This is my BEST fitting bra. I got it yesterday and only wore it once so far. I ordered it in my regular size and at first, thought the cups were too small because I'm used to full cups in unpadded (but not sheer) fabric - after checking everything twice, it definitely fits - though I'm going to get one in a cup size larger just to make 100% sure and also for that time of the month (which is, of course, now). So keep in mind, I might be a tad swollen at the time of this review https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />

I ordered this ... in candy pink on deep discount. Just FYI, I'm close set, full on top, very projected and very short (my height, that is). I was worried that this bra would be unbearably itchy but it's actually quite nice to wear when it's hot out because it's so sheer! The temp was in the 90s today and I didn't get any boob sweat. I will say though that at the end of the day, the wings of the bra started to get uncomfortable and scratchy on the sides. The band is definitely tight so I wore this with an extender. I didn't want to size up because I read that it stretches out fast.

I know everyone loves the fabric of this bra, but to me it's a con. It feels flimsy! It's insanely pretty to look at but doesn't feel very supportive. There's also a tiny bit of slack? on the sides of the bra (where my breast tissue meets my armpit on the top and sides) where I feel like the fabric could be a little firmer. I'm not sure if that's the cut of the bra or my shape? I feel like it doesn't support that area - although if it were firmer there, I might get more of a torpedo boob shape and bulging armpit fat. (I hope I'm making sense?)

Anyway, the cups fit great - no wrinkling anywhere! The gore tacks but isn't as firm as I'd like it to be - there's maybe a centimeter of give and I prefer it to be so tight it leaves marks (haha). While I was rushing around today I did feel my boobs jiggle more than I'm used to and after inspecting this bra after wearing it all day, I'm afraid the fabric just won't hold up for very long! It already looks like I've worn it a handful of times when it's only been one (albeit, busy and sweaty) day. All in all, I'm happy with this bra but will be looking for something in the same cut but in a firmer yet still stretchy fabric.


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As other reviews have said, this band is tight. I normally wear a 32FF in Cleos & Freyas, but this 34F is perfect for me.

The fit is very flattering without being overwhelming; it's jus the right amount of cleavage for me. The plunge is great under a v-neck dress or top. The moulded cups are smooth and well-hidden under clothes. Once you get the sizing right, this is a great bra!

Updated on Jun 24, 2014 Flag this

i got this off zulily as a "why the hell not" long shot, and it actually isn't completely off. it still doesn't fit, but Ive recently gotten a Rhianna (same cut, different color) in a 32FF that alleviates many of the issues i have. i haven't been able to wear this out at all because of the issues i have, so its still like new. hopefully i can pass it on to someone who can love it better!

the colors are very pretty, i hope to find this in the 32FF because the Rhianna's looks do nothing for me, but the Poppy's bright cheerful print is delightful. the ... orange lace trim at the tops of the cups doesn't lay flat but the rest of the cup does, so im assuming like its sister, cleo Juna, that's just how it fits. the cups aren't padded, but they are molded and keep their shape. i don't get any show through, and aside from the lace top its pretty smooth under shirts. the single vertical seam gives me a gently rounded shape. the wires feel good width and height wise, pretty happy to find something that isnt too wide! there's about a 3/4 an inch bit of empty wire channel on the underarm side.

the fit is off in two places: the band and the straps. the band is easily hooked on the tightest, and still feels like it wants to slide. ive been between a 34 and 32 band lately, so i wasnt surprised. the 32FF fixed this problem nicely. the straps are so damn wide! if i wear the straps at the width they're meant to be, they're almost off my shoulders. if i try to move around, they slide into my armpits and chafe. plus, the straps moving forward into my underarms changes how the cups fit and causes a ton of gaping. because the bra has a molded shape, it gapes along the whole top, not just at the corners like an unmolded bra with too-wide straps.

i was considering figuring out how to move the straps, but ultimately the band also being too large meant i put it back in my dresser and forgot about it. the 32FF still has too wide straps, but its less so, and since the band on it is good i'll probably see about moving the straps slightly. as it stands right now, im going to try and find a better home for Poppy.
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Updated on Jun 16, 2014 Flag this

aesthetically this bra is gorgeous- the color is a bit more purple then pictures show, and with the orange embroidery and scallop lace it comes across very regal and almost princess Jasmine-esque to me. the fits is close, but still no cigar.

i can comfortably fasten this 34 on the last hook; i would probably want to go for a 32FF instead to get the band snug enough. the cup width however, feels good, so im not sure if going to 32FF would make them too wide. This is so far one of the only half cups ive tried that ISN'T super wide! more narrow half cups please! ... class="smiley" src="https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

i imagine a 32FF would also have wider set straps, and as with all of the half cups ive so far tried, the straps are already too wide. its not problem if i'm standing still with my shoulders back, but i cant actually wear it like this because the minute i get moving the straps get caught near my underarms, thus pushing the cup forward a bunch and making awful gapes at the top of the cups. on the plus side, the straps are fully adjustable.

