Being the large end of the cup size, I don't have much choice. The Alana works fine with one big exception... it's never been comfortable. The material that sits against your ribs is so rough. I had hoped that after a few washes with fabric conditioner it would soften but it hasn't. And it leave my skin feeling raw and rubbed red by the end of the day. I'm always desperate to take it off.

Have been wearing Alana bras since at least a decade after trying one in Glasgow - even after a few children it fits best, is most comfortable and after the issue with the popping out wire was fixed it works great again and gives the support I need (HH). Love the version of black/gold. Would wish there was a version in colder colours (like blue-turquoise or blue-green). Or just plain forest green or blue or petrol. Or dark red. It has been a few years since you had turquoise ...

I bought this bra in both the black and the lilac/lemon colorway and I was astonished to see that they were completely different once I got them in the mail. The Lilac/Lemon bra was much smaller and the fabric felt much softer and higher quality than the black version - even after sizing up a cup size per the recommendation of the description and other reviews. The black version also was quite stiff on the upper edge, so I ended up getting a quadboob effect if I moved much more than in a neutral standing position. But, while the upper band was stiff, the fabric below almost puffed slightly up so I was both too small and too big in the shape of the cup.

This is my go to bra. I've been wearing it for years and have had scores of them in that time, in every colour. It fits nicely, gives great support and is comfortable! I try other bras for variety now and again, but most days you'll find me wearing an Alana. I think every Bravissimo woman should have at least one in her drawer.

Went up back size. Much more comfortable. Contrary to website I stayed with same cup but went up a back size. Fab bra. Really comfy. No padding. I hate padding. It’s hot and sweaty so always go for this style.

Never thought I'd find a good bra fit being a 40L cup, but this is a life changer!

This bra fits perfectly in the size I ordered. The main issues I have with it is the material it is made out of. I assumed that the cup itself would be made of a normal soft material but instead it is made out of a thin somewhat itchy fabric. The various seams on it show through tops of all types and the lace on the straps is very itchy. The sizing was perfect but everything else was not.

Found this to be a small size cup and after discussion with customer service (who were excellent) ended up with 38HH. I normally have no problems with sizing so was really disappointed especially as the porcelain was not available in my size so I opted for the black.