone else center-heavy, this is probably not a good choice.

light blue colorway

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Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this

Love this bra, comfortable, runs true to size, nice lift without quadboob.

Nude colorway

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Updated on Apr 29, 2016 Flag this

Great shape and fit for women with shallow breasts with a wide root. Contours nicely, all around fit is great for me, asize 32DDD/E.

Updated on Apr 23, 2016 Flag this

Very comfortable design. However, it is a large 32 band (I have to wear it on the tightest setting), and the cups are small so that it doesn't even come close to tacking.
The straps barely adjust long enough and the gore comes rather high.

Nude colorway

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Updated on Apr 16, 2016 Flag this

The front closure is a horrible uncomfortable idea. Not only is it too wide/separated cups for me, but the clasps don't have any padding, so my dig into my sternum/belly.
The cups are very wide & separate, but the band seems ok.

Pink colorway

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