I ordered this one after the Paramour, but somehow received it before.

First of all, the beautiful aqua colour is amazing. I can't describe how pretty this colour is. All the photos I've seen don't do it justice.

The band runs true to size, maybe a teensy bit large but the bra has three rows of three hooks so it's not a big issue for me.

The three part cups are very full coverage, with the bottom being lined with stronger, non-stretchy mesh. The shape they give is nothing to talk about, more east-west than front and center, but they are extremely comfortable. I was worried it will not have the ... depth for me but I didn't need to worry as it definitely does. The satin trims of the cups do have some elasticity, however they cut into my tissue. Honestly, it's just a recurring issue, I don't even think it's the bras' fault anymore. If a bra has a hard edge, it will cut in.
Now, I don't know if this is a common issue with this bra or if I just received a defective item (that's ebay for you), but some of the mesh seems to have broken off from the edge of the cup (only left side, the right is perfectly good). I'm worried it will give more and be completely unusable if it does and I cannot figure out a way to salvage it. I've contacted the seller about it.

The gore tacks perfectly. I seem to never have issues with the gores, so I don't know how useful this information is.

The wires are narrow and firm bliss. They encapsulate my breasts perfectly, and I can barely even feel them. I can see these wires being an issue for shorter or high-set women though. They are very long.

Again, I'm not impressed by the shape. The cups barely have any lift. But the bra is extremely comfy and the mesh is beautiful and I definitely see myself wearing it a lot. I think I might have unintentionally found myself a lounge bra.

edit: a couple of points. I see some other girls have a three-part cup. Mine is a three-part too. I see most have two-part cup, though. Not sure why this discrepancy but it's worth noting.

Update: After wearing this bra as a lounge bra I can say a few more things other than first impressions.
1. The wire on the right side actually pokes into my breast tissue and at times it can get sore. I think the reason it happens on one side only is because my breasts actually need different wires due to being so asymmetrical.
2. The satin trim around the wires can get pretty uncomfortable, and sometimes it even feels like it's (rather annoyingly) sitting on my ribs. When I check to see if it slid out of my imf, it doesn't look like it did. The wire channels are really rigid and bulky, is all.
3. The satin trim at the top of the cups will not stay in place. It slides down cause I guess it has nothing to hold on with (no elastic, no silicone strips) and then it will cut into my soft tissue. It will also bunch up cause it's not filled.

Those are just some of my observations after wearing it for a bit. Nothing save for having to adjust the right side wire really bothers me that much. It is still a very comfortable bra.
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Updated on Oct 12, 2018 Flag this

I really like this bra! Although it is not the most supportive, it is very comfortable and pretty (I really like the velvet trim). I think it is perfect for desk work/lounging, etc - it is the most comfortable bra I own. The trim on the top of the cups is slightly elasticated, so it is very comfortable and does not cause the dreaded quadboob. Half of the straps are non stretchy (which helps balance the stretchy cups), while the adjustable back half is thick elastic increasing comfort.

Now for some issues: I usually wear a 36 band, but in this bra I should have probably got ... a 34, or even a 32 - the band is very stretchy and fit comfortably on the tightest hook as soon as I got it. The straps are not fully adjustable, and I had to sew them in place to prevent them from loosening (the clasps slide down) as I wear it. There is also some puckering on the outside of the cups near the straps, but I think this is due to my breast shape (would probably not happen on side-heavy breast). The cups are also very stretchy.

As I have worn it more I have found that the wires under my arm, especially on my right side rub. It is not bad if I am not being very active, but if I have to move my arms a lot the rubbing becomes painful by the end of the day and leaves a bit of a raw spot for few days. The wires are a touch too narrow for me; I think the cups and wires just get bullied around by my heavy breast tissue.

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Pink&Black colorway

Updated on Jan 31, 2016 Flag this

Underwired bra with teal fishnet net cups (double layered in the bottom of cup) and black velvet trim at band, around the cups, and front half of straps. Small velvet bow at the gore. High apex cups connect to straps in a triangle at the shoulder. Straps are half-adjustable and feel nicely firm due to the velvet. Deep U-shaped back with three hook and eyes. Plush black channeling continues the design on the inside of the bra.

Gives a soft, natural, encapsulated lift, not for those who prefer globes! As usual for Claudette this bra is definitely on the narrow side, but not as narrow as the ... Polish brands. All materials are very soft and comfortable. This band is a smidge firmer than Claudette Dessous Mesh Underwire Bra (CD2000), but I would still recommend sizing down. So far I have found both Sophias - Claudette Sophia Icon Padded Bra (101001), Claudette Sophia Minx Sweetheart Demi Bra (101025), and the Claudette Cool Cotton Underwire Bra (CD8008) to be sufficiently firm for my regular band size.

