tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post575292916267857697..comments2024-02-15T12:05:40.992-08:00Comments on Bras I Hate & Love: A Love Letter To Empreinte, The Brand That Changed My Life (Guest Post)Bras I Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-48629493308286296432015-12-14T17:39:51.457-08:002015-12-14T17:39:51.457-08:00I was first introduced to the Empeinte line severa...I was first introduced to the Empeinte line several years ago, when after breast feeding and weight gain I lost significant amount of breast tissue on top and had no idea what size I actually was. Most bras I tried on gaped at the top. I was shocked when I was fitted to learn I was now (and still am a 32G). The Empeinte Maude fit like a dream and have since purchased several others such as the Lily Rose and Irina in an array of colours. The Maud is still my favourite and it still looks good after 4 years. Yes, expensive, but they wash well and have stood the test of time. Plus, you can't put a price on how I feel when I put it on compared with my Prima Donna's where I gap in the top. I found the store Lina Intima in Toronto to be wonderful for finding the perfect bra for me! The employees know their stuff and would recommend it to anyone...I just wish they were in Eastern Ontario as I've moved out this way now, and the similar stores in Kingston and Belleville do not compare with knowledge or product! GreenGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536679057786277506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-65182398016780878942015-01-05T14:27:15.258-08:002015-01-05T14:27:15.258-08:00do you know where I can help with fitting in the U...do you know where I can help with fitting in the US? I'm boston =*(yexinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131319340616148868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-36069754021452891682015-01-05T14:25:48.230-08:002015-01-05T14:25:48.230-08:00do you still them?
I want one but need help with s...do you still them?<br />I want one but need help with sizing...third time postinyexinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131319340616148868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-68319197522838852222015-01-05T14:25:12.327-08:002015-01-05T14:25:12.327-08:00do you still sell them?
I wanna try one but need ...do you still sell them? <br />I wanna try one but need help with sizing....yexinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131319340616148868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-82921785623979541542014-12-12T13:59:32.044-08:002014-12-12T13:59:32.044-08:00I'm narrow around the back with very large nat...I'm narrow around the back with very large natural breasts... so bra shopping is hellish for me. At least it was... until I found the Empreinte Melody bra. It is a perfect fit in a 32F. Yes they are expensive... but they do last a very long time if taken care of properly. You won't regret the splurge. It will be the most comfortable and flattering bra you've ever had on. The French know their stuff when it comes to undergarments!Tracynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-16169414946370695552014-07-17T11:47:34.628-07:002014-07-17T11:47:34.628-07:00I live in Toronto and just came home from purchasi...I live in Toronto and just came home from purchasing my first Empreinte bra. I FINALLY went for a professional "bra fitting" and believe me, it was well worth the time. After trying on about 4, she put me in the Empreinte Kaela. First of all, I was a size way bigger than I thought I was, and was wearing, and that freaked me out but hey...that's what menopause and turning 61 will do to you. Anyway, the Empreinte fit like a dream, I suddenly looked like I'd lost 10 pounds (if only!) and I just felt I was being supported properly. I was so happy, I didn't even ask the price (something I always do) and when I got to the cash, I almost fainted. With tax, it was $180!!! I have NEVER paid anything close to that for a bloody bra but after reading your story, and the other comments, it sounds like it will prove to be a purchase worth this heart-stopping amount. Oh yeah...and I also called Visa as soon as I got home to find out when my statement date is and I'm happy to say, I do have a wee bit of wiggle room to pay it off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-63399848741189460132014-02-25T21:04:32.059-08:002014-02-25T21:04:32.059-08:00I also LOVE Empreinte! And am super lucky to own a...I also LOVE Empreinte! And am super lucky to own about ten. A friend of mine in Canada had told me years ago that the high-end manufacturers made lingerie in ALL sizes. At that time, findig a DDD (or F) size in the U.S. (that did not look utilitarian) was virtually impossible. So if your favorite retailer doesn't have it in the size you need, ask them to special order. That has worked perfectly for me.joules3https://www.blogger.com/profile/15737179289980092599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-52238467874056501332014-02-08T20:24:50.111-08:002014-02-08T20:24:50.111-08:00I love, love, love the Empreinte Diva Plunge Bra i...I love, love, love the Empreinte Diva Plunge Bra in style #14111, but unfortunately they stopped making it about a year after they introduced it. This is the best bra I have ever found and it is totally worth the $250 that I paid for it about 3 years ago. I wear this one every day as I can not afford to buy more than one of them. It is incredibly supportive, seamless, and sexy, great for every day and nights out. The sad thing is that they no longer make and sell this particular style. I have found them still available in my size on victoriasattic.com. I am currently saving up so that I can buy another one before it is too late to get any more. I just wish that they would continue this bra style because it is the best one of all the collections that Empreinte makes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-58847134633673790492014-01-09T15:36:55.444-08:002014-01-09T15:36:55.444-08:00I am actually a bra fitter at a lingerie store tha...I am actually a bra fitter at a lingerie store that is well known, empreinte is one of our top in sales I have actually met the owner and they are very true to what they stand by and what they sale! if you are local come to Livi Rae Lingerie for some more empreinte!