First impression upon removing from the package: Aw poo, this is so tiny
Band: Very snug. Couldn't fasten it myself, and my husband had to attach an extender to get it shut. Didn't even stretch to 32". Nice wide 4 hook closure though.
Cups: as this is a newer season CK, the wires are narrow-ish/average (narrower than old CK). Bottom of the ... cup was very shallow on me. My boobs immediately started pushing it down to find more room, so I couldn't jump around like I'd planned to test its stay-up-ness, but it did have wide silicone strips on the top and bottom of the wings/band. Seemed to flatten me out. Gore was fairly high. Didn't tack on me, partly from the cups not fitting and partly because I'm too close set. No cleavage in this bra. Top of the cups fit ok-ish without the straps, but once the straps were on they cut in.
Appearance: Pretty. not 'super fancy wow I need that now' pretty, but considering it's a basic bra, it has nice detailing.
Overall, if you want to try it, I'd recommend sizing up in the band, and possibly a cup unless you are shallow. If you're fairly/very projected or very close set, move along. 'this is not the bra you're looking for'
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I think your best bet might be the Curvy Kate Luxe Strapless/multiway Bra (CK2601) Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be many strapless bras that go above a G cup. I think the only other one is Bravissimo Contour Strapless (AU31) but it didn't get many good reviews here.
Good luck sister... Even before babies and aging struck, as a very projected, narrow 32E I already couldn't find a strapless bra I really liked. Some ladies do manage to find something that works for them but for many of us, finding Spring/Summer attire that allows a regular bra is CONSIDERABLY easier and less of a pain in the arse (or boobs, I guess) than finding a strapless that we care to spend any time in.
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