I will be actively looking for more bras in a similar cut to this one, because I greatly prefer it to the silhouette currently in fashion - sort of the fuller busted equivalent to the more unstructured trend going in the indie/designer scene right now. I've seen some promising previews and am keeping my eye out for new colors of this one.
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Teal/black colorway

Updated on Sep 03, 2015 Flag this

*UPDATE: After wearing through a 10 hour shift at work.*
It is quite evident that my body is not used to wearing such a firm band as I felt a bit sore after wearing the bra all night. After sitting in this bra for my hour long drive to work it became very apparent where the bra was in fact sitting on my breast tissue. The wires in this bra a VERY firm and started to feel like they were digging into me while I was sitting, but while i was standing I did not feel it much, if at all. When I took the bra off I had ... clear as day red marks on my breasts in the shape of the cup all the way up to where the cup connects to the straps. I could also feel my tissue hanging over the cup on the armpit side. I have NEVER worn a bra where my breasts actually stayed in the same spot all night, that they certainly did in this bra! It stopped all movement better than a sports bra (or at least any sports bra that I've worn) . Even though there is no space between the wire channels at the Gore, the wire was still sitting on my breast, only slightly uncomfortable and I am hoping this uncomfortable feeling would go away with a correct size cup. I do wish the bras under wires came up hire at the side than in the middle, I think the Gore may be too high for me...It started to become uncomfortable after about 6 hours and I found myself pulling it away from chest every now and again, giving it a little scratch. The wires do not fill the wire channels so perhaps I could push the wires to the outside from the inside? Put a stitch or two in place to keep it from moving? I do not have much experience with bras, but if the bra does not "soften up" with wear I may sew a soft, plush fabric along the under wires and band seems. They are not itchy or abrasive, they're just not super plush and soft.
*Original Review*
I was REALLY looking forward to getting this bra. I wasn't quite ready to get an unlined bra, so I ordered this. The pictures on Amazon and here deceived me into thinking it had a fabric lining underneath the mesh cup. The dual layered mesh does a good job at holding breasts and not being too sheer. It's really quite comfortable. This band is much smaller than Freya's, it's even smaller than my Lascivious bra. I stretched it to 26", I did not feel comfortable stretching it any further. This is my second 28D bra I bought, post-BtB size. The mesh of this bra is not stretchy at all. Which made measuring the depth fairly easy for me. It feels like the wires are too narrow, but not uncomfortable. The Gore is pretty much nonexistent, with the cups wire channels directly next to one another. The fit of this bra depends on how I tighten the straps. If I have them tightened fully, the top and side of the cup pushes into my breasts causing quading on both sides of cups. Medium tightened is how I have it in the pictures, I have a bit of quad going on. Slightly loosened straps gets rid of quading but causes some oddly placed wrinkles on the cup. I'm not a huge fan of the shape this bra gives me... in a tight cami it is a natural-ish shape with a bit of point and with a loose shirt it is all pointy shape. I have posted pictures. I know I have pointy (maybe conical) boobs, which is one of the main reasons why I have always run away from non-padded bras. I am trying to open my mind to them. I don't think this bra does much for me....no apparent shaping or intense lift.....I definitely count this as a win, and may sew a thicker, stiffer fabric inside the cup for more shaping.
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28:4 28D

Claudette; shape mis match for me? Larger cup better?

Claudette

Fishnet Scoop Neck Bra (12012)

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Licorice colorway

Updated on Nov 15, 2017 Flag this

My fit needs: projected, immediately projected, slightly narrow, fob with tall roots (functionally even), very close set, very center full.
I really wanted this bra to work since it has a cool design but I think it's just going to be for when I want a minimizing effect. I think it has a shallow apex projection as I don't get a lot of lift and the fact that the straps are only partially adjustable doesn't help. In addition, it has average width and the band is really tight. I think it feels more like a 28G because of how shallow it is.
Appearance wise, I wish that my nipples weren't above the darker mesh part and it was a cute projected cleavagey fit so I could show it off but sigh. Maybe EM will make a bra like this but one that fits me.

black colorway

Updated on May 26, 2021 Flag this

(I have narrow, close set, center full breasts with soft tissue, and I'm currently breastfeeding.)

