Very short, projected, even, close set, center full, slightly narrow breasts....

The shape under a thin shirt is exactly what I like: rounded and equally distributed across my chest. I do not prefer how this bra looks unclothed, but with clothing it is my favorite of all the unlined bras I've tried. I feel surprisingly well-supported by the 2x3 fastener band. The band is firm. Despite the sheer mesh, my breasts are held comfortably close to my body.

The gore is too wide. I need to copy and paste this comment into every review. This bra would require an alteration.

I read that sheer bras make fit issues obvious. Aside ... from the gore width, I see no glaring issues. Great. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> So, if you have breasts with characteristics similar to mine (first line of review), this is likely a good fit for you, too.

Although I do prefer this shape under clothing, Curvy Kate Gia is more comfortable for me. And, because I practice minimalism and comfort is my number 1 priority, I will keep just one.
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Chinchilla colorway

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Updated on Aug 08, 2016 Flag this

The strap width is actually 1/2", and the gore height 2.5". I love the look of this bra. The fit is good on me, except the top of the cups digging in creating a line. A lot of my bras are doing that right now though, as my weight fluctuates. The details (bows, label, etc) fall apart or come off pretty easily, but since I don't love bows on my bra, that's ok. The fabric softens within a few wash and wears, but can seem scratchy at first.

Updated on Aug 06, 2016 Flag this

I love the fabric of this bra, and the color on my makes me feel like I'm wearing a retro bra! Not sure why, it's not pointy & its low coverage cups, but it feels that way to me. No issues with this bra from first try-on. Wore it for the 1st time today and didn't have an issue until hour 4 or 5 when the gore started to hurt a bit. This is always an issue for me, not 100% sure why but I suspect close-set tissue is the cause. Maybe gore too low, or, too far apart?

For Michelle colorway

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Updated on Jul 21, 2016 Flag this

Very short, projected, even, close set, slightly narrow breasts....

This shape is exactly what I desire: rounded and evenly distributed across my chest. In most other unlined bras I've tried, a very lumpy unattractive breast shape results. Claudette has accomplished what Freya can not: rounded, even bliss. However, the wires in 30G Dessous are too narrow. Unpredictably, the wire width in the 30G is .2" more narrow than the wire width in the 30F Dessous Chinchilla colorway. In fact, this 30G and the 30F Chinchilla colorway fit identically; except the wire width in the 30G is narrower.

Again, this is a great bra for the narrow and projected breast owner https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />

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Updated on Jul 15, 2016 Flag this

Cups are too small and I have to wear band on smallest hook. Didn't wash well...but the design is so nice I'd like to try a 28F.

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Updated on Jul 11, 2016 Flag this

This Dessous is in a lovely colorway. It does run bigger and wider in the cup than earlier models, such as the first season neon colors and American Tan, or the Dessous Sucre of the 2nd season. This bra, compared to those, runs 1.5 cup sizes bigger, I'd estimate. I cannot be sure I'd get the right size by sizing down, however, because the wire shape has also changed. The shoulder straps are wider, and the wires seem to follow a flatter-bottomed, wider type of infra-mammary fold. Overall lovely, however, I have never been able to wear it.

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Updated on Jul 09, 2016 Flag this

This bra does not have much projection. It would work well for someone with shallow breasts. Additionally, I would recommend going up a cup size, and possibly down a band size. (This particular bra is used, but the 28 band isn't as tight as some others I've tried.)

On me specifically, I filled the cup completely, but the upper edge of the cup cut into my breast tissue. The sides did not go far enough back to enclose all of my breast tissue, though that's less of an issue. Perhaps this would fit in a 28G or even 28GG, but I think ultimately the shape is not well suited for me.

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Updated on Jul 08, 2016 Flag this

After reading another user's review, I sized up in the band here. I'm glad I did. This is the tightest 34 band I have ever tried. It's tighter than most 32 bands. Definitely very wide and fairly shallow cups. This is the only bra I own where the gore doesn't tack. Thinking that might be related to the super-tight band, I tried an extender on it, which deepened the cups just a little bit but otherwise changed nothing.

The fit is a little strange, but the bra is fantastically beautiful -- chocolate brown with cream lace -- the cut is flattering on me, and the material is soft and comfortable.

Updated on Jul 04, 2016 Flag this

I have seen that the sizing on this bra is all over the map, so here's one more data point for y'all. This feels really tight for a 32 band. When I first tried it on, I got wrinkling at the bottom of the cup and quadding at the top. I tried it next with an extender, and that fixed those problems. Cups seem true to size. The mesh is a little bit scratchy -- my skin is a little bit sensitive -- but otherwise it's comfortable now. The neon green is VERY NEON GREEN, which is what I was looking for, so I'm happy.

neon green colorway

Updated on Jul 04, 2016 Flag this

This bra is very stretchy in the band, straps and wires. I love the rounded uplifted shape this bra gives. It is extremely comfortable and I would wear it all the time but the seams do show through several of my garments and the American tan color with the black trim means it shows through lighter tops. I guess I need to buy more colors !

