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  1. Victory Balcony (9001)

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    Didn't fit

    This bra is a disaster of scaling. It's tragic really because it could be a great bra, and it probably is in smaller sizes.

    Pros: Firm tts band, soft mesh reinforced at bottom would provide lift in better circumstances, good look as a naked bra and see through material would make it nude on a range of skin tones. It definitely exposes all my fit problems that are usually hidden by opaque fabric.

    Cons: wires are ridiculously wide and tall. Like Panache level stupidly wide and tall. No center room at all, making the gore destabilize at the bottom of the cup ... up. Not enough bottom room. A tent like upper mesh.

    Wearing this bra shows me what happens with wide gores/not enough center room. My firm center tissue pushes the gore away from my sternum. The gore does not tack, meaning the wires are not tensioned against my body properly. The bra sits on my stomach instead. The cups sit on my breasts rather than supporting them. The wires dig in, causing pain.

    You can also see my omega shape clearly. When balled up, my tissue is much taller than my roots, causing that omega fold in front of the armpit. My breasts almost fold back on themselves in this bra because there is not enough room at the apex/bottom/center. That's why I need great apex depth and narrow wires.

    I can't recommend this bra to someone of my shape in this size but I generally love the design. Ironically, my best fit is in 38K - Curvy Kate » Vegas Balcony Bra (CK5601) which works much better for my short roots and long boobs. If only CK could use Victory's fabric on the Vegas model! I would only buy that bra. I'm tempted to make my own when I have time and money to do so.

    Smaller banded and/or breasted women should not be alarmed! The fit looks quite good on models. They just did not test the fit on us big gals, which is a shame because I really wanted this bra to work.

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      That gore! Whoa, it is tall. It us remarkable how well Vegas fits vs Victory. I would have never guessed this fit was Curvy Kate by just looking at your photos. Strange scaling!

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      Oh my gosh. I never would have guessed CK either. Did they just... never try some sizes on real people?

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      What I mean is, why wouldn't you make trying on part of the design process when you put out a new model? Get a couple of ladies from the various size ranges and see what it looks like. To not do it just seems like taking shortcuts. Shame on them.

    • I'm still shocked by the 6" gore. Holy smokers! That is amazing in all the wrong ways for us short rooted bra wearers ; -)

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      calenlass it certainly does seem that they did not fit larger women, just scaled up a smaller pattern. Love4Pollinators you are right, I don't think I've ever experienced a gore this high.

    • Wow that gore height! I am not sure it would even suit someone with a long torso. I do not think CK is that great at scaling up...there are a lot of full busted women on Insta trying to wear CK and it never seems to fit.

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      But my best fitting bra is a CK 38K too! They actually do scale well, it's just this one isn't.

    • I think a lot of those gals on Insta are trying to wear Scantilly which only goes up to an HH cup when they are a much larger cup size. I know Fullerfigurefullerbust and CurvyWordy wear bras too small for them to get into that brand for instance.

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      fabulouslyfullfigure btw I'm not on Insta but I follow all your pics. Love your tummy love! Also really excited to hear your thoughts on that unlined Comexim.

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      Yes you are right cupandahalf ! Maybe it is the Scantilly mostly! Oh thanks on the tummy love...it has taken awhile to be comfy with it. The Comexim I ordered a little too large in the band but I can say I was impressed with the material quality! It is a beautiful bra and true to Comexim it is center full friendly and slightly taller cups. I think if I got the right size it would be awesome!

    • There has to be something off about the scaling on large cups in this bra. It looks like it is 2 cup sizes bigger than your 38K vegas bra. The gore is taller than the wing measurement? Makes no sense either.

    • It’s a crazy bra. I had hoped you would be tall and full enough to fit it, but no.

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      Late reply but I managed to get my hands on this for $7. The scaling on this is definitely insane even in 30JJ. My issue was that there's an excessive amount of fabric in the top half...like insanely so, but when I took it in, it seems to fit fine. The wires on it dont really bother me and I'm able to fill out the bottom half. Looking at the initial cup construction before alteration basically looks like it was based off of a beach ball - there was no variation between the top of the cup vs lower half/sides while also having close to zero room at the gore. I also got the folding in my armpits/gore not tacking and I think the problem would just get worse if I size down. It's kind of disappointing because it's a beautiful bra.

