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Bras » Curvy Kate » Dreamcatcher Balcony Bra (CK2301)

Dreamcatcher Balcony Bra (CK2301)

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    28F

    Didn't fit

    I bent the wires outward a little to better encompass the sides of my breasts, and I think the bottoms and sides of the cups fit pretty well. The tops of the cups are empty (expected, as I don't have the FOT breasts this bra wants) but the wrinkling doesn't show under clothing, so for a transitional piece to get me through as my shape keeps changing, I'm calling it a win. (I am considering altering the top lace panels to more of a sweetheart neckline in order to better fit my frame. Tucking along the seam and tacking in place looks doable.)

    The cup shape is decidedly pointy, but not in a bad way. The side support panels hoist my (widely splayed) breasts inward so the nipples are pointed front and center, which they don't do naturally at all. It's especially weird to be able to lift my arms and NOT brush the sides of my breasts with my biceps. The band is comfortably snug on my 26 1/2" ribs and nothing digs or pinches.

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    • I'm new to commenting on fit, so anyone please correct me if necessary. Just wanted to agree on trying a smaller cup though. The wrinkles below and lateral to the horizontal seam, seem unlikely to be resolved by alteration. Maybe that 28E will solve all?
      Still, if it doesn't show under clothes and you are comfortable/happy in it - that's all that matters.

    • I'm not sure that this bra will fit even after alterations, but it is worth a shot. I tried Dreamcatcher as well with similar results. You definitely look projected and full on bottom. Have you tried Freya unlined plunges? Curvy Kate's are just so full on top. If you do manage to fix it, please post about it :) I love seeing people's alterations.

    • I just returned my 28e to amazon, so maybe it'll still be $19.

    • prettyncharmuese how did it fit you?

    • The cups are too big here, try one cup size smaller. I am FOB and the Dreamcatcher works well.

    • PetiteCollegiate you just reminded me I have to put the pictures up. There was space at the top of the cup. I probably would have been okay with a cup size down. I would say, like most/all CK bras this bra is good for FOT

    • To be honest, it looks like all the photos on bratabase show a pretty awkward fit with this one. I think it's probablyjust an awkward bra. Even on the people who looklike they're in the right volume the fit is pointy. I had the frost/boysenberry one in 28F and it was really FoT. erispe what size/color did you have yours in? The way mine was sewed, I can't imagine it working for anyone full on bottom.

    • PetiteCollegiate - mine is petrol colour in 30D. This size is much smaller in label than what I'd normally get. Very deep cups, but wings could be higher. I don't get a pointy shape. Some tissue is not enclosed completely on the outer side. This doesn't show under clothes though.

    • I just had to put my Dreamcatcher on to check fit and it turns out that I've outgrown it on my bigger side. :( So now I really don't know how it would fit in the next size up. And I also noticed that the wire is shorter than the wire channel, which is why a bit of tissue is looser on the outside. When I push the wires outward in the channel, the fit improves. The bra now actually gives some crazy cleaveage, but also some quadding on my right side. I am confused about my boobs now, they look really tall rooted in this bra.

    • Wow that is a small cup for you! You're normally around 28E-F right? I did a fit check on mine to to figure out its ridiculousness. In my pictures, it sorta looks like I have tall roots too (which I definitely do not). I hate how so many brands have shorter wire channels than wires. That extra bit of wire channel is always so awkward at the end. i think you might do better to just try a different bra for a summer one. I loved the look of this one, but I think it's a weirdo.

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      PetiteCollegiate I am a sucker for petrol blue - the reason behind having this bra in the first place. CK bras tend to be wider in wires than I need. I might try this one in 28E or 30DD, but not really forcing it - just for science. ;)

    • Thanks, all. I put it on again today and it was even bigger on me than last night when I took the photos. I found a Freya on sale, though, so we'll see how that goes when it gets here.

      Is there a list somewhere of bras that are a good fit for short torsos/short roots/short breasts/etc? Thanks!

    • To get more responses, you probably want to do a fitcheck. Some good ones for short roots are: Curvy Kate Bardot, Cleo Lily, Lulu Tout Fleur Rose, and for you I'd try some Freya unlined plunges. Try some 28Es in addition to the 28Fs.

    • spiderwoman not a comprehensive list but I am short torso-ed, short rooted, narrow & projected. Cleo Lily/Erin & Curvy Kate Bardot are my go-tos. You may also have luck with Cleo Lucy. I order my normal size in those. I can also do some Freya unlined plunge bras in a cup size down. Typically stretch lace & our shape struggle to get along because at least for me, I lack any upper fullness or height to fill out the lace. Ymmv though.

