Love this bra. Slightly higher gore than I'd prefer, but my breasts are quite splayed. I went down a band size after losing weight so I can't wear it anymore.

Nude colorway

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This is the Rhapsody Black Balconnet. It is a size recommended from a site's calculator.
Totally wrong size for me. Can't return so will try to sell.

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Updated on May 01, 2016 Flag this

This size was recommended by a sites sizing tool.
Does not fit.
Will try to sell.

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Updated on May 01, 2016 Flag this

This bra is not open enough for my tall roots. However, it provides decent projection for me. Bra is gorgeous, just not the right shape for me.

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Updated on Jul 13, 2015 Flag this

This bra is perfect for my projection (average). The band runs true to size. I think I may need to be more FoT for this bra as the top wrinkles. Gives kind of a pointy shape because of the seam. When the wires sit in my IMF, the gore digs in slightly.

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Updated on Jun 24, 2015 Flag this

This bra is soft, it has a super soft fabric over the back of the band where you connect the hooks...too bad it wasn't all the way around the band, that would be awesome. There is also a cute little hounds tooth detail on the fabric. Still, the band is comfy, I'd say the band runs a bit big; I was able to put it on the last hook. I think if I left it on the first hook, it would have ridden up. I think this bra might be for more Even to FoT breasts. I have more FoB breasts and the top lace is loose...however, this seems to be the case for most bras with lace for me. I have average projection and this bra is great for that. It does give a bit of a pointy look, but you could probably get rid of that by going down a size if you don't mind slight quadding. This is for the dark purple color way.

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Updated on Jun 09, 2015 Flag this

Too closed on top gave me quad boob.
lace has no stretch or give to it. Ended up with elf shoes for boobs.

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Updated on Apr 27, 2015 Flag this

I have this in 32DD and 30F and I will write reviews for both. I consider both to fit me albeit slightly differently. I am still figuring out my shape and what fits me.

In short, the Andorra is the first bra that really makes me happy.

First of all, the material is lovely. The lace is soft and nicely stretchy, but it holds the shape. This is probably what makes it work for me. Reviewers online have said that these stretchy lace allows the bra to work for a variety of shapes because it adapts to the breast and I see how this might be working for me. I ... often tend to have some folds in the upper part of the cup as well as some quadboob. I suspect that this is because I have soft yet broad, wide rooted breasts. But with this bra, there are no folds and only a very little gap on my smaller breast - I think that it might be because of the elastic lace. The lining material is also soft. The pearl colour is soft but I do wish they also made it different "skin" colours.

As far as the shape is concerned, it is uplifted (most uplifted I have ever worn so far) and moves the breasts forward. It is more like the green shape (bras I hate and love blog) which is what I like on my body type (somewhat hourglassy). It definitely holds them in place. The only slight problem I have as far as "shape" goes is that sometimes the seam does not lie as flat as I like against my skin. This problem was more pronounced when I first wore the bra. After wearing it a few times, I feel that it has gotten much better. I suspect that some seam will keep on showing, through drapier materials even if it lays completely flat.Maybe it is adapting a little to my shape.

The fit is generally good. The 32 DD gives a more snug fit on the cups and feels a little tighter overall. The lower part of the cup fits perfectly. The shape feels a little more centered. There is some underarm spillage. Everything feels held in place.

Overall, there are many pros such as shape, projection, support,elasticity, softness.

For me, the two cons are the fact that seam shows a little and how I wish there were more "skin" toned colours so that this could be work easily under lighter colours.


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Updated on Apr 15, 2015 Flag this

I love this bra. The center gore doesn't stab or bruise my close set breasts. The band is nice and firm, not too tight. Everything is in it's right place. I feel lifted, separated, and supported. The shape is definitely more natural (tear shaped) but I kind don't have a problem with that. If you prefer a very round shape, perhaps look elsewhere. I find I'm a bit in between a 32 dd and a 32 e in this bra. I have both sizes and save the larger size for PMS.

Updated on Apr 30, 2014 Flag this

This bra is so beautiful. I had to remove the side supports in order to make this bra work. I suspect most people will need to do the same. The side support fabric is incredibly rigid. It will not allow the bottom of your breasts to settle into the bottoms of the cups. However, if you simply cut it out, the bra works. The cut seems to be based on Andorra. Like Andorra it doesn't have quite the immediate projection I'd like to have. I am willing to let it slide though. One thing I absolutely love about this bra is that the tops of the cups are stretchy. It works for my asymmetrical breasts quite nicely -- and my larger side is probably 1 to 1.5 cup sizes larger than the smaller side. The center gore comes up high, but is narrow. The band is very firm-something to keep in mind if you don't have much padding on your ribcage. I'm very happy I ordered a 32 band, not a 30.

