Doesn't quite work for me, it is really broad and not deep enough
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Updated on Aug 09, 2014 Flag this
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If you have serious underarm boob and need a bra for that look no further. This is really kind of wide and shallow for this side and there tends to be some middle squish and overflow
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Updated on Aug 09, 2014 Flag this
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I didn't really do much research on the 28H Emily prior to purchasing via Zulily not long ago, but I suppose I should have.
See, I wear a 28H in the Romance, and even though I'm between 28H and 30GG right now (preferring either loose 28s or tight 30s, since my underbust is 29"), I figured it'd probably have a stretchy enough band since I can still wear the Romance.
The band is a bit tight. I apparently have one that was made properly (I say 'properly' because 28's should only stretch to 28," but CK is known for much stretchier bands) because the system noticed that the band only ... stretches to 28." Now, it technically *can* stretch a bit further, but I don't like to include extra stretch measurements if it means that the bra is warping. I can fasten it just fine with my 29" underbust, but it starts to warp the wires, so I don't really count it as stretching to 29."
The real problem though, is the cup. I should have been fine in the H because my Romance still fits me in the cup just fine (I did check prior to ordering the single H cup), but the cup is in fact too small. It doesn't matter too much to me since it's not really noticeable through clothing, but it is annoying. I really only bought this one (I actually bought two of them) for dying purposes, because I am dying (ha, see what I did there?) for some jewel toned bras, and people aren't really making them. My plans for these two stark white Emily's are ruby red and forrest green. My next white bra will be a nice aubergine color (think ModCloth's I Love Your Dress in Plum).
So, all in all, it's pretty now, but will be prettier when I get through with it. Comfort level is really just meh, since it's too small, but no big deal. It'll do.
UPDATE 8/4: Okay so I just realized how horrible the shape is for me! Wow. Thanks, photos! Glad I didn't pay much for these cause they're kind of awful on me, and the wires are far, far too wide.
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Updated on Aug 03, 2014 Flag this
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I really like this bra, except for the straps. I have very narrow shoulders (disproportionately small,even) and the straps have to be tightened on every bra, although now that I know my band size a bit better, I don't usually have straps falling off all the time, at least! With this bra, the straps end up almost in my armpit, but everything else seems fairly good-much, much better than my old 32DDs and DDDs ever did! The band is a little loose, but not terribly so, although it may stretch more with more wear. (I've worn it all day maybe three or four days since it came in the mail) I don't get my usual dreaded quadboob, so that's a huge relief for me! The color is lovely and the embroidery is gorgeous. I got it for $20 on eBay, so I can deal with the straps being a little wide-they aren't chafing, and possibly on someone with less tiny shoulders they would fit better.
Updated on Jul 30, 2014 Flag this
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I've only worn it for about 15 minutes now, but the size is spot on, even though I was sure it'd be a little too small cupwise. I really like the vibrant colour, and the little bows on the top of the cups.
The band is great this far, even though I probably will have to take it in later. The shoulder straps, however are too far apart for me, and they are very elastic, wich make them dig in into the shoulder... I've tried to loosen them, but then I don't get such a good support and the preasure on the sternum gets a little uncomfortable. Perhaps this would have worked better with boobs that are not as heavy?
I thought this could have been a nice everyday bra, but because of the straps, I doubt it.This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Jul 22, 2014 Flag this
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I don't know if this fits. It feels kinda okay, but the cups cut into my armpits, does that mean the straps are too wide? I don't think I have any quadboob, ut my breasts are much farther apart than they are in any other bra.
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Updated on Jul 19, 2014 Flag this
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So like the other Emily, this one is more true to 28 band-which is odd for any CK bras. As with the other, I had to have the band manually entered because it is apparently wrong-but again, while it *can* stretch to 29," it begins to warp as it does so. I do not count the extra stretch when it's clearly warping the bra if you pull it too much. I think part of the issue with measuring the band is that many people count that extra stretch anyway, perhaps because they're not aware that it's warping the bra, or perhaps because they figure that it can in ... fact stretch that much. Doesn't make it good for the bra though.
