Band is a good tightness on the first set of hooks. Cups are a bit too big (30GG is the best fit I can get in this model, but even that is still not great.)

As for this 30H, the cups (and wires) on it are so wide and tall on the sides that they literally sit in my armpit, and in addition, my arm movement is restricted so that I can barely reach my arms forward. If I force my arms forward (as in reach forward with both arms at the same time) the entire frame of the bra leans forward away from my body. The wide cups also splay my boobs out to the sides, as they are too wide and also too shallow for my shape. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

It's really unfortunate, as it is a very cute bra, and if it was compatible with my shape it would be great for under t-shirts.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

Marcie and I have the weirdest relationship! I actually got a Marcie way back in the day--one of the two bras I got when I first got into bra fitting. I kind of messed it up and ended up getting them both a cup size too small, but I thought the Marcie was very pretty. I think, maybe, it being a cup size too small for me covered up some of the fitting issues I was later to have with this bra.

I am genuinely kind of confused as to what's going on here. My boobs may be changing a little bit, as I've started having a slight gape ... on many of my bras, but nothing like the Marcie. Why this gaping is happening I couldn't tell you. The bra is also too wide for me, so the effect is that my boobs just kind of sit awkwardly in the cups.

What's really surprising is that while they sit there awkwardly, they sit there FIRM. I was /so comfortable/ walking around in this bra today. The band feels great (though I might prefer another hook), and my boobs like did not move at all. I don't know how this /works/, but I'm glad it does. Will keep!
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So far this has been the best fitting bra, especially for a moulded cup bra. I just wanted something smooth to go under clothing and this works perfectly for that. It is super comfortable for all-day wear, I can wear it for my 8-10 hour shifts at work and I barely have to adjust myself in it through the day, which has been a common problem for me with bras as I try to find a good fit. It has a lot of cup depth which I desperately need because of my implants, and the projection at the wire means I fill the full cup with no folding.

Red colorway

Updated on Jan 01, 2021 Flag this

I own this bra in both colors, but this one I got in a 30H (sister sized from my usual 32GG that I have in my other koko muse and neve bras). Sister sized down just because I didn't have any everyday bras in a 30 band and I wanted to see how it felt for me. To be honest I don't feel a huge difference, it's maybe a bit more snug. I do like this melon/sorbet color scheme because for me, my skin as pink undertones, so it's not such a far stretch from working as a nude. Overall all, like my other koko muse and neve ... bras, this bra works really well for me and what I look for in an everyday bra. It's rounding and smooth under clothing, so a great T-shirt bra. It has great support and uplift. One minor pet peeve of mine with many bras that have j-hooks, as this does, is that it's in front of the strap adjuster, and since I have to tighten the straps more than half-way up, that leaves the j-hook on the front where it makes a small bump on the front of a t-shirt. But overall, a great bra!
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Updated on Apr 22, 2020 Flag this

Cups were too big for me.

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Updated on Dec 21, 2019 Flag this

cup wrinkles on top, wings too high, side wire in my armpit (way to far back).

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Updated on Dec 21, 2019 Flag this

Wow, this is one tight band for a Cleo; I could have gone with a 32GG but I think it will be fine after the initial break in. Meanwhile, I can use one of my trusty extenders.
The pattern is just this side of matronly, but I like it. I think the pink lace funs it up.
But it also allows weird bulging along the seam where the two fabrics meet. I have the Meg and it doesn't do that. Still, it's fine as long as it's not under thin or sheer clothing.
The sweetheart cut with the narrower wires and good projection give a really good shape.
12/2018 update: Did I ever wear this? The band still works (with an extender) but the cups . . . don't. It looks like a half cup. It does seem to run true to size given that I need a 30J/32H-HH.