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-72287446503616582672014-01-09T15:36:13.093-08:002014-01-09T15:36:13.093-08:00I am actually a bra fitter at a lingerie store tha...I am actually a bra fitter at a lingerie store that is well known, empreinte is one of our top in sales I have actually met the owner and they are very true to what they stand by and what they sale! if you are local come to Livi Rae Lingerie for some more empreinte!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-7394235614287628322013-07-13T11:01:32.148-07:002013-07-13T11:01:32.148-07:00I am a big Empreinte fan. I live in Europe and the...I am a big Empreinte fan. I live in Europe and they are half the price here. They have a great fit en they last forever. The only other bras that I like very much are Marlies Dekkers. I've tried more than 15 brands and the ones, that are comfortable for me are Empreinte and Marlies Dekkers, both quite expensive but worth every penny. They give a perfect shape.<br />I just bought the Empreinte Irina in chantilly color and again it's a perfect fit. <br />The new fall/winter collection 2013/2014 can be seen on www.empreinte.euAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-32100664808781248632013-05-25T02:38:33.290-07:002013-05-25T02:38:33.290-07:00Yay! I can log in.
Other than the Tango line that...Yay! I can log in.<br /><br />Other than the Tango line that just seem to always fit, this line is next.<br /><br />I can't say it's a favorite due to the cost, plus I have to alter the center gore always. My Tango collection need the center gore fix, but those are cheap.<br /><br />But for days when no bra will look right or fit - a 30D here works perfectly. I really figured I'd be in a 30DD or DDD/E as is my usual, but even DD cups had way too much extra room.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646641464399911720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-22137358430723988582013-04-16T20:48:54.998-07:002013-04-16T20:48:54.998-07:00I, too, am a HUGE empreinte fan. I bought my first...I, too, am a HUGE empreinte fan. I bought my first one in Calgary Alberta Canada at a boutique called "SHE lingerie". I tried it on and knew that it was perfect. I'm lucky enough to own a non molded one actually. (Ohkay, I own two now) It's of this amazing laser cut lace - I usually avoid lace as I find it itchy and uncomfortable. The lace bras I had in the past all lost shape. I never wanted an unmolded bra, living in cold climates I worry about nippleitus a lot. These were the first bras I've ever owned that aren't padded or molded and they are my favourites. As for hiding diamond nipples: they do! It's really shocking and I don't understand how, but they do.<br />I, also, had a heart attack about the price tag. The ones that I purchased were each $300 (with tax, etc.) But like you said: they last! Both of them still look brand new. The unmolded ones fit perfectly for me. I didn't have to go up or down in size at all. Plus the lace makes you feel just that little bit more sexy. Like a hidden secret.<br />All I can say is that I agree: they are worth every single penny!Alsatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11477573402640294581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-65230329256410343562013-04-12T08:47:34.510-07:002013-04-12T08:47:34.510-07:00Hi,
I just received an Empreinte bra. I hesitated,...Hi,<br />I just received an Empreinte bra. I hesitated, because of the narrow wire stories. I have wide set breasts and always wear Prima Donna's balcony bra's (size 38E). I have some Fantasie bras too. Wires are often a problem with me. But I liked the design of the Empreinte Ophelia so much, that I decided to give it a shot (it's an unmoulded bra). And guess what: the wires fit perfectly. I compared them with the wires of my Prima Donna Madison balcony and they have exactly the same size. The Empreinte wires aren't too high in my armpits either. Note that the Empreinte cups run rather large, larger than e.g. Prima Donna. The band runs slightly large as well. And the unmoulded balcony styles have rather full cups. My Empreinte bra gives my breasts a round shape, natural in a good way. It doesn't give me a killer cleavage, but it's extremely comfortable, sexy in a subtle way and very suitable for office. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-61974167861756116772013-04-09T13:28:58.151-07:002013-04-09T13:28:58.151-07:00I sell luxury bras and can attest that Empeinte is...I sell luxury bras and can attest that Empeinte is the bomb! It is a very reliable fit on most everyone, and incredibly comfortable, which is certainly not true of many brands. Don't be afraid to try them even if you think they might be narrow...they seem to magically mold to most figures. We tend to drop most customers either a full cup or band size to get a perfect fit. We call them our problem solvers. When someone likes Empreinte, they scrap all their other bras and buy them exclusively. The other brand that is a great fuller bust bra is Prima Donna (Madison is the favorite). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-3905378056928584702013-03-20T15:35:41.680-07:002013-03-20T15:35:41.680-07:00Hi Ladies,
