This bra isn't ideal for my shape (which is very immediately centre-projected with narrow roots). The gore is a bit wide. The bra is a bit flimsy for breasts that are heavy. This would suit a younger body best. The straps are too narrow and the wires not high enough at the outside where they meet the wing. It's a very pretty bra - much softer than most of the Cleos. Not one of the more projected or supported styles.
Updated on Mar 22, 2015 Flag this
There's a lot of wire underneath the cups - it's not great for short waisted people for large breasts cuz the overly bulky under cup and bridge dig in. It's also misproportioned for a narrow, short or short-waisted person. The band is very tight for a 32. With Cleo, I won't order less than a 34 band from now on. They're too tight. It's very supportive but the side wing and wires aren't tall. The bra is very pretty, although it feels stiff. It's wider from the centre than, for example, the Cleo Melssa.
Updated on Mar 18, 2015 Flag this
Despite this being supposedly a larger size than most of the others I picked up in my round today (others were mostly 32F/32FF and one other 32G that was enormous on me), this was the tiniest bra. Could not fasten it behind my back, so I pulled it around and did manage to close it, but twisting it back into position was so difficult I'm not sure I really got it up under my boobs where bras normally sit. Major quad-boob, painfully tight, about the only thing that worked for me was the straps did not fall off my shoulders at all. But I think ... that was simply because it was too small for me. I did not like the color much, either, it was a very very neon orange, but it was on sale so I thought if it fit I'd live with the color. Didn't fit, so back it goes.
tl;dr: I'd definitely suggest sizing up from your normal size if you want to try this bra. It might work for someone else, but it didn't work for me.
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Updated on Jan 07, 2015 Flag this
First off, the pattern is lovely. This bra is well named, and it totally makes me feel like a sexy minnie mouse, and if that is your thing I would recommend buying it right now. The fabric is slippery and comfortable, and the band seems true to size. The underwires were a teeny bit high for my taste but I think I can pad them a little. The shape it gives is very front and center, so that is a plus. I measure at a 32 G but tend to run closer to a 32 FF in Cleo bras due to lack of firmness in my breastfeeding boobs. I should have sized down to the 32 FF, as my smaller boob definitely needs some padding in this, but other than that issue this bra is pretty awesome.
Updated on Dec 13, 2014 Flag this
This is a standard diagnostic bra. I'm not as full on top as would be needed to make this bra work well.
I had to put a few stitches in it to close up the top a little.
The pink model is slightly wider, larger, and more open at the top.
Pink colorway
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Updated on Nov 23, 2014 Flag this
This is a standard diagnostic bra. I'm not as full on top as would be needed to make this bra work well.
I had to put a few stitches in it to close up the top a little.
Red colorway
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Updated on Nov 23, 2014 Flag this
One of my best fitting bras.
The projection falls a bit short, but is good enough for most days. The cup width is not quite as narrow as the Ewas I've tried on which fit the bill for me width-wise, but it works just fine.
Very comfortable bra to wear around the house.
I love the silly pattern on it.
i've noticed that the top of the cup has stretched out a little bit, so that's something to watch out for.
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Updated on Nov 23, 2014 Flag this
Although it is listed as the same cut as Alexa and it is very similar there are slight differences. It has a tiny bit less room at the underwires, enough to feel the difference. Bravissimo says that this bra is the same cut as Zia, I don't think they are but they share some similarities.
The light blue base with large dots is colorful and fun. The bra gives the lovely uplifted and rounded Cleo shape. Detailing is the same material as in Alexa. It measures and feels slightly firmer compared to Alexa. It might be possible that the tighter band is distorting the underwires a little and that is causing bottom of the cup issues. I will have to test this with an extender.
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Updated on Nov 21, 2014 Flag this
I bought this bra online. I had tried on one size smaller in the store and knew I needed something bigger, so I got this size. The cups fit, but the lace at the top was not snug against my skin. I have since gained some weight, so it fits perfectly now.
Updated on Nov 08, 2014 Flag this
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Gore was altered more narrow by the previous owner. I'm leaving it as is right now. I think my boobs like the narrower gore. I also think the sides of wires would be too far out if the gore were "normal."
