Ciao Bella Underwire Balconette Bra

I was so excited to receive this bra based on the reviews! However, it took forever to arrive and when I finally tried it on, it did not meet my expectations at all. The material is starchy, the straps dig so badly into my shoulder and the balconette didn’t really provide much support. I returned it the same day.

Beautiful cut, the pink color was not as vibrant as I hoped and it didn’t work with my fair skin and freckles. The pink appears more mauve/dusty rose than a hot pink. Otherwise, a lovely bra, just not the color for me. Ladies with larger chests - the straps are 2 thin straps. So, not for comfy all day wear but still very pretty. I wear 32DD or 36C.

I'm 5'3" and weight approx 140lbs. I wear a 34C and purchased that size. The cups are gorgeous, the material is the color of a rich french manicure with vanilla lace on top and very pale peachy/pink underneath. The cup fit is really good, it has excellent support and provides some push up. The cups are lined / very slightly padded, so they make the girls look slightly bigger and more pert. The band width around the chest was tigher than I expected. Usually at a 34C, I have to use the second hook & eye closure, not the first. This bra, I had to stretch the band to use the first closure at the back. That said, most bra's I've owned stretch over time and this isn't uncomfortable...it's more like a new pair of shoes you have to get accustomed to! I highly recommend. I'm about to purchase the black now.