Updated on Dec 24, 2018 Flag this

Wires are soft and easily curve to your ribs but still are trying to reach your back. Itchy fabric. It’s a no for me

Updated on Dec 22, 2018 Flag this

Very very very very pretty, especially in person. If your rib cage tends to get thicker right under your chest it can end up causing it to wrinkle up a bi

Updated on Dec 22, 2018 Flag this

I love the look of this bra, but it just doesn't fit. The longline bunches and my boobs spill out https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

Updated on Jan 13, 2018 Flag this

I bought this based on other reviews that said this was their perfect bra. It's actually pretty good. It has a bit of a sporty look with the plain ribbon lining the top of the cup. The material feels fragile to me; it reminds me of fabric shopping bags people bring to bag their own groceries. I suspect it's more durable, but I find it a little scratchy. I'm hoping it will soften with a few washings. As for the fit, I need a lot of projection and I wish this had a little more room at the bottom of the cup. I have a little bit of ... gaping and wrinkling at the top of my small side - more than I would expect with the bottom of the cup being so tight. The band seems to run true to size for me. Also, the straps are not fully adjustable, unless you force it up over the softer part of the strap. I'm short through the shoulders so I have these pulled as tight as they can go. The material on the inside of the strap is extra soft - nice feature. I find the gore a little tall and that will take some getting used to, as well as the very stiff wires. If I'm not careful, the gore and top of the cups can be seen with my v-neck tee shirts.
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Updated on Oct 18, 2017 Flag this

FITTING: @ Marcie & @ Kali Cleo by Panache, unlined panel mesh bras sizes 34E-30H cups.
- Envied my friend who has the Kali, Marcie, & Lucy, Cleo by Panache Bras. She looks fantastic in them, they are her favorites, so I bought a couple. I couldn't fit in her bra, so I had to guess on fit & size.
- My comfort/appearance rating is based on my fit, not the bra quality. My breasts were too small and soft from weightloss, so my breasts don't do these bras justice.
- I haven't seen my friend's breasts naked, so I don't know her natural shape, but she had her correct ... size and all three Cleo models, Kali, Marcie & Lucy, looked very nice & round. Her breasts were well supported, they didn't bounce around when she jumped & her breasts are very large.
- Beautiful rich vibrant colors, cute embroirered patterns.
- The @ Marcie has more full coverage than @ Kalie. The 3-part panel gives a lot of lift & center projection.

PURCHASE: I was new to online shopping & wasnt aware that the seller on Amazon had a had a "no return" policy. I tried to cancel the order, but The bras were already en-route. I lost a lot of money! =, (

CONDITION & CARE: I hypoallergenic hand washed after trying on. Then stored flat in plastic on hangers to preserve/ protect mesh fabric and wire shape.

Thank you everyone! <3 BRATABASE! <3
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Updated on Aug 13, 2017 Flag this

FITTING: @ Marcie & @ Kali Cleo by Panache, unlined panel mesh bras sizes 34E-30H cups.
- Envied my friend who has the Kali, Marcie, & Lucy, Cleo by Panache Bras. She looks fantastic in them, they are her favorites, so I bought a couple. I couldn't fit in her bra, so I had to guess on fit & size.
- My comfort/appearance rating is based on my fit, not the bra quality. My breasts were too small and soft from weightloss, so my breasts don't do these bras justice.
- I haven't seen my friend's breasts naked, so I don't know her natural shape, but she had her correct ... size and all three Cleo models, Kali, Marcie & Lucy, looked very nice & round. Her breasts were well supported, they didn't bounce around when she jumped & her breasts are very large.
- Beautiful rich vibrant colors, cute embroirered patterns.
- The @ Marcie has more full coverage than @ Kalie. The 3-part panel gives a lot of lift & center projection.

PURCHASE: I was new to online shopping & wasnt aware that the seller on Amazon had a had a "no return" policy. I tried to cancel the order, but The bras were already en-route. I lost a lot of money! =, (

CONDITION & CARE: I hypoallergenic hand washed after trying on. Then stored flat in plastic on hangers to preserve/ protect mesh fabric and wire shape.

