Sorry for the gap guys, working on a couple of new posts with bras I wore around Europe, hope to have them up in the next day or so.
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Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Berlei - New Legend Underwire Sports Bra
Oh oh I just wish I could jump around while telling you how much I love this bra. Really. I loved it when I tried it on, I loved it when I showed my husband how great it was and I still love it now I've actually exercised in it.
Cannot recommend it enough!!!
Support & Comfort- 5 / 5
I love it! I used to watch my boobs bounce up and down in the tv screen attached to the top of the X-trainer. NOW they barely move!!
Overall Look - Not rated
I haven't rated this as Sports Bras aren't built for look, they're built for use!
The only look comment I can make it that it separates, which I prefer to smooshing them together.
Wearability - 5 / 5
Fantastic, not uncomfortable at all- before the workout or after.
Price - $49.95 Totally worth it.
Size Range - 10-18 B-F (E largest in 10, B smallest in 18)
Colour Range - White, Latte (nude) and Black
Other Accessories - Not applicable. Does convert to Racer Back which is handy
Website - http://www.berlei.com.au/
Purchase online at Zodee (white/nude only)
* If you have any feedback on the format of this review or the scoring, please leave a comment. Thanks :-)
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Ultimate Body - Milano
After my Intimo disappointment, I took myself to Bras N Things to see what they carried in my (new) size. My T-shirt bra has been woefully inadequate for QUITE some time now, so I was pleased with this one. Its virtually a strapless, billed as 5-way convertible: Normal straps. Racer back straps. Halter strap. Detachable straps. Low back with Halter strap. So it does everything BUT strapless.
I purchased in the nude colour.Support & Comfort- 5 / 5
Doesn't dig in, wear all day without hassle.
Overall Look - 4.5 / 5
Great look, all "out in front" not "east west" which is a preference of mine. Lost half a point because as the day goes there is slight movement toward the centre, but not quite a double-boob, so thumbs up.
Wearability - 5 / 5
I have continuously worn this one since I wore it, alternating only with the one other I bought that day.
Price - $39.99 VERY affordable. +++
Size Range - 10-16 B-E
Colour Range - Black, white, latte and seasonal colours. The sales girl also helpfully told me they sell them occassionally as twin packs in colours. On the net currently you can get a twin of Amethyst & Slate for only $70
Other Accessories -Part of Ultimate Body, its mostly smooth microfibre style shapewear and seamless. Mix n match :)
* If you have any feedback on the format of this review or the scoring, please leave a comment. Thanks :-)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Berlei - Barely There Contour
The Berlei Undetectable Contour Bra, does not feel as Divine as the Undetectable Contour Bra,but it still quite smooth, and is more that easily accessible and available - notoriety a definite plus!
Support & Comfort- 3.5 / 5
Much the same as the Anna, the Berlei Barely There Contour bra is a good everyday option, which in a pinch (with added help of the luxe options) will transform you to a sex kitten without the hassle.
The wide straps, add terrific support and the cups are positioned at a good point in your frame so you don't feel smooched together or separated too much.
Overall Look - 2.5 / 5
The 'Barely Nude' colour isn't a lot to look at to be honest. To cater for a larger bust the straps are widened to eliminate pressure on the straps (and dreaded cutting in look) giving you a good line under shirts.
The 'Barely Nude' colour isn't a lot to look at to be honest. To cater for a larger bust the straps are widened to eliminate pressure on the straps (and dreaded cutting in look) giving you a good line under shirts.
Fortunately there is a lace & luxe option to add some pizzazz!
I feel as though mine may be too small in the cup, despite being fitted, as I end up hoicking things around during the day to rearrange.
Price - $49.95
Size Range - 10A - 16E
Colour Range - Very extensive; White, Black, Barely Nude, Alabaster (Off White), Pink Delight (Light Pink), Fuchsia (Pink), Tigerlilly (Tangerine), Surf Navy (Light Blue - pictured), Java Green (Light Green), Seduction (Magenta), Brown Suede (Brown), Rio Red (Red) and Mood Indigo (Dark Blue)
Other Accessories - The Barely There comes with a brief (pictured)
Also available in Lace and Luxe options in varied colours - very much dependent on availability.
Potentially interesting is also the Barely There Strapless Bra (not pictured on the website but see: http://www.zodee.com.au/ ) as a replacement for the potentially defunct Smooth Operator?
Berlei - Undetecable Contour
So with the Anna, my flagship everyday bra erased as an option I went off *under duress* to find a replacement and immediately found a divinely smooth and sleek option.
The Berlei Undetectable Contour Bra, feels lovely. The material is heavenly smooth, but somewhat disappointing on.