Updated on Apr 30, 2014 Flag this

The band on this bra is very snug, but does not cut into the skin, as it is also pretty wide. I think I don't have enough projection and upper fullness to fill out the cups on this bra, but the cups might also run a little large. The wires are pretty wide. The straps are very thin, but as this bra is supposed to be wearable strapless, I think that you shouldn't count on the straps for support.

Updated on Apr 19, 2014 Flag this

This was the first bra I got when I was discovering sizes. As someone who grew up with molded cups, it was hard for me to adjust to the shape originally, but now I LOVE it. I've also found it's easy enough to cover up the seamed lines with a light camisole if my main shirt is too thin or tight. I recommend it for women of all breast shapes because the lace is nice and stretchy but still supportive. I recently purchased it in purple in a 30E and I interested to see how it compares.

Updated on Jul 05, 2013 Flag this

Love it! I thought I could pass with my sister size but the band started to ride up by the end of the day, so I'm on the hunt for a 30E now.

Updated on Jul 05, 2013 Flag this

Didn't work for me. It was too deep and I wasn't filling out the middle of the bra, and there was also wrinkling at the top. However, sizing down in the cup would not have fixed this because it was barely tall enough as it was. The band was too big (I wear 28s or 30s) but that would not have changed the shape of the cup. It was comfortable and it was well constructed, however.

Updated on Jun 14, 2013 Flag this

First bra I bought when trying to determine my size. Was not the correct size for me, in fact it was horribly small.

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Updated on Jun 11, 2013 Flag this

Very pretty bra and well made. I think that it should be great for summer as it's very lightweight and embroidery and seams are almost flat (so if it's not clinging jersey then Loretta wouldn't show through).

It's only drawback is that it's incompatible with my breast shape. I have wide root/shallow shape and this bra is just too deep for me. I can avoid major quadraboob only with straps on max (and this is not something I normally do) and in the same time I have wrinkles near the apex. And I don't think that sizing up or down is a good idea, because the volume and cup width are just right. What I need is slightly different shape.
So I think that this bra would be good for those who neither wide, nor narrow and neither shallow nor deep.
The think one should consider is that wires are very short under the arms. The band is on the bigger side of 32 and quite stretchy, but somehow it doesn't ride up on my 30" ribcage.

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Updated on May 22, 2013 Flag this

I ordered this bra simultaneously with the 32D to compare sizes. This 32DD is way too big on me though.

Bra description:

A plain bra with smooth, moulded cups made out of the thinnest and most pliable foam I've encountered so far (not counting spacer knit). The foam on the inside of the cups is fused to comfortable cotton jersey, the outside of the cups has a smooth, slightly shiny, knit overlay that reminds me a bit of swimwear lycra. The wings are also made out of a 'swimwear' lycra-like material and very stretchy. The straps are only partly adjustable. The non-adjustable part of the straps and the top edge ... of the wings are made out of a continuous strip of elastic encased within a folded under strip of the same 'swimwear' lycra-like material. The adjustable part of the straps are made of wide, ordinary strap elastic. All findings on this bra, including the hooks and eyes, are black. There are no decorative elements whatsoever.

Bra fit:

As said, this bra is the oddest fit I've encountered so far. Needless to say it doesn't fit AT ALL, but apart from the fact that in this size the cups are clearly too big for me, the why is more mysterious. The wires are the perfect width, the band is true-to-size and very very comfortable (it's very stretchy but simultaneously nice and firm), but the cup shape ... oh, the shape! I've had this problem with almost every bra I've tried this far, but this bra hands down is the worst: for some reason the cups close in on my chest like crazy, 'biting' into my breast tissue as if they want to cut of circulation and creating the oddest shape ever. Even though I don't fill the cups by any stretch of the imagination, the cup edges are so tight that it almost hurts.

Conclusion:

I don't know what's going on with this bra. Size-wise it is obviously too big off, but even in the smaller size shape-wise it's such a complete mismatch it makes me want to scream. It's a shame as it's quite a nice, basic bra -- boring perhaps, but the super-thin foam and cotton lining would have made it a comfortable everyday option.
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Updated on Apr 29, 2013 Flag this

Surprisingly good fit on the first try. Very comfortable. Shapes breast to a natural, slightly pointy shape, which I do not like with tight t-shirt styles. For looser or more structured clothes, it's a nice shape.
I'm short-torsoed, so the center gore prods sometimes, but not in a painful fashion. Been wearing it for four months or so, stretched very slightly--when bought it was perfect on the loosest band and too tight on any other, now it is comfortable on any of the hooks. Looks beautiful.

Updated on Mar 10, 2013 Flag this