The cup on this Emily is perfect. I'd say it fits like my 28H Romance, but with a less stretchy band. Comfier than the 28H, likely because a too small cup can make a band seem tighter than it is. In reality, the bands of the two stretch the same amount (as they should, since they're the same bra in another color and a cup size up), but it doesn't bother my fit because it fits in the cup.
It's a very interesting and intricate bra. I am fairly impressed actually because you don't see this much intricacy from CK usually. I don't believe they have any other bras in their current collection that are quite as intricate-though the Dare and Daisy chain are closer than the rest of them. I like it, though I am not in love with the funny taupey colored detailing. The blue is very pretty though.
For $9, I couldn't pass it up (obviously!). It'll get worn for sure, even if it's not my favorite bra. So far it's pretty comfy, but I haven't worn it for very long yet.
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Updated on Jun 20, 2014 Flag this
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i got this bra heavily worn from a swap group, since ive been between a 34 and 32 band and wanted to try Curvy Kate for cheap. as such, there is some wear on this bra- discoloration under the arms, and the band is probably a bit stretched. it is definitely still in wearable shape. i did still enter the band measurements, because looking at the chart, it seems the other models in this size can also go to 32, so this may not be as worn as i had thought.
unfortunately, this bra is a no for me. the wires feel too wide- slightly in measurement, but more ... so in the shape. its hard to explain, but its like instead of "u" type shape, they make a more gradual bowl-shaped curve. there is about 3/4 and inch of empty wire channel at the underarm side, and if you measure to the end of that, the cups go 6 inches wide. but since the official measurement isn't supposed to include empty channel, it's been entered as the 5.75 inches from wire to wire.
the cups are also wrong on me- i think they're actually too small, as im getting the "downward 7"sad shape. i will say though, the top doesn't cut in on my Tall/Large Shallow shape, so there's a plus! i was mostly getting this bra to see about shape anyhow, so im glad to confirm a bra that will have loose enough top sections to accommodate me. there isnt any quadboobing because of the looser top, but the cups definitely feel strained, so i marked in fit that the cups were too small.
i love that the band has 3 hooks! it does feel snug on me, but i was expecting that, give its a stretched 32 and im bouncing between 34 and 32 these days. despite the amount of wear, the hooks and eyes all look perfect, so im confident the quality is good in these bras.
looks-wise, this is also quite pretty, with bows on the strap/cup connection and gore, floral and eyelet lace at the cup top and at the gore, and embroidered mesh for the rest of the cup. i can see how it may be too girly for some tastes, but in general i like the looks of CK, and i think this is one of those bras that looks better in person.
hopefully i can pass this along to someone else!
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Updated on Jun 16, 2014 Flag this
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The wire were too wide for me. I'm still trying to figure this whole bra size thing out, but I'm sure that the size was correct, just the make of this bra was not. Too bad because it's so pretty. If you have average to wide roots, this is your girl!
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Updated on Jun 04, 2014 Flag this
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See my review other Emily reviews: 32FF - Curvy Kate » Emily (CK5001) 30GG - Curvy Kate » Emily (CK5001) . This review will deal with the differences between my 30G and 32FF.
The band is similar, I believe. Of course it stretches less and the 32FF.
The cups in this are just too shallow at the bottom for me. I can't fill them at all. This wasn't a concern with the 32FF so I guess there must be some differences between colours/seasons.
Straps and wires are similar to the 32FF. Wires are fairly narrow, comparable to unpadded Cleo bras in this size range.
However, the major quibble I have is that the cup kind of collapses on itself because I can't fill out the bottom, which leads to a weird upside down 7 type shape. I got the bra new, so hopefully it'll soften up with wash and wear. I'll update if this is the case.This bra is not owned any more
Updated on May 29, 2014 Flag this
