This is my first bra purchase in my estimated size, im pretty happy with it. The bra fits pretty well, the band is perfect, the straps have a wide range for adjustments, but they are a little far apart for me. The cups are very supportive although i dont fill out the center near the gore, my breasts are a little further apart so that may have something to do with it. The seams on this bra look nice and strong, and it looks durable for a mesh bra.
I love how high the wings are on this bra, it really helps keep the east-west separation to a minimum and pushes all my tissue front and center. Unfortunately, I think the cups are just a little small or the shape is off, because I get some quadding in the center of my breasts and the gore doesn't quite tack at the top. I may try this in a 36FF, just to see if that helps the issue, but other than that this bra is really comfortable and I love how it looks.
There's so much I love about this bra: the color, the transparent mesh, the three hook band. Unfortunately, the wires are just too narrow for my breast root. The band also seems quite stretchy. Everything else about this bra fits great, to the point where I'm considering going down a band size and maybe up a cup size and bending the wires to better fit me.
im a lazy bum and i never got around to a full review of this- but its larger than my 32FF so i dont have a great insight to it anyhow. i was hoping that sizing up in the cup would eliminate the cutting in i get at the top because of my large roots, but it just ended up too large all over. cup depth and wire width definitely dont work! the band was great though, and its a gorgeous color way https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> its on to a new home who will hopefully love it better!
EDIT: after wearing this a little while, i realize i need a cup larger. the under wire digs on the sides a bit, and i do quad out a small amount, which is disguised by the stretch material but becomes obvious when moving around. The band has also loosened quickly, and now i wear it on the middle hook.
i wanted to wait a bit to review this bra because -GASP- i think it actually fits!
I love the looks of this bra- a satiny pink lower cup with a pink mesh upper, the tiniest navy trim along the cups and band, a few well placed navy bows, even ...the straps have astitching detail. its nothing over the top, but it doesn't feel boring either. The shade is a soft, ballerina pink and while i don't usually go for pinks, its really lovely and combines fantastically with the navy. Claudette has the best color combinations! i do see some wrinkling of the satin near the cup seams- i think its more of a construction issue than fit. pulling up on the cup a bit seems to smooth it out, i took some pictures of it to show.
I would dare to say the fit of this is very nearly perfect! finally! In the front view, i had been a bit hasty with picture taking so some tissue isnt scooped, but it does all fit nicely. now that its been worn, it seems to have relaxed a bit and the band feels a tad looser- but no riding up. the 3 hooks took some getting used to and made it feel more tight than i'm used to at first, but it hasn't been painful. The shape is lifted but natural, and i actually feel comfortable with it. Its taking time to get used to a non-lined cup, and the others I've tried make me feel like my breast shape looks too naked.
The cup may be ever so slightly too small- on my larger breast you can see a slight indentation, but no quad boob so far. I think the stretch mesh does a great job of fitting both sides without one bulging and one gaping. This is the best fit Ive had on both sides; if i went up a cup, i worry id get gaping on the smaller side. if i can find one on a website that offers free returns and shipping, I'll likely give it a try just to compare.
The only major issue i have with this bra is that unfortunately, it doesn't prevent show through for me. In a knit sweater i can see my nipples and the seams of this bra clearly, where the satin meets the mesh. I don't understand it, since in a graphic printed t shirt i don't notice, and i don't see it when just in the bra, but knits can be bastards i suppose. Its a very minor issue, but it will prevent me from using it with light colored shirts with no pattern or print to camouflage. I'm hoping to find something similar but more lined for those uses.
Ive ordered some dessous, and I'm hopeful they'll be just as good, if not better! Read more 424 more words
A cute bra, just not the best with my shape. In-cup quad boob that is visible under clothes and wrinkling on the sides. Just not compatible with even/FOT, at least for me. A shame because the design is perfectly minimal and clean. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
Hmm, so this is my third best fitting Dessous (best: Parma Violet/Concrete, second best: Peacock/Concrete) - it is an older season than either of the afforementioned colourways, and if I'd known how differently they fit I may not have bothered with this one unfortunately (I cannot return as was from Brand Alley). The fit is a 6/10 for me - the wires are narrower and a lot shorter than the other two, for me neither of these is a good thing. The narrower wire I could probably handle if it was longer - as it is its very easy for my breast to escape out the size rather ...than being fully and comfortably encapsulated. The gore is great - a good width and height for me. The cups could do with being a tad deeper - although they fit and seem to smush my boobs a bit making them looking even more shallow than they already are. The straps are THIN! Too thin for my liking and thinner than either the PV/C or P/C. The band is tighter than recent seasons - would be fine if it wasn't for the wires issues described above. Still a pretty bra but I'll see how often I actually wear it... Read more 100 more words
A very pretty bra, but just not a good fit. I was advised to go up one cup size but it seems like too much. The gore doesn't tack but distorts. It may work better with slightly fuller breasts (I am a 30F). I am even/FOT.
