The stretch lace makes the fit on this very forgiving! I think I would be better off going up to a 28GG based on a bit of quadding viewable only from the side, but the lace keeps it in check and looking smooth. It is very comfortable and gives a nice, upright shape. I wasn't sure about the straps, but they are quite comfortable actually.
This bra is so tacky that it's cute. It has that signature cleo basketball shape and fairly narrow wires. The gore is low enough that the width dosen't bother me, there is a bit of empty space at the bottom and sides of the cups, though https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />. I will be keeping this bra, though. EDIT: the straps are way too wide set and gave me BLISTERS on my tail of spence!
Definitely the wrong shape for me, the cups seemed to be nearly spilling out the top but there was a lot of empty space on the bottom. I found the wires to be too wide and they dug into my sides. Otherwise a super cute bra.
The gore is almost small enough, but doesn't quite lie flat. The band is SMALL. I had to wear two extenders. Doesn't work well for my FOB breasts, but would probably work for even fullness.
Unfortunately, this bra doesn't do me any favors. It's not that supportive. And while the cups wrinkle at the top, it's too small at bottom. It also gaps on the side. And it's not that attractive. Perhaps if you are a smaller cup size, or fuller on top. or even MORE self-supporting than I am, it will work for you. I much prefer the Dalis bralette.
I love this bra! (Technically, I should be wearing a 30FF, but I wear the 28G with an extender.) The stretchy lace makes it work, covering up small differences in size and also hides the fact that my FOB breasts might not fill up the top otherwise. The low gore is fantastic for close-set breasts, and my center-full breasts are also comfortably encased. I wish it came in more colors. While I like the magnetic clasp a lot (it's a very strong magnet), I'd prefer to have this bra with a more normal back/straps, so that I could wear it with everything (I'm not in my 20s, and probably should not be showing my bra straps!).
I really wanted this bra to work. It's very pretty, and I like the way the lace extends beyond the cup. That is, until I noticed my breast was falling out of the cup because the foam part was too small! The foam also tends to push against the lace. Maybe the shape is just wrong for me, b/c it does that on the larger size, too.
This is such a pretty bra. I didn't realize the cups were completely moulded, with no seams. Unfortunately, it did not fit, and I think it doesn't have enough projection at the wire for me, so it's probably best for shallow breasts. Also, the band runs a little small (I'm between 28/30, so it's a tight 28).
Beautiful colours (blue and teal), lovely shape and support. Unfortunately, was a bit small in the band for me so I didn't get a good wear out of it. Would be ideal if it was 30FF or even 32F.
I like this bra and it fits pretty well. I feel kind of jiggly in it, however, especially on my larger side. I think it would be loose on my smaller side if I sized up, though. And like other Cleos I've tried, the gore digs in a bit and the fabric feels a bit rougher than my Ewa and Comexims.
It’s such a pretty colour and I have always liked the material. I’m on the fence with trying one in my size because I feel like I just can’t do the high gore and hard wires not Cleo and Panache bras.
I got it at Breakout in the clearance section. I do need a little piece of cotton under the gore. And the nipple on my larger breast is sitting under the lace part instead of the regular fabric so I don't feel very contained on that side. But it's pretty and light and should make a good summer bra. I feel like I've been spoiled by Polish bras, though. I nearly always reach for them.
My Stats: FOB, projected, close set, firm and dense tissue. Size: Normally 28FF, got this in a 28G (sized up because it's padded)
Bra Stats Appearance: 3 part half cup bluish grey bra with a flower pattern.
Cups: deep projected cups with narrow wires. The cups are a good fit for my FOB shape. I think I could have sized up one more cup for a better fit. I do find there is some quadding on my bigger side.
Band: firm band, good support.
Gore: gore is of mid height and tacks
Straps: wide-set. Very thin and stretchy. I dislike the straps very much but not enough to stop wearing the bra.
Finally! Another bra that fits me well. No complaints on this one. It did take me a little while to nail down the size, as the cups on this one tend to run large. So where I'm probably closer to the volume of an H cup relative to my band width normally, on this two cups sizes down is better.
This is has fun, somewhat manic colors. The gore is the biggest issue for me, it not being a good fit for my personal asymmetry at my sternum (so not an actual problem with the bra). The cups might also be a tiny bit too small for me, as there is a little bit of quadboob effect (barely). The band itself isn't too tight (it might actually be slipping down a little when worn), but there are some slightly prickly parts where the stitching comes together and creates rigid points in the fabric.