This is an unusual bra. The cups have slight stretch at the bottom (double layer fishnet/smooth mesh), and quite a bit of stretch at the top (single layer fishnet mesh). The shaping is very gentle, without much centering or uplift, and more natural than round. I wouldn't call it pointy per se, but it is far from the globular shape that's currently popular. This bra does less than most to hide headlights or jello jiggle. The band feels looser than the measurements would suggest, but I don't think it's too loose. (I'm probably a ... 30 band size but sometimes size up to 32 for comfort.) The mesh is very minimalist, great for hot summers or any time you don't want to soak in boob sweat. Overall this bra is kind of like a bralette, except underwire.

I like the concept of this bra a lot, but the fit is a little off on me. The wires are not terribly wide, but the cups feel wide. I tend to get wrinkling at the sides of the cups, and the wires don't want to sit in my IMF. When my boobs are fuller, I still don't fill the sides of the cups, I get quadding in the middle instead. I also noticed when taking pictures that the outer edge of the wire looks like it's poking me.

However, I find this bra comfortable. The fit issues don't bother me from a sensory perspective when I'm wearing it. Not sure how to explain that one since usually I'm kind of a fit diva!
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Caramel colorway

Updated on Jan 21, 2018 Flag this

Never in my life have I tried on a bra of such low quality! I only tried it on for half an hour or so, and I noticed afterwards that a couple of seams went undone - see pictures. The seam for the wire and both (?) the straps. Then as I was measuring the stretched band, the label tore off. I didn't even pull that much! I just stretched the band to 36inch, which is basically the size of the band.

The style of the bra is minimalistic and the colours are very pretty in real life. It is too small for me, and I think it would be best suited for someone who is more self-supporting and doesn't need a lot of heavy duty lifting.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Mar 06, 2017 Flag this

The fishnet style is different than any other style of bra I own which is why I bought it. I really like the aqua colourway with contrasting black trim. The trim is a firmer elastic that is felt-lined. Overall, the fit gave me a natural shape--not pointy and not overly round. The cup volume is a bit small for me. 30G would have been a better fit. That being said, I intend on wearing this to compliment certain outfits and it is by no means a daily workhorse bra.

Aqua colorway

Updated on Dec 03, 2015 Flag this

This bra is amazing, but not quite perfect. It has the narrow wires I need, and lots of projection, *and* center pull straps, *and* I didn't have to order it from Poland! My shape is very FoB, my roots are short and narrow, and I'm very projected so a lot of bras are too shallow for me. I love all the projection with this bra. It's one of very few I've found that has enough immediate projection that it actually sits in my IMF. The wires are flexible but strong. It's so comfortable, I was able to take a nap wearing it. The cut is very similar to ... Claudette Dessous Mesh Underwire Bra (CD2000) except for the strap placement. I love center pull straps because they stay on my shoulders and out of my armpits, and avoid the chafing that wide-set balconette style straps often cause. And they provide a rounder shape than the Dessous because the center lift helps to pull in and round out the pointy end. The look under clothing is good but not great, it's just a little saggy. I don't love the mesh fabric. It's pretty stretchy so it moves with my body and allows some jiggling, although not quite as badly as the Dessous because the straps help to support and stabilize the center. It was scratchy at first but softened up nicely with a couple of washes. I really wish they would make a bra with this cut and the Cool Cotton fabric, or with a satin fabric.

There seems to be some variation in fit with different colorways; a problem that Claudette has had with other models in the past. This review is for the pink colorway. The band is extremely stretchy. It's already very comfortable for me on the loosest hook. If you like a tight band you may want to size down in this colorway. By contrast, I also ordered a 36F in the goldie colorway and its band is much tighter. The cups on this one (the 36FF) give me just a little bit of gapping at the top, but the 36F cups were too small. I can live with a bit of gapping; I'm used to it because of being so FOB. All in all, this is not my unicorn bra, but it's a definite keeper.

Edited to add: after washing and wearing several times, the fabric still feels scratchy and gets irritating after a few hours of wear. If it weren't for that problem it would be nearly perfect.

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Updated on Oct 18, 2015 Flag this

I ordered this bra to try, since the 36FF was a little bit roomy, but this bra is too small as I expected it might be. See my review of the 36FF - Claudette » Fishnet Scoop Neck Bra (12012) for that one, which I'm keeping. This review is for the Goldie colorway. The strap on this colorway is firm, so you shouldn't need to size down for it, even if you do for other colorways. I love the golden color. It's warm and pretty, and not so loud as a lot of the other Claudette colors.

Updated on Sep 22, 2015 Flag this