Support & Comfort- 2.5 / 5
For a start, the cup was not big enough. To go up I would have had to go to a 16DD, which would have meant that the bra would have been too big around my chest.The bra did support, but the cup (as sort of pictured) felt as if it were pancaking my breast and thrusting them together to create a cleavage, and at the same time giving breast spill issues.
Price - $49.95
Size Range - Fairly average, 10A - 16DD
Colour Range - Almond (skin), Black, Red, and Navy.
Other Accessories - I have not sited the bras to know what size but Berlei list a Undetectable Push-Up Contour Bra, Undetectable Lace Contour Bra and Lace Hipster Panties.
As an aside - I initially stepped into Bras N Things, and we greeted by a woman wearing a lanyard proclaiming her 'Fitting Specialist' - who was wearing a totally wrong fitting bra, double breast action, so I bought pajama's and went to David Jones where a sturdy older woman served me.
The Berlei Undetectable Contour Bra, feels lovely. The material is heavenly smooth, but somewhat disappointing on.
Support & Comfort- 2.5 / 5
For a start, the cup was not big enough. To go up I would have had to go to a 16DD, which would have meant that the bra would have been too big around my chest.
I guarantee Sophie Faulkner is having some double boob here but we cannot see it.
Overall Look - 2.5 / 5
I am quite middle of the road about this bra.
If indeed it's purpose was to create a cleavage, job done - but not a nice rounded cleavage more, lift, separate and then attempt a cleavage.
I did personally not like the way it fit. I needed a larger cup in my books, and it just does not exist.
Price - $49.95
Size Range - Fairly average, 10A - 16DD
Colour Range - Almond (skin), Black, Red, and Navy.
Other Accessories - I have not sited the bras to know what size but Berlei list a Undetectable Push-Up Contour Bra, Undetectable Lace Contour Bra and Lace Hipster Panties.
Website - http://www.berlei.com.au/
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Intimo - Sherbet
Firstly this bra doesn't come in the size that I was fitted to on the night, so already a strike against the bra. The bra I was supplied with was a 12DD. Riiiiiiiggghhht.
(*Edit- I should qualify that I was fitted, said I wanted *this* bra and she wrote it down. I didn't realise she was writing down 12DD, had I been given a choice of size, I doubt I would have ordered a 12DD right after being fitted so different)
(*Edit- I should qualify that I was fitted, said I wanted *this* bra and she wrote it down. I didn't realise she was writing down 12DD, had I been given a choice of size, I doubt I would have ordered a 12DD right after being fitted so different)
Support & Comfort- 2 / 5
Rubbish fit. It wasn't tight enough, there was no lift, there was no....anything. terrible terrible terrible, I was never going to keep it. I wish I'd realised it had been ordered in 12DD, I possibly would have told her not to bother. I would compare it to the Lemon Meringue above actually, but at least there was some lift.
Overall Look - 2 / 5
I'm sure when it fits its looks quite cute, but it was just kind of saggy and sad looking.
Wearability - 0 / 5
At no point did I even consider keeping this, it seriously was never going to fit.
Price - $49.50
Size Range - Quite small, only 32 (10) - 34 (12) A-DD
Colour Range - Just Black and white unfortunately, but they do occassionally do seasonal colours aparently.
Other Accessories - As above, there is a cami, boy short, V-string, no regular brief.
* If you have any feedback on the format of this review or the scoring, please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks :-)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Intimo- an introduction
I went to an Intimo party last week. For the uninitiated Intimo is a party plan/direct selling company that sells underwear and some clothing. Like Tupperware but bras and knickers.
One of the services Intimo provide is a fitting, which I might add she does preface with "this is your Intimo size, but it should give you a guide when you go into other stores"
The last time I was fitted we worked out was a year ago, at a friends party, and I'm pretty sure I was sized correctly at the time (12DD). I was expecting slight variation, but essentially the same. Possibly a little smaller around the rib cage since I shed some of the dreaded "back fat".
So it was with great surprise she revealed I was now a 10EE.
"Oh for heavens sake, like I don't have enough trouble buying bras already" I thought!
One of the services Intimo provide is a fitting, which I might add she does preface with "this is your Intimo size, but it should give you a guide when you go into other stores"
The last time I was fitted we worked out was a year ago, at a friends party, and I'm pretty sure I was sized correctly at the time (12DD). I was expecting slight variation, but essentially the same. Possibly a little smaller around the rib cage since I shed some of the dreaded "back fat".
So it was with great surprise she revealed I was now a 10EE.
"Oh for heavens sake, like I don't have enough trouble buying bras already" I thought!
So, stay tuned for reviews of the Intimo bras, and whether their sizing system actually works, since the way they operate, you don't actually get to try on the bra you're buying. She will generally only have one bra in your size, and you have to guesstimate how that fit will work on another bra.
Website : http://www.intimo.com.au/
**Mystique Set shown above. I'll be reviewing this upon receipt of it.
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