I have mixed feelings about this bra. I like the basic look of it, but I don't think it is working for me.

The band fits ok, but it feels like it will be too loose once it breaks in. This is a struggle I have with 34" bands (I think 33" would be perfect, but I obviously can only choose between 32 and 34.). The straps are set too wide for me. This causes two problems in this bra: 1) the strap/top of cup digs into my armpit uncomfortably, and 2) I think the wires go too far back for me - the underwire extends under my arm ... nearly to my back. However, the wire seems ok between my breasts (maybe tacks a touch hard) and the bra does have enough projection at the wire for me. I get some wrinkling in the lace over my smaller breast where the lace meats the fabric of the cup. The lace also gapes a bit when I move around. I was expecting it to move with me better, but it may do better for someone with more top fullness.

Finally, I feel like the cup gives me a slightly weird shape, but I can't put my finger on what I don't like about it. I think the set of the straps cause the bra to lift more from the sides which brings the tissue towards the front. That isn't necessarily a bad thing for some people, but it gives me a pointier shape than I want.
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Animal abstract colorway

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Updated on Apr 11, 2019 Flag this

My shape: narrow, projected/very projected, tall roots, even to F.O.T.

I ordered this bra because I read here that it's a similar fit to Kayla, so I felt fairly confident it would fit me well. It's less deep overall than Kayla, but the stretch lace top means that's not a problem for me. The wires are nicely narrow, there's oodles of immediate and apex depth, and I even get some slight cakes-on-a-plate cleavage (rare for my tall rooted boobs). The profile on me is less forward than Kayla, which makes sense given that Hettie's less deep. The look is more softly rounded (though still very round).

The band on this ... particular bra runs small - the wires are distorted at a 29" stretch, so I'll be wearing it with an extender until it gives some.

Appearance-wise, this bra (animal abstract print) is lovely - it's dark enough to work as a black bra, but the flashes of deep blues and greens under the lace mesh make it more interesting. The lace that the upper section of cups is made from is nice too - it's less delicate looking than most laces, with no flowery shapes. I'd say it nods in the direction of sports luxe.

The cups are lined with a silky fabric, making this a very comfy bra, too.
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Animal Abstract colorway

Updated on Sep 28, 2018 Flag this

The Great Amazon Prime Wardrobe Try-On, Pt 2!
My shape: FOB, narrow roots/shoulders, soft tissue, 32G (though I'm thinking maybe more 30G since a lot of these 32 bands are too stretchy for me!)

Fit: The band is firm but not uncomfortable so. The straps are just a touch too wideset, though there is a soft padding on the underside of them that makes them pretty comfortable. The top of the cup is a slightly stretchy, cobalt blue lace that has a thin piece of elastic along the edge; on my smaller breast, I have gaping, but it fits my larger breast. Man, asymmetry can be such a pain!

Appearance: These colors! I feel like I'm wearing a mermaid bra. I really love the cobalt blue with the teal green.

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Updated on Jun 18, 2018 Flag this

Hettie fits pretty well on me, it might actually be the bra that fits the closest out of any I’ve tried. But the gore! The gore digs into my sternum at the top and leaves red marks.

Violet Mix colorway

Updated on May 20, 2018 Flag this

I am center full with touching breasts , short roots and need a ton of immediate projection. I probably am functionally full on bottom now, but in my perkier days I probably was even.

This bra accommodates the immediate projection very well . I have no discomfort in the front underwires which is a rarity for me because the wires stay in my IMF.And I have no wrinkling at the side of the cups like I have in almost all bras.
It is better than most on the center projection, although I probably could use a little more. One wire sits barely on breast ... tissue but then this happens in almost all bras.

Gores are always a problem for me. This one is too tall and a little too wide for me. Anything taller
than 2 inches is too tall.

This is a really aesthetically a pretty bra. I got the teal.
It seems to be a little higher quality than some of the Cleos. The band is a satin type fabric.
I like the ridged strap although I wish they were fully adjustible. The strap is only adjustible in the back to just below the shoulder. The strap is padded over the shoulder.

All cleo straps are a little wide on me and this is no exception.

While this is not a perfect fit, it is one of the better ones because of such good immediate projection. And so I'll probably keep it. It is such a relief to find a bra with wires that stay in my IMF , that I'm willing to overlook
the other more minor fit issues.

The shape in a t shirt is not as round or quite as perky as some of the Cleos. It is a more natural shape.

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Updated on Mar 10, 2018 Flag this

This bra felt like I had a tray strapped to my shoulders. It has a kind of pointy shape, and since i have very little breast tissue on the top (I am pendulous and bottom heavy) this gave me a shelf-like look. Which I thoroughly did not enjoy.

The band was too tight, I couldn't have fastened it myself on the outer hook even if I wanted to and that's why my daughter fastened it for me. With an extender it was more comfortable.

The gore was tall enough and it tacked, so that fit aspect was nice as I felt supported. I filled out the bottom nicely ... and the band/underwires didn't move when I moved or adjusted. I didn't fill out the top though and that gave me a pointy bullet bra-shelf-look which was the opposite of what i was looking for in a new bra. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> The stretch lace wasn't really touching my breast anywhere, as most of my breast was gathered in the bottom slope of the cup.

If the straps were closer together in this bra it might have fit me better. Along with a rounder shape it would most likely be near perfect.
It's the first bra I've had where the gore actually touches the skin on my sternum, which was very comfortable. I'm looking forward to finding a bra that fits well after I've had my breast reduction.

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Black colorway

Updated on Feb 11, 2018 Flag this

This bra actually fit except for the center gore digging into my sternum. I bent the wires back a bit and still was uncomfortable. Also felt like the wires were digging in under my breasts or like the band was too tight. Based on regular and stretched band measurements, the band isn't any shorter than other ones that felt comfortable, so I am wondering if it is just the wires being stiff. Although, I did wear this bra around the house for a while, which I haven't with the others.

Have thought about trying a 34d but it seems like the band would be too tight.. thoughts?

Updated on Jan 14, 2018 Flag this

The band on this is waaaaay too loose, it fits like a 30 band. Band runs more true to size in the black colorway. Cups were too small for me, so there were some in-cup quadding despite the stretch lace, the wires were too short on the sides, and the cups weren't tall enough. This also causes wrinkles on the outer fabric of the cup. Because of its stretch lace it works well for fuller-on-top breasts or breasts with tall roots. The gore was too high and wide for my super close-set boobs so it was rather uncomfortable. Not a fan of the appearance - don't really like polka dots and the color combination isn't exactly very appealing. But functionally speaking it's good quality.

Blue/Teal colorway

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Updated on Sep 21, 2017 Flag this

This bra is a great fit for me! With one exception. The gore is slightly too tall so it hits the "bend" (what word is correct for that?) in my sternum which forces the bra sit slightly lower than it should. I am going to research the measurements in sister sizes for one with a slightly shorter sternum The shape looks really good on me, which is rare. My tissue is extremely soft - pendulous, narrow roots, center full, projected. The stretchy cups make me look symmetrical - it removes what is usually a very obvious discrepancy between my larger side and smaller side. I think this bra is GREAT!

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Updated on Sep 19, 2017 Flag this

This is the most comfortable Cleo bra I have tried. It's much softer and better quality than the Marcie. The band is double- bagged, so there's less digging in. The straps are pretty narrow but they have soft padding. The stretch lace is double lined for extra shape in this size.

The blue/teal colorway is so fresh and pretty. The teal is a light teal and very lovely. Teal and aqua are my favorite colors.

This is a cup size too small so I will order the 38J and report back as to fit.

Blue/teal colorway

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Updated on Feb 02, 2017 Flag this