To start, I'm in the process of resizing and refitting a correct size. I used to be a 32A and am debating between 28D/30C and 28C/30B. The following bra is a 28C which I have concluded is definitely a cup too small. If this bra came in a 28D it would work perfectly.
The cups on this bra are very shallow given the built-in padding in this bra. The cups had less covering for being a "C" cup than I originally envisioned given that the website lists this bra as a "t-shirt" bra. It seems closer to a demi/plung t-shirt bra.
The colors are beautiful, the cups are a ...very light nude color while the dark "mocha" lace has a mauve hint to it. This bra is definitely perfect for wearing smooth & thin t-shirts or tank tops, and I like the convertable strap option (can take straps off completely for halter & X backs)
One thing I noticed was that the bottom of the cup dented a bit at the bottom, probably due to the fact that I had too much boob to fill the cup, and thus the cup got a little smooshed and created an indentation (you might be able to see this in the "front" view photo I posted). I think if I have a better cup size this wouldn't be an issue.
The band fits very comfortably, not as stretchy as the "Nicole" band, but seems to be pretty true to a 28 (they mentioned on the site that this band is stretchier and thus, don't order up a size because other TLBC bands tend to run small). I am going to order a 30C and give the larger band/cup a shot since I don't think the band would be so stretchy that I end up on tightest hook to start. Read more 196 more words
The cups are highly molded and have a projected shape -- too much projection for my shallow breasts, I realize now. The underwire shape is a bit more vertical at the outer edges, so it cuts off my side breast tissue a little since my breasts have a wide root. The removable foam cookies are soft and fit into very fine, soft mesh pockets, so no comfort issues there. The straps that come with the bra are smooth on both sides, so they don't stay on the shoulders well. I had to reuse straps from a previous bra. I'm not a fan of the side boning in this bra because I feel like it digs into my ribs.
I like how the lace lies flat against the body to create a smooth surface for the band and straps. It looks really pretty that way. The bottoms of the cups have moderate padding which helps lift the boobs. The padding in combination with the cup shape helps push the boobs up and inward, which is helpful for someone like me with fairly wide-set breasts. The cups aren't quite big enough for me, though, and C is the biggest cup available in bras from this company. The wire shape is good for my shallow breasts, but it just doesn't extend far enough at ...the sides. There is a visible line from the top of the cups when I wear this bra under clingy tops, probably another sign that the cup size isn't right for me. Not long after I started wearing this bra, the side boning shifted in its casing so that it kind of sticks out at the bottom, which ruined the smoothness of the bra wings. The quality of the materials in this bra is lower than for similarly-priced bras I have bought from Wacoal. I won't be buying another bra from this company because of the lower quality and the fact that they don't have the best size for me. Read more 114 more words
You can tell the Nicole is larger than The Little Bra Company's Lucia in cup and band. Band fits as recommended. Feels like the bra wraps your chest like a tight blanket. Not ready yet to say it’s comfortable because the band is still restrictive. Photos shown with and without insertable pads. My breast do not fully fill the cups, though I worry a 28B or 30B would result in quad boobs. Bra doesn't fit properly without pads.
Bra doesn’t cut into my skin as much as Lucia 28C. Beginning of straps may rub. Band pulls away at the two finger recommendation - but I’m concerned it will stretch more becoming unfitted. Breasts fit o.k. in cups. Still not satisfied with my breast not filling cups, gapping occurs.
A lovely little bra. I did swoop and scoop. On last hook. Very tight around the ribcage making it somewhat uncomfortable. The straps rub at the beginning of the strap. You can see the band cuts into my chest. Will this stretch and become a non issue? I’m not completely satisfied with the cups, my breast do not fully fill the cup, there is gapping. I consider this kind of gapping unacceptable for my physically intensive job and constant bicycle commuting.
I've heard TLBC bras run small, and this seems to be the case. It seems to fit more like a tight 30B or looser 28C. The cups are very narrow and placed closer together to create cleavage, with decent push-up padding. I would need a cup or two larger for this to work.
The band is too big/loose for my 28" ribcage (I use the tightest hook). The underwire would be better if it went higher and wider into the armpit area. The gore should be wider, it hurts after a short time. Other than that, I love the removable padding and the straps, they are spaced nicely.
This bra fits pretty well. The band size is smaller than the measurement that is allotted to it, which is the point of The Little Bra Company, because it is for petite women. I have a 27 inch band measurement and the 30 fits quite well. Unfortunately, I think their smaller-than-sized measurements do a disservice to women who need to buy their bras online, if their 28 band is more like a 26 and their 30 more like a 28, why not just call it that? The cups fit pretty well, though they could be just slightly wider. This bra gives me nice lift, which I like because my breasts are shallow and wide-rooted, so I do not have natural cleavage. This bra is also comfortable, no poking or prodding from the underwire, and it hasn't stretched out. Overall, I would buy from this bra company again.
This would probably be a comfortable bra if it fit me right. The cups are soft and stretchy. The straps are narrow and fully adjustable, with a narrow one column hook closure in the back. Not a bra to wear if you're looking for nipple coverage.
Bought it, tried it on, realized it didn't fit, and stuck it in my drawer for the last year and a half. It still has its tags on and has never been worn for more than five minutes.
Band size was too big. Fit on the tightest hook. When I took out the removable pads, the cups were slightly too big, but I could fix that with some scooping -- or just by leaving the pads in. They don't make this bra in a 28D, so I ordered a 28C and we'll see if that one fits.
This bra fits nicely. The tightness can take some getting used to. It's push-up and gives me a bit of cleavage. Occasionally it feels like it might be bruising my left rib underneath my boob but other than that it really is comfortable after wearing it for half an hour. The straps are a little short. I am tall at 5'8 and have broad shoulders so that might be why.
Edit: After having this bra for over a month, I have to say it is the best-fitting, most comfortable bra I have ever tried, and by now I have tried quite a few more bras. It gives the best cleavage, too, which is a great plus. The gore tacks perfectly and, while I DO get very, very slight quad-boob on my leftie, my rightie is at least a cup size smaller, and it helps that the cup is closer to fitting on that one, so I feel more symmetrical.
This is my favourite bra of all time, even though it isn't in my "real" size (28D).