    • I have a similar shape and have found that balconette and demi style bras work very well. The Chantelle Merci Demi could be a really nice style for you. You may also need to bend over when putting on the bra or the scoop and swoop to get all of the lateral breast tissue into the cup and position the nipples forward.

    • Thanks for all the suggestions! I really appreciate the help.

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    28F

    Didn't fit

    This is the first bra in my new size I've tried. The band fits great (for the first time in my life) and the cups don't spill over. They are however too full on top for me and give an awkward pointy shape. The gore does dig in quite a bit. I think slightly narrower cups and a lower gore might be better for me. The wires on these cups are considerably wider than my IMF. The pattern is adorable, and the color is a fun summery turquoise. The straps are very thick and comfortable. Overall, the shape of this bra is wrong for me, but if you're FoT and projected (very projected) it may work for you.

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    30F

    Didn't fit

    Too small cup, Too large band.
    I don't know my correct size.
    I must go up two cup, and must down one band.

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    34GG

    Didn't fit

    This is the first Curvy Kate bra that's a "maybe". I read that the band ran large so I sister sized down from my usual 36G. The previous Curvy Kate's that I've tried were molded so any shape mismatch was evident. My breasts are narrow, projected, and FOB. I didn't have any gaping and the top or sides and while I didn't have any quadding I think if I went up a cup I'd get enough volume for the gore to lie flat.

    The bra itself doesn't feel like great quality. The fabric felt pretty scratchy though I don't know how much would go away after a few washings. The gore felt a little wide for my close-set, splayed breasts and gave me a little east-west but this might be alleviated with a larger cup. It's pretty sheer and I feel like I would get a lot of nipple show through, particularly when it's cold. I do love that there are 3 hooks.

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    32H

    Didn't fit

    I own two Dreamcatchers at the moment, this one in the continuity Biscotti colourway and another one in the Petrol colourway. I found the two to fit similarly to the Romance I own in the same size, but this Biscotti one seemed to run slightly smaller than the Petrol. I could still wear both when I was a 32H with some adjusting of straps, so I don't think it runs small enough to need to size up if the other Dreamcatcher colourways fit all right. It's a very pretty basic bra.

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    32H

    Used to fit

    This bra no longer fits me as I am more of a 30J now, but fit really well when I was a 32H. Seems to run true to size for Curvy Kate - I found it to fit similarly to a plum/watermelon Romance I own in the same size. The bra seemed to maintain its shape throughout the day, no turning into upside down 7. It didn't quite have enough room in the bottom of the cups for me when I bought it, so I'd say that the Dreamcatcher would suit someone with even fullness and average root width. I didn't find the wires as wide as some other CK bras I've tried.

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    36G

    Didn't fit

    I got this bra on a holiday in Greece, as this brand is not available in stores in my country. I did not look at the size myself but let the shop lady pick the bras for me. Stupid move, as she gave me one that was clearly to wide in the band and due to the language barrier I did not get the message of the band across.

    But despite the fact that the band was too large, I loved this bra from the start! It's very comfortable, and the cup is a very good fit for me. My boobs are even (not full on top or bottom), ... wide set, and wide rooted. It is one of the first bras I ever tried that gave me a nice round shape (as opposed to sad, sad tea bags or weird pointy shape I have been seeing so often) and no quad boob at all.

    I must say that now that I am a bit further in my bra quest, I think the cups are a size too large, and the band is definitely one (or even two) sizes too large. I have taken in the band in about 2 inches and that is a large improvement, but the band still rides up a bit in the back. On the whole, I think the band is a bit flimsy and slightly too stretchy for my liking.

    I think that this would be a perfect fit, had I gotten it in my proper size, although the quality is not quite sturdy enough.


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    32DD

    Fits

    This bra is simple but comfortable. I find CK's sizing is weird for me - I have some bras in 32D (a whole cup size smaller) that fit just as well. The cups wrinkle a little bit but I think it's because of construction rather than them being too big.

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    • i think this bra is giving ya a little "orange in a glass". i would try a cup or two larger and i think u might get a great fit.
      i have around the same size range as you and this bra was too "deep" for my shape, but i think it could really work on you. :)

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    30FF

    Didn't fit

    This is an almost perfect bra for me, and it's so close that it is frustrating! The center gore is just too high. The underwires are slightly poking into my breast tissue. I may have to let this one go https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

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    32GG

    Didn't fit

    Frost/boysenberry. Beautiful teal blue color. Interesting dot pattern. Cute purple bow.
    Narrow wires, firm band. Top edge cuts in on me. Either not enough room for center fullness or wants me to be FOB (I'm full all over)

    Ordered this bra with prime shipping on amazon for the sole purpose of nailing down fit to order the yellow one. This one will be going back, and I'll have to find another yellow bra. Poo.

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