This review and measurements are for the "Magic Wire" version of this bra. It is a molded cup, full coverage bra with a nearly invisible wire that is heavily padded (approaching a push-up bra). In fact, it was tough to measure this bra because the wire is so hard to find. Wires end very quickly upon entering the gore. The "flexible silicone wire" is so flexible that it provides zero support. This caused the top of the gore to float and the wings to stick out at an odd angle (did not sit flat against the skin). Returned quickly.
Fit:
* Strap separation: ... fine
* Straps adjust short enough: yes
* Band length: good (However, elastic is only at the bottom of the band. Inadequate support along the top edge of the band.)
* Gore fit: Comfy, spaced well, top floats due to design issues.
* Cup fit: TERRIBLE. The combination of a worthless wire and stretchy band with no wing support caused the weight of the axillary breast tissue to push the wings out at an odd angle. This caused the gore to float with lateral gapping and medial quadding. Most bras gently push on the breast tissue. (I dare say that is a bra's function in life.) For this bra, the breast moves the bra. The cup tries to resist (since it is so thickly molded) but can't without assistance from the underwire and band. Hilarity ensues. (And a seriously fugly shape.)
* Band Height: borderline too short (tiny axillary skin spillage)
* Wire length: The wire is length is moot (it is too flimsy and padded to be offensive). However, the bra still pokes my armpit. There is a vertical side seam (maybe even boning) in the wing (presumably to add support; spoiler: it doesn't). This sucker pokes. This bra is marketed towards those that find underwires uncomfortable. Why heavily pad a flimsy underwire then make the side boning poke? Why o' why? (I am petite, so it's not uncommon for a long underwire to poke me in the armpit with movement.)
* Cup width: Ample. Since the breast tissue pushes the top of the band and underwire away from the body, there is oodles of space. Is this spillage? Gappage? A pocket for valuables? (Note: Don't put anything too valuable in there. It will fall out (along with your breast tissue) the first time you raise your arm.)
Pro: Looks great on the hanger.
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