The light, breathable cups are wonderfully accommodating for assemytry. The band, however, is very stretchy & doesn't offer much in the way of support. The shoulder straps are also disappointingly flimsy and only partially adjustable.
This bra worked well for me when I was smaller, but now I just need more support (and cup space) than what this bra can give me.
Construction & detailing is superb! This price point is definitely an accurate representation of the quality.
Sadly, this bra is too small for me. The gore doesn't tack & I get tissue splling out of all sides. The straps are also VERY wideset so no matter how far I tighten them, they still slip down. The band, for a Simone Perele, also seems tighter than the other models I have tried.
I really like how light & flexible the cup molding is. It almost has a minimizing affect which comes in handy for button-downs & dresses.
This would be my favorite bra.... if it actually fit. I love the color, the style and the design elements. In this size the cups are just a tad small, and the wire pinches on some tender point on my left side. (sometimes) I can only wear it at my smallest time of the month. The band is large, also, easily stretches beyond the listed size. My choice style of bra is a spacer, and this would be absolutely perfect if it was available one cup size larger, and maybe, one band size smaller.
The fitter insisted I put this on, so I reluctantly did. By the end of the visit, this was the only bra I purchased. It's gorgeous! Beautiful color, very comfortable, really nice uplifted, round but not exaggerated shape. The lace is very sexy, might peek out of certain tops, but if the plunge is narrow this bra is great because there's almost no gore (and I don't spill out in the middle, yay!) the lace wasn't really visible through the t-shirt I was wearing, though that was kind of loose-fitting. The lace does lie flat against the skin. I was sad though, because when I got home it ...looked like mine have some quality issue wrt the stitching on the band, but we'll see. This was an EXPENSIVE bra, so hopefully it isn't an issue.
Update. After wearing this for a while, I am changing my opinion about the fit. It's still a gorgeous bra that I don't actually feel while wearing, but I don't think it's projected enough for me. I definitely cannot wear this with the cookies in, but even without I think the cups slide down a little (and the band slides up). When I take it off, there's marks in different places; in part it's from the fabric on the inside, but I also think it's the wires sliding out of my IMF and onto my tissue. I might try scooping and swooping more diligently and tightening the band, but because the fitter urged me not to I am hesitant to do that, haha.
Still not entirely sure on the breast shape. Fairly projected, and at least functionally FOB (current guess: short roots, fairly even). Root width: who knows. Read more 176 more words
So so pretty! Very feminine and sexy look, love it. No modesty though - your headlights will be out there. Shape is perfect, and the stretchy lace cups accommodate tissue well. I thought the elastic on top was cutting in (it's pretty closed on top!) but judging by my shirt it's really not. Narrow wires, perfect for me. Band is stretchy and not super tight, not sure how long it'll be wearable. Very comfy - I feel naked?
This is a gorgeous and comfortable bra, great fit in the cups. Smooth shape, fairly natural. Comparable to the Andora, I'd say, in terms of fit. Band is loose-ish and stretchy (but not atypically so for SP) but not uncomfortable, wide enough to feel stable. Kind of an issue: the moulding, while it gives a great fit and is smooth and soft to the touch, doesn't do much (or basically anything) in terms of modesty. Your headlights will be out there! I was looking for a different colorway (all they had in the store was dark gray/anthracite) and more modesty so did not purchase. However, if it had been on sale... maybe. I haven't had SP bras long enough to determine how bad the stretchiness is over time. (If I can wear it on the second or third hook for a while then, the band thing doesn't bother me.)
Band runs a little loose (looser than Andora, Wish) and the cup runs a tad small. I think it's mostly the wires being on the slightly narrow side, and the cup is more closed off at the top than I expected. Would have tried a 65F if there was one in the store, but 65E was too small. Very pretty, subtly feminine bra with gorgeous details, soft, quality material.
This bra was a great fit for me and actually gave a pretty nice, rounded, uplifted shape. Good quality, bad fairly tight and firm for SP. Just the lace detailing... made me feel about a decade older than I actually am. Didn't buy.
