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Capezio BraTek® Camisole Leotard Review
There was a post earlier on bodysuits and leotards (http://bra.pe/AFZK/) so I thought this review might be of interest here, even though it's not a bra. Also, it has the "bra" word in its name so I hope this is relevant!
This is a ballet leotard by the dancewear brand Capezio. Their BraTek range features a "built-in" bra and is recommended to busty dancers often. I got this leotard in Navy from Dance Direct and it was £25.90 including shipping. My measurements are as follows:
Bust: 34"-35.5" depending on how much I lean forward
Under bust: 27"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 36"
Girth: 62"
I got this leotard in a size Large mainly because of the girth measurement. I have a long torso. I was also hoping the size Large would have higher coverage.
My bra size is 28FF/G (UK). I don't consider myself very busty, but I've had a lot of trouble getting support (which means being able to fully and confidently do jumps) in a lot of leotards, especially those with thin straps, open back, and/or mesh/lace front.
These are the things that are different from your typical leotard - the straps are fully adjustable, there's a bra band with hook and eye closure and thin, non-wired triangle cups that doesn't add volume with elastic mesh in between.
I think this leotard definitely provides more coverage for busty dancers, and you get a lot of flexibility with the adjustable straps. However, it doesn't really offer much support because the band is not a snug fit (which is expected because this is a size Large but my under bust measures 27"), and the cups are really small on my bust. Some parts are also too loose on me, but I think the Medium might end up too short. I will take a class in this and report back.
Capezio BraTek® Camisole Leotard Review
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I added the model here, since it's pretty bra like at the cups, I think it can be added normally
https://www.bratabase.com/browse/capezio/camisole-leotard-w-bratekr-mc110/
If you copy your review under the bra entry will be much easier to find for people using search engines.
Jj Thanks! I have some difficulties adding it though. The BraTek leotard seems to have several versions and the model # I got was CZCC110A. The cups are non-wired, and I can't seem to find a button to change that setting (?). I'm also not sure how to measure the stretched band length because most of it is sewn to the leotard.
Edit: I rechecked the tags and the model # is CC110 and this is the official website: https://www.capezio.com/camisole-leotard-with-bratek-3
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