So, this is my third Alexa (also have black and lilac) and my fifth of the neck fastening styles (also have Jenna and Abby). Generally I am a big fan of this style, I find them comfortable, supportive and great for work as the straps stay put no matter what. The mess around to get the top clasp done up on the original Alexa I can easily live with. When I saw the new Teal Green I was excited as its my favourite colour and the new clasp design looked good to remove the tricky original fastening. However, this bra is just not very comfortable. Easy to do up yes, but makes the bra almost a proper 'racer-back' and really brings the pressure on to the top of your spine and back of your neck. The original Alexa is noticeable on the back of the neck when you first put it on, but I found it fine once I got used to it and can easily wear all day. After a couple of hours with the J-hook I was feeling it a lot and as a 34DD/E I am not really 'big'. I will keep the bra as its a nice shape and pretty, but it will definitely go into the 'evenings only' pile rather than a daily go-to with the others. Real shame, but I would not call the change a success and would not buy another with this fastening.

The revelation of not pulling up my bras straps is great it’s just that the straps slip down the top and therefore the cups slip abs my boobs start to fall out!

My last order was a gift for a friend. However, this is now the only bra I wear. I've been wearing a bra since I was 9 (34 now), and this is the only time I've ever felt really comfortable. That feeling of wanting to take your bra off at the end of the day. Gone. No need to wrestle those pesky straps back on to your shoulders, they don't move. Low cut top? No problem. Please don't stop making them.

Good colour! Great modification to the back fastener, easier all round, I’ve reviewed Alexa before, I love it! Comfortable, stylish, sexy up front shape. Not much good if you mind your bra showing in anything with a slightly scooped neck but great under shirts. Wonderful for giving your shoulders a rest. This new style has a real racer back, I think you could even wear it without the back link done up. Now for the matching pants, they are fantastic and more. If you have a mummy tummy or don’t want a bulge at the top of your pants try them, they are so worth it! Bra and pants are true to size on me . Can’t wait for this in red.

I absolutely love this bra. My first ever purchase from Bravissimo as a treat as I wanted a good comfortable but pretty bra, and it has far exceeded my expectations. The fabric is so soft and not itchy. The bra does not dig in. It holds me nice and snug, firmly but not too tight or rigid. The top fastening is tricky at first, but you can get it on, with it already done up so its easier, just takes some practise. The straps are visible at the neckline so you would have to be choosy as to which tops you select to wear with it. It is my favourite item of underwear now and am so pleased I purchased it. A good investment.

I absolutely love this bra. My first ever purchase from Bravissimo as a treat as I wanted a good comfortable but pretty bra, and it has far exceeded my expectations. The fabric is so soft and not itchy. The bra does not dig in. It holds me nice and snug, firmly but not too tight or rigid. The top fastening is tricky at first, but you can get it on, with it already done up so its easier, just takes some practise. The straps are visible at the neckline so you would have to be choosy as to which tops you select to wear with it. It is my favourite item of underwear now and am so pleased I purchased it. A good investment.

I really like this bra but...I wasn’t expecting it to make my neck hurt so much. All the weight of my boobs is now resting on the back of my neck making it very painful. But the good news is my bra straps don’t fall down!! Fix one thing and discover another problem. The bra is very pretty and the lace lovely and stretchy and fits over my slight hump back beautifully (I have a slight scoliosis of the spine). I tend to put it on like a vest top rather than fiddle with the fiddly clasp. As I said lovely but..

I’m sure I’m not alone here in saying that I’m a woman of the well endowed category. I am in fact 40HH. Padded is not an option I usually choose because I don’t want to add to my already large size, but I took a chance with this one. This bra is arguably the most comfortable bra I’ve ever owned. It sits comfortably against my back and my sternum without digging in, the straps sit perfectly all day without moving and the halter neck style ensures it doesn’t move in the slightest. HOWEVER. There is a downside. The clasp at the back of the neck is one of them. I consider myself the well seasoned traveller when it comes to bra clasps and fasteners but even I couldn’t do this myself without several curse words being uttered and empty threats directed towards the little gold squares in my fingertips. I ended up asking my husband to do it for me each morning and undo it each night as I couldn’t undo it myself either. The other downside is the cups themselves. Initially they fit comfortably against my breasts with a little bit of looseness around the top of the cups. As soon as I moved, my breasts slipped all over the place in the cups. I seriously considered folding a bit of the cups over and sewing it together to keep my breasts separated and supported. I needed to readjust my breasts several times a day to ensure comfort. If you are in the same category as I am when it comes to bras, don’t get this one, you’ll more than likely regret it, the comfort though. You really can’t beat that.