The straps are comfortable but the adjusting..thing doesn't stay put. It slides about a half inch even when I tighten it all the way.
I'm trying to decide whether to keep this bra or not - I bought the same bra in Parma Violet/Concrete colourway literally a couple of weeks ago, and it fits wonderfully. When I saw my size pop up on Asos in this Peacock/Concrete colourway I madly bought it before it could sell out again. I didn't even consider that it may fit differently as I was under the impression that both bras are from the same season. I'm still pretty sure they are - but the fit differences, whilst subtle, have quite a big impact (for me at least).
Differences: the lovely thick straps on the ...Parma Violet have gone - the Peacock has straps that measure just 2/3 of the width of the PV ones - a shame as I love thick straps but probably good for people who prefer a slimmer one. Band length - Peacock measures just under an inch shorter unstretched than PV- I'd say Peacock is true to size and PV a tad looser. Wire shape - although the measurements don't show a lot of difference, the Peacock has wires that are undoubtedly narrower/more of a pronounced U shape - PV's wires are far wider and that's one of the things I loved about it initially.
I have two more Dessous on order from BrandAlley (Navy/Limeade and Seafoam/Khaki from previous seasons) so am curious (read: somewhat scared!) as to how differently these ones may fit...hmm. I'm in two minds of whether to keep this one - I love the look but it doesn't fit me as perfectly as PV. If I didn't have two more on the way I'd prob keep this one...but we'll see.
Also: my disbelief regarding the sizing of the Claudette bottoms has turned to utter indignance: I ordered a large and XL thong (no briefs available in this colour unfort) and both are TINY!!!! I didn't even take the large out of its plactic-y confines as I could see it was minuscule - I tried the XL and knew it would still be muffin-top inducing. This is ridiculous! I'm a very normal sized UK12! Read more 244 more words
I have a L thong, and it is crazy small. I am hoping the XL panty will be a better fit.
The sizing from year to year is definitely different.
Some seem to fit a bit deeper in the cup, and stretchier in the band.
While I have no comment on knickers since I am way too chubs for the known small sizing on the Claudette choices, I think the straps do vary on the Claudette Dessous. If you take a look at my 36E - Claudette » Dessous Mesh Underwire Bra (CD2000) , I posted a pic of me wearing the seafoam colorway. It wasn't my favorite so I returned it - otherwise I would measure it for you! I have the Peacock, Chinchilla, Neon Pink, and True Blue if you would like me to check one of those for you!
I LOVE them. I love the feel of them. I love the shape I get. I love how sheer they are. I love the colours.
I hate that this size is too small. The style may be the issue, but I refuse to give up. 30G, here I come.
This is the leopard/hot pink colorway: it fits a bit different than the newer models. Feels looser in the cup - but maybe that is because it has had more wear?
This sort of fits me, but the band DEFINITELY runs large. It's more like a generous 32, and I do think I'd do better in a 28, although G is the largest cup size—so I guess I'll have it taken in. Or try to dig up a 28G and see if it's O.K.
Update: A smaller cup size doesn't work, and even this size squeezzes a bit on top. Love the way it looks, though and it does give a nice shape!
Wow, I can't believe how far I've come in my bra journey! This bra is everything I thought I would never like, and everything I thought would never work for my boobs. How wrong was I?! It's completely non-padded, non-moulded, non-lined and SHEER! ie no hiding what your boobs really look like. I imagined they'd look unpleasant and the bra would be very impractical as I couldn't wear it under anything but a large jumper for fear that my nips might show. As someone who lives Monday-Friday in moulded bras, I'm now looking for more relaxed, natural boob-shaped bras for weekend wear.
I fell in love with the ...look of this bra and ummed and ahhed after reading copious reviews - I found it on Asos in this beautiful colourway. I was lusting after the teal/grey combo which had sold out in my usual 30E, so ordered this instead as an experiment, convinced I'd try it for research (and likely be able to cross it off my lustlist therefore eliminating it from my dreams) and return it .... ha, yeah right! It fits me really well and is really flattering.