Thank you everyone! <3 BRATABASE! <3
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I love the print on this bra but it doesn't fit me. I saw a review that said they ran large in the cups and so when a cheap 30H showed up on ebay I bought it - but it was true to size and so I get silly-looking quadboob.

Updated on Jun 08, 2017 Flag this

I love this bra! The wires are narrow enough for my narrow roots. There is ample room for my center fullness and the projection is great! I don't often get a firm tack, due to my center fullness and my close set boobs, but this one actually tacks very well! The stretch lace at the top of the cup is great for my tall roots. The fabric is so smooth and comfortable and the stretch lace is not itchy at all. Right now, we are finally coming out of winter and my skin has been dry, so some bras make my boobs itch. Not this bra! I would say if Cleo Marcie works for you, give this one a try. I will definitely buy the SS17 colorway soon!

Print Multi colorway

Updated on Mar 26, 2017 Flag this

This bra looks great and feels very firm across the band - I could probably go up a size. There isn't so much support at the top so I'm pouring out of this one - great looks but not so much support. Another bra that has those annoying stitches in the straps preventing the wearer from making the straps really tight so I'll have to alter it - wish they wouldn't do this!
Otherwise I love the look, colour, pattern and fun pink straps.

Updated on Nov 07, 2016 Flag this

This bra fits really well for me apart from a small amount of overspill over the top of the cup - if it was available past H cup I would have upsized

Updated on Nov 01, 2016 Flag this

Even to FoB, projected, narrow-ish...

I'm seconding the comment re: surprise over others' comments that it runs large in the cup. I accidentally sized up even 1 more cup from my small sister size (normally wear 32G, so I should've bought a 30GG rather than H), and I still noticeably quad on my larger size, while it fits perfectly on the other. However, I suspect that's partly either from my need for even more immediate projection, or because I'm a little high set. The cup depth isn't bad, but the wire still slips down a little (this is most of my bras for me though), so I lose some ... of the space my boob should be fitting into. Once I hike it back up, the quadding lessens.
Barring that, I like the shape. It's surprisingly the most pointy shape I've ever gotten from a Cleo, but not torpedo-like and it actually looks great with fitted shirts. Dare I say, it even has a slight minimizing effect?? The band is fine as a 30 for me (my btt underbust is 29.5, snug at 31.5) but I may still wear it with the extender. A little itchy at the gore/underwire channels too, but hopefully that will soften with washing.
Also, I have to say, I think this is my favorite Cleo design. It's the perfect level of girly/sporty with the monochrome mesh.
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Updated on Oct 25, 2016 Flag this

I like this bra, I think is is very cute! Of all the Panache and Cleo bras I tried, this one is the most comfortable. The wires are not too high on the side, with is a problem with all bras of these brands for me.

The wires are a little wide, but that is ok for my shape. The bottom of the cup is perfect! It has just the right level of projection. The cups are too high for my short roots (I am also a short women). The gore tacks very well, but it is a little uncomfortable as it pokes my sternum. I'll try bending ... the wires.
The top of the cup is gaping. I had the same issue with 32G - Cleo » Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) . As I like the other parts of the bra, I altered the cups making them more closed on top. I just sewed the top part with the gore, removing about 1 cm on each side. It fits well now!
The straps are wide-set, with cam be annoying, but I don't mind because the facrics are very soft.

Edit: After wearing it for a couple of hours, the bra slides down. The wire does not sit in my IMF because the bottom of the cup is not deep enough. I also feel that half of the support comes from the straps rather than the band and cups. I am still not sure if I will keep this bra or not.
Overall, this bra is too open on top and too shallow at the bottom.


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Updated on Oct 07, 2016 Flag this

Didn't like the feel of this style, maybe it's the brand. Felt stiff and cheap.

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Updated on Sep 16, 2016 Flag this