I really wanted this bra to fit me well, because it's so pretty! It seems to be a well-made bra, too. In spite of the fact that it doesn't fit me properly, I've been wearing it somewhat regularly for several months, and it's held up to wearing and washing very well. It still looks brand new.
On the other hand, the cups of this bra are way too shallow and wide for me (when I "scoop," I have quad-boob and empty space at the outer side of the cups; after a bit of wear, the cups gape at the center gore and I have overflow near the strap area). ...The band is also way, way too large and stretchy for me (which could also be contributing to the problem with the cups). I had to fasten it on the tightest hook from the first wear, and even then, I can stretch the band two fists worth away from my back.
I think it's a lovely bra, but (as with most of the Curvy Kates I've owned in sizes ranging from 28DD-F) the fit just isn't right for me. Read more 78 more words
Had to return this one - it was a bad fit. The cups were too small for a start but also the wrong shape. I made the same mistake with the CK Angel which was a better size but still the wrong shape. My boobs are very tear-drop shaped and bottom-heavy, they just don't seem to work with CK styles like these. The band is also clearly too big.
On the plus side, it is a lovely looking bra and well made. If you can buy it in the right size it would be a great addition to your underwear draw.
Another issue was the centre gore which dug into my skin so hard it left a bruise!
Pros: Pretty fabric and pattern Nice colour contrast (the pink is very bold though) Well made and good quality materials Good for top-heavy boobs and those that fit well into CK and Freya styles
Cons: Not good for bottom-heavy boobs The band is rather loose Not good for Very painful centre gore
I like that I finally found a bra that fits correctly. The material can be uncomfortable after awhile. The band stretches out a bit after wear. It's a good everyday bra and it's cute on.
I love the look of the curvy Kate showgirl range but they do lack slightly in the fit. The bands are pretty lose, I'm a 28 in this range compared to my normal 30. Which means cup size wise I have to go up to a J. and while being not a perfect fit I do enjoy it.
The centre gore doesn't quite lay flat to my chest. But in all fairness I don't wear this enough, I see it more as a bedroom bra and not a day to day bra.
The fit on this one is similar to the Tease Me, but it doesn't seem quite as low cut. Maybe it's the ruffles. It's really REALLY comfortable and the band is incredibly stretchy. I could definitely size down in this one, whereas I'm iffy about the Tease Me. It's absolutely beautiful, and the ruffles can hide abit of quad boob, but not as much as this one gives me.
The fit was really my fault -- I estimated my size based off an older stretched-out bra. Whoops. Major quad boob with this one, and the wires aren't quite wide enough. But it's really lovely and gives that amazing cleavage and look that I adore. I am sad this one didn't fit, because the cups really are a great shape for me.
This bra is amazing. I love it so much and I am so sad that it is just a little small in the cups for me. I definitely need a cup size up and potentially a band size down -- as it is it's comfortable and feels firm enough, but I can also comfortably fasten it on the tightest hooks brand new.
The shape from the front is incredible. Very stylish and sexy. The cups are wide but shallow, which is great for my very wide boobs and the center gore fits against my chest. Unfortunately, from the side this bra makes me look a little square (REALLY noticable when I have clothes on) and if I scoop everything in, I definitely overflow the top and start to get quad boob. Once I start to move around it gets worse. The cups are VERY low and I feel like I have to watch for nip slip or just popping out.
I will write a review of this bra for my blog in due course but for now here is a brief summary.
I LOVE this bra - it is so simple and pretty. I was longing for it to work for me.
The top half of the cups are made from a sheer fabric with an embroidered edge which is very sexy. The candy pink bows and stitching are a girlie contrast to the elegant black and bring a bit of fun to the bra. The fabrics used are of high quality and feel wonderfully soft but durable.
The band is reasonably firm and the section between the ...cups is not stretchy.
The straps are fully adjustable and have circular rings attaching them to the bra's band. There are three rows of three hooks and eyes.
Sadly it was no good for me in 34K as it was still a smidge too small in the cups and cut into my upper breast tissue. Interestingly, however, the cups were too wide, meaning that yet again I had found a bra which was too shallow for me. Also the band was much too big for me and I wore the bra on the tightest hooks straight away.
