Mesh irritates nipples, and I can never fill the top of a fullcup. Add that to the super stretchy band, and I'll only wwear this on laundry day

Updated on Oct 07, 2015 Flag this

The first thing I noticed about this bra is that the mesh is nowhere near as soft as Cleo's. It doesn't feel as nice on my skin, but it's not so rough that it's uncomfortable. Just something to be aware of if your skin is particularly sensitive. It's also much more sheer, by which I mean *completely* sheer. And shamelessly fluorescent green! I'm half surprised it doesn't glow in the dark.

The band is perfectly true to size -- it stretches to exactly 75cm (30in) which is too loose for me, but close enough on the tightest hook. I may have to alter it after like a year, depending ... on how quickly it stretches, but it works for now.

The 30C cups are definitely too small. The 30D fits much better, I think mostly because the cups are taller, which cuts in less. It wrinkles a bit on my smaller breast, but looks like a decent fit otherwise. I'm also very happy about how narrow the cups are, about 11cm in both sizes https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> Perfect.

I appreciate the plain black straps, and the fact that the cups are fairly smooth under clothes, because it means I can match the bra with any black panties and wear it with most of my tops. Speaking of panties, I got the matching thong in both S and XS as well (why not?). I would NOT recommend it. The mesh fabric in the XS lies smooth on me, but the black elastic waistband digs in enough to be slightly uncomfortable. On the S, the elastic is just the right level of snug, but the mesh is visibly wrinkly, and the crotch is longer than it really needs to be. Weird. Honestly not worth the matchy-matchy happiness.

Either way, I'll definitely be keeping the 30D bra and probably the XS thong.
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Neon Green colorway

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Updated on Oct 05, 2015 Flag this

I have no complaints about this bra’s construction. It’s actually very comfortable. The straps don’t bother me, the wires are just a tad too narrow but are not stiff so it doesn’t hurt, the fabric feels smooth and soft.

Now for the weird part. This bra’s cup shape is exactly the same as my resting/hanging breasts. The cups encapsulate without lifting, compressing, shaping or doing very much really. So it’s like having a skin over my skin. There’s no significant lift or support, but there’s also no slack or loose fabric. I’m used to a rounded and lifted shape and this gives me a sitting shape that I ... see right before I go to take a shower. Very strange.

It’s not quite as perky looking under thin shirts, but I could definitely wear this under something tighter with thicker fabric that would at least take on some of the work to shape me.

Since I’ve never owned a bra like this before and it doesn’t offend me too much, I think I will keep it in light rotation just to change things up a bit https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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American Tan colorway

Updated on Sep 30, 2015 Flag this

This bra is a bit small. I'll have to sister size to a 30G to address the obvious quadding. Apart from that, the colours are AMAZING. I'm keeping it despite the misfit.

Updated on Sep 29, 2015 Flag this

Pros: Very comfortable, gentle fabric, thick straps for comfort, cute design
Cons: Not projected enough, too low under the arm, too wide set, pointy cup shape

Updated on Sep 25, 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

This bra fits like a charm. The wires are just right, if not a touch wide, and the fishnet is actually two layers - one stretch fishnet layer, and one semistretch mesh layer, which gives for some nice support and elasticity. The cups are pretty shallow. I'd guess that this bra is probably going to work mostly for self-supporting boobs like mine, since there wasn't much in the way of support - it was more like a very cute encapsulating sports bra.

And cute it is! The velvet straps are a nice touch, they are kind of hard but there was nothing uncomfortable about them. The color pops against the black piping.

There was the occasional wrinkle in the upper section of the cup but other than that practically invisible under most shirts. The band seemed fine on the loosest hook (maybe because of the grippiness of the velvet). Overall it is very dang comfy.

Neon Pink colorway

Updated on Sep 21, 2015 Flag this

Fits like a 32FF (mauve colorway).

mauve colorway

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Updated on Sep 06, 2015 Flag this

I love this bra. I typically wear a 32F/G USA/UK depending on the bra style and brand. After reading your reviews and seeing that the cups run small, I am glad I went up a size and purchased a 32G label size. It fits near perfectly. I love that it is completely sheer, as I love beautiful lingerie and at my size it is sometimes difficult to find. I have no problem with "nipping", but I would like to point out that my areola/nipple area can be seen under a white shirt, so that may be something you should consider if you are more on the modest side.