I come across Empreinte about 4 years ...Hi Ladies,<br /><br />I come across Empreinte about 4 years ago.I paid in Toronto about 300$ for a set. I have fallen in love with this brand and today I owe about 30 of them. They all are very comfortable, beautiful and sexy not to mention about the colors. I bought most of them in Europe where they run half of the price we pay here in North America. Last year Empreinte open up own store in Paris where I hope would be possible to see/buy the whole line. Being European I am surprise how low demand is for color lingerie in North America, almost none in Canada and that woman do not pay much of attention what they wear underneath .....<br />There is beautiful Thalia in sapphire color that just come out as well Irina in turquoise. All collection can be seen at www.empreinte.eu. It is a wonderful brand worth spending the money.....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348812166209435040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-46811248701348917382013-03-09T07:40:51.309-08:002013-03-09T07:40:51.309-08:00Empreinte is my personal favourite for full bust b...Empreinte is my personal favourite for full bust bras. The construction and materials of the bras are incredibly high quality and durable, and the lift and forward projection they provide are like no other. Their cups are cut rather deep, so that while I need a 32GG in most Freya styles, I can wear a 32G in Empreinte. <br />However, their size range is limited as they only cut a very easy 30 band, their balconettes only go up to a G cup and only full cups are available in the H cups (and no 30 bands available in H cups, save for one style). Furthermore, Empreiente seems content to rest on their laurels rather than pushing forward and expanding their size range, despite demands. I hope in the future they consider making 28 bands, make their balconette syles up to an H and provide small bands in the H cup!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-86962265763300419142013-01-28T09:13:20.621-08:002013-01-28T09:13:20.621-08:00So great to read from someone whose go-to bra is E...So great to read from someone whose go-to bra is Empreinte. Last September I shared that they are now going up to an H cup in some styles: http://hourglassy.com/2012/09/full-cup-roundup-good-news-for-big-busts/<br /><br />Also, when I was looking to buy the Kaela, I found the Town Shop to be dramatically less expensive than La Petite Coquette. It's worth looking into them for other styles: http://www.townshop.com/empreinte_b_b174-c-l-ps12-pg1-sid-srtid0-srtdfalse.aspxDarlenehttp://www.hourglassy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-31468969479022779152013-01-25T13:37:05.711-08:002013-01-25T13:37:05.711-08:00I'm so glad to see this post! I stumbled onto ...I'm so glad to see this post! I stumbled onto this blog about a month ago and it's been so refreshing to read other bra exploits. For what it's worth, Empreinte is the only other bra company I've had enduring positive experiences with besides Panache (and Cleo, Masquerade). I've never tried their moulded styles, but I have the Melody and the Kaela, and they are quite possibly the most comfortable bras I own, tied with perhaps the Cleo Lucy and Panache Sienna.<br /><br />The Melody and the Kaela are made from non-stretch seamless lace (which blew my mind at first) but they hold their shape and give surprisingly good support/lift. It's not any cleavage to write home about, but I never worry about quadra-boob, either. I get something between a "purple" and "green" shape with these bras, closer to purple. And when they say seamless, they mean it - the Kaela is my go-to bra if I'm wearing a thin fabric and don't want my bra to show through, something I can't always say about the Cleo Lucy. Overall, I'd say the Kaela is a more flattering bra and more versatile - the cups start a little lower so you can get away with lower-cut shirts. But both give a great shape.<br /><br />I find Empreinte runs a little large - I generally wear a 30H in Panache, but I need a 30GG in Empreinte, and I might try a 28 next time. The band is pretty generous and stretchy -- 3 hooks, so fewer dramatic lines in the back. If you're not sure whether to size up or down in the back, I'd recommend down.<br /><br />The biggest downside for me about these Empreinte styles is that the straps are rather wide. It makes for really comfy shoulders at the end of a long day (no red lines. Really!), but it's not great for wearing tank tops. <br /><br />The other big downside is of course the price tag. I've been lusting after the Lola low-neck (balconette) for years - it's one of the few Empreinte styles I've seen in lovely seasonal fashion colors, and it gives amazing uplift and cleavage for a non-moulded cup - but the price is just too much for me right now. (That said, I've had the Melody for at least 3 years I think, and it's still going strong. It's not my favorite anymore, as my band/cup have dropped a little bit and the alterations haven't totally done the trick, but it's still in quite wearable shape. When it was my correct size, I wore the Melody constantly, and I wear the Kaela a ton now. If you find an Empreinte you love that works for you, it's probably a worthy long-term investment.)