the cups on this have one vertical seam, and are molded. i like the rounded shape i get, and there's no cutting on on my tall shallow shape, or folding the the bottom of the cup, yay! i imagine with wash and wear the cups would soften, but as it stands they are a bit stiff and that may be why i get some gaping at the top of the cups near the underarms. The under wire ends a half inch before the channel, so that half inch is empty space. in my try on, i didnt notice any poking or stabbing

the gore on this tacks, but isn't hard or uncomfortable. it seems like it *just* has enough room to lay flat, and many there Cleo's do that too, so im beginning to wonder if im close set? i dont think im going to try this in a 32FF unless its very cheap, as i just cant deal with having straps set so wide!
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Updated on Jun 05, 2014 Flag this

This is another attempt at the whole Marcie family that, like its sisters, failed. Appearance wise its absolutely gorgeous, and i love the smooth fabric of the bottom cup. I can attest that even with a bad fit, im definitely brought very "in and up" by this bra- the shape looks fantastic on those it properly fits!

The band is snug like most Cleos ive tried, but im assuming it will follow trend and relax fairly quickly. The whole upper half of the cup flops around, and that appears to be an issue even for FOT reviewers here. I feel space in the cup all the way down to ... about an inch below the apex- i think this is a shape thing as ive recently found out i have nipples that sit lower than average. this is one of the bras where I notice very slight wrinkling at the bottom-not sure if its fabric choice or shape issues.

Out of all the sister cuts, this is maybe the worst offender gore-wise- it presses really hard into me. Its too painful to wear even if the rest of the bra was fine. The straps are too far apart like most balconette style bras for me.
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Updated on May 04, 2014 Flag this

I tried a few different sister fits of the Bella, but unfortunately none of them work for me. Its absolutely gorgeous though, im so sad! it has to be one of the prettiest bras ive seen- i especially love the teal mesh with yellow embroidery at the top. The colors are very spring-like and young without feeling little-girl.

The band feels firm, and ive come to understand that cleo bands tend to feel very tight at first but then relax and are comfortably snug. I can see where the shape of these Cleos get such rave reviews- im definitely brought very in and up! Its almost a little ridiculous ... =P The cups gape at the top and in general seem to have too much space. Im not surprised, as i don't have much upper fullness (large-shallow is a term ive recently learned for my shape). There's also space near the apex.

The gore does dig, and feel uncomfortable, but its not as bad as the Marcie. The gore also seems to not want to lay flat- it makes a little point instead, if that makes sense? i can poke it down and it will lay flat, but as i haven't worn it other than to try it on, i can say if it would work its way back out. The straps are of course a little too far apart, and dig a bit into my arm pits. Its a balconnet, so i figured that would be the case.

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Updated on May 04, 2014 Flag this

I know this is supposedly a sister cut of a few other Cleo's that havent worked for me (Ellis, Marcie) but i ordered it all the same since sometimes Sister cuts are more like Second-Cousin cuts, and i was curious to see the differences. Right now i have both a Bella in 34F and an Ellis in 34F. The Millie, to me, fits very differently from the Ellis.

For starters: The lace top on Millie does still gape (as did Ellis), but much less so. It's definitely still too much to actually wear, but with Ellis i feel like i could've fit a whole other boob in there! ... The gore on Millie does itch and feel too high, but unlike Marcie (which I've tried in 34F, 36f, and now have a 34FF) i don't feel quite as stabbed. It isn't comfortable by any means, but no blood is being drawn.

The band feels snug but not uncomfortable, and I'm still never sure about wires, but i don't feel stabbing or empty space so I'm assuming all is well there. The straps are, of course, too wide set and in my pits. Balconnet bras, pffft!

The colors are gorgeous, but the fit is not for me! Back to Bare Necessities, unless i can sell it. One of these days something will fit.... i hope D'=
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Updated on May 01, 2014 Flag this

I had heard the band runs big so I ordered a size up in the band but them forgot to order a size down in the cup.

So now I have a bra who's band is too big (can already clasp on the 3rd hook) and the cups are way too big. Gaping at the top of the cups, extra space in the bottom of the cups and in the apex.

The wires sit way too high up and constantly poke me in the underarm. The wires, which sit farther on down my ribs (I can't get it to sit higher) start poking and become uncomfortable after a couple of hours.

I have tried to wear this twice now and both times I had to take it off within 3 hours.

Updated on Apr 30, 2014 Flag this

i only tried this on briefly at Nordstrom's and took down measurements, so i have no pictures and my review is limited.

The band felt very stretchy to me, i could comfortably wear it on the middle hook. As someone who waffles between a 34 and 36 band (35ish ribcage) i would probably choose to size down to a 32 and get an extender, as wearing this on the second hook straight away wouldn't give me a long life for this bra and Ive heard Cleo's tend to stretch fast anyway.