Allure colorway

Updated on Aug 31, 2015 Flag this

Way too closed on top and not shallow-friendly.

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Neon Green colorway

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Updated on Aug 23, 2015 Flag this

I love love love the cotton fabric. It's cool and breathable and comfy. The wires are slightly flexible which adds to the comfort, although at the expense of some support. It gives a slightly droopy shape, but feels so nice. I'm so sad that it doesn't fit my shape. It's too wide for my short narrow roots, and the cups go up too high on the sides. The side of the cup cuts painfully into the front of my armpit. I get some orange-in-a-glass wrinkling underneath. Would probably be great for somebody who doesn't have my narrow roots.

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Updated on Aug 22, 2015 Flag this

This bra is very comfortable! I've been looking for a bra with narrow wires and enough lower / outer projection for my shape, and I think I might have found it with the Dessous. It's flexible and stretchy all over, which feels great. That might be a warning sign that it could get stretched out with wear though. The neon pink is a fun color and it's very sheer, so don't look for modesty with this bra. The seam is a bit lumpy under clothes. The fabric is a little scratchy but I expect that to soften up with washing. But the cups are too big for me. I'm going to try it in a 36FF or maybe a 34G to see if that's better. My searches find that there's a lot of variability in sizing between the different colorways in the Dessous, btw, this is the neon pink colorway.

Updated on Aug 20, 2015 Flag this

Overall, I quite like this bra. The colour is really unique to begin with, and the mesh, while not the softest in the world, doesn't irritate my skin. The wires are also quite narrow in this size, which is a godsend! Being so petite I can almost never find wires narrow enough for my narrow boobs (still, they could be narrower). However, there are a couple of fit issues with this bra. For one, the gore doesn't tack due to the stretchiness of the band. I really could do with a 28 band, but they were unavailable on Claudette encore https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Because of this, the cups can gap at he top sometimes. Despite that, this bra actually gives a really nice, round shape! I wear it under t-shirts a lot at work and I'm always pleased at how even my boobs look. If I can figure out how to tighten the band, then I'll be all set https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />

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Updated on Aug 20, 2015 Flag this

This size fits me so much better than the 30dd. I would recommend going up one cup size from your normal size.

Color: American tan About the bra: It has a low scooped neckline. It's supposed

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American Tan colorway

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I wanted to try this bra for a couple months before getting a chance to, and was surprised when it fit me pretty well because other 3-part cups I've tried wrinkled horribly along the top. I also usually have a problem with cups being too far apart, but not with this bra. The wires are quite narrow, so I needed to bend them a bit to make them more comfortable, but with that small alteration it fits nicely.

Updated on Aug 11, 2015 Flag this

Color: leopard About the bra: This is a very cute bra. I originally wanted the l

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Leopard colorway

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Beautiful bra - I love the simplicity of the design combined with the subtle sexiness of the mesh. But this bra was too small. I found out too late that it's commonly advised to go up a cup size with Claudette, and it definitely holds true. The bra is well-made; I just have the wrong size.

I later ordered a 30FF, and while the fit is much better, it's still got problems. I will try a 30G when I can, but the 30FF does alright as long as I'm not wearing something too tight/thin (that's when the spillage is super-visible!).

Sandstone/Navy colorway

Updated on Aug 08, 2015 Flag this

The band is very stretchy.

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Pink colorway

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Updated on Aug 08, 2015 Flag this

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Band is good, but cups too big, goes under my underarms. Fits better in 30E and 28F.
Pale orange&pink colour combo - 2015 spring/summer collection. Best for FOB shapes, I'd say.
The mesh is a little rough when new, I suppose it gets softer with wear&wash.

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Updated on Aug 06, 2015 Flag this

Purchased for sizing purposes. Sized up to a 30G as I heard the cups ran small, but in this colorway, I found the cups and band ran TTS. The 30G was too big in the cups. My usual size, 30FF, is a perfect fit.

Updated on Aug 05, 2015 Flag this