I would like this in a smaller band to try again. It seemed like it might be a very nice everyday comfortable cotton bra.

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Updated on Mar 16, 2013 Flag this

I'm happy with this bra. Its reasonably comfortable but the side under wire and possibly the gore are both just a tiny bit short making it less forgiving than it could be and both dig in at times, not enough that I didn't order another since its the best fit I've found so far. Also the seaming makes it more modest under clothes than a person would think. I do think full on tops would need to size up or try something different so that the thinner mesh panel on the top doesn't bulge out further than the lower portion

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Updated on Mar 16, 2013 Flag this

Fit wise, the band is too big and the cups slightly too small. The top of the cup just below the strap is a bit empty since my breasts are more bottom heavy. Despite that, I really like this bra and I think down a band size and up a cup size (so a 32FF) would be a nice fit. Unfortunately, the material the bra is made with is awful. Its scratchy and uncomfortable, so while this is not the bra for me I think a bra with a similar cut/measurements would work out better for me. This one goes onto a list of hopeful potentials if I can find a version made in a more comfortable fabric.

Updated on Mar 02, 2013 Flag this

Despite the fact that it is a little too big in the band and a little too small in the cup, this is the most comfortable bra I currently own. The fabric is extremely soft and flexible, the straps are fully adjustable, and I love the fact that it has 3 hooks for closure. I consider this bra to be superior to the Claudette Dessous for this reason - the Dessous has cuter colors, but the mesh is so scratchy and I found it to be quite uncomfortable, whereas the Paramour is smooth like butter. My only complaint is that since the opaque fabric is ... so flexible, it has a little excess stretch in the band and I would prefer to have a 30FF or G

Even though I'm wearing the wrong size, I don't get any quad-boob, which must be a testament to the fact that the cups are deeper and the wires narrower than my other bras (say, Panache or Curvy Kate). I find that those brands tend to get too wide in the cups - heading into armpit territory - yet still cut in at the top, creating the strange sensation that the cup is both too big and too small at the same time. With the Claudette, however, it seems to be better proportioned overall or my shape.

Aesthetically, the bra is simple without being boring - I bought mine in basic black, but at this point it's also available in a nice dark red w/black detail, which I may pick up on sale. It has sexy little mesh panels at the top of the cup, and a bow at the center gore for a little added interest. Nothing particularly fancy, but the basic adornment means that there are no frills or embroideries to show through my clothes, so I can wear this bra under thinner fabrics without concern for excess texture showing through.
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Updated on Feb 23, 2013 Flag this

Claudette's smallest band (until the Spring 2013 collection comes out) is 30FF, so I bought this even though I actually wear 28G in most brands. The band fits big, as I expected, but the cups are also small. Fits more like a 30F. I ended up buying a different Claudette in 30G, and the cup is much better.

The cups in this bra are a little wide for me and somewhat shallow, but I have very bottom-heavy, narrow breasts, so this isn't really anything unusual.

The quality of the bra seems great, and I like the triple hook-and-eye and the thin straps. And of course it's lovely!

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Updated on Jan 25, 2013 Flag this

Love this bra. Fits comfortable all day.

Updated on Jan 06, 2013 Flag this

Too big for me in both cup and band, would need this in a 28F or 28FF, or a 26 (the brand doesn't make either of those sizes). Band huge for a 30, seems like a 32!

The material is best described as crunchy polyester which might soften after wash/wear, idk. 3-part cup, though gives rounded shape and sheer black look is sexy.

Bought for $58 on bareneccessities, will be returning

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Updated on Oct 11, 2012 Flag this

great looking bra and initially very stiff and coarse - a few soakings definitely helped. Does not poke, wire does extend from end to end which is a relief. I have some gaping at the top of the cup which I realize is from the cup being a size too big but it does not ruin the look under clothes. I will try a 38E next time.

Updated on Oct 07, 2012 Flag this