30 band felt like a 32. Cups and band were too big.

Updated on Sep 13, 2016 Flag this

I normally wear a 32 band, however, I got a 30 band in this bra. I had previous experience with this bra in a 32 band, and the band stretches pretty quickly - after only a handful of wears, I needed to fasten it on the tightest hooks. I need to use an extender right now, but after 3 wears, I can already feel the band loosening up. I have a touch of quad boob on the left side, but it's not really noticeable, especially if I'm wearing a low cut top or wearing a cami under my shirt. The top of the gore really presses into ... my breastbone, but I remember that subsiding a bit after the band loosened up on my last one. For now, I either stick a piece of moleskin between my boobs, or stuff a bit of gauze in there. The underwires are incredibly firm. Even though the gore is a bit too high for me, tne width is perfect for my closer set boobs. Technically, this bra doesn't exactly fit me, but it's so cute that I couldn't resist. Despite the gore poking me if I don't cushion that area, the bra is otherwise comfortable and well made. I wore it all day at work and barely noticed it.
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Leopard colorway

Updated on Mar 13, 2016 Flag this

I got just because I was making an order for Scharminkeltje and I wanted to try. Such shame it doesnt fit! label say 30E but I would say its 32E and it runs loose in the band and is big in the cups. `the material is nice and sheer. Love the colour, is perfect for all seasons, and will not show under light colours.

Mint colorway

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Updated on Feb 06, 2016 Flag this

It's not often when a bra arrives that I get the butterflies I had on seeing the pics - but this set really does look phenomenal. The purple is much duskier than it looks in some of the promo pics - which is great. There is pink lace on the top of each cup, and pink edging underneath each boob framing each cup. There is a leopard print bow in the centre - I usually hate and actively avoid any animal print but actually this goes quite well with the style and colours of the set.

Coordinates include a brazilian knicker which I had to size up ... to a large in, and a short which fitted fine in medium (albeit with a fairly low rise).

This is a non padded bra with a three part cup construction. The website calls it 'semi-sheer' which I guess is true - in that the bottom section is not sheer, and the top part is. The bottom section (made up of two parts) is two layers of laminate non-stretch material. The top section is also non-stretch.

The band is loose - in fact, I'm thinking I may need to start on the middle hook - so some people may want to size down. The wires are medium to slightly wider than average - just about ok for me but I wouldn't want them to be any narrower personally. They are no where near as wide as Liliana (my Eliza review will be up within the next few days hopefully so if superwide wires are what floats your breasts/boat then keep an eye out for that!). The shape is definitely best for someone who has more immediate projection than me, and I believe would be compatible for those who are full on top. I am fairly shallow and full on the bottom, but with enough swooping and scooping, and adjustment of the straps, I can still get a pretty good fit. It's not my perfect bra fit wise - but it's so beautiful and makes me feel so great it's worth it.

I would say this bra is a very similar construction/fit to Panache's Jasmine (although I take one size down (30DD) from my usual in Jasmine) - so if that works for you I'd recommend Nichole in at least one cup up from Jasmine size and possibly a band down depending on how tight you like your bras to fit. The main differences are the top section in this is not stretchy though, so I think Nichole is less accommodating for those who are FOT, and especially for those with tall roots - you can see that it seems a bit like a mismatch between my top tissue and the bra, as although I'm shallow with little on top I think my tissue is still taller than this bra ideally wants . As above, I have some slight wrinkling on the top section on my smaller boob but it doesn't cause issues with comfort or support so I am not bothered by this.

Comfort

It is with a sad heart that I have to say this bra was very painful for me to wear. Foolishly I took it on holiday recently (got back last night and have never been more pleased to wear a wireless bralette today) without having worn it first as I so rarely have any major fit problems, especially with regards to the gore. I wore it on the middle hook and after a few hours had the most stabby, excruciating gore poking. I had to stuff tissue down the front of the bra to stop it cutting into my skin. I wore it 2 days later on the loosest hook, thinking this may help, and although it was better it was still very painful. I'm going to measure it for Bratabase - I'm thinking the gore must be a bad height/width combination for me that I'll investigate further.

** UPDATE: Measurements now on Bratabase - the gore is wider and taller than I am used to. I think it's actually not the height as I first thought, but the width that is more the issue for me. Be aware that for those with close set breasts, this bra may be your mortal enemy.**

In conclusion, I'm unsure how often I will wear this purely down to how shockingly uncomfortable it was, and the fact that in my heart of hearts I know it's not the best shape for me. I'm going to try and figure out the issue with the gore and see if there's anything I can do to improve the situation, as it really is a lovely bra - good quality with very wearable coordinates. Watch this space!


