The coverage and fit is excellent, but it's not the cutest. Kind of granny-ish in my opinion. My only real complaint with this bra is that the underwire is shaped in such a way that it is uncomfortable on my rib cage.
I bought this bra in a 34H and 32HH. I wrote a review on the 32HH and that is the size I kept. The measurements are near identical between the two with the biggest difference being the band. I filled the cup nicely but the wire on the 34H poked me on the side. The band felt snug but I could do it on the second hook right away. The 32HH does not poke me in the side. I have a squishy 34 underbust measurement (32 pulled tight) so I'm finding 32's to work better for me lately especially when the band can stretch to 34+.
This bra is made for boobs that are full on top. I often struggle with slight denting in even with the correct size but not so on this bra. Many reviews say the fabric is loose on top and there is a little extra fabric on me too but not enough to go down a cup size. It lays flat on me and best of all does not cut in. The fabric is the sturdiest i've seen on a bra. This is the best lift I've had in a bra yet. The straps are a little too wide because there is slight armpit invasion but ...it's not that bad and I think it will get more comfortable with wear and this bra has so many pluses I'm keeping it. I also ordered the Sasha and I will order the Olivia which are the same model. The print is beautiful and the seams are flat. The band is on the stretchy side so if you are in between band sizes go with the smaller band. If you are not full on top I'd say you can size down one cup. Read more 85 more words
This has a nice tight band and fits in the cups when I first put it on, however, throughout a day of wearing it the lower part of the cups wrinkle as if my breasts can't fill the cup, however there is a little bit of spillage. It's a strange problem, wish this bra fit, but I prefer the Freya deco plunge in 28FF.
I'm selling it, it has only been worn twice, original price was $48 from Bare Necessities.
I have the yellow and blue version of this bra. I am normally a 34H but they did not have that size in the store so I tried the 32HH since it was on sale for $19. Lo and behold it fit. The band must run a little big because I can not get into many 32's. It's a little firm but it is not uncomfortable. I would not want a 34 because it would loosen quickly and be too big. This bra is so comfortable. The elastic on the band is so soft which is probably why I can wear it even though its a tad tight. Gives a great round shape and its so cute and sunny. Best of all the wires do not dig into my sides and the cups do not invade my armpits. If you find this bra give it a go. The ones that are left out there are priced right.
Finally, the long awaited 30g which fits properly! And this Cleo is nice and well fitting on the 1st hook. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
This is a beautiful and fun lightly padded bra. Anyways, fit is pretty perfect in the band and cup just the "sister size" down band/up cup from the 32ff (http://bra.pe/R7n/). Please read the link for full style details. Based on previous Cleo bras I'm unsure if I expect it to last past 6 months or more specifically through two seasons. Regardless, I planned on this being a great Summer 2012 bra. Bonus, the undies are super comfy as well.
Reviewed and measured unstretched before wearing. Purchased late-May from Herroom.
I have this bra and love it. The side view seems there's a little top spillage. Do you think one cup up and two band sizes down would be better? I'd keep an eye out for 30F or 30FF in Cleo balconnets.
Are you sure you got the measurements right? The cup depth is the same as cup width (They're all 9"), which doesn't seem correct.
the pic given for how to do the depth vs. the width confused me. If you can give me a little more detail about how to measure it, I'll change it!
Measure width as an imaginary straight line from tip to tip of the underwire. While cup depth is the the curve along the surface of the cup from tip to tip.
Don't buy it. The center gore is TINY and stretches out quickly, and the 30E doesn't fit right- I'd probably be better off with something between a 30E/F.
It's too big. The Cleo George in 30E fits okay, but in 28F the cups are definitely too big. The band is too tight for me, I tried it on with an extender.
The Cleo George was a great bra, so I'm sad not too have one that actually fits me. ;(
Love this bra https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Colorful pattern, comfortably fitting - Cleo has outdone itself.
For me, this bra is a very good fit. It's not my most comfortable bra (but I have really high standards now), but it fits very well and I like the bubbly color!
Love this bra- fits like a dream. I find similarly shaped bras by freya can gape across the top, but this is perfect and gives a lovely shape. Very supportive and doesn't dig in at all. Could be considered slightly on the smaller side of a 28E.
UPDATED- slightly bigger boobs now...doesn't fit so well unsurprisingly...cuts into breast a little. Can still wear it at certain times of the month, but I'd need a cup size up now.
I got this a cup size larger than I normally order because I heard it runs small. It fits about perfect. I think the 30G would have been too small.
It has great coverage and light padding. It gives me a really rounded shape with pretty decent cleavage.
The fabric is very soft and smooth, it feels more expensive than it is.
The only issue I have with it is that the lace along the tops of the cups does not lay flat. It seems to disappear under clothes, but I worry about it poking out inappropriately.
I have a 27.25" underbust measurement and originally ordered this in a 28FF. When it arrived the cups cut in a little at the top and the band gave me some unsightly lumping due to how much it cut into my sides and back. I exchanged it for a 30FF and feel this band size feels better while still firmly holding everything up. The tops of the cup are smooth across when I'm standing straight, but there's a slight bit of gapping if I'm hunched forward. I could probably exchange yet again and try the 30F, but it's not enough of an issue for me to go through exchanging it again. The seams don't show through my clothing, either. All that said, I LOVE the color and the overall fit.
The straps are comfortable. The band can be stretched out quite a bit but it still feels tight and supportive while I'm wearing it. The sides of the come up nice and high.
I like the plunge and I like that it feels like I get a bit of a push up from the front. However I'm not crazy about the silhouette from the side. I feel that it's flat in the front, I'm not sure if that's because this bra is padded and has to be worn in a little bit or if the cups are a little small and hitting me at the wrong place. (This bra itself definitely runs small, I'm already wearing it up a cup size than I normally wear.)
The one problem I find with this bra is that the underwires in the centerfront press into my sternum in certain positions. I believe I can bend the wires a tiny bit to fix that. It doesn't make the bra unwearable but I do think I'll be avoiding Cleo plunges from now on.
I find this bra runs very small, but part of the issue could be that I'm "full on top" with my breasts. I first ordered a 28D (my size in Freya) and it was way too small. I bought a 28DD and it just fits, but would not fit if my chest were even slightly larger. The balcony Cleo's I don't have this size problem with (I wear a 28DD, but a 28D isn't as small as with the Jude and there is more room in the 28DD's compared to Jude). Still, a pretty bra (I have it in pale blue with bright pink trim and can be worn under a lot of clothing).
Update: It gives me more quadboob than I realizedhttps://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Would also need a 28E in this, like with the Panache Porcelain.
Own in black, nude, plum, and petrol. Can fit whole hand under band, but doesn't seem to ride up too much. Get quadraboob when pull all breast tissue into cups, otherwise I get some back fat escaping from the back of the cup. Also, puckering at the bottom of the cup.
I have this bra and love it. The side view seems there's a little top spillage. Do you think one cup up and two band sizes down would be better? I'd keep an eye out for 30F or 30FF in Cleo balconnets.