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      Late reply but I managed to get my hands on this for $7. The scaling on this is definitely insane even in 30JJ. My issue was that there's an excessive amount of fabric in the top half...like insanely so, but when I took it in, it seems to fit fine. The wires on it dont really bother me and I'm able to fill out the bottom half. Looking at the initial cup construction before alteration basically looks like it was based off of a beach ball - there was no variation between the top of the cup vs lower half/sides while also having close to zero room at the gore. I also got the folding in my armpits/gore not tacking and I think the problem would just get worse if I size down. It's kind of disappointing because it's a beautiful bra.

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  2. Victory Balcony (9001)

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    I know there has been a lot of hate for this bra but I actually quite like it! I like the silhouette it gives, and seeing as I'm 2 days pre period right now it explains the slight cutting in of the cups, but I am so so so in love with the tight band and the stretchiness of the mesh on top of the cups. Even the elastic at the tops is very stretchy and not as problematic as it usually is for me.

    At 30GG I'd say it's pretty true to size save for the band which I think runs a little tight (but really, just a ... little. For me, who is right between a 28 and 30 it's perfect.)

    The wires (as seen in pics) are on the wider side, but more and more I find this to not be a problem for me. My boobs are quite squishy and so the wide wires compensate for the shallowness of the cups.

    That being said, I think these cups are plenty deep--not as deep as say Jasmine, but definitely on par with my Ewa Michalaks... I could be wrong tho.

    One thing that bothers me is that the straps seem to lack any elasticity-- so I need them all the way loose because I don't like them tight, but then they kinda fall off when I move. So yeah.

    I had some issues initially getting the gore to tack but then it magically did...I have no idea what happened there.

    I think if I got this in 30H it would have been too large but who's to know... If I come across a cheap one in that size I might get it just to see. But overall I am very happy with this bra.

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      I love how it looks on you, smashing colour!

    • Thank you! The colour was literally the deciding factor for me!

    • Looks nice on you!

    • Thank you!

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      This looks fabulous on you, and the color is totally awesome. :)

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  3. Daily Dream Padded Balcony Bra (CK4501)

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    30H

    Didn't fit

    My acquisition of this bra was definitely the result of some advanced bra finagling!

    The first thing to know about the Curvy Kate Daily Dream is that it doesn't work well on full on top shapes. I tried this bra in a 30G initially, and my boobs were /spilling/ out the top. This has to do with shape and with size, I believe, as I would say that the Daily Dream runs a bit small in the cup. I really liked the bra, though, so I had to make the decision of whether I wanted to try a 30GG or 30H next, and my intuition said 30H, so ... that's what I tried.

    I'll be honest: volume wise, the 30H is a bit too big for me. But, with it being just a bit too big for me and with my incompatible shape, I made it work. So, yes I have a bit of quadding in this bra, and yes I don't quite fill up the bottom of the cups or the sides of the cups for more than just shape reasons, I think, but the bra still fits me well enough that I'm going to keep it!

    Anyway, aside from my trying to fit a round boob into a slightly differently round bra issues, I really like this bra! The material is super comfortable from the cups to the band to the straps. The bra is pretty nicely round; though, personally, I might like it to be a bit rounder.

    Something about the band length does feel a bit odd to me. I stretched it to 29 inches, but it still feels a little loose on me. It's not loose enough to warrant me moving on to the middle hook, though. I also think the band on this bra is kind of tall, but keep in mind that I'm 5'2 with a short torso for my height. The wires at the sides don't bother me, though.

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      Thanks for your review! I had the opposite problem of not filling out the top but being snug in the bottom of the cup. Apparently they made this bra for perfect center fullness!

    • Va va voom! That looks lovely! I can't even tell it required finagling!

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      I'm all about the finagling, it's the only way anything molded or padded is ever gonna fit me to be honest--there is no way for me to fill the bottom or sides perfectly in most cases.

      About this one--and don't laugh as I suggest even MORE finagling--I often have that strange sensation with the band when the straps are bearing more weight than they should. I wonder if you loosened the straps a good bit, and then lowered the band at the back to a horizontal position and tightened it by one row, if that might help with (a) feeling more secure wrt band support and (b) easing more of the boob mass into the cups. Then if straps feel TOO loose after all that even once you get the band lower and tighter, refinagle if needed by tightening them back up just a tiny tiny bit. I sometimes have to go through this process a few times to get everything finagled exactly right!

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      wendybien Gave what you said a try! I do sometimes tend to suffer from loosening-straps-a-phobia because of how short I am (I have exactly one bra that's straps don't adjust all the way, and I struggle with it every time I wear it). I also loved your usage of finagling, haha!

