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Bras » Curvy Kate » Portia Balcony Bra (CK4001)

Portia Balcony Bra (CK4001)

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This bra is discontinued.

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Size range

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28

28D

28:4

7 bras

28DD

28:5

3 bras

28E

28:6

8 bras

28F

28:7

12 bras

28FF

28:8

8 bras

28G

28:9

7 bras

28GG

28:10

8 bras

28H

28:11

5 bras

28HH

28:12

1 bra

28J

28:13

10 bras

28JJ

28:14

3 bras

28K

28:15

6 bras

30

30D

30:4

3 bras

30DD

30:5

3 bras

30E

30:6

8 bras

30F

30:7

25 bras

30FF

30:8

17 bras

30G

30:9

18 bras

30GG

30:10

11 bras

30H

30:11

13 bras

30HH

30:12

6 bras

30J

30:13

3 bras

30JJ

30:14

3 bras

30K

30:15

2 bras

32

32D

32:4

0 bras

32DD

32:5

3 bras

32E

32:6

4 bras

32F

32:7

6 bras

32FF

32:8

6 bras

32G

32:9

13 bras

32GG

32:10

4 bras

32H

32:11

2 bras

32HH

32:12

1 bra

32J

32:13

4 bras

32JJ

32:14

3 bras

32K

32:15

4 bras

34

34D

34:4

0 bras

34DD

34:5

0 bras

34E

34:6

5 bras

34F

34:7

6 bras

34FF

34:8

0 bras

34G

34:9

5 bras

34GG

34:10

3 bras

34H

34:11

4 bras

34HH

34:12

3 bras

34J

34:13

7 bras

34JJ

34:14

1 bra

34K

34:15

2 bras

36

36D

36:4

0 bras

36DD

36:5

0 bras

36E

36:6

3 bras

36F

36:7

3 bras

36FF

36:8

6 bras

36G

36:9

2 bras

36GG

36:10

6 bras

36H

36:11

2 bras

36HH

36:12

2 bras

36J

36:13

2 bras

36JJ

36:14

3 bras

36K

36:15

3 bras

38

38D

38:4

0 bras

38DD

38:5

2 bras

38E

38:6

1 bra

38F

38:7

1 bra

38FF

38:8

5 bras

38G

38:9

2 bras

38GG

38:10

2 bras

38H

38:11

1 bra

38HH

38:12

2 bras

38J

38:13

5 bras

38JJ

38:14

0 bras

38K

38:15

3 bras

40

40D

40:4

0 bras

40DD

40:5

1 bra

40E

40:6

1 bra

40F

40:7

0 bras

40FF

40:8

0 bras

40G

40:9

0 bras

40GG

40:10

2 bras

40H

40:11

0 bras

40HH

40:12

1 bra

40J

40:13

5 bras

40JJ

40:14

1 bra

40K

40:15

2 bras

  1. 28 D-K ... (28 :4-:15)
  2. 30 D-K ... (30 :4-:15)
  3. 32 D-K ... (32 :4-:15)
  4. 34 D-K ... (34 :4-:15)
  5. 36 D-K ... (36 :4-:15)
  6. 38 D-K ... (38 :4-:15)
  7. 40 D-K ... (40 :4-:15)

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  1. 0
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    28E

    Fits

    Like most other unlined Curvy Kate bras, the Portia is very narrow and projected in this size range (28E). I find it a bit more projected than its sister cut the Princess, with a bit more center fullness as well, and it’s certainly more projected than any unlined Cleos I’ve tried. While the Portia, like most CK bras, is best suited to a FOT shape, it is also wearable for an even shape such as mine. I get some wrinkling coming down vertically from the straps along the center seam due to the shape mismatch, but not enough to bother me. As for the fit of the band, it seems to run true to size. I don’t love the spice/snow colorway which I have – it’s a bit too neon for my taste, and shows through thin clothing – but it’s comfortable and I got it for less than $20, so that’s a win in my book.

    spice/snow colorway

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    Quality
    Good
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    Excellent!
    Bra appearance
    Okay

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    28J

    Hasn't set fit

    I have a pretty high inframammary fold, and this bra just doesn't work with it at all.

