Seems to run about a half cup size large. I would have returned for a smaller size but this size was on sale and the other size wasn't. Despite the largeness I still wear this bra because it gives great projection to my soft tissue.
The top of the lace has reinforced stitching which is fairly thick and firm. The way it is attached to the gore on one side makes that stitching stick straight into my breast tissue for about 1.5 mm before turning away from my chest to form the top of the cup. It's a tiny seam but with the firmness and the angle it jabs into me, it starts to be uncomfortable after a couple of minutes and after a few hours it's noticeably painful. It makes this bra impossible to wear all day, so I only use it for special occasions when I want the high projection this bra offers.
I think I need a larger cup as mine runneth over. Ribbon straps are kind of rough at first. Straps cannot be easily adjusted while wearing. Not a fan of the cup seam - it runs across nipples. I also do not like the torpedo shape it gives me.
Fits my full on bottom boobs with an extender as new. Without an extender the gore digs quite significantly. Holy boobage though! I've never worn an unlined bra that made my breasts actually look fairly big. People on here say the shape is pointy but I actually think it looks pretty natural. Now just have to get used to not having the armor of huge padding protecting my boobs from accidental brushing.
This bra design is WILD. I love it. Wish I could fill the cups out completely because the lace design is very sexy and the colors are so funky. I'm very full on bottom and my breasts aaaaalmost fill out the top of these cups, but not quite. The material where strap meets cup digs into my armpit a bit (this is a trend with every single bra I try on). This same section also flares out a bit--not sure what that means about the fit. It's the first bra I've seen that happen on.
I really wanted this bra to work for me. I started out with the 34F and my full-on-bottom breasts just couldn't fill the top of the cups. My breasts fill the top of these cups, except the veeery top edge of the lace kind of flares out (see detail picture). Also, after wearing for about 10 minutes, the band was feeling a little on the tight side, but I assume that's something that would stretch over time. Like pretty much all bras, the straps didn't get as long as I need them for my long torso (hopefully that's something that would stretch over time) and the material where the cup meets the strap scratched my armpits (but not as bad as w/ the 34F, or with the other Cleo bras I've tried on this week). Again, hopefully something that would soften up over time.
I really love this bra. The band is a little tight for my taste, but the shape it gives me more than makes up for it. My breasts are front and center, cakes on a damn plate, and I feel fabulous. Favorite bra I've ever owned, by far.
This is my best fitting bra so far, by miles. When I opened the package, I was surprised by how much prettier this bra is in person. It is so soft and comfortable, especially with the padded straps. Very supporting, like a hug for my boobs. Shape is rounded with good lift, but not too in-your-face. The straps are not fully adjustable which is usually an issue for me due to being short, but in this particular model the straps adjusted short enough for me despite this.
Minor issues: I measure a 32F, but often go with a 34E in many styles due a broad ribcage with minimal ...squish. However, in this case I probably should have gone with the 32F, as the band is stretchy. It is fine for now as the bra is new, but I am afraid that it will wear quickly. The cup is a bit small on the larger breast, with minor quadboob after swoop and scoop. The lace lies flat (I have read this is common if the cup is small), which does camouflage this. It is not really bothersome to me as it is not uncomfortable and it is not really noticeable under tops. I think the cups would be too big if I sized up, and I am overall extremely happy with the fit so it is definitely a keeper.
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Perfect fit! I sister sized to a 34E in this Marcie because I couldn't find a 32F anywhere and desperately wanted another one. I'd say this one fits even better than the 32F, I had to wear an extender for awhile on the 32 and it's still super tight, this one fits very comfortably snug on the loosest hook. Great, rounded natural shape and good quality as it always is with Cleo.
Update: after longer wear, the straps are too wide, and chafing my armpits. Unfortunately that's the one fit issue I can't deal with, so I'll be selling this.
Gapes on smaller breast a lot and gaping and wrinkling on larger but not too severe. Doesn't fit my even shape very well. Band runs a little tight but quite stretchy. Cups hit my armpits.
LOVE this bra. It separates and lifts perfectly, not to mention it is cute to boot. As with all seamed bras, the seams can be noticeable under very thin fabric, but that's true of all my seamed bras.
Didn't realize this was a shallow bra when I purchased it, whoops. Which probably explains why I don't seem to fill out the very bottom of the cup so well. It's at least one or two cup sizes too small as I'm getting a considerable amount of quadraboob going on, but that's probably also because it's the wrong shape. The lace doesn't lay flat
The wires were too narrow for me and possibly too short as some breast tissue was still outside near my underarm. They also poked my sides when I'd bend over. The band was a bit stiff when wearing it, so I'd probably need to size up in the band to be more comfortable. The diagonal seam on the cup seemed to cause some wrinkling, so I'm not sure if that means I'm not full enough on top to fill it out or what.
So I finally got a "proper" bra. I measured myself at 34 underbust and 40 bust. My first bra got lost in the mail... And the seller won't refund me! So I got this one. First impressions: it looked smaller than I thought. Second: when I hold the bra in front of my breast the underwire doesn't cover both my breasts. I could barely fasten it but, managed . After the first day I can (uncomfortably) fasten on the tightest. Sometimes when I scoop and swoop I can pretty much fill the whole cup, other time it's gappy at the top (which I expected with my left smaller breast. I think the cups are too small. When I put it on I have unsightly lumps on my sides under the bra. I don't who if I should keep it or return and exchange before it's too late.
I am very happy with this bra, but it it my first "good" bra, so I may be a bit biased simply because it's so much better than my old, poorly fitting bras. It generally fits well, but the straps sit a little too far out on my shoulders, and the strap on my right shoulder tends to fall down. The cups are as high on me as they can possibly be without digging into my arms. I would buy another bra in this style if the price was right, but I suspect I could find a better fit.
This bra was my 3rd attempt at finding my correct size and my 1st attempt with my accurate measurements. I originally ordered the Lucy in black through Amazon. That fit very well, but was $$$ so it was returned and I purchased this through eBay. I've worn it several times now and would say it is usually a good fit. Today, however, I wanted to rip it from my body! For some reason the lower part of the gore (fabric, not wires) was digging horribly into me. I'm going to post on ABTF for ideas. I'm really hoping that its not a tissue migration issue :/. This bra is well made, gives nice shape and it generally recommended for FOB from what I've gathered.
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