This one isn't bad, but it also isn't perfect for me!
The cups are a little too small, resulting int a tiny bit of overflow on top - but that should be easily fixed with the next cup size up. However, the gore of the bra does dig in uncomfortably on the right side of my sternum. This is likely not an issue with the construction of the bra itself, but rather with some slightly asymmetry in my sternum. I will definitely try again with this bra to see if another cup size resolves this issue.
This bra has very shallow, wide and high cups. Not a perfect fit for me. But the color is so vibrant! So I altered the cups ( cut about 0.5cm at the armpit area, and moved the straps in). The band is not very snug, but it is comfy.
My shape: even-to-slightly FOB teardrop with very tall shallow roots, loads of immediate depth but moderate overall projection at the apex, close-set in the middle, side boob for days, center-height and self-supporting, with very firm tissue that does not take kindly to being pushed around by wires and pads. Also starting to suspect that I have a low apex, between the lower projection and upper shallowness and the problems I have with bras that should otherwise work.
This review is for a gently used bra in the navy colorway I received in a swap from r/braswap. It's a beautiful purple-y blue that I like a lot, and it's wonderfully ...thin and sheer and probably perfect for summer. If only it worked!
Ok, so if there was a correct size for me in the Lucy, this is not it, but it's probably close. I'm not sure the style works for me anyway, though, and mostly because I'm starting to wonder whether the bra I appear to be wearing and the bra it feels like I'm wearing are the same one! I did only wear it for about half an hour to get a good read on it, and take photos, but still.
For one, I can't remember the last time I had so much of a problem with the straps moving the top of the cup. They didn't FEEL uncomfortable or chafe-y in my armpits or anything, but they are apparently in just the wrong spot. The top edge buckles as badly as if the cup was 2-3 sizes too big unless my arms are perfectly straight by my sides.
Speaking of mysterious problems that don't feel like problems, let's talk about the gore. It's pretty tall and while it did feel a little firm and... tight against my chest, I guess (maybe a bit of shallowness at the inner cups?), it certainly didn't feel as bad as the red marks it left look. They're not really the welts I usually get from mean gores; they're not bruises from pressure or friction marks from the height, just angry-looking marks that don't feel like anything. Full disclosure: I mark easily. It's a thing. Apparently it has to do with water retention and possibly inflammation like with allergies or hormones or other conditions. However, there is a difference between these hormonal marks and the marks that bad bras give me, which are usually tender and angry-looking. Kind of like these marks, except with more pain. This time, none? So good, I guess. Still weird.
The wires at the sides also left angry red marks under my arms, but again, I felt none of it. Still weird. In the photos you can tell that they are a bit narrow for my Super Side Boob™roots, and maybe a bit short. They do take up the whole channel, though, so there is no room to shift or adjust them in or out. There's also a bit of gapping just behind the wire at the wing under my arm, but this happens a lot on me and doesn't seem to affect wearability.
On to the actual obvious noticeable problems! First, I'd just like to say that I think the immediate depth on these cups might be pretty close to just right, or at least getting there. In all the wiggling I did, the wires never once came out of my IMF. The shame about that is if I did size down a cup or so to solve the wrinkles in the outer cup and upper lace panel, I'd lose even more underwire, AND the upper cup would probably start that faux-quadboob thing and cut in. Right now, the upper edge is comfy (when it stays down), and instead I just have extra space in the sheer panel. Such is the nature of the tall/shallow rooted, though: These upper panels are so closed on top, and they anticipate roots that stop shorter and upper fullness with a more projected angle up here, but that just ain't me. I also think the apex is just about right, or I'm a hair below it; any higher and I'd be right at the seam, which is always scratchy and terrible, so this is nice.
The band is nice and comfy! No itching or scratching, and it seems to fit nicely enough even though it's been loved before. I have tried very few Cleos ever, though, so I don't know what that indicates about stretchiness. My 28G - Freya » Patsy Padded Half Cup Bra (1223) is currently my best band, if that helps.
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This bra suits a projected, full on bottom shape. It also suits a V-shaped ribcage - which mine isn't. Sadly it doesn't fit me but I think it's so cute.
It’s such a pretty colour and I have always liked the material. I’m on the fence with trying one in my size because I feel like I just can’t do the high gore and hard wires not Cleo and Panache bras.