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6 month check in after an entire year of searching and finally finding a replacement for 30DD fearne at a smaller measurement, which was not the business.

Fearne in this size has much wider elastic straps which are heavily reinforced along full length so stretch is limited to about half the full potential. The underwires are a low set short, wide U shape and moderately stiff, there's still a good bit of give to them compared to Panache wires. On the whole this style feels fuller than my bravissimo mae or marguerite, which feel moreso than fantasies' elodie and estelle

The depth of the cup is the most ... interesting aspect of this bra. It's made from a bonded satiny poly fabric which is smooth and non irritating, it has no mechanical give in it whatsoever. There's a slight side support feel to this style and is more 'open' or roomy in the immediate inch out from the wire that I personally find to be a great relief as cups which are flattening or vaguely conical in build don't work at all with my hard breasts' or how their roots protrude directly outward from chest wall.
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cream and white colorway

Updated on May 16, 2023 Flag this

This is my second Rosa Faia, passed along the first due to projection mismatch . Bought this style as a root width depth tester, as I struggle horribly with finding bras with cups that don't strain against my shallow lower tissue, or sit over and smash my full-on-side roots. I'm not full on bottom by a long shot. Just very small ribbed with wide roots, so everything in my size is invariably flat-cupped with nowhere for breasts to go. Not even counting the wires being wildly too narrow.

As it turns out, this design is a perfect match for my immediate projection needs and when I ... pin out the 1" height difference, would have worked well for my short, wide, shallow breasts. The Scarlett would be amazing for someone with more central projection who needs a little more depth than usual, maybe not superb design for full on top, but wouldn't say that this style is adverse to mild upper fullness. Scarlett surprisingly didn't cut into my upper root as most cups do. It performs lovely as a basic support structure cradling one's chest, rather than engineered to push up, around, or otherwise bully breasts into some sort of upper-to-inner apex overflow (again, would expect for a fuller or even projected person this bra would fit truer to size than some brands which seem to run small).

As for the materials, the band is of woven powernet weight spandex, very stable and joins to a wing & cup made from a single layer of a poly woven material of the same weight. There is not jabby boning in the seam that connects them, what a blessing. Inside is a double layered duoplex sling which extends from the strap down past the central seam, toward the inner cup. I want to rave about this design as again, it isn't performing poorly on my immediate projection by smashing or pishing lower breast tissue sideways & outward at an icky angle, as many cups so. Instead, I get a lovely light & sturdy guide for my FOS tissue reminding it to stray away from my armpits.
The lace upper is incredibly detailed embroidery on fine albeit heavy duty powernet, stretching up to 25%. Nice balance between fitted, and built for ease. The gore is more or less what I'd call 'floating' aka a strip of reinforced satin between the wires which stops short of their end by about half an inch. Straps are mainly of a soft, felted strip with lace ribbon sewn atop, there is a slight give to this so it may be elastic but I doubt that. The rest of the strap is satiny heavy duty elastic which may be considered hard or sharp along edges for anyone whose reached the end of the adjustment allotment.
Trimming and 3 part zig-zag stitch are small and perfectly placed, easy to forget about these details while wearing, but like the lace trim and band. they stand out when handling or observing Scarlett.

Likely as not I'll now simply baste in the difference in Scarletts cup height to match my own apex, & wear her as any other bra in my wardrobe.
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Black colorway

This bra's measurements have been altered

Altered band,

Updated on Feb 11, 2022 Flag this

Fits ribcage 30
B. perimeter 35
Stretched Band 30.5
Band Length 21.5
Stretch ratio 1.4
Cup width 5.5
Cup depth 9.5
Depth ratio 1.7
Wire length 10.5
Cup height 5.75
Cup separation 0.8
Gore height 2.9
Wing height 4.0
Strap width 1.0
Strap length 17
Hooks 2

Cup shape is primary halfcup, overall projected shape and even width on both halves, so might be prone to east-west.