Interestingly I had to have the straps on the 34K adjusted almost fully, but perhaps this was because I found the band too loose. Also there was no gap between the cups on the central gore, whereas with the 32K there was a definite gap. This will have affected the positioning of my breasts within each bra. Read more 156 more words
Consider this one a Bratabase success story. It was thanks to looking up the measurements of the Curvy Kate bras sizes on this site that I took the risk of ordering a bra online and it fits like a dream.
The under wires don't come up very high underneath the arms. That might be an advantage or disadvantage for some people but it works fine for me.
After wearing it a few times I can say this is my favorite bra.
Fits much in the same way as the Thrill me in 36GG (on tightest hook), which is very good indeed! Highly recommended bra - it is cut very low, so there is less "control" on the girls than in the Thrill Me, but still pretty firm and good! I do fear I need in HH, as when I lean forward, there is a bit of quadro-boob
This was a very weird fit: I would have expected 34HH to be my size, as my 34H and 36GG (on inner-most hook) are a tad too small - but this one gave me quadro-boob big time!
On closer inspection, it looked bad in other ways too: It looked like it had been tilted forward, leaving too much bra and not enough boob in the bottom, a down-pointing tip, and a quadro-boob (as the part mean to be near your collar bone, now was on the middle of my boob) Hmmm! Also too flat in the middle.
A very nice, sporty-looking version of a practical nude bra, so a shame it fitted so badly.
This is probably good for clevage! As it is a bit flat in the cup, and deep plunge The size was wrong for me, 36 is too big, but worn on the inner-most hook it is good, so that would equal a 34H, which I have seen I fit (or *almost* fit) with the other Show Girl bras, but this had waaaay much quadroboob: I would suggest going up a cup size.
Band fits on tightest hook, so as a 34GG. bit of quadro-boob, so more like 34H. Ready my review on this one in 36GG https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
My oh my! I can't remember when I last wore a bra that was even close to fitting, and this is 99% there! The band is too big, but fits perfect when I have it on the inner-most hook, so it can work! Will maybe have it taken in, if it stretches out. Everything is good and firm, and keeps in place! For the first time in a long time, I can actually move without having to adjust my bra afterwards! I am literally giddy from excitement https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />
(As I have never owned a bra close to my size, I am a bit of a newbie in details in fit: Is it alright if there is a bit of quadro-boob when I pull my arms way back, or if I lean forward (like when you are typing at a low table or something - not like in a 90 degree angle)?)
And it looks beautiful of course! And the ruffle is actually not that visible under clothing - it gets flattened out.
I do like this bra. and much like the tempt me bra by curvy Kate, I recommend going down a band size and therefore up a cup size. I need a larger cup size anyway, so I would try a 30HH or 30J in this bra. LOVELY bra though, well made, soft materiall
I like the feel of the bra even though i feel like the cups were to small and the band was too big. Go down a band size and up one or two cup sizes would be my recommendation for pretty much anyone, especially those with smaller ribcages anyway. It is made really well and is comfortable despite it being cut very low. I would not recommend this bra to anyone who has very full on top breasts, you will spill out more than others.
This bra was way too small for me in the cup and what more, my nipples ended up right in the middle of the sheer section (not good!). Deciding to take no chances, the next Criss Cross I ordered was two cup sizes up - while it fit, the nip problem stayed. See my 28J review for more; that turned out to be, in fact, my "Curvy Kate size".
The version of the Lottie I have is the indigo colourway with mostly opaque cups and a transparent mesh upper section and embroidery. I really like the saturated colours, and the cup style is simple but I think I prefer the look of Curvy Kate's other bras. The Lottie feels quite nice when you put it on, kind of a silky feel and very comfortable. The band fit nice and firm. I felt like the cups contained me well and I felt supported. It gives a gentle lift, so I found that the shape was very natural, but lifted slightly.
Overall, it's a bit simple for my taste, but I like it enough to keep it.
I can't write much of a review because the bra never fit properly (it was roughly 1-2 cup sizes too small, but the back was the correct size). It's slightly stretchier in the cup than other sheer cup Curvy Kate bras.
I first got this one a few weeks back in 28G - unfortunately it is now already too small in the cup! I now have the 28H, and it gives me the upfront shape that the Showgirl range is famous for.
For what is basically a bedroom or going-out bra this is extremely comfortable. The only thing is that the frills make it impossible to wear under close fitting tops
