General Info: measure 28HH although trying 30 bands to see if they will fit and if the wires are better than 28 bands; close set, full-on-bottom and top breasts plus round in shape.
Band: I tend to prefer 3 hooks and thicker bands but I don't mind it too although if there was an option of a wider band - like Bravissimo bras tend to do at the size - I would probably chose it. Does rise up so I do need a 30 band, although it does not ride up as much as Cleo Lucy and Marcie in a 30H.
Wires: Surprisingly are not too wide at all, much ... better than Bravissimo's Alana and Thea & Cleo's Lily, Lucy and Marcie in the 30H-28J size range. Quite impressed considering what I am used to. Would prefer a little narrower but there's no creasing at bottom of cup to indicate it's affect.
Gore: Being close-set, gores are tricky for me. I find this gore comfortable as it is the same as the Lucy, wider than Cleo Marcie and Lily. If a gore is too narrow, I find that the wires poke painfully while a marginally wider gore - where the two wires meeting have a slight gap, unlike Marcie/Lucy whose's cup wires touch - is able to skew of to the side, preventing pain.
Cup Shape & Profile: Where the fabric and lace meet is quite tight, it looks like it cuts but, upon a second try, seems okay. The lace is a little baggy but I feel that this might be the look; a cup down would be far too small. Typical Cleo rounder, lifted profile that I love.
Appearance: Stunning lace and cut, love the geometric pattern as well
Result: Will return to try a 28HH and 28J
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