One word: comfortable! Ok maybe three: it's also well-made and supportive. The band is nice and wide, not too stretchy and TT. However, it does run a little full in the cup, so I sized down from a 65D to a 65E. Had to do some thorough scooping and swooping to not quadboob but definitely the better fit. Invisible under t-shirts as far as lines go, but I would describe this as a full-cup bra, so skimpier shirts may not combine well. The shape is, well, bland, and the nude I tried was more of a sand/nutmeg that I was not in love with. Update: also tried this in a colorway that was more nude for my skintone... still not loving it. Makes me feel old!
I am so sad to let this one go :[ It is sooooo beautiful. And sooooo French... And it was 60% off at Nordstrom Rack, but it's just the wrong size and shape for me.
Me: Super squishy // low-set // east-west/splayed // center full // mostly even top-bottom (but the squish makes everything a wild card) // still trying to figure out my roots--tissue begins near clavicle but top projection starts below armpits when standing; some side tissue esp. on larger side // immediate projection // asymmetry (large left and low right)
On me, the shaping of this bra is akin to that of Cleo Pixie ...Balconnet Bra (7481) (30F) and Cleo Hettie Balconnet Bra (9011) (32F). All felt good, are well made and so very pretty, but they all have the same strange horizontal profile similar to this \_)-(_/ from a top view. My tissue is sharply flattened from the outside edge of the wire to the front seam/apex. It occurs to me that padded/molded push up bras may have a similar structure hidden behind the additional material surrounding the cup, like so: (\_)-(_/)
I've only recently started my search for bras that fit, so perhaps this is a personal preference vs. a fit issue? The cut certainly tames my east/west splay, but that's the cost. I'm not sure what shapes would work for this bra. I envision this could've been under the clothes of Jean Seberg in Breathless...
I should also clarify that my main issue with this one is that the band is too big; with Pixie I couldn't fill the top cup/lace; and with Hettie I had severe quadding where the cup and lace met and awful wrinkling all over the cup. The side flattening is the only issue I see them having in common.
In summary...
Cons: *Wrong size in a very stretchy band *Side flattening *Wires too narrow *Wings too low *Better fit but less comfort when converted to criss-cross
Pros: *Elastic at top of cups provides the slightest bit of security without cutting into tissue (common issue for me) *Hidden gore reinforcement (so while it may appear to be fully banded, the elasticity of the band and top layer of mesh do not affect cup separation) *Lightweight and comfortable *Thoughtful and unique design *Convertible (G-hooks) *Fully adjustable straps *Oh-so sexy... Read more 269 more words
I once heard this spacer bra had a tighter band than other SP models, but it came to me more used than expected and so the band is pretty big https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> should have asked for more pictures and measurements.
The cup shape is nice. The wires stay narrow and the cups aren't too tall. The straps are only half adjustable.
I thought European sizes are supposed to be standardized?
Before I ordered this, I read other reviews that said this bra stretches quite a bit, thus runs big in the band & then small in the cup. THEY WERE RIGHT! I normally fit best into a 32 band, so with the reviewer's suggestions, I ordered a 30. The 30 fit me just snug enough but not too tight, on the longest set of hooks . I also ordered 1 cup size up...I think I needed 3! The cups on this are so ridiculously small it is laughable. Quads everywhere...and I certainly don't consider myself large. As for the fabric and such, it is a beauty: very pretty embroidery around the bottom front edge, it's soft, elegant and (I think) supportive.
Back it goes https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
I bought this bra on sale. I don't think it's worth the full price because it is quite expensive and I can't say that the shape it gives to the breast is excellent (definitely not comparable to moulded bras or Prima Donna bras) even though it is very comfortable.
I was fitted for this bra at La Lingerie in Madison, WI. The store and staff are wonderful, and it was even more wonderful to find a pile of bras that fit me exactly. All of them violate what I thought were the rules of my breast shape (broad/shallow), which according to some require particular balconette or demi styles. This is a full cup bra with a horizontal/diagonal seam, and it is by far the most comfortable and flattering bra I've ever had. It is super soft, the lace is luscious, and I will buy one in every color.