I got some cutting in along the top of this cup, but it felt more like a shape issue than a size issue, as the under wire seemed at the right width. i get this often with balconette bras, i think it has something to do with having "tall" breast tissue, but i cant be sure as i'm still figuring my shape out.

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Updated on Apr 17, 2014 Flag this

Cute pattern. Really holds them up and out front which I like. Slight wrinkling in the top of the smaller breast, but it doesn't show under clothing.

Updated on Mar 03, 2014 Flag this

Really cute bra in fun colours. I like that i takes my wide set breasts and holds them more up front. I always feel skinnier in this bra!

Updated on Mar 03, 2014 Flag this

I bought this bra to try it on, hoping it would fit. I love how it looks: the grey polka dots, the orange embroidery. It's very pretty. It's also in the size I've been getting Cleo bras in, 34F. Unfortunately, like all Cleo bras I've tried on, the centre seam on the cup cuts into my boobs, giving me a quad-boob effect. The top of the cup, however, is actually too loose and there's gaping. I get the same quad-boob effect from all the Cleo bras I've acquired recently, though this is the first to have gaping at the top of the cup. Also, the fabric on this ... bra, whilst very comfortable, is more stretchy than other Cleos I've gotten. Normally, a 36 band is a bit too loose whilst a 34 is a smidge too tight. With this one? The 34 feels like a 36 to me. It really does disappoint me that this is yet another bra that does not fit right. There are bits that are great to me. It gives a rounded shape (well, close to it; it would be round if the centre seam didn't give me quad-boob), the gore is wide enough for my wide-set boobs, the fabric is comfortable, the cups seem to actually encapsulate my breasts. But I get the quad-boob, the gaping, the band is too big or too stretchy (probably too stretchy since all my measurements say I should wear a 36 band).
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Updated on Feb 06, 2014 Flag this

The gore comes up too far on me and is too wide to lay flat. The seams on top dig in, yet I can't fill the cup.

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Updated on Dec 29, 2013 Flag this

The Cleo Jude in 34F doesn't work for me. The cups don't fit right as I couldn't fill the bottom but the top caused quadboob.

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Updated on Nov 17, 2013 Flag this

This is my best fitting bra. The cups and band fit me so well. I only wish it gave more lift so I could use it for my everyday bra. I use it as my comfy day bra.

Updated on Nov 17, 2013 Flag this

I've been pining over this bra for ages, so when I found it at Nordstrom Rack I had to buy it. It's SO cute. My complaints: The straps are barely long enough, the wires are too short on the outside, and the band is a little narrow.

I cannot get over how cute this bra is.

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Updated on Oct 07, 2013 Flag this

I like the look and feel of the Jude in many ways — fun colors, smooth cups but not super-stiff molding — but this is another one where I'm starting to think that the shape is just not right for me. I've now tried the 32F and the 34F. With the 32F, everything was too small but the cups felt pretty close. They were just a little bit too small: close to quadboobing, a little orange-in-a-glass-y, and the wires were definitely sitting on tissue under my arms. With the 34F, the band fits but everything else is just a little bit too big: cups gap at the top, ... still can't fill the bottoms, and the wires are long enough to poke under my arms.

Could the 34E work? Maybe, but I think it's more of a shape thing. I think the cups are just too deep (which the molded design makes super-obvious and problematic) and the wires are long enough, but not quite wide enough.

I think this bra would work for you if like very short gores and your boobs are a little more forward-set. It could be a good fit if you don't need much side support but like longer, wider wires and deeper cups. This bra is simple, comes in fun colors, and has some nice features... but unfortunately, it's not right for me.
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Updated on Sep 30, 2013 Flag this

This is a gorgeous bra with a few problems:
- the band is very stretchy so after only wearing it for a couple of times I was already using the tightest hooks
- I don't quite fill the cups. Don't really know if a smaller cup would have solved the problem or if it's a bad model for my type of boobs...
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Updated on Aug 18, 2013 Flag this

Tried this bra while still looking for my size. This one fit well but is a bit too big for me.

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Updated on Jul 15, 2013 Flag this

Beautiful bra! I usually only wear full coverage bras, so I feel a little "unsecure" in this balconette type. Maybe I just need to get used to it. The only problem with the bra is that the top edge of the cup is a bit tight, and if I stand perfectly straight (boobs out and proud), there can be a little quadboob action. Not too much, but enough to irritate me. Not a huge deal, since I always layer tanktops in the summer. But for the price ($50+), I'm a bit bummed. My boobs are fairly round and large, so maybe the balconette type isn't the best type for my body.

Still, a gorgeous bra and a good overall fit. I'll keep it and try other balconettes to see if I get the same effect.

Updated on Jul 05, 2013 Flag this