<br /><br />I can see how Empreinte would be great for those who are full-on-bottom. Both the Melody and the Kaela have some unfilled fabric at the bottom of the cups, which used to bug me a little, but not anymore. There's definitely enough space for those who are fuller on top. Also, the center gore on these bras are narrower than in Panache, which is a perk. I wish the Kaela came in other colors - it seems so plain in pictures, but when I wear it, I feel like I'm in an 18th century romance novel. And these bras are comfortable right away - there was almost no breaking-in phase.<br /><br />I'm always looking for more information on Empreinte styles, so thank you for this post! I'll be sure to give their moulded styles a try if I ever get a chance.Elissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-70050873141992644862013-01-25T13:01:41.762-08:002013-01-25T13:01:41.762-08:00I just did a quick Google search, and US shoppers ...I just did a quick Google search, and US shoppers can also buy them from Amazon! That's fantastic, especially if you have Prime and get super-fast delivery. :)<br /><br />I'm a little nervous about trying this brand only because of the narrower wires. Being just a smidge wider than Kris Line... I tried two Kris Line bras from Brastop, and they are absolutely lovely. However, both bras ended up causing me so much pain that I *had* to take them off. I'm not sure if the wires were simply too narrow, or if the cups were too small. I was quadboobing a little bit, but I usually don't have such intense pain from the underwires as a result of a little quadboob. I didn't have the pain nearly as much with Ewa Michalak, despite that they typically have narrower wires than Kris Line.<br /><br />Long story short, I'm not sure if such narrow wires are good for me or not. What I can say is that you look great in yours, and I'm officially jealous! :)Laura (DT)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01769096842013223783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-64583117469562038752013-01-25T10:21:39.463-08:002013-01-25T10:21:39.463-08:00I'm a 28FF and have quite a few credits at Bar...I'm a 28FF and have quite a few credits at Bare Necessities (thanks to their lackluster selection in my band size). Do you think I could get away with a 30F in Empriente? I can wear that size in other brands if I put it on the tightest hook.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036642014275692397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-81546703682841011422013-01-25T02:02:59.328-08:002013-01-25T02:02:59.328-08:00Please tell your sister thank you for guest postin...Please tell your sister thank you for guest posting! I'd only read one thing about Empreinte, and it was marketing from them, so I didn't trust it. I was all excited about this brand after reading her post and wanted to try the brand. I'm trying to buy fewer items of higher quality.<br /><br />I'm boycotting HerRoom because of their despicable behavior toward this very blog, but I did find the brand at barenecessities.com. BUT first I checked this fabulous wire width chart some people on reddit.com (subreddit abrathatfits) made: http://i.imgur.com/2UVzC.png<br /><br />Do you see how Empreinte is the brand with the next to most narrow wires of all the brands ranked? As someone who adores Bravissimo's half cups' wires, I will never get to benefit from Empreinte's quality and durability. :( At least I didn't waste any money ordering and then returning.<br /><br />By the way, barenecessities.com is having a 20% off sale, and Empreinte's bras are NOT exempt from the sale. And the starting prices for Empreinte there are in the $150 range. If you're someone who can never find wires narrow enough, Empreinte seems like a good bet!<br /><br />B-I-H, you may want to ask your sister to do individual reviews for each of her bras and help her with the photography. I think your readers are all very curious about this brand now. And see if she wants to enter them into bratabase!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-23399605378928863872013-01-24T16:33:21.757-08:002013-01-24T16:33:21.757-08:00HerRoom sells Empreinte.HerRoom sells Empreinte.Cora, The Lingerie Addicthttp://www.thelingerieaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-13993304954673805702013-01-24T14:59:15.707-08:002013-01-24T14:59:15.707-08:00Damn, I had no idea that Empreinte bras were THAT ...Damn, I had no idea that Empreinte bras were THAT expensive in the US. I wore them (non moulded) in my late teens because it was the only "large bust" brand that my local store carried and I could only afford one or maybe two bras every year on a student budget, so they had to last a while! astridhttp://lesgrosbonnets.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-10677095677320278152013-01-24T12:13:03.636-08:002013-01-24T12:13:03.636-08:00I've tried on a few (nonmoulded) Empreinte bra...I've tried on a few (nonmoulded) Empreinte bras before and LOVED them. I'd love to own one someday. Sadly, since I wear a small 28-band, I would definitely have to have it altered.<br /><br />I did recently try the Melody bra, I believe, and it seemed to fit well in the cups in a 30F (it was at Jenette's Bras, and she told me that that bra has narrow and very deep cups), so I'm guessing a 28FF or 28G would be a good fit if it existed (I usually wear a 28H).Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928146749204392195noreply@blogger.com