I tried this bra again to make sure that the upside down seven didn't have to do with a too-small size. It did not. I think the boxy shape has to do with the bottom seam placement being too far to the side which puts the apex at a strange place, not to mention the mad center room and no side room. See my other review of the 40HH - Curvy Kate » Portia Balcony Bra (CK4001)
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Fit: I can’t tell why this didn’t work for me. For some reason I had sadboob™, where the shape of the bra made my breasts point downward, almost as if they were lifted but their full on top shape was left to do its thing, that is, to point down. There was some projection, but in general they were held close to the chest in an East West fashion, shallow and wide. Looking from the top I enjoyed the view, but from the side the top of my breast was exposed, the apex was pointing down, and then the bra came in at a rather horizontal ... angle forming a downward pointing triangle with a slight curve on top. Generally speaking, the bra was much shallower and wider than the other unlined Curvy Kates I have tried, but very low as well, unlike the shallow wide Curvy Kate Daily Dream Balcony Bra (CK4501) and friends. The Portia was very narrow at the top of the gore, so much so that the wires crossed when my centerfull breasts pushed them together, but in all other respects it was exactly like the Curvy Kate Dreamcatcher Balcony Bra (CK2301). At the same time, at the bottom of the gore it was quite splayed, unlike other unlined Curvy Kates. The wire seemed medium flexible to me. It was quite low set, with lots of décolleté exposed and open on top, if a little more closed than the Dreamcatcher because of the ribbon top. There was no quadding on this bra, and generally I felt the fit was similar except for the gore width at top.
Comfort: The fabric was soft and the lace and ribbon were as well. The wires were not uncomfortable as the wings were nice and low.
Look: The shape was so bad, which was a shame, because I actually liked the hot pink with orange color. I do like certain shades of hot pink, and looking down at the tops of my boobs framed with ribbon was nice. However, the side view was so so horrible. Why, Portia, why? Oh well, it's a close enough look to the Princess that I will wait for the summer colors to come out for another brightly colored beribboned monstrosity which actually will make my boobs perky.
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Fuschia colorway
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Updated on Aug 05, 2016 Flag this
If I hadn't read the "related models" page, I would never guess Portia and Dreamcatcher were the same cut. Never.
We both tried the newest Portia (Fuchsia/Melon)....perhaps there has been a change recently. The Dreamcatchers I will try next are Melon and Black. Lemon Fizz was significantly more immediately projected than Fuchsia/Melon Portia. So much so, I would not recommend Portia for projected breasts. Strange!
Hmm. I'll look out for your review of the Melon Dreamcatcher then. It would be so weird if they made that bra shallower in the new styles and more projected in the other ones.
Also that's a good point- I need to make sure the right colorways are inputted into all my bras.
I think the center projection category may be what is most different in the 30FF/G range. Because I'm center full, increased center projection feels fantastic. If the Melon Dreamcatcher is what I'm hoping (very projected), I'll feel euphoric ;-) ;-)
This bra is pretty closed on top, though still asks for somewhat more upper fullness than I have. The wires are not quite narrow enough for me, but getting there. The cups are nice and projected. I think it would be a perfect fit on someone FOT with short roots.
I have this bra in the Sapphire/Amber colorway. It's whimsical and I like it.
Sapphire/Amber colorway
Updated on Jun 17, 2016 Flag this
This bra fits my wide, tall rooted, close set, average projections breasts well. The only issue I have is the wires are very stiff and this causes the gore to dig in just slightly at the top. I solved this by ever so slightly bending the wires out. I hope to get all the colorways in short order.
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Updated on May 13, 2016 Flag this
Perfect fit, beautiful design and colour - you just have to see it on your own eyes... The blue is slightly darker than it seems like in pictures, a very rich shade of blue, with the ribbons giving a touch of the colour of crocus.
I also own it in white/pink, which is slihtly less firm in the band.
sapphire colorway
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Updated on Mar 30, 2016 Flag this
This bra is so pretty!! sadly the shape isn't too good, slightly droopy and pointy for my fob breasts. but very comfortable. support is okay.
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Updated on Mar 22, 2016 Flag this
I love the color!
Very stretchy and forgiving. The gore felt to wide how ever this is probably due to the fact that the cups are to big, I have a short stem and bottom fullness.
I've decided to keep the bra because the cups actually hold my breast tissue up off my rib cadge, the fabric is very taught in the cups, so until it stretches the bra will work well enough under normal tshirts and for casual wear. I've been wearing this maybe twice a week, and the pretty ribbons have already ripped apart from the gore and started to unravel. I think the rest of the bra is fine but this shows kinda lower quality workmanship, the bra still does its job as well as it did when new.
Lime/Rose colorway
Updated on Mar 01, 2016 Flag this
I can't make up my mind about this bra, the fit is ok, but not great I think it would fit better on someone with less inner fullnes than me.
Peach colorway
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Updated on Feb 17, 2016 Flag this
This is not my bra but my best friends. She let me add it to our database. I didn't try it on but my friend says it's wonderful. It is definitly a well made bra. Sturdy material for sure.
black colorway
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Updated on Jan 19, 2016 Flag this
Very similar to my dreamcatcher bra although seems just a tad smaller in the cups. Decent fit and wearable although the deal where the lace attaches to the bra doesn't lay flat enough. Kind of lumpy. Not sure yet if it will show under a t shirt.
Updated on Jan 14, 2016 Flag this
In the 30FF/G range, this is considerably more shallow than Dreamcatcher, Gia, and Ellace. It is more projected than most, but more shallow than several other CK. It is also more closed on top than the others. I was surprised it cut across me, mildly. Also, it has less center projection than the aforementioned models. Interesting how the shape changes throughout the range!!! Bra engineering would be so much fun :-) :-)
I wish this had worked for you: the color is delightful. :-) :-)