      My bigger boob is still not entirely thrilled by the top of its cup (and neither is my smaller side if I move my arm like how I do for side shot pictures), but my breasts do look more contained. The only odd thing is that there's a lot more space at the bottom of the cups and the gore is pulling away a tiny bit more. Oh, the joys of having very soft tissue breasts that seem to flow wherever they'd like. Thanks for the advice!

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      You're welcome bustyand ! I am smaller now thanks to age, babies and life stress (white hair, less boob volume, and wisdom, woohoo...) but for a good portion of my 30s was roughly the same size as you also with a very short torso. My advice with straps on a molded/contour/padded bra is absolutely look for every way to minimize the pull on them, even if it means a TON of fiddling and finagling back and forth to get each bra just right. The difference in fit and comfort is really significant especially if you wear the same bra often. Being projected in shape also makes a big difference-- I have noticed that if I go to a store with fittings, almost all the assistants, even the ones who fit you very competently, tend to overtighten straps on me because they don't expect me to need that little bit more ease, but I do, even now at a much-smaller boob size.

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  4. Luxe Strapless Bra (CK2601)

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    30J

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    I've previously tried the Bravissimo Contour strapless in a 30J, which was laughably small on me, giving both overspill and absolutely no lift or shaping, so I wasn't expecting much from this bra. But, shock of the century, this actually fits me reasonably well (at least based on my quick try-on)! The band seems to run on the firm side (possibly slightly under 30 inches), so combined with the smaller-than-my-usual-size cups and the grippy silicone, it's a little hard to put on properly, and I can't fully scoop and swoop, so keep that in mind for my review.

    My usual CK size is around a 30K (30JJ in Eden, ... 32J in Ritzy and Carmen), so I wasn't actually expecting this to work. As a strapless, this gives me an extremely round, nicely uplifted shape, despite technically being too small. I get minor overspill when worn strapless, which becomes much more obvious when I wear the straps (as the cups are lifted more). Being strapless, it's kind of like when you wear a too-small bra with loosened straps to hide it being too small - except in this case, the shape is still good. One problem I did notice was that the section of the band under the gore quickly rolled and flipped under itself. This wasn't particularly uncomfortable, and may be due to me wearing the wrong size, but I don't think it's how it should fit, and it could possibly lessen the bra's staying power.

    The bottom of the cups are too shallow for me, and I get slight buckling there, as well as being unable to pull the bra right up into my root. However, this isn't really too bad, and is more cosmetic than anything. I also find the sides are slightly too short for me, and I feel like I'm not properly contained, though I think this is exacerbated by this bra sitting slightly too low on me. In 1-2 cups up, I imagine I would be able to fully scoop into the cups, pull the bra up slightly more, and hopefully rid of the overspill. Overall, though, it's much better than I was expecting, so I'm fairly happy with it. It's definitely a very solid bra, and one to try if you're in the size range (or possibly even for those just outside, if you need a strapless and can't find one).

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      Please post your review on the blog ;)

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      "Being strapless, it's kind of like when you wear a too-small bra with loosened straps to hide it being too small - except in this case, the shape is still good"

      This is a very valuable observation. Thanks for including this!

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  5. Florence Balcony Bra (CK8001)

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    I was really torn with this bra. It was one that I'd been really excited about finally getting. I loved the pale blue with yellow contrast details. After some deliberating, I opted to send it back.

    About my boobs...shortish, narrow roots with soft and malleable pendulous tissue that are even to full on bottom and center full. I need depth and projection at the wire, but not necessarily the apex.


    On to the bra...the band was very snug. I'm kind of not surprised because it's noted on Amazon that it runs small in this style and also because my Ellace also has a snug band for a 30. ... I'm ok with that though I would need an extender for a while. I'm not sure if a 32 would be better or too loose. It would probably have relaxed a bit more once a bit of wear and washing. All my pics are sans extender...just as I tried it on out of the package.

    Like the Ellace, it seems like the band has a bit of uneven tension, where it's looser at the top than the bottom, which is great for v shaped chests (rib cages) but I'm guessing that I don't have one based on how it fits. If it was even, the upper part of band would flex the wires back enough to make the fabric taut. My lack of side tissue from being center full is not helping the side cup wrinkles. Normally I would not consider this a deal breaker. It's not visible under shirts.

