The cup size is also a good fit for me with no spillage and no gaping, however I do think I could potentially have gone down to a 30FF for more of a push up effect. Luckily, it wasn’t – it fits really well in the band! I’m not sure whether a 28 band would actually even be better in this bra, I’m pretty happy with the 30 on the loosest hooks right now. Since Scantilly’s range begins at a 30 band, this was my best option, but based on how my Curvy Kate bras fit, I was worried I might find the band too big. I chose the Scantilly Peek-a-Boo bra in a 30G which is the sister size to my usual 28GG (although I seem to be getting a lot more 30Gs nowadays!). Again, these are a fantastic design detail where they could have simply been mesh or satin. My briefs are made from the same satin as the bra which has a small amount of stretch, with a mesh triangle at the front topped with a metal token, plus mesh triangle panels at the back too. I chose the briefs with a mesh back, but there are also options for a “bare face” brief, with an opening at the back, and a thong. In general, this feels like a very luxurious style and design. It should also be noted that the hardware is the same rose gold metal to match the token at the gore and looks gorgeous against the black satin. The straps are halfway adjustable and the bra fastens with three sets of three hooks at the back. It is very low cut across the bust so I do experience some push up, but like I said, not as much as I expected. The shape for me is less pushed up than I expected – I was thinking it would be cakes on a plate for all the world to see, but in fact, it’s a fairly natural shape. All of these elements combine to create a really well thought-out and detailed design. This design detail is what gives the bra its name, although it should be noted that there is another peek-a-boo element at the gore with a keyhole opening between the wires. It has a dart at the underarm to provide shaping and is cut on the bias so that it doesn’t pull anywhere but drapes beautifully. This swoops in from the sides and under the bust, gathering it slightly inwards and upwards. It’s the second layer that makes this bra so unique though: it has an overlay of sleek, shiny satin that attaches at the underwire but is otherwise completely detached. It has a shiny rose gold token at the gore rather than a bow or button which is a really nice detail that adds to the feel of the set. The gore is fairly high, true to a balconette bra, and sits level with the top edge of the cups. The construction of the cups is actually fairly similar to the Figleaves Velvet Kiss bra I reviewed recently, except in a balconette style rather than plunge. It has sheer mesh cups (which are, as you can tell from the editing, very sheer!) made up of 4 parts: the lower cup is split into 3 with vertical seams, then there’s a thin horizontal upper section. The bra is so unique in that it is made of up two separate layers: the underneath is shaped and designed like a normal balconette (verging on half cup) bra. And it’s easy to see why – it’s stunning! It’s unlike any other bra I’ve tried before, in both design and fit. The Peek-a-Boo bra from Scantilly has been out for a little while now – I believe it was one of their earliest designs when they launched and is still available now in a selection of colours. beautiful lingerie that all have 30% still!), here’s the run down: If you want to check out all our Figleaves Valentine’s reviews (ie. The Scantilly Peek-a-Boo bra is currently available at Figleaves in sizes 30-40 DD-HH for £47, and the matching brief is available in sizes small to extra large for £21. I was sent the Scantilly Peek-a-Boo bra in a 30G and the briefs in a small.
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