True to what I've seen from the rest of this brand, bottom inch of cup is very shallow! So this is ok for upper full types, or for some even fullness. Might not work as well with bottom fullness.

Build is thick/soft/pillowy with satin ... outer/cotton knit inside cups, very supportive although openness on top and shortness of cup may leave some room for improvement with movement.

The straps are reminiscent of like a handbag, oblong or oval shaping, very soft and attach in the front with a large o-ring. I ***Really*** like these in particular.

Band is flat/straight not curved like polish bras. It's made with a higher quality powermesh and appears to not have the issues with elastics and main being different stretch ratios (looking at you panache & curvy kate).

Since this is not for me, am not quite sure how the fit and wear is like.
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Updated on Sep 20, 2022 Flag this

B. perimeter 8
Stretched Band 35
Band Length 23.5
Stretch ratio 1.5
Cup width 5.0
Cup depth 7.5
Depth ratio 1.5
Wire length 8.65
Cup height 5.25
Cup separation 0.75
Gore height 2.0
Wing height 3.25
Strap width 0.35
Strap length 14.5
Hooks 2


I missed this gorgeous piece after it sold out from a limited run, have spent years trying to track down a 34D or wooo mayhaps even a 36D to take in the band from.
So when a boutique recently listed one in 32D (which while I knew was complete foolery), I jumped at the chance, reasoning 'It would have fit months ago, maybe my boobs will recede like the red sea and allow fair passage'.
Alas this is the opposite of what's happened, ... so out went the wires, slightly improving our chances of getting along in the heat of blasting summer's sun.

On to the good stuff!

The brands' Monotropaceae collection from which this bralette hails is an abstract wonder of wearable art, all done in fabulously lux tinted english netting and layers of silk, vintage sewing techniques and subtle modern silhouettes.
Being born of expressionist interpretations, my expectations of comfort were somewhat suspended. The sort of fit invoked is more suited to loungewear, vacations, leisure, opium dens, summoning & the like. Activities which evoke a certain level of 'frankly my dear, I don't give a damn' energy. It certainly inspires one to greater feats of mayhem, as it hardly feels like some shrinking lily prone to tear or shirk from the occasion.

One of the more fascinating aspects of this style is the double layered floating embroidered inner cup which might be there for modesty, or assist in the gravity-defying mystery of this svelte little lightweight wonder's strength. It requires adjustment prior to slipping on the straps, which proves somehow easier than hoisting the whole of my breast about. out the way of where wires & band would be. Just a pinch of the end to this floating petal panel and lift is had.
Very curious where else this sort of design theory will wander next, as the typical bra experience so far has been...less exciting or innovative.
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aqua silk colorway

This bra's measurements have been altered

removed wire

Updated on Mar 21, 2022 Flag this

Fits ribcage 27
B. perimeter 0.0
Stretched Band 34.0
Band Length 25.0
Cup width 5.5
Cup depth 10.0
Wire length 10.0
Cup height 7.3
Cup separation 1.0
Gore height 2.3
Wing height 3.5
Strap width 0.7
Strap length 16
Hooks 2

While this isn't a great fit for my shape and depth needs (all of it from the wire, make it round, no cutting corners on the outer sides!), the plunge design is close for shorter breast height, passable amount of projection and even roots. the little buckling I've gotten from the cup being too shallow on bottom or tall, isn't binding or cutting in as ... often occurs (ewa michalak sf, you're almost perfect... why tho?)

