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Look at this beauty! I’m absolutely obsessed with this set by Backseam, one of my favorite Etsy shops. They actually have a new collection coming out, so I’ll be covering that for you all and interviewing their designer Alena in a little while. I adore the modern vintage aesthetic of Backseam, and they’re willing to make all of their pieces to measure for no additional fee. She even modified her design for me to make this set better for a full bust. How amazing is that? I had an amazing experience buying from them, and am incredibly happy with this set. Anyways, on to the review!
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So the Black Swan bra is an unlined single seamed half cup. The cups on this are really quite short, so this is perfect for those of us with short roots! This to me is almost a demi cup. The cups are only 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) tall. Definitely a perfect Valentines set! The lace used on this is absolutely gorgeous, and I really haven’t seen too many similar ones out there. It is rather firm, and will not stretch to accommodate size fluctuations. On me, I find it slightly minimizing from the side because of the compression from the fabric. The gore is fairly narrow, and average height at 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) tall. I love this style for both boudoir and everyday. My black swan bra is full-banded (and some brands might even call this a longline), and this was an alteration made to make this style better for a full bust. The original design is bandless.
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So you can see here that these cups are a little on the smaller side for me. They create great cakes on a plate cleavage, and the gore tacks, but there’s definitely some bubbling. The cups are 4.8 inches (12.2 cm) wide and 8.2 inches (20.8 cm) deep. The straps are wonderfully narrow and are not stretchy or cheap feeling. They are placed fairly wide on the bra, but I find that they stay on my shoulders.
The highwaisted briefs are gorgeous, and I love the high cut leg with the scalloped lace. Adds a little extra specialness to the set. They fit me very well, and I have a very difficult shape to fit in this silhouette. I have a big butt and very small waist, so I was definitely grateful for the option to have these made to measure. For reference: my low hip is 34″, my high hip is 30″, and my waist is 21.5″.
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So the band on my black swan set has been modified from the velvet strapping shown in the listing to be more suitable for a fuller bust. I love how Alena continued the lace onto the back instead of leaving it boring! Yay! I find that it fits perfectly true to size for a 26 band. It stretches to 25.5 inches (64.77 cm) The closures on this are a 2X2 hook and eye.
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Overall how cute is this set? Okay, maybe cute is the wrong word, but I adore it. Better yet, through buying this set I’m supporting female-owned small business. Everything by Backseam is handmade by Alena in the Ukraine. Got to love that! Her prices are incredibly reasonable, and the Black Swan set can be yours for only $74! You can buy it through her store on Etsy here. Message Alena first if you need custom sizing and are far from her normal size range.
I experienced amazing customer service throughout this purchase. Really, I can’t say enough good things about Backseam. For my order, they sent me an extra pair of matching panties to apologize for the delay in shipping. They also worked with me extensively to get the fit right for the bra. I’m incredibly impressed by all of the workmanship in these pieces, and can’t wait to order from her next collection.
