Review is for the 'Damson' colorway. Looks more like wine than a plum color to me, though. Nice narrow U shaped wires, sufficient bottom projection, great lift: I get the typical Cleo high & round "apples" shape. I think this bra is made for those even all around. Heavy embroidery in an ornate pattern reminiscent of mosque screens or Byzantine (Turkish) ceramics; the bra is well-named. The embroidery is on a slightly sparkly sheer background. Half-lined in a silky beige mesh that matches my skin tone, so the illusion is of a fully lace bra. That lace? Kinda scratchy and stiff, especially noticeable on skin at the top unlined part and straps. Maybe a few washes will soften it up, but is is quite thick and stiff. Lace extends all the way along inner part of the satin-covered straps to past the shoulder and down the back a little to a silver ring and the adjuster. Straps are quite narrow and elastic after that point. They are also wide set, but I have wide shoulders so its OK. Band is a matte satin, very firm,, TTS and doesn't feel like it will stretch out with wear much. Wires come up high on the sides, containing side flesh, but not too high to poke. Cups also come up pretty high and the neckline on me is rather square-ish (wide set straps contribute no doubt). I can't quite fill the fabric right at the gore and get a tiny gap there because I am not center-full although I am close-set. Gore is narrow enough for that and tacks without hitting breast tissue. It's not enough loose fabric to mar the fit or look though.The bra is very lightweight; honestly from the design it looks "heavy" but is not. All in all a beautiful, romantic, well-made bra in a nice deep color that fits great and looks elegant.

burgundy colorway

Updated on Apr 17, 2016 Flag this

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