Band size runs true to size for a b.tempt'd bra. It's a 30 band bra that stretches out to 30.5" which is really good for b.tempt'd. This band is great if you are a true 30 band. Cups run true to size. Cup size is good and awful at the same time. It is better than the Neve Strapless because the wires are less broad. It is worse than the Neve Strapless because it cuts into my flesh at the tops of the cups. This bras is not for people who are FOT or have tall roots.

I hate this bra solely because it cuts into my flesh (I have tall roots). Go for this bra if you are shallow, medium rooted, far apart spaced, FOB, and short rooted.

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Praline colorway

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Band size runs true to size for a b.tempt'd bra. It's a 30 band bra that stretches out to 30.5" which is really good for b.tempt'd. This band is great if you are a true 30 band. Cups run true to size. Cup size is good and awful at the same time. It is better than the Neve Strapless because the wires are less broad. It is worse than the Neve Strapless because it cuts into my flesh at the tops of the cups. This bras is not for people who are FOT or have tall roots.

I hate this bra solely because it cuts into my flesh (I have tall roots). Go for this bra if you are shallow, medium rooted, far apart spaced, FOB, and short rooted.

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Black colorway

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Updated on Feb 01, 2015 Flag this

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Truth be told, I had very low expectations for this bra based on the fact that strapless bras are typically extra tricky to get right, and a not-so-great review I read on this site. However, I decided to order this style anyway to hit the Nordstrom Rack free shipping minimum, so two of these arrived in my mailbox today. I ordered two colors, both Praline (nude) and Night (black), and found that there are subtle differences between the two, so I suspect that there's been a slight model upgrade somewhere along the line.

Now as far as strapless bra blind buys, this really wasn't that bad. ... The fit was probably 90% OK, but since I already have strapless bras that are workable for now, I didn't feel the need for a bra that wasn't totally spot on. There were two main factors that made me decide not to keep the bra:

1) The band, while it measures TTS and feels TTS for a 30D, does not feel secure because the bra is not a full band construction, and the silicone grips are only on the wings. While wearing the bra, I felt that the wings and back were staying in place while the cradle and cups kept sliding down. This is probably not too bad if you wear a very snug band, but since I am really a 28 band size and can't size down in this brand, there wasn't enough tension to keep the front in place. This might also be an issue for larger cup sizes as I'd imagine the weight of heavier breasts would just drag the front down since it's not supportive enough.

2) The cup shape is slightly too narrow and slightly too closed off. I have short roots and I already felt that the top was borderline cutting into my roots and giving me the quad effect, so I can only imagine how this would look on someone who has taller roots. Since I am also very shallow on top, I think this makes the effect worse, because I don't have the rounded breast tissue at the top to lift the top of the cup away from my roots. You may have better luck with this bra if you have a very rounded breast shape that's not too wide, and short or normal roots.

I also found slight construction differences between the two bras I purchased, as I mentioned above. The Praline (nude) had silicone grips that were flat and matte, which almost looked like they had been melted into the bra. The cups are slightly narrower on this model but the gore was wider. The Night (black) had silicone grips that were rounded and very shiny, almost like hot glue. Because of this, the bra felt much more secure even though the band measured slightly larger.

On a whim, I decided to size up to 30DD and see if it fits better, since I was able to troubleshoot an odd cup shape in the B.tempt'd Ciao Bella by sizing up from 30D to 30DD. Will post a separate review on the 30DD once it arrives!
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Night colorway

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Truth be told, I had very low expectations for this bra based on the fact that strapless bras are typically extra tricky to get right, and a not-so-great review I read on this site. However, I decided to order this style anyway to hit the Nordstrom Rack free shipping minimum, so two of these arrived in my mailbox today. I ordered two colors, both Praline (nude) and Night (black), and found that there are subtle differences between the two, so I suspect that there's been a slight model upgrade somewhere along the line.