This is the first Simone Perele bra I've seen in person and it seems like a well made, excellent quality bra. Unfortunately too big in the band and too small in the cup for me. I'd say it fits somewhere around a UK 30DD. I really like the cups being neither too thin, neither padded - it is a thin foam cup that gives shape and support, but not too thick. Since I started losing a tiny bit of weight, I might hold on to it for a while and see what happens. Should I shrunk into the cups, I still need to shorten the band.
This is probably my favorite bra yet. My favorite feature in these Simone Perele bras is that the cups are so soft and thin while still being moulded. I like that my nipples poke through occasionally and that it feels light and airy.
I fell in love with the moulded Revelation bra in 65E, but i quadboobed in it a bit ... I got the Andora in black in 65F and it was a bit too big. This is the perfect middle ground! The beige color seems a lot lighter than my beige Revelation, making it a better nude bra for me.
Oh, if only the band fit tighter on these bras... I really love them.
UPDATE: At first, when I got this bra, the band was loose but wearable. It grew to be huge within a few wears. It rides up, slides around. I can't take it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I'm no stranger to loose bands, but this one seems to move around a lot.
i got this bra recently as a giveaway when I was trying to find my new size. I actually love it a lot and wear it under most of my more sheer tops. My only complaint is that it's a little closed on top, so as usual, that gives me a little bit of bubble boob. But, not as noticeable as most padded bras that are closed on top. I just don't have enough upper tissue and the top of my chest is getting bony, so instead of a gradual slope, I get kind of a "b" shape..but again, this one is not nearly as bubbly as more moulded or ...padded bras I've tried with the same shape. I think the Chantelle Rive Gauche and a few padded Wacoals were some of the more severe cases.
Other than that, I can't speak much for the band's tautness as this one was used. Personally I don't mind and will be altering it when I have a chance. This is one of the most comfortable bras I've ever had. I'm not sure how to describe the materials, they're just so amazing. The cups have a nice, very light foam, and a very soft feel to them. The band and straps are incredibly comfortable as well. Cup depth is perfect for me, as well as cup width. Cups aren't too fat apart. Straps aren't fully adjustable due to the floral design near the cups, but they adjust long/short enough for me. Overall I'd recommend this to someone with average-some projection, and needing narrower wires. This bra is a really comfortable seamless padded bra and looks great under t-shirts. Appearance-wise, it has floral embroidery on the band that stops about 2" after the cups, and the same embroidery on the straps near the cups. It's a very simple, yet really pretty bra. I'm really happy with it. The only thing I would change is that I would make it more open on top. I actually love this so much I'd buy one in black if I could find one. Read more 230 more words
I am so glad you love it! I hope I've shared my obsession with you- I've been on the search too. I would love a 65F Revelation, but I haven't seen many under $50 or $60.
I thought I'd replaced this bra with my 65E Andora. The cups fit me better, but it seems the band is even huge. I never had the problem of my Revelation shifting around or riding up so much. I also tried the Caressence. It has the same comfort, but the full cup shape was wrong for me. I recommend you try these 2 if you're in love - they pop up on ebay for like $20. They have other similar models that are more rare that I watch out for like the Delice or Amour. I have a problem, haha.
I'll be interested to see how the alteration goes - I would have done one if I had the skill!
annabellynn It's seriously one of my favorites. Thank you again ^_^ I'll keep an eye out for them on ebay! Thanks for letting me know :) And yeah haha I'm just (re)teaching myself how to sew, so this will be my first bra alteration. Hopefully it works out well ^_^
I am so glad you love it! I hope I've shared my obsession with you- I've been on the search too. I would love a 65F Revelation, but I haven't seen many under $50 or $60.
I thought I'd replaced this bra with my 65E Andora. The cups fit me better, but it seems the band is even huge. I never had the problem of my Revelation shifting around or riding up so much. I also tried the Caressence. It has the same comfort, but the full cup shape was wrong for me. I recommend you try these 2 if you're in love - they pop up on ebay for like $20. They have other similar models that are more rare that I watch out for like the Delice or Amour. I have a problem, haha.
I'll be interested to see how the alteration goes - I would have done one if I had the skill!