Too shallow in the bottom of cup. A little too tall. Sides of cups cut into underarm creases, but it's bearable.
Wore for a day. Have creases in the bottoms of the cups as my need for immediate projection and a lower apex basically tilts the cups forward slightly, causing the creases. Also, wire is probably too rounded right at the base, as well as the cup being too shallow there.
Otherwise, seems fine.
Will have to decide if it supports enough that I can accept the creasing and/or wear it lower.
Pink/Blue colorway
Updated on Oct 30, 2014 Flag this
Lucy is shallow with wide cups. As I've lost some weight and Marcie, Meg, Alexa and other Cleos are big now, Lucy fits better then before when it slightly cut into my breasts
Updated on Aug 24, 2014 Flag this
It's a two-part bra with a vertical seem giving a compressed and round shape. Fits true to side
Updated on Aug 24, 2014 Flag this
What a beautiful bra! Unfortunately it was about a cup size too big. The band runs a snug 32, I could wear it without a bra extender but it was pretty tight, the band was stretchy so I am sure it would stretch a bit with more wear. I think that I will list this bra.
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Updated on Aug 18, 2014 Flag this
Holy tight band!!! I was unable to even close this bra, I had to put an extender and even that was tight! This band runs small, I imagine a 36/38 would fit me and I normally wear a 32/34. The cups were also big on me, I would say about two cup sizes too big. I am not sure if the cups run big or I just haven't found my right cup size. This bra made me remeasure myself to see if I had shrunk in the cups but I hadn't. Material was a bit scratchy but I think it will soften with washes. This will be listed soon!
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Updated on Aug 18, 2014 Flag this
"Fbglrffhftpgfrrrfnngghh" would be an accurate description of the sound I made when this arrived. It is SO pretty. Granted, the bows on the sides of the band are somewhat over the top, but the perfect mint *green* colour with the polka dots and the absolutely adorable embroidery and the little swirly things that look like candy on the straps... agh. If I didn't know better, I would eat this bra, hooks, underwires and all.
It's a size too big; fits pretty similar to my 30GG - Cleo ยป Marcie (6831), both are too wide in the cups, but work well during that week of the month when I'm fuller and require more cup space. The gore is slightly wider in George, and I'll probably take it in at some point. The straps are thinner than usual I think, but Cleos normally fit me well enough that the straps don't try to hack off my shoulders. After a few small alterations, it will be perfect.
Updated on Aug 15, 2014 Flag this
This bra is the best fitting bra I've ever owned. It fits perfectly, doesn't pinch, and I can wear it for hours without complaint. It gives me a great shape underneath clothes, and it's small enough that I can wear it under more revealing necklines. I absolutely love it!
Updated on Aug 08, 2014 Flag this
Beautiful pattern. Band fits true. Center gore digs and is too high. Wires are too wide for me, cups are way too big.
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Updated on Aug 07, 2014 Flag this
Good band circumference. Wires too wide, too tall in armpits. Center gore a tad high, digs uncomfortably into sternum. Cups much too big.
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Updated on Aug 07, 2014 Flag this
The band runs quite small, to the point of being difficult to close, but it doesn't hurt me once I get it on right. The fabric is beautiful! The lace is not too stretchy and also not scratchy. The gore is higher than I'm used to and may poke a little. This bra gives beautiful projection and a slightly pointy shape, but I don't think it's too much.
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Updated on Aug 02, 2014 Flag this
Oh, how I wanted this bra to fit. The red and white dotty colourway is my kind of design. I bought the 32FF and, ten minutes of adjustment later, deluded myself into thinking it fit. Sort of. Okay. But maybe I should try the 32G. I tried the 32G and it only magnified the problems. The cups wrinkle on top yet I spill out the sides, no matter how much I scoop and swoop. I kept wanting to pull the cups back towards my armpits. Directly afterwards, I tried on Tutti Rouge Pearl Bra in 32FF, another unpadded balconette, and what a difference. I think I just have to resign myself to the fact that Cleos have narrower wires and lower wings than I need. So I'm selling the Minnie and hoping Tutti come up with a similar colourway some time.
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Updated on Jul 27, 2014 Flag this