Now as far as strapless bra blind buys, this really wasn't that bad. ... The fit was probably 90% OK, but since I already have strapless bras that are workable for now, I didn't feel the need for a bra that wasn't totally spot on. There were two main factors that made me decide not to keep the bra:

1) The band, while it measures TTS and feels TTS for a 30D, does not feel secure because the bra is not a full band construction, and the silicone grips are only on the wings. While wearing the bra, I felt that the wings and back were staying in place while the cradle and cups kept sliding down. This is probably not too bad if you wear a very snug band, but since I am really a 28 band size and can't size down in this brand, there wasn't enough tension to keep the front in place. This might also be an issue for larger cup sizes as I'd imagine the weight of heavier breasts would just drag the front down since it's not supportive enough.

2) The cup shape is slightly too narrow and slightly too closed off. I have short roots and I already felt that the top was borderline cutting into my roots and giving me the quad effect, so I can only imagine how this would look on someone who has taller roots. Since I am also very shallow on top, I think this makes the effect worse, because I don't have the rounded breast tissue at the top to lift the top of the cup away from my roots. You may have better luck with this bra if you have a very rounded breast shape that's not too wide, and short or normal roots.

I also found slight construction differences between the two bras I purchased, as I mentioned above. The Praline (nude) had silicone grips that were flat and matte, which almost looked like they had been melted into the bra. The cups are slightly narrower on this model but the gore was wider. The Night (black) had silicone grips that were rounded and very shiny, almost like hot glue. Because of this, the bra felt much more secure even though the band measured slightly larger.

On a whim, I decided to size up to 30DD and see if it fits better, since I was able to troubleshoot an odd cup shape in the B.tempt'd Ciao Bella by sizing up from 30D to 30DD. Will post a separate review on the 30DD once it arrives!
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Praline colorway

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I have shallow conical breasts that was measured at a 28DD. I was so happy to find a strapless bra that did not have tons of padding in it. The best part about this bra is that you have 3 different options (on each cup) for where you can attach the straps. There are places to insert the straps close to the center of the bra, which really helps with certain kinds of tops, as well as a mid-length, and a wide placement. I got really excited about this because I didn't notice when I bought it, and have never had a bra that could do this. I ... originally bought the color Praline and was so excited that I bought another bra in black. The downsides for me - the cups are pretty shallow, and the band is a bit too large for me (27" ribcage) so it tends to ride down. I probably need to wear this on the second or tightest hook especially for when wearing strapless, but the loosest hook is adequate for when I use the straps.
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Black colorway

Updated on Mar 10, 2018 Flag this

I have shallow conical breasts that was measured at a 28DD. I was so happy to find a strapless bra that did not have tons of padding in it. The best part about this bra is that you have 3 different options (on each cup) for where you can attach the straps. There are places to insert the straps close to the center of the bra, which really helps with certain kinds of tops, as well as a mid-length, and a wide placement. I got really excited about this because I didn't notice when I bought it, and have never had a bra that could do this. I ... was so excited that I bought another bra in black. The downsides for me - the nudish color is much darker than my skin tone (but does a good enough job under sheer/white clothes), the cups are pretty shallow, and the band is a bit too large for me (27" ribcage) so it tends to ride down. I probably need to wear this on the second or tightest hook especially for when wearing strapless, but the loosest hook is adequate for when I use the straps.
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Praline colorway

Updated on Mar 10, 2018 Flag this

I like this bra pretty well, but it's not perfect. I wear it without straps under sundresses and low-cut tops, and it does the trick there of keeping me covered without showing. The band technically fits, but it feels a little tight; when I take the bra off there are red marks all the way around. Even so, sometimes I feel like it's slipped just a little and want to sneak away to the bathroom and check. The line at the top of the cup is not a perfect match for my shape, but it's good enough. It angles in just a little too much for my shallow boobs, especially at the sides. On the positive side, the simple, sleek style is very attractive (dh agrees strongly!). I have never had a strapless bra that came even this close to a good fit -- even with its faults it's comfortable and secure enough that I'm going to to try it for a night out dancing. (I'll update this review afterwards.)

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