Now just need a party to go to! This bra has just arrived and is amazing so far! My only dilemma is whether to keep this one which fits perfectly or go up a cup size now as I’m only half way through my pregnancy. And whether to also buy my regular size so I’ll have it in the future too. Not so good for money saving!!! Having ordered bigger bras to accommodate my new bigger size I thought I was stuck with the uncomfortable wiring of another bra which comes up so high snd has left a mark on my chest. Or with some of the non wired bras that I love but aren’t particularly sexy. So I went back to look for lower wire at the front and came across this. I bought it as a bit of a pipe dream as didn’t think it would work but I love it. It’s so comfortable to wear under a T-shirt snd I’ve already tried it on under my lower cut tops and dresses. Now just need to be able to go somewhere!!! For now though it’s perfect on the sofa!

Because of lockdown it's been a while since I have worn a bra so when I put this on for a day around the house I was worried that the edge of the cups would rub under my armpits. At the end of the day that definitely hadn't been a problem. It also stayed exactly where it was and I didn't have to adjust it once. This bra definitely puts less pressure on your shoulders and I was not left feeling sore or strained. The cups mould well to your shape and feel comfortable and light.

This bra looks beautiful on but within an hour I'm in pain as it rubs my ribs and if I move my breasts fall out. The latter is due to the softness of the cup fabric. I wanted to love this but now dred wearing it and only wear it when its the absolute last bra left in the house that's clean. I tried multiple sizes and was fitted so the size is correct just a poor bra, perhaps for my body shape (32F, size UK10, 5ft10).

I found Festival to be very tight around my ribs so needed to go up a back size which is unusual for me in a Bravissimo bra. The 36J looks great when I put it on but it doesn't really hold things in place for very long and I find I am constantly adjusting myself. So this one goes into the MDF (more decorative than functional) category for me.

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I recently bought the Jenna bra and have been scouring Bravissimo for any other bras with a neck/back strap. After years off constantly pulling up straps that fell off my shoulders, I’m free to put on a bra and forget about it. The stretchy cups in this style and in the Jenna are more accommodating than the shaped cups in the Alexa, which I have also tried. More importantly, after a year of shoulder pain, I’m pain free. More in this style in other colours please. NB - I went up a back size in all these styles. I went down a cup size in the Jenna and Alexa but think I would have been marginally better with my original cup size in the Festival.

I’ve been buying from Bravissimo for years and never reviewed but had to on this one. I’ve got the Alexa and Abby bras and love the racer back style on all as gives my shoulders a rest. Love the magnetic clasp on this (as with the Abby) as super easy to do up. During lockdown I’ve mainly lived in non wired bras but this has changed the game, so comfy and soft, I’m happy to stay in this all day. The number of hooks is intimidating but I just do them up in the front and spin round which isn’t a problem. Read other reviews and went up a size in the back but kept with my normal cup size which was right and very happy with the fit.

I went with the reviews to order a larger back size. I bloat in the afternoons and I only wear plunge styles and one of my breasts is 1-2 cups bigger. I think that was the correct choice with my normal cup size due to a plunge style (I normally need a larger cup or back to fit) My previous bra from Bravissimo was the older Nora plunge which I loved but outgrew and is now discontinued. Pros: adjustable straps are at the front are great and I can tighten the cup with my smaller breast to keep it supported. I like where it sits on my trap muscles which makes it a good bra to get a break if your clavicles need a rest. Back does not roll up and stays in position. The clasp is not overly difficult to do up if you do not have any shoulder injuries. Cons: The material is not my favorite but it is not a deal-breaker for people who are tactile sensitive. The internal section is a bit rough but the external lace is lovely. The back decorative lace does not bother me. It is not a smooth bra to wear underneath a t-shirt as the seams are obvious under clothes. I would recommend but not sure if I would get a 36GG if I tried in-store compared to ordering online. I am not sending it back as I think it is 80% correct. and it's cute and fairly comfortable.