I first tried Lexi about a year ago after having some success with the Cleo Maddie in 28DD. It fit me at the time, but I didn't really love it, because Maddie was a better fit, and the thick upper edge binding on Lexi was more visible under clothing. Amazon had a good deal on this in my current size so I gave it a try anyway. I didn't really expect to love it, and sure enough, I didn't.

One point I had forgotten is that Lexi is pretty shallow-friendly, as the cups are quite short and on the shallow side. This time, I also ... noticed that the shape is a bit of a mismatch for me. Once I have this on and am fully scooped and adjusted, I have massive overflow, but I can feel the center point of the cup is a bit empty. Therefore, the cup is a bit too projected at the center, while also being too short and slightly too shallow overall. I don't think I should size up in this style because Lexi and Maddie are both quite wide balconette styles, with wide-set straps, and I would not want the straps to end up sitting in my armpits.

This style gives a good push-up appearance if you are on the shallow side, as I remember being impressed with how this gave me a corset-like appearance in my smaller size. However, if you are average to full, I think the cups are simply too short to be a good option.

The band is decently firm and TTS for a Cleo 28. It is made from the same silky microfiber shadow stripe fabric that covers the cups, with very firm elastic throughout. The leotard back is a deep U at the center of the back, unlike the shallow leotard backs that Freya tends to make. Cups are molded foam and slightly thicker and firmer than average compared to most current US molded foam bras on the market. The overall look of the bra is clean and attractive, with shadow stripe fabric throughout and minimal trims, but the thick upper binding ruins it for me. I wish they had done a clean-finished edge to keep the bulk down, because you can really see this through clothing. Straps are also plain medium-width elastic and fully adjustable, but are totally smooth and slippage could be an issue. The only trim is a bowtie at the center gore. A good basic for shallow folks who need their bras to do a little more lifting than most UK bras offer, however watch for that upper binding!
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Updated on Oct 03, 2020 Flag this

I really want to love this bra because I need a good T-shirt bra right now, but this isn't quite the right fit for my boobs. Since I am a bit center-heavy, I have quadding towards the center top of the cups, and gapping towards the outer part of the cups right before the bra strap.

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Updated on Jul 17, 2020 Flag this

Based off the measurements I had hoped this bra would fit, but unfortunately it gives me quad-boob. The center gore bends my breasts strangely but I'm not sure if it'd because it's too wide or because it's too tall. I think the cup is too short as well. Unfortunate because it's really comfortable and cute!

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Updated on Mar 31, 2020 Flag this

Gives great cleavage and lift except the gore was too wide for me and cut into my tissue a lot in the centre, even though I got this in a size up (GG) from my usual G.

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Updated on Feb 02, 2020 Flag this

I really wanted this one to work, but I think molded cups are not going to work for me in general. ABTF calculator says I'm 32 FF. I currently do not have a bra that fits or is even close, but I am determined to find one. I wasn't sure if this one didn't fit due to a size issue or a shape issue. I pretty sure it's a shape issue. I tried the Lexi in several sizes (for science) HerRoom did not have a 32FF so I tried 32G, 34F, 32GG, 32H. The GG and HH were way too big, but confirmed that I was having ... orange in a glass issues with the 32G and the 34F. The cup was much taller than I thought it would be, but my torso has short dimensions. I'm 5'5.5" but with many dresses I have to order petite sizes because the over the shoulder bit is much too long, or I have to have them tailored. I sent all the Lexi's back. It's not a bra that's going to work for me. I suspect that people who are very full on bottom will have trouble with this. The gore sat in the right place for my right breast, but sat on my left breast.

For reference I'm very full on bottom, inner full, projected, average root, short root height, separated by two fingers, pendulous with soft tissue. I also have had two lumpectomies so my right boob is noticeably smaller. I have a little empanada shaped insert that helps and am looking for bras that fit my left one.
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Updated on Nov 16, 2019 Flag this

This bra did not work for me at all. From what I figure it is too shallow so my breasts quad out of it pretty badly and it's not wearable for me. Too bad because a moulded bra would be nice.

Updated on Sep 25, 2019 Flag this

I love the prohection and the oumph this bra gives my breast but...I have major quad-boob effect and sone gaping in the outer cup corners. Plus, band is a tad too large

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Updated on Sep 20, 2019 Flag this

Cups are way too wide for me, the projection is good though

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Updated on Aug 08, 2019 Flag this

This bra is in my normal rotation, but only until I can get enough other bras to finally burn it.

The Good: 1) The foam covers the nip without being too thick, making it a good T-shirt bra. 2) I love the stripe. Invisible through thin white tees but adds cuteness to what could otherwise have been a boring-looking bra.

The Bad: 1) The straps are really wide-set. I mean, I have broader shoulders than most of my man-friends and I think they're wide-set. 2) As a result I get a bit of strap-gap. 3) The wires are really too wide for me. They were perfect when I bought it ... six months ago, but I've since had a bit of tissue migration.

The Ugly: 1) The band stretched out ridiculously fast. 2) The wire channels started to fray at the gore within three months. 3) I get quad boob in the middle but gaps at the outside, which I think is because it doesn't match my shape at all. As a result I'm always having to adjust the damn thing. 4) The gore rides up onto my bigger side and sits on the breast tissue.

All in all, this bra used to be ok for me, but my shape has changed and it's stretched and now I hate the damn thing.
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Updated on Apr 15, 2019 Flag this

The best fitting bra I've tried so far. My only complaint is that the underwires poke into my armpits a little, and the edges of the cup sit very close to my armpit, so the cup comes forward every time I move my arms. However I have very narrow shoulders, so this is a frequent problem I have.

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Updated on Feb 22, 2019 Flag this