    Spice colorway

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    Quality
    Good
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    Okay
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    36G

    Used to fit

    The straps are a bit wide, but I'm beginning to suspect I have narrow shoulders, since I'm having this problem with literally every bra I'm trying. I love love love how wide the wires are! That's such a common complaint with CK but I'm finding it super comfortable and it makes me feel really supported and the ladies actually stay in place all day. It's comfy and breathable and delightfully vibrant. Overall it's a fantastic bra. My only complaint is that the pink ribbon is a tiny bit loose so it tends to bunch ever so slightly.

    Edit: Six months in and the underwire popped out and tried to stab me in the heart. I am somewhat unimpressed.

    This bra is not owned any more

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    Quality
    Okay
    Comfort
    Excellent!
    Bra appearance
    Excellent!

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    30FF

    Didn't fit

    I always had issues with CK's fit; cups too wide and too shallow, shoulder straps too far apart, almost no immediate projection... One of my first (post-bravangelization) bras was an unlined 30FF Curvy Kate, which I did like, oblivious to some of the previously mentioned fit issues. Once I grew out of it and started wearing 30G-GG's, CK's were my yearning-for-but-won't-ever-fit brand. Now that I've lost weight, and since I heard they tweaked the fit of their bras to make them narrower (yay!), I decided to give them a shot again with my beloved Portia in white.

    Unfortunately, the fit is as off as always. I've heard different things ... about the changes, that the unlined bras are not very different from the old ones, and since this is a continuity colourway, I don't know if it's a pre- or post-fit overhaul bra. The wires are still flimsy and too wide, there's quite a bit of loose fabric both at the sides and top *and* bottom of the cup, the shape is very upside-down seven, and the elastic and decorative pink ribbon at the top of the cups are on the verge of cutting in (while the mesh fabric is wrinkling!) The straps also come out in my armpits and will probably chafe the skin.

    However, it's so pretty (the embroideries! The ribbons and bows! The cute and yet elegant style! And I normally hate white). I've owned several Portias in various sizes, with plans of altering, but I've never come around to it. I quickly bent the wires of this one narrower to follow the shape of my ribcage, and it certainly sits/feels better now. I may also move the straps in just a little, if I keep it. (So pretty!)
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    Quality
    Okay
    Comfort
    Meh
    Bra appearance
    Excellent!

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    28E

    Didn't fit

    This bra was too loose on top for me. I'm not sure if it was simply too large or if it was too FoT for my even boobs (or expected too much center fullness). The ribbon inset was very loose and rippled which made me doubt going down a cup size would address it. My nipples once again hung out in the sheer section when fully scooped and swooped as with other unlined bras, so perhaps this is a quirk of my own biology.

    Spice/Snow colorway

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    30F

    Didn't fit

    I bought this bra from a fellow Bratabase member. Unfortunately it didn't fit me, I didn't fill out the cups. I'm still figuring out what size I am. I really wish this bra fit right, as it was really comfortable when I tried it on. It is also really pretty, and you can't see it under clothes. I would keep it except it's not the right size for me.

    This bra is not owned any more

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    Quality
    Excellent!
    Comfort
    Excellent!
    Bra appearance
    Excellent!

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    30F

    Didn't fit

    I bought this bra from a fellow Bratabase member. Unfortunately it didn't fit me, I didn't fill out the cups. I'm still figuring out what size I am. I really wish this bra fit right, as it was really comfortable when I tried it on. It is also really pretty, and you can't see it under clothes. I would keep it except it's not the right size for me.

    This bra is not owned any more

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    Quality
    Excellent!
    Comfort
    Excellent!
    Bra appearance
    Excellent!

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    30F

    Didn't fit

    I bought this bra from a fellow Bratabase member. Unfortunately it didn't fit me, I didn't fill out the cups. I'm still figuring out what size I am. I really wish this bra fit right, as it was really comfortable when I tried it on. It is also really pretty, and you can't see it under clothes. I would keep it except it's not the right size for me.

    This bra is not owned any more

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    Quality
    Excellent!
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    Excellent!
    Bra appearance
    Excellent!

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    30F

    Didn't fit

    A gorgeous bra, I really love the pattern. It doesn't show through most shirts, though it will show through very thin ones. The lace at the top of the cups is a really sweet touch. The bow at the center gore has come undone on mine but it's a very easy fix.

    White colorway

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    Quality
    Excellent!
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    Excellent!
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    Excellent!

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    30F

    Didn't fit

    A great bra for round, even-to-FOT shapes. I found that it was really pretty and feminine without being too lacy or distracting. The fabric is much more comfortable than it first appeared. It will show through very thin shirts, however.

    Black colorway

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