Bra Journey = 2-3 Weeks
Measurements/Size Est: 31/27.5/37/39/37 = 30G/+32FF/-28GG
Full = Center + Top (2/5 or 3/5)
Set = Close + Low
Root = Short + Narrow + Splayed
Asymmetric, Soft Tissue, Projected

History: I tried a 32GG - Cleo » Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) (my first est. size before re-measure) and the cup was a bit of a wrinkled, empty joke. Undeterred, I sized down to 32F - Cleo » Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) which fit well enough that I was ELATED and proceeded to go nuts ordering Cleo's on Amazon, including this one.

Fit: It's too big and just won't stay in place. I can adjust it so it *seems* acceptable, but then it just does whatever it wants as soon as I move. The cups are slightly too big, closer to fitting on my larger side, the straps are too wide for my chest. Most curiously, immediately after proper adjustment, cups are filled and when inhaling verge on the side of quad and when exhaling have a ridiculous gape (illustrated in photos). The side wings however, are high and wonderful and I feel all tucked in.

Style: Love the color of teal bra matched with the fuchsia/hot pink trim. Cups are seamless with a slight sheen; band fabric is double layered wth lace on top and mesh on the inside; band is continuous with added elastic (think: strap fabric) in trim color. Small bow at gore top, hooks and eyes, and Cleo slogans on inside channel all in trim color. The cups are moulded and evenly lined with no contour padding. If it fit well, this would be a great t-shirt bra.

Comfort: Cups are lovely and soft inside and out. The mesh pretty caused no problems against my skin. The wires seems fairly rigid to me and I could see the elastic trim on band causing irritation to sensitive and, after a full day's wear, all but the thickest (firmest?) skin. While initially comfy, the straps dug into my underarms and caused chafing, which I attribute to sizing. To compensate, I had the band fastened on the last column, and while that felt supportive, the bra still slipped down and dug into my ribs a bit.

So I'm not sure if my issues are solely size related or a combo of size and style, but I really like this bra and would love to get into a good fit.

Teal colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Apr 04, 2017 Flag this

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  I would not say it is too small. I would say that it is a shape/style issue. Marcie is a fairly narrow and fairly immediately projected (leaves a lot of space near the underwire at the bottom of the cup) style where Morgan tends to be a bit wider and a bit shallower. Have you explored root shapes/widths yet? If you post a fit request on the Marcie, with the same kind of great photos you have here, I think you could get some really helpful information. Molded cups hide so much. The soft cups of Marcie, and Marcie's general popularity, would give more information on your shape and what might work better for you. I hope you stay excited in your bra search and that you do not get too frustrated or discouraged if it takes some time!

  Plus, you could check out this blog for some good definitions and a general guide to shape characteristics.
  http://thepetitecollegiate.com/2016/04/21/photo-glossary-bra-fitting-and-breast-shape/

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