It's a very modern, mature bra but the amazing colours give it a really fresh, youthful vibe - this combo of clean lines, classic unfussy design and bright colours makes it feel really perfect for someone of my age (big 3-0 next year) but equally so for any age group! Quite a feat in design. It is definitely fairly large in the band - but not so large that it rides up. My usual size of 30 is ok for me, in that it didn't budge whilst being worn - and that was with me moving around picking fruit this morning, so that's a good sign! I'd be curious to try a 28 just to see what it's like, but imagine 30 is right for me. The band seems stretchy, as do the straps - I need to tighten them quite a bit, like Cleo Maddie, but these straps are wider than Maddie so don't feel as flimsy. The straps are stunning (I never thought I'd obsess over such a small detail!) - soft matte dove grey with a shiny ribbon like stripe running up the middle. The wires are GLORIOUSLY wide! They're poifect for me! Not quite as wide as @Tutti Rouge Liliana, but close I think. I get a slightly rounded, somewhat minimised natural look in this bra and I love it! Its just right for the current British heatwave. The diagonal seam on the cups is perfectly placed to cover your nipple, just showing the areola. It's a surprisingly good look which not only I but my boyfriend think is rather sexy! Shocker. The bra is very comfortable for me and makes me feel great https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":-D" />. Shame I don't have the matching knickers - I tried a medium (my usual size) but they were tiny! This is the most expensive bra I've ever bought (full price unfort!) but I have no qualms about it - and am even trying to source some more in other colours!
Lovely bra, beautiful colors. Hard to comment because the bra is far too small in the cups and far too big in the band. The effect is that it just sort of covers the lower half of my boobs. Most 34 bands are plenty tight for me, so I think this band runs quite stretchy. The center gore sits about 1.5 inches out from my body.
My larger side gets the quad-boob effect, and my smaller side has a bit of empty space near the wing. Claudette only goes to a UK G cup, so this brand probably will not be for me.
There is no lining -- it's just mesh under black lace. I think my boobs need more substantial material to hold their weight. This model just doesn't seem quite sturdy enough for me. Also, the underwire presses against my breast tissue on both sides.
Another gorgeous bra from Claudette. The colour (Peacock/concrete) is so rich and beautiful and is very flattering. The shape of the cups works great for me, and although it is an unlined bra it is invisible under clothes (seams, nipples don't show through). The band is noticeably firmer than my older dessous bra (from s/s 2013), so at the end of the day there is discomfort from the tightness of the band. It is still new so I am hoping it stretches out a bit more as I wear and wash it, so it fits as well as my other one.
Itchy - likely will improve with washing. Slight wrinkle in middle of cup on both sides, but boobs overflowing the top and side of cup/under arm. Doesn't provide an attractive profile under clothes with my breast shape.
Love the natural shape of this bra, it works well for my bottom-heavy breasts. The elastic along the top and bottom of the band digs in more than the fabric between, but not to an unwearable extent.
I also love that the inner layer of fabric on this bra is the same type of mesh from Claudette's Mesh Dessous bra, it makes keeping dry so much easier!
After owning this bra for 9 months and wearing it nearly constantly (I know I know, bad for bras, but I only have a few that fit!) the band doesn't stay as snug as I'd like it, and the center gore doesn't stay put like it used to, but it's stood up to all the use and still wears fine.
Hey if you want to get some of these on clearance, check loveclaudette.com. They're doing a coupon that you can use for Valentine's Day on top of the clearance prices.
I love how breathable the mesh makes this bra, I wear it when I know I'm going to be getting sweaty in the course of the day because it doesn't stay wet afterwards.
I also like the more natural look this style gives my breast shapes, it doesn't try to push my breasts up to my chin.
I have owned this bra for 10 months and worn it nearly every other day since then, and although this size is actually at least one cup size too small for me, the constant wearing means it has stretched somewhat so that the band+cup perimeter work okay for me now, though I still have spillage. When I first purchased the bra however, the band was pretty tight, though only uncomfortably so after hours of wearing. Now, it doesn't get uncomfortable except at the very end of the day.
Cup is too small for a 30G, otherwise it's a pretty bra with bright, lovely colors. I can't say much about comfort as I never wore it other than trying it on.
I have a L thong, and it is crazy small. I am hoping the XL panty will be a better fit.
The sizing from year to year is definitely different.
Some seem to fit a bit deeper in the cup, and stretchier in the band.