My second purchase in my quest for a good fitting bikini, I snagged this one very cheaply of Brastop. I had a hard time deciding on the size, but I went with a 28DD in the end. It's low price was definitely the tipping point in me buying it, I don't know if I would've bought it at a higher price.
Bikini Top
General
Bikini Top
General
Part of Curvy Kate's first swimwear collection, Bondi Breeze is a lightly padded plunge. Some descriptions describe it as lightly moulded, which I don't find accurate. Also in the collection are a Tankini, a Short, and a Tie Side Bottom (here reviewed).
Look
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A simple design of a black base with fuchsia pink details, and a little (permanently removable) fuchsia pink heart in the center. It's quite simple, but the little heart detail gives it an adorable look. I'd say this one would look good on all ages, heart or not.
Band
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A wide band with only one setting and (quite big clasp). The band feels okay; I'd say it's a true 28. Still, if you're in between sizes you might want to size down, because there's only one setting.
Cups
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Very lightly padded cups, a three section plunge construction. The cups are big, def. not true to size, perhaps a half size bigger. The cups don't cover much, avoid if you prefer more coverage. The cups are quite wide set, and I get slight gaping if I slouch. I don't think it works well with shallow breasts.
Center Gore & Wires
A low, typical plunge center gore with a little heart in the center. Features supportive side wings. Wires are medium to wide width.
Straps
Fully adjustable fuchsia pink straps . They start very high on me; ideal for keeping armpit tissue in check. The straps are quite wide, so those of you who prefer as little tan lines as possible should keep it in consideration.
Fit
It's a decent fit; I have to constantly readjust the straps, and the band is decent; not terribly loose but not tight either, and it does ride up. It's shows a lot of skin, and doesn't give me much uplift. I think the cups are too far apart for me, it definitely seems like it was made for someone much wider in the torso. Wires are too wide, causing painful digging. It works okay as a regular bra; the material is quite bulky so it'll show through thin tops.
Comfort
The materials feel nice, but the wires start to dig in after a while, presumably because of their width. The wide cups also rub in my armpit after a while.
The materials feel nice, but the wires start to dig in after a while, presumably because of their width. The wide cups also rub in my armpit after a while.
Verdict
A good offering in Curvy Kate's first swimwear collection, Bondi Breeze is here for those who prefer very lightly padded bikini's, little coverage, and plunge styles. Avoid if you dislike little coverage plunges, too bulky shapes for tanning, wide wires, and if you have shallow breasts. It's not my go to bikini as I'm still too shy show to show that much unpadded boob, and the overall construction just seems to wide for my body, but it's nice to have a back up bikini.
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A tie side bottom in black with fuchsia pink details, and a little (permanently removable) fuchsia pink heart. Fuchsia pink strings are fully adjustable, to wear as tight or as loose as you like. I got it in a size UK8, around an XS/S, or and EU 36. They run a bit big on me; though I think they're just too long for me. I wouldn't recommend sizing up if you're in between knicker sizes.
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Overall a nice back up bikini set, quite simple but with adorable little details (the hearts!) and great colour combo. I probably won't wear it too much as a bikini, but more as a spend-the-day-on-the-couch bra.
A good offering in Curvy Kate's first swimwear collection, Bondi Breeze is here for those who prefer very lightly padded bikini's, little coverage, and plunge styles. Avoid if you dislike little coverage plunges, too bulky shapes for tanning, wide wires, and if you have shallow breasts. It's not my go to bikini as I'm still too shy show to show that much unpadded boob, and the overall construction just seems to wide for my body, but it's nice to have a back up bikini.
Bikini Bottom
Conclusion
Overall a nice back up bikini set, quite simple but with adorable little details (the hearts!) and great colour combo. I probably won't wear it too much as a bikini, but more as a spend-the-day-on-the-couch bra.