Very soft, breathable lace lined in lightweight mesh that's technically good in both cooler and relatively hot weather. I fancy that cheap fishnets have a similar, 'cozy sweater, but make it airy' comfort about them.
These materials aren't scratchy or irritating at all, which is impressive given the state of perpetual hives I exist in. My most expensive silk net bras are also soft but there's always something that ticks the skin off. This one's not stretchy, but there is a bit of give in the cups which is very attractive feature if things tend to fit on the tight end, chafe or dig. This is likely a minus if one craves that extra oomph and control that having a half size down gives.
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Updated on May 26, 2022 Flag this

Fits ribcage 27
B. perimeter 11.5
Stretched Band 0.0
Band Length 27.0
Stretch ratio 0.0
Cup width 5.6
Cup depth 10.3
Depth ratio 1.8
Wire length 9.0
Cup height 5.5
Cup separation 0.6
Gore height 1.0
Wing height 3.8
Strap width 0.5
Strap length 13
Hooks 2


Why does 'small band number' or 'small cup letter' ALWAYS mean make the straps insanely miniscule. We're talking toddler tank top lengths. Who wrote that in stone. Can it just go out the window once and for all?

Shortening strap length, never solves the problems that placing the strap 10 million miles out on the side, then angling the damn strap away from the body creates.

It's pretty unreal that ... even I'm saying this as I have huge man shoulders spanning nigh 20 inches across, but somehow here we are again folks.

Anyways halleloo, this cut is about as close to made to match my measurements & shape as it's going to get out here. Like the Playful Promises Ariana but without the extra tight top band & weirdly side-set cups.

Currently teetering between the largest sizes I could find which are slightly tight around the sides of my breasts but a little gappy in the very center (approximately built for someone with a puffier & conical nipple, like every other bra on the planet).

PL have always felt insanely tall yet super shallow. PLM was so close but tops cut in and quadded terrible.SF have enough depth, but too tight & crumple in bad on the bottom at wire. S cut fills out great on the top and always has an inexplicable completely taut zone at the bottom of cup- I've learned to stop trying to pull them up as there is always too much me and not enough room in the bottom of them. CH & CHP have no issues but their gores are hell tall and inevitably stab into sternum at the very top. BM are a fantastic fit but the top is tight and weirdly tall on me. Sm fit like a dream but then to top it always really tall, therefore often empty above. Same issue with HM.

So finally we are here at the discontinued M cut which feels something like if the PL were deep at the wire rather than flattening and trying to crawl away from the bottom of my breasts. I'm well and truly curious why this one was never done in larger cups, as there are certainly a lot of projected ladies with super short roots that likely as naught would find something like this a complete godsend.
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Updated on Sep 24, 2022 Flag this

Fits ribcage 27
B. perimeter 11.5
Stretched Band 0.0
Band Length 25.65
Stretch ratio 0.0
Cup width 5.7
Cup depth 10.6
Depth ratio 1.8
Wire length 9.0
Cup height 6.0
Cup separation 0.6
Gore height 1.8
Wing height 3.6
Strap width 0.7
Strap length 13.5
Hooks 2

Updated on Sep 21, 2022 Flag this

Fits ribcage 27
B. perimeter 11.5
Stretched Band 0.0
Band Length 28.0
Stretch ratio 0.0
Cup width 5.6
Cup depth 10.0
Depth ratio 1.8
Wire length 9.3
Cup height 5.7
Cup separation 0.6
Gore height 2.5
Wing height 3.8
Strap width .65- 1.5 (at the padded shoulder)
Strap length 16.5
Hooks 2

Updated on Sep 21, 2022 Flag this

Fits ribcage 27
B. perimeter 11.5
Stretched Band 34.0
Band Length 24.0
Stretch ratio 1.4
Cup width 5.2
Cup depth 8.7-10 (cups are made of embroidered stretch mesh)
Depth ratio 1.7
Wire length 10.5
Cup height 5.7
Cup separation 0.7
Gore height 2.7
Wing height 3.3
Strap width 0.8
Strap length 17
Hooks 2

Updated on Sep 21, 2022 Flag this

Fits ribcage 27
B. perimeter 11.5
Stretched Band 37.0
Band Length 27.7
Stretch ratio 1.3
Cup width 6.2
Cup depth 10.0
Depth ratio 1.6
Wire length 12.0
Cup height 7.0
Cup separation 0.7
Gore height 3.3
Wing height 3.8
Strap width 0.8
Strap length 17
Hooks 3

Updated on Sep 21, 2022 Flag this