Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, slightly FoB, splayed, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG
Totally does not fit!
Not enough immediat projection, straps too wide, (wider than Ewa Michalak) quads, wires too wide, band average for UK.
Big problem with this bra is that the seam between padded and non-padded lace in semi design really stands out especially at joint with vertical seam!! I could probably cup size up and that might make the seam higher on the cup and so the joint would not sit right at the appex and stick straight out!
This bra fits me so comfortably that I really wish it fit me technically. My main issue with it is that it's too shallow for me (surprising no one -- I've got projected boobs and I've yet to wear a half cup with enough projection for me). I didn't realize how bad the problem was initially, partially because this is the only unpadded half-cup I've ever worn. I can make it work at first, but over the course of the day, the cup buckles under the force of my boobs, resulting in an unflattering rounded square shape. This effect was likely exacerbated by the fact that the bra ...was 1-2 cup sizes too small for me. The wires also feel a little tall.
I found the band to be unexpectedly true to size, considering all the conflicting reviews out there for this brand. It's the perfect firmness for me on the loosest setting. Also, the gore tacks amazingly well, even though the cup is at least a size too small for me. I'd buy Tutti Rouge bras again; this is one of the best-scaled ill-fitting bra I've ever bought.
The raised polka-dots on the cup weren't visible under a shirt, unlike Cleo's, but the lace on top of the cups is. If you're a bra MacGuyver, you can probably remove it, but the polkadot layer and lace applique are part of the same sheet of mesh.
Too wide in the cups. Too shallow at the base of the cups, causing wrinkling and downward shift over time.. Band is a little bit tight. Gaps slightly at the top of the cups. Straps are MUCH too wide for me, but I also think that is because the band is too tight and the cups are too big, so the strap placement is not optimal for me.
I am a fairly even and very projected breast shape. I have average-to-narrow roots with a slight omega shape. My best fitting bra is a Cleo Lily in 30GG.
The Birds of a Feather is designed for a wide and somewhat shallow shape - as are most of Tutti Rouge's bras. I sized up in the cups for this one, hoping to find a manageable fit, but alas it was not to be.
The bra definitely doesn't have enough projection for me - my breasts push it down a bit below the inframammary fold and create some wrinkling there.
The cups go around too far on my sides, so the ...wings feel extra high and pokey compared to a bra with less width. The straps also don't shorten quite enough for me - beware, my fellow 5'1" and/or short-torsoed friends!
On the other hand, the style is very cute and girly - perhaps a bit too much for me once I saw it in person. I think I liked the idea of it a little better than the reality in terms of aesthetics, but if pink and fluffy is your thing, this is a fantastic bra for you! Read more 88 more words
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). Read more 294 more words
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. Read more 163 more words
Cute, cute bra, got it for a great price but a terrible shape for my shape. Band runs a full size small-- stretches just to 28 inches, so great for a tight 28 band, but way too tight for my taste. Cups also run a size small, at least for my shape-- major quadboob. Wires are wide, and cups are shallow near the central gore where I have a lot of fullness. Wires, due to this, were uncomfortable on me. Band is firm and supportive.
I tried Sophia by Tutti Rouge at the same time, and it works better for my shape due to the loose upper material, though the ...gore doesn't tack on me.
I'm going to sell this one, still NWT! Would recommend for a 28GG who is not too deep toward the center gore.
The material is a minty green with white polka dots, and though it is unpadded (I love unpadded bras), the material is not sheer (it is slightly, slightly transparent, but I don't think nipples are visible. It's a double layer of fabric whereever there are polka dots. The heart shaped adjusters are adorable, and the lace on the bottom of the cups is really cute and flattering, IMO. Straps are really stretchy. Band is firm, I think would be comfortable if it were the right size, and has three hooks (oh bliss! I much prefer wider bands). Read more 122 more words
Reviews said this runs ridiculously tight in the band and small in the cup. I found the band to actually be on the bigger side of true to size. The cups also run true to size. Runs shallow. This is such a beautiful bra, though, that I'm going to try different sizes until I find the right one!
It's a really gorgeous, well-made bra... but the band runs at least a size smaller than labeled. Shape is similar to Rhea and Tease Me bras... and similarly shallow in the cups.
