Sometimes features can be flaws
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2014
The fit is pretty much perfect - I am a 44K in Goddess, and I read an Elomi sizing chart and got the size indicated. The bra is cute, and the underwires are big enough to wrap around my breasts but short enough in the center that they don't poke out excessively when I sit down. If you've got a petite torso and rounded belly, you know what I mean.My issues with the bra come from some of the "features" of the bra, as follows:1. The soft cup, while comfortable, is just a molded cup and offers little support. Because I have heavy breasts, they have been, uh, liberally blessed by gravity. Because of the one-piece structure in the cup (versus the less sexy 3-4 parts), and even with the band properly sized, I felt the weight. Probably be OK if you have more lift and shape naturally.2. I was hoping that another trade off to the softly padded cup was that they would cover the on-off buttons better; they don't. I get better coverage from a non-padded multi-panel cup.3. I was also hoping for a nice, rounded shape. Unfortunately, on me the cups rounded by pushing my breasts out towards my armpits and sort of blobbing the breast tissue into a flatter front and rounded tips pointing roughly at 10 and 2 o'clock. Not cool.4. The pretty detailing near the straps and center panel were more scratchy than I would like.5. The lace overlay on the outside of the cup is not discreet. It creates a rough textured look under single-layer shirts.6. The stretchy band is comfortable enough, but it's the type of band that feels great for a week, but 4-6 weeks in, you're on the first set of hooks and the wires start falling.7. Band edges started to curl up after a trial wearing (about 5 minutes).It's a no for me, but might work well on smaller or more shapely breasts. The trade off on comfort versus support was not good, so it's going back.
Weak construction
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
For years I've been wearing the Amelia and thinking it was great because it fit comfortably. But lately I've been wearing shirts with more drape, and I see that the Amelia's soft cups - even in brand-new bras - are not strong enough to support me. The cups just stretch down and out-of-shape almost immediately, even if I have the straps tightened a bit. I recently purchased the Elomi "Jodi" (elsewhere) which has non-stretchy cups, and it is a much better look for me. The Amelia does fit and is comfortable, but I am turning my current ones into "at home only" (or "exercise only") and seeking out the non-stretch Elomi from now on.
Updated: One of the best bras I've ever owned, holds up for years
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2018
Update: I am shopping for new bras, and I still wear (and still love) this bra that I bought in April 2017. It's now December 2019! When I wash all of my bras, this is the first bra that I pick out of the clean bras to put on, which means it is worn more often than any of my other bras, but it has held up longer than most others. The only other brand that seems to last this long is Fantasie.One of the best bras I've ever owned. I'm very short and very large breasted, and this is one of the few that doesn't have sides that poke the top of my underarm (most bra sides are too tall for me!). Very comfortable. Very supportive. Great lines.The lace does not show through thin tee shirts because of its placement on the sides, but it gives the bra a nice look.The cups in this bra have just the tiniest amount of stretch, which I need because there is about a half cup size difference between my two breasts. I either have to go up a cup size and have one bra cup slightly loose, or go down a cup size and have one bra cup slightly tight. A stretchy bra solves this problem, but as an H cup, I need more support than a stretchy bra can provide. This bra has nice, firm support that holds up my breasts while also having just the slightest bit of "give" so that the larger breast still fits into the cup. And this bra did not stretch out over time either. I've been wearing this bra for nearly 3 years at the time of this update.I've lost just enough weight to go down a size, and I will be buying a few of this bra. I wish I had bought more of this bra sooner.
Not the usual quality and fit
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
I have worn only Elomi bras for 6 years now. I usually spend 50 + for previous purchases, but I thought that I would try this style because it was $30+. I thought that the price difference was because it was from a small remainder stock. It fit smaller than other Elomi bras that I have (currently 6 in this size currently), and the fabric was much different. It reminded me of the really cheap material of the discount store bras. It was kind of itchy, and uncomfortable. I am planning to return this. Maybe it is a knockoff?
Worth the Effort
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
First let me say, it took me quite a while to figure out my size (I ordered several times). However, I am so happy with this bra now that I have the correct size! I have close-set breasts so the fact that this tacks in the middle and doesn't move is a huge plus. It seems very well made (and I've tried bras that cost twice as much). The wires are wide enough to surround all of the breast tissue, even under the arms, but they don't come up ridiculously high in the front. My only complaint is that the lace on the sides shows under light colored clothing. It's smooth, but the pattern on the lace shows. It's not a deal breaker by any means and I highly recommend this bra.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2018
If you have a fuller bust I find these really comfortable get the right size is a must ! I have had a mastectomy and I find that they hold the firm well, I sew a pocket in just to feel more confident .
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2018
Fits perfectly and I am a 'GG' cup! Really comfortable bra with smooth lines and a nice finish under a tshirt. Very pleased.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2019
I normally lice Elomi Bras but this design is just awful, I can't quite put my finger on what is wrong with it, it just doesn't fit well at all, I seem to fall out if it somehow. It hurts under the arms, totally uncomfortable. Elomi ate great but thumbs down from me for this design.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2018
Being a rather well endowed female I am amazed I haven't discovered Elomi before.I have now brought several more of different designs. I love the fact they are reasonably price. I've never been able to wear a new bra unless it had been washed several times. I am amazed that I wore one straight from the packet and worked for 12 hrs. No rubbing no discomfort.So impressed. Can't what to have an excuse to buy more !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2018
Superb supportive pretty and well fitting
