It's a nice bra, with plenty of projection. It's not really practical under clothes - not only is it sheer, but there are raised dots in the fabric, lace flowers, and attached bows that all show through. It's a very comfortable bra. The wires are short on the sides.
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Updated on May 20, 2017 Flag this
I ordered this bra in both a 36GG & 36H because I was thinking that the cups ran small. The band might be a bit large after wearing it I think. I only just received it so I can't confirm yet. I might have been better in a 34H, but I'm going to try it out. This bra gives a much more rounded shape that I'm use too, nothing wrong with that, it's just different than my go to brand of Panache. There is one thing that worries me and it's the wrinkling on the cups near the bottom center of the bra. I think that means the ... cup is too small, but when I try the 36H the wrinkling goes away but then there is too much room at the top of the cups. It's always an adventure!
After wearing this a bit more, I think there just isn't enough projection at the bottom of the cups which is what is causing the wrinkling. The rounded shape is nice, but I really feel like it makes me look smaller than I am. And it's more side to side than up in front. Once I buy some more bras that I like I think this 36GG will also become listed.
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Updated on Mar 13, 2017 Flag this
This fit great when I purchased it. Now it's giving me an odd shape and just feels too small. I believe there is a shape mismatch I need to identify. Loved the bra though, so cute!
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Curvy Kate
Princess Balcony Bra (CK6001)
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Updated on Feb 19, 2017 Flag this
Bra is much too small in the cup (at least 2 cups too small), ok in the band, and the shape is wrong for me : bottom of the cup slightly wrinkles while it is too small at the top.
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Updated on Jan 27, 2017 Flag this
Note to future self: unlined Curvy Kate bras that aren't plunges give a weird trapezoid shape to FOT breasts. Even though their wires are narrow in this size, avoid unless you don't mind that shape (which isn't noticeable under thicker fabric but still).
Even or FOB gals can size down in this style to prevent gapping on its very open top.
See 40HH - Curvy Kate » Princess Balcony Bra (CK6001) for a longer review. I still own that bra and it fits on smaller days but still has an awkward shape. I wear it on the tightest hooks now. It is softer since washing a few times but still a bit scratchy in my IMF. Projection at IMF and apex and open top still excellent for very projected FOT folks. If only the shape was better.
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Updated on Jan 04, 2017 Flag this
The fabric is scratchy, and both of the underwires popped out the center within the first month of wear. Pretty good immediate projection, though.
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Updated on Oct 17, 2016 Flag this
I’ve been on a search for an unlined bra that would fit my slightly FoT shape, so I thought I would try this popular style for fun. Princess is super cute definitely! It also seems like a pretty nice shape, but just overall a little bit small for me (I’m more of a 28FF but the measurements looked good in this one). The band is quite tight. Wires are very narrow when you measure them, but they seem to stretch a lot with the band when worn. I might try a 28FF if I find a cheap one.
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Updated on Jul 19, 2016 Flag this
What is going on with this bra?! The cups wrinkle at the top and the sides feel a little too wide - although maybe that's how they are supposed to fit there. I definitely do not fill the top, though. This is a 30E. Suggestions please? I love how this bra looks and wonder if it would possibly fit in another side (I have no clue what size to try next!).
Thank you!
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Updated on Jun 29, 2016 Flag this
RebelGrrrrl thank you for looking! Now this always confuses me (ha I guess I'm a simpleton) but is the next cup size down a DD or a D?
A size down from 30E is 30DD
Prettyncharmeuse thank you! I think I'm going to try that :)
Thanks Prettyncharmeuse ! I always get confused with that too! :)
My breast shape is shallow with wide roots, full on bottom, flat on top. If you're into ABTF and the various graphs they use, I am 1 on top and 5 on bottom. This bra does not work for my breast shape. The cup is too full; the top half of the cup ripples because there is nothing to fill it. It fits perfectly on the bottom half of my breast. So I tried this bra on and returned it.
This bra is unlined. I am very sensitive to fabrics so I was surprised that the fabric didn't bother me. It was slightly uncomfortable so I think that after ... washing, it would be quite comfortable. The straps had some decorative fabric which I thought may be a problem with sensitive skin if worn for more than just a trying on.
I haven't worn an underwire bra in well over a year. I was surprised that the wire in this bra felt very comfortable. It didn't poke and I didn't feel like I was in a medieval torture device.
The band was comfortable in the back but on the sides it had a bit too much give.
The bra is VERY cute. All in all, I wish it worked with my breast shape because I absolutely would wear it.
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Updated on Jun 11, 2016 Flag this
This is a gorgeous bra! Really beautiful design and shape and I like the fact that the cups are taller than a lot of Curvy Kate's. The embroidered fabric is not itchy or scratchy. Unfortunately, it's too big for me. It would've fit me when I ordered it, but by the time it got to me 6 weeks later, it was already big. I wore it twice during a temporary upward weight fluctuation before retiriring it.
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Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this
The look of that is very pretty! I think Curvy Kate bras are sooo pretty, but often the shape of them seems a bit odd.
I'm not 100% sure, but I would say to maybe try a size down in the cup and keep the same band size.