AW2013-AW2014 - Unpadded balconette with a decorative ribbon at the cups; available in multiple colors and prints
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This bra is discontinued.
Initially I had problems with my Cleos when I first got them - the straps seemed to want to cut my arms off and the centre gores seemed too wide. I guess I've grown into them because they're now my favourite bras and I no longer have those issues.
As with all of my Cleos, the wires are possibly a bit wide for my chest but they're comfortable and leagues ahead of anything else I've tried.
Updated on Jan 09, 2016 Flag this
The best immediate projection in an unlined bra I've experienced to date. I would benefit from slightly longer wires as not all of my side tissue is captured. My smaller breast appears to fit better than my larger breast. And, I may have shorter roots than the breasts for which this bra was created. For summer, however, this bra will rise to the top of my lists because of its quick dry nature and breathable fabric.
Aqua colorway
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Updated on Jan 06, 2016 Flag this
Fits just like my 28FF - Cleo » Lily Balconnet Bra (7351) did, only slightly more open in the top section as the Swan print is known to be. You can reference my Parrot review for all the nitty gritty details, as I don't have much different to say about this one.
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Updated on Jan 04, 2016 Flag this
Probably the best fit I've had yet, which was a bit unexpected. My boobs feel uplifted, rounded, and perky.
The color scheme isn't really my thing (I don't feel that magenta and orange go), but I don't have the money to be picky.
Magenta/orange colorway
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Updated on Jan 01, 2016 Flag this
The Lily has been one of my go-to bras for a long time. It gives a rounded shape with a slight peak and it's smooth under most clothing. I really wish they had continued to make it, and made it in neutral colors! I don't understand the decision to discontinue when it seems so popular.
I think this would make a great first unlined bra for someone who's used to molded, since the fabric is so smooth. The design is also really cute, I love the blue and pink.
The comfort is okay; a little problematic for me with my sensitive skin and sensory issues because of two things that ... Panache/Cleo seems consistent with: high gore and elastic around the band. The gore I can bend outward but the elastic I can't fix. I wish they would switch to a more all-over stretch fabric to distribute the weight better because the elastic really cuts in/chafes.
The fit has become more tricky as my asymmetry has gotten more pronounced--my right side has a little wrinkle at the top and the larger left side is flattened a bit. For now it doesn't seem very noticeable through clothing so I'm not terribly bothered.
IMO the wires are average width and it's one of the more rounded, projected bras that aren't Polish. I just really wish it didn't have the Elastic of Death.
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Blue\pink colorway
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Updated on Dec 19, 2015 Flag this
This parrot print version seems significantly more open on top than my blue and pink version. It fits a lot more like I remember my 32FF - Cleo » Maya Balconnet Bra (7471) fitting, I can't fill the tops of the cups. For those who want one of these and need more room on top, choose the Parrot print one!
Parrot print colorway
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Updated on Dec 19, 2015 Flag this
I have the Parrot print version of this bra. The fabric wore in really well. It's still sturdy and supportive but got really soft. It used to fit when I got it. The volume was just about right then although the wires have always been a little bit narrow. Now that my boobs have grown the narrow wire has become much more of an issue. When this bra was the right size, the shape and projection were good but I did get a bit of wrinkling in the top section. I have an even, conical, slightly splayed shape and this bra worked well for that. I used to get a round shape and a smooth line across the top of the cup. The 30 band is spot on for me as well. I'd like to try it in a 30DD or even 30E. I think in a bigger size I would get the width I need in the cup as well. Unfortunately of course, this bra is discontinued and the Parrot print in particular is hard to get.
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Updated on Dec 15, 2015 Flag this
Typical Lily. It fits better sometimes than my 30 F but just depends on the time of month. I don't find the cups to be a while size bigger though. I'd suggest anyone who has issue with the armpit budge that Cleo often can create to try sizing up one cup. I find that to have completely gone away. I don't get quite as much lift however still plenty, being an unlined Cleo. The magenta does not readily show through most of my shirts. Sometimes the orange stripe does however. My original Lily I've had close to two years and wore multiple times a year for the first, and I've only had to adjust the band back one set of hooks. These are real work horse bras
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Updated on Dec 15, 2015 Flag this
I wish I could order this bra in a plunge style; every fit issue seems to be due to the gore sitting too high on my chest, and even with that problem it is currently one of my most comfortable bras. The 'orange in a glass' issue is because the gore height limits how high the cups can sit - aside from the wrinkling, they contain and support very well. The tops of the cups do gap easily from trying to sit the straps closer together, but it seems to be more due to soft breast tissue and a full-on-bottom shape; the wire width is perfect, and a smaller cup size would have the wire sitting on breast tissue. I would definitely try more Cleo styles in future, since the band is snug enough to fit a 26, at least on the tightest hook, so riding up is minimal compared to other 28s I've tried.
navy with parrots colorway
Updated on Dec 04, 2015 Flag this
Band too tight so I wear it with an extender, and it's a comfortable bra that gives a good shape. This is the parrot colourway.
Parrot colorway
Updated on Nov 21, 2015 Flag this