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Purple Haze colorway

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Updated on Nov 28, 2015 Flag this

First off, the color of this is fab. I have the cobalt/black one from AW15. It's what prompted me to give this baby another shot, and, in person, it does not disappoint.

On to fit! This is a great bra, though it has a few 'but' things to note:

- If you like super tight bands, this will not work for you. I am between 32 and 34 currently (mostly 34 because turning 30 is a bitch on the metabolism), and I can easily fit it on the tightest hook right away. I wear this on the middle hook, and really only notice it riding up towards the very ... end of the day. Otherwise, it being a bit loose is no biggie. When I wear it for any length of time on the tightest hook, the fabric starts to itch and the wires, particularly the gore, which others have noted, press and hurt something fierce. My take-away from this is this is a bra meant to wear more loose than tight.

- I think it's nearly impossible to fill out the cups entirely on both sides. There is slight wrinkling above the seam on both sides, and is particularly noticeable on my smaller side. But a cup size smaller would definitely quad. I will say, though, that there doesn't appear to be any wrinkling under clothes. The cups are smooth and super round.

- If you don't have projection, look elsewhere. This bra was meant for those needing deep cups.

Other things to note:

- Only 2 hook fastening on G cups, but it's literally the only bra I've worn which I don't mind there only being 2 versus 3 hooks. The band is otherwise very thick, and doesn't cut into the chub at all.

- Very narrow wires for a UK brand. Those who like Polish brands would benefit from it.

- Accommodating to FoT tissue, and doesn't cut in at all.

- I WANT THEM ALL!

So long as you're ok with all these things, this bra is a must try.


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COBALT/NOIR colorway

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Updated on Sep 29, 2015 Flag this

It is so pretty! I love the colour and the details, like the cute bow at the gore with flowers on it.
The fit is okay for me, I wanted another unpadded bra for summer, and I think it will do great in hot weather.
The band is not quite as tight as I would wish, a bit loose for a 30, but the place where I bought it doesn’t stock the bra in 28-bands. So I need to start on the middle hooks, and fingers crossed that it won’t stretch out a lot. But I think sizing down in this model is a good idea if you prefer tighter ... bands.
The cups are a good fit, they are quite deep, and maybe that’s why they wrinkle slightly at the top. But I am also FOB and don’t have a lot of tissue at the top. The gore tacks tight but comfortably (I've read in reviews, that it tacks painfully, thankfully that's not the case with me!)
Straps are a bit wide-set for my liking, but that is a problem I have with a lot of bras.

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Mint colorway

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Updated on Jul 23, 2015 Flag this

Very pretty bra. I have a 27.5" UB but usually find 30E more comfortable. This 28 fits well, but cup runs big. I sized down from my usual 28F on Tutti email customer service advice. They were right. This one fits well. Not sure if all Tutti runs like this. Not as lifted and projected as my Cleo bras, but still nice.

Updated on May 08, 2015 Flag this

What a pretty bra. It is also, however, HUGE. I almost always fit perfectly into a 30E. This is large in band and cup. I am not sure if I should go with 28F or even 28E. Very disappointed after a long wait for its arrival. I will exchange it, though, as it is really lovely and I think once I find the right size it will be a favorite.


ETA: Tutti Rouge email support was great. They recommended 28E based on my measurements (I never wear 28E, 28F or 30E usually works) and I went with it. It fits pretty well, even ever so slightly big in the cup, so Tutti Rouge Nichole Bra runs big in the cup.

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Updated on May 08, 2015 Flag this

Tutti Rouge burst onto the scene only three fashion seasons ago but already the brand has made waves in what is an under served niche industry. Catering for the D+ market beyond a G cup was a brave...

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Updated on Jan 18, 2015 Flag this

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This is a gorgeous bra, but it wasn't *quite* right for me. I could likely get away with it one cup smaller. I can already see it gives a perfectly round shape, but I can't fill the cups all the way, so there's slight wrinkling in my larger breast, and quite a bit of wrinkling in the smaller. Additionally, the wire is too wide for me, but not as bad as the multiple Liliana bras I own. I'm guessing the trick for TR is to size up in their padded styles (I fit a 34H in both the Liliana and Betty), but go with your normal size in their unpadded. I don't have enough experience with the brand to know for sure. I can attest that the Nichole, at least, does not have as insanely wide wires as the Liliana and it allows for much more projection.

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Updated on Oct 29, 2014 Flag this