Updated on Jul 01, 2016 Flag this

Pretty bra, but the material isnt the most comfortable in my opinion, and it runs quite large, in the cups as well as the band. I normally fit in 34FF/G and took a chance with the 32G, and im very surprized that it is actually too big.

Updated on Jun 28, 2016 Flag this

There was a time when I wanted to own the Dessous in many colours. This one has always been pretty tight in he band so I haven't worn it much last summer. I gained some weight so it doesn't fit well now. I'd say it fits somewhere between a 28E and 28F, smaller fit than Eveden cups. Have matching briefs in size S - never worn.
2015 season orange/pink colourway

Updated on Jun 14, 2016 Flag this

This is my favorite bra for a v-neck. I wear these all summers long; they're nice and lightweight and thin, but still supportive. They have somewhat of a minimizing effect which makes a nice roundness under clothes. I love the narrow/deep cups of the early Claudette Dessous. I am going to buy more of them today, I think! This green is so vivid and luscious. I love the secret sexy under a black top-- if a strap shows, oh, well-- looks like a plain black bra-- but nope! Electric green! There was a coating on the fabric of this colorway at first that came off during the first handwash or two, and that was kinda gross at the time. Also, the fabric was pretty scratchy at first, but it softened up nicely.

Just an FYI that the undies run a size smaller than Freya or Curvy Kate.

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Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this

The typical Dessous bra completely made of mesh. Excellent for summer. Not projected enough for me near the gore unfortunately, fits small for a 30E.

navy/lime colorway

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Updated on Apr 22, 2016 Flag this

My favorite things about this bra is the fabric, very soft, and the straps, very comfortable. I knew the bra was going to be shallow but I thought if went up a cup size I might get a nice minimized shape. The wide wires don't bother me on this bra. And it looks like it might work when I first put it on but I get pretty significant quadding after wearing it just a little while.... Easily noticeable under a shirt. I'm still interested in trying the next cup up just in case. I like the esthetics of the bra that much. I love the band too. Snug, wide, and not biting

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Updated on Apr 04, 2016 Flag this

This, this bra came out a lot more highlighter pink than I expected. The color isn't for me, but that's the least of my problems.

For some reason, Claudette 28 bands always dig awfully into my left ribcage. Why? They're not even that tight....

Aside from that, there are numerous fit issues. The cup is altogether too deep for me and too closed on top, resulting in an elf shoe look. The wires are quite wide, which is something I don't need but I don't mind either. As is usual for Claudette Dessous, the mesh is a bit scratchy at first but pretty comfortable in the grand scheme of things and the fully-adjustable and easily-slideable straps are a treat. This bra has a weird hard wrinkle in the cup seam near the nipple, which means an unfortunate poking through of the seam into any shirt that I might wear. The band is on the lose side of TTS.

Elsa Pink colorway

Updated on Mar 23, 2016 Flag this

Bought this for the 12 year old and the band runs very small. Cups are pretty shallow, and very open on top. I can't comment on fit personally, but she fits a 30D Parfait Madeline perfectly and this was both too small in the band and "just not right" as she put it lol. I would say it probably fits more like a 26DD.

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Updated on Mar 18, 2016 Flag this

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As the dessous overal work well on me, the same situation with this one. Im not fan of it colour but its okay - for now i want to keep it as a light bra to go around the house during free days. The band is okay, but i can actually close it on the 2nd row, however on the 1st row is still fine. Cups are cutting just tiny bit as the Mauve, but i dont mind coz the bra is so comfy : )

Cyber yellow with navy colorway

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Updated on Mar 18, 2016 Flag this

The American Tan feels smalles out of my all new Dessous. In the cups - same as in 30F, theres wrinkling at the top, while at the same time it cuts in my boobs - on both sides actually. The band also feels tight comparing to Mauve. I was planning to keep it, and get rid of Yellow one but I guess it will be opposite. Too much quadboobing to keep it. but overall nice brown bra that would looks good on each skin tone.

American Tan colorway

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Updated on Mar 18, 2016 Flag this

well, this is my favourite colour of Dessous so far - it like purple and grey mixes - looks very nice on my pale skin.The bra feels as good as my 32DD - Claudette » Paramour Underwire Bra (101015008) , but im getting tiny quadboob - its not really noticeable under t-shirts so definietly im going to keep this bra. I wouldnt mind if the wires would have just 12.2-12.3cm as they would fit better, but is not bad.

Mauve colorway

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Updated on Mar 18, 2016 Flag this