~Berry colourway, AW2013~

Looks and things: Very pretty - I love this colourway even more than the earlier ivory one. The materials and quality are definitely worth a lot more than the $35 I paid.

Band: TIGHT! Definitely more of a 28 than a 30. Unfortunately the 32FF Betty I tried was a very loose 32 band and slightly too small in the cups, and I'm not sure that a 'true' 30GG exists in this bra. I wasn't sure if 32G would be as loose as the 32FF so I chose to risk the 30GG and use an extender.

Cups: I think they're true to size volume wise, or maybe ... on the smaller side of a GG. The wires are definitely wide and the bra is definitely shallow. Quite a few people have mentioned that it's similar to the Curvy Kate Tease Me/Thrill Me and I'd have to agree.

The gore is kind of iffy and doesn't tack if I'm not sitting/standing very straight. I think this is due to the combination of too wide wires and too shallow cups.

The cups/underwires extend below the band of the bra and I really dislike this. The bra tends to slide down because of shallowness but then it's also pretty tight so it hurts my ribs.

Straps: too far apart for me. Also much too long for me. They slip off constantly https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I also dislike making it fully racerback with a clip because then it attaches just under my neck and the pressure there is uncomfortable after a while. I need to try it with an accessory that brings the straps closer but not all the way together.

It looks nice enough on, and the pictures do make it look like it fits well so I'm not sure about this one. I don't know if I want to keep this bra, but I may as well since $10 return shipping is not worth it for one bra.

Update: May 22 2014
I've kept it and find the cups are too big for me most of the month. I've taken to wearing it with push up pads at the bottom (hello cakes on a plate!). I can't really laze around or slouch in this bra because the underwires come too low and hit my ribs. It's pretty much reserved as a bra for going out in winter (padding + summer = bleeehhhh).
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Updated on May 22, 2014 Flag this

Really pretty, but a weird fit on me.
I get a little orange in a glass, the wires are a little too wide and the cups a little too shallow right through at the center so they almost flare out on the inside edges. It's better than quadraboob but probably just as visible under clothing for my full-all-around shape. A full-on-top girl might find it to be just the thing, because that is where the deepest line is.
My only complaint about the construction of the bra is the material used in the wings/back. While it looks good and feels wonderful now, it doesn't look like it would be sturdy enough for long term wear given that I like to wear my bands TIGHT.

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Updated on Apr 27, 2014 Flag this

This review is about the powder blue colourway.

I have tried this bra in one other colourway, Ivory/floral. This one runs true to the Betty sizing, which means that I sized up one cup size and the band is comfortable in the smaller of my two regular sizes. The colour is more obviously blue than the powder blue Liliana, which verges on mint. I took the pictures in natural light and I think they give a fairly accurate depiction of the colour. The band characteristically curves upward and appears short compared to the cups.

I am quite satisfied with Tutti Rouge's customer service. I returned some ... bras back in February and asked them to replace them with two bras from their spring collection when they became available, and both were sent to me without any prompting.

I'm somewhat disappointed that Tutti Rouge has decided to add a label from coppafeel, both because I find the charity's name offensive and in light of recent scientific reports about the limited utility of monthly breast exams. I don't feel this kind of advertisement belongs in bras; if nothing else, it leads to a lot of heated debate.

This bra is new so I have not worn it yet, but I expect that it will be similar to my other Betty of the same size.
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Updated on Apr 26, 2014 Flag this

I love this bra so much. It fits very differently than any other bra I've tried on, but fits so well!

The cups are shallower towards the side, more so than most bras I've seen, which pushes everything forward. The cups are fairly high and do a good job at containing everything.

The material is smooth and beautiful, and the lace details at the top and bottom of the cup are gorgeous.

The straps only adjust halfway, so I have them tightened to the tightest setting to ensure everything stays where it should and doesn't slide off my shoulder. I may have to shorten the straps at some point.

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Updated on Mar 15, 2014 Flag this

The Betty in Berry is a stunning bra. I love the deep raspberry/wine color and the hot pink/purple flowers with white and purple leaves add to the loveliness. The frilly ruffles at the top of the cups and on the bottom of the bra is a nice touch. This is one of my favorite bras. It's soft and comfy, and if it weren't for the super tight band (this 30GG is really a 28H), I'd wear it all the time. As it is, I'm currently around a 29" underbust, so it's kind of tight on me. I may need to use an extender. The other small detail ... that annoys me is that I can't quite tighten the band as much as I need. My boobs are high set, and there's only 6 inches from my shoulder to the top of them (w/o bra it's 7 because I'm also pendulous). I also bought the matching boyshorts, which are sheer in the back for a nice cheeky (both literally and the British slang meaning) detail. I purchased it in a medium because I don't like when things dig into my hips (I'm around a 6/8 US, 10/12 UK at the moment). I find that it's a little taller than I'd like, but has enough coverage for my bum. It isn't really like a short at all though. I also just bought the Retro suspender belt in medium, which is too big, but it's just lingerie so that's okay. I plan to use it for future fun with husband, but it's too frilly to be worn under clothes without sticking out noticeably.
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Updated on Mar 08, 2014 Flag this

BAND RUNS TRUE TO SIZE. I always hear Tutti Rouge runs super tight, but both that I’ve tried (Betty and Birds of a Feather) run true to size in the band. I’m usually a 30G, full on bottom. This fastens with room to spare on the tightest hook, I could definitely use a 30, maybe even a 28 with an extender for the first little while. The cups fit-ish, but the gore doesn’t tack and when I push it, I get quadboobage, so I think I could size up in the cup too. I wore it for about an hour and didn’t notice any orange in a glass. If I notice any next time I wear it, I’ll update. Usual size: 30G. Ideal size in this bra: 28H

Updated on Mar 05, 2014 Flag this

This bra is extremely comfortable especially after a few wears. It shows a bit under thin shirts, but gives your breasts a nice shape.

Updated on Mar 03, 2014 Flag this

This bra runs about a cupsize small, I have the cream version. It flattens my boobs and does weird things to them. I like my breasts to have a lot more projection, and this bra simply doesn't work for me. I would like to try a size up. It's so freaking cute, and I know some women do prefer a minimizing effect, but I don't.

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Updated on Feb 16, 2014 Flag this

This is my second TR bra. I have to say how beautiful it is! It's very frilly and girly. It's a beautiful deep garnet color. The band is extremely tight and only stretches 30". So I'm using an extender. The cups are not as shallow as the Sophia. I still get a small emptiness at the bottom. It gives a nice round, minimized profile.

Updated on Feb 15, 2014 Flag this

The Betty is a lovely bra, and gives a wonderful shape. However, I sister sized up to a 32FF from my typical 30G in Freya and Cleo bras because I'd read a lot of reviews saying the band ran really tight. I usually wear Cleos with an extender for the first couple of months, but I can wear Freyas comfortably right away on the loosest hooks. I need bras that stretch to ~32in on my 30.5in snug/29in tight underbust, but unfortunately Betty stretches all the way to 34 https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

I also tried the Liliana in 30GG, but the band on that was super tight for a 30 (stretched to ~29in). Both the Liliana and the Betty also ran small for me in the cups. I think my ideal TR size would be 30GG in the Betty and 32GG in Liliana.

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Updated on Feb 10, 2014 Flag this