Bibliobiker S.

Review of Ruby ribbon, inc.

I have a love/hate relationship with Ruby Ribbon B...

I have a love/hate relationship with Ruby Ribbon Bralettes (Demis). I purchased the lace demi and the Athena demi. I love the way it shapes and lifts. However, I've encountered major discomfort with both bralettes I purchased. When I first put them on, they feel pretty good. However, within an hour (or less) the band rolls up and continues to do so throughout the day. Every time I pull it down and straighten it, it immediately rolls back up. I learned a folding trick from the hostess whose party I attended, which does work, but why do I have to fold the band of my demi at all??? Isn't the design of the band supposed to prevent rolling in the first place? And for the price I paid for these demis, I should not have to fold them and modify them like a poorly fitting discount store item! The other major problem I've encountered is that while there are not side or back seams, the demis do have seams at the cleavage and where the straps attach to the cups. These are terribly irritating and itchy!!! I literally took my demi off at work one time because I could no longer take the irritation of the seams. I spent way more on this product than I normally do on bras or camis. For the price and because Ruby Ribbon is supposed to be about both shape and comfort, I shouldn't have to modify the product for it to quit riding up nor should I have to put up with the irritating seams. When I mentioned these issues to the consultant, she said maybe the size was wrong--it is not. It fits perfectly. I've read other reviews by women who have the same complaints as I do; the demis are simply poorly designed in some key areas, namely the bands and the seams. Bottom line: If I can't wear the product because of discomfort, it is not worth the money.