Bras » Curvy Kate » Lifestyle Plunge Bra (CK5711) » 40J 40:13

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Fits ribcage	102.0
B. perimeter	0.0
Stretched Band	96.2
Band Length	79.7
Cup width	19.5
Cup depth	42.7
Wire length	38.1
Cup height	27.6
Cup separation	2.1
Gore height	8.5
Wing height	13.8
Strap width	1.8
Hooks	3

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Tldr: size down one or two cups, straps are very wide set.

My boobs: very short narrow root, full on top, center full

Fit: This bra seems to fit one to two cup sizes deeper than indicated. My best fitting bra right now is 40JJ - Elomi » Jodi Plunge Bra (4190) which fits basically like a full coverage bra on me. This bra is just as deep or deeper, shorter, and more open. In my opinion it's more like a plunge balcony as the angle from the gore to the straps is not very extreme and the general look is sort ... of flat across the top like a balcony bra. The shape is a lovely rounded shape but with plenty of projection. The wires are fairly narrow for this size. The gore height is short to average for this size. The band is tts and fastens comfortably but firmly on the loosest hooks.

The main fit issue is the wide placement of straps at front and back, a pretty typical problem for this brand in the larger back sizes. On my 40J - Curvy Kate » Cabaret Plunge Bra (CK5111) I had to alter the back straps which made the bra much more comfortable. I like the fit and shape of this bra much better because the cups are more open, so I might consider doing the same surgery on this one. Otherwise they won't stay on my shoulders no matter how I angle them.

Feel: Besides the strap placement, it feels great. The mesh is soft but strong. Elastics are nicer than usual. The illusion elastic edge on the cup is not scratchy and is tensioned correctly. The wires are softer than Panache but firmer than Comexim. The straps are different than typical CK: a smooth, soft, less stretchy material.

Look: I love the minimalist stuff coming out of lingerie manufacturers now. The mesh is not doubled on this bra so it is transparent everywhere. The only decorations are a black metal O at the gore and ribbon strap attachmeny to a similar O on each strap. The stitching is not the best on the gore thing but I would just take it off anyway so shrug. The shape is lovely. There is an illusion elastic edge to the cup which is also very nice. This bra was just released in "latte" which is a light medium skin tone so I might go for it as I've been looking for one for quite a while. At $55 it's on the low end for British manufacturers, probably worth it to me to get one and alter it. I'm thinking about it for the summertime.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Dec 11, 2017 Flag this
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  I love the design of that bra, especially the rings. Looks great on you!
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  I love minimalist bra design too - this is so chic! CK straps are annoyingly wide in smaller sizes too :(
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  It is encouraging CK is trying a few new features. Not only is this stunning on you, the features are compelling. This would be heavenly in summer. Thanks for your detailed review!
- I haven't tried this bra because I felt like the mesh panel would give me in cup quadding like Ellace and Hettie did - basically same as your problem with Ellace before you modified yours. You obviously didn't experience that, do you think it has potential to cause that sort of problem? Thanks.
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  In the pictures I see some in cup quad but I didn't notice it in person. It's definitely nothing like Ellace or Hettie. More like what I have experienced with Envy before- very slight.
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  cupandahalf thank you!
- I followed your page because we have nearly the same shape! It's so nice because I haven't been able to find someone who is FOT, very projected with short roots. I'm wide set but idk if you are. I think the difference is idk my height and I have outer fullness.
  
  I'm looking for bras to buy and I was told Curvy Kate makes shallow bras which is why I've been discouraged from buying them. Thanks for all the recommendations!
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Here's yet another bra from CK that is supposed to be 40 inches band but only is 34.5 inches long or stretched 36 inches. The cup is also not wide enough for me. I don't fill the cups at the top either. I wanted to like it but it's not comfortable even with an extender.

Latte/Black Lace colorway

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I love the design of that bra, especially the rings. Looks great on you!

I love minimalist bra design too - this is so chic! CK straps are annoyingly wide in smaller sizes too :(

It is encouraging CK is trying a few new features. Not only is this stunning on you, the features are compelling. This would be heavenly in summer. Thanks for your detailed review!

I haven't tried this bra because I felt like the mesh panel would give me in cup quadding like Ellace and Hettie did - basically same as your problem with Ellace before you modified yours. You obviously didn't experience that, do you think it has potential to cause that sort of problem? Thanks.

In the pictures I see some in cup quad but I didn't notice it in person. It's definitely nothing like Ellace or Hettie. More like what I have experienced with Envy before- very slight.

cupandahalf thank you!

I followed your page because we have nearly the same shape! It's so nice because I haven't been able to find someone who is FOT, very projected with short roots. I'm wide set but idk if you are. I think the difference is idk my height and I have outer fullness.

I'm looking for bras to buy and I was told Curvy Kate makes shallow bras which is why I've been discouraged from buying them. Thanks for all the recommendations!