    Because I have soft tissue, I have a problem with tissue spilling over the seams when the fabrics change between the double mesh cups to lace. This causes what looks a bit like in cup quadding. I think that also the cup height (mesh portion) is a contributing factor to the problem. Again, not a huge issue, especially as this is something that I can expect from a lot of styles that are not vertical seams, same material on top of the cup as well as bottom, or molded cups. It's typically also not visible under most tops. So not super pretty but also not deal breaker.

    The cups had a bit of gapping/wrinkling at the top, especially once the extender was added, even though it didn't really look like it did. Again, not a huge deal breaker because I have a bit of gapping with the Marcie.

    The shape is great with the immediate depth and handled my pendulous projection. It was not too deep at the apex. I do love how soft and light it is. It's hard to believe that it's as supportive as it is.

    What I think was the issue is that I felt that I preferred my Ellace and Marcie more than this one, and wanted to redirect the refund from this to another Marcie or Ellace, Cleo Mimi, or Ewa/Comexim. It really was a very hard decision to return because I really did love the powder blue and yellow accents, but I also felt that the bra was 1) a little bit too plain (even though the button is love) 2) didn't really do anything for me and 3) almost a little too cutesy or demure (not that I am really after sex appeal either, but the Ellace, for example, is just so classic looking, even in latte which is a nude...pics up but review is pending).

    I figured that I could get a beige Marcie, though the new cornflower blue is really nice or find a nice nude or pastel that was better than the Florence. Looking at the pics as I uploaded them, especially the initial one, made me wonder if I made the right decision, but I know deep down it was not quite right.

    Anyway, so I don't have the bra anymore and forgot to measure before sending back, but I wanted to have a memory of it here.


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    • Also like the light blue. This would definitely look good under something sheer and white. Now I understand what you mean by uneven band tension. I actually have a V-shaped ribcage which could be the reason why my 30F Ellace fells so comfortable where the upper elastic of some of my Panache and Cleo bras sometimes gets a little pinchy. But I get the same wrinking on the sides. So maybe uneven tension is not the whole story.

      BTW, Did you try to hook the band of your Ellace unevenly (have the upper clasp tighter then the bottom)?

    • Interesting, aboobaccount. So maybe it is not completely a problem with the band tension. I have tried to side hook and it is difficult but also not terribly effective.

    • And yes, it was a nice light colour. I've since gotten my Ellace in latte which is a brilliant shade of nude on me. I will find another light colour bra, maybe Marcie in beige or one of the other colours... that new cornflower blue is really nice but it's maybe a bit too dark? I'm still unsure about trying Kayla based on it's projection but I might. I think that I might going to hold off for the moment with new bras. Though I have one pending possibly.

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      I'm so jealous your gore tacks in this model. Beautiful color on you, too.

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  6. Lifestyle Plunge Bra (CK5711)

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    40J

    Didn't fit

    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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      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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  7. Superplunge Multiway Padded Plunge Bra (CK2107)

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    28HH

    Didn't fit

    I bought this bra in two colours: black and a beige-pink. I measured the black one for Bratabase, but I only took pictures of myself in the beige-pink one.

    The bra has straps that can be removed and modified into a tonne of different configurations. I haven't tried them yet, but it's clear from looking at it that there are a lot of options. You can take them off completely, or remove them from the front or the back to make them match pretty much any neckline.

    It also comes with an additional strap you can use to attach to the closures on ... the back and wrap around your waist to make the back lower. Doing this you do lose some support. I tried wearing the bra initially without the strap, but I found the band was so tight that it stretched the wires so much they came out the back of my armpits. Once I added the extra strap that problem went away and the bra was actually very comfortable.

    The cups are made of two pieces: a top piece and the bottom piece which is shaped with a dart. So because it's not moulded it has some good projection, but it is not seamless. It also doesn't have a lot of push-up. I have fairly close-set breasts and it didn't give me cleavage, but maybe if you adjust the straps tighter than I had them it would. The cups are deep and they have a high apex. I found them slightly wide for me, but only by a small amount, and I don't have any outer fullness so I don't fill out the outer edge of the cups, which can make it kind of difficult to tell if the cup is too wide, or it's just my lack of outer fullness making it seem like it.

    Overall I think this bra is excellent for it's intended purpose: as a special occasion/going out bra for having some shape and a small amount of support. Not an every day bra.

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    • Thank you for such an in-depth review!! I was thinking of ordering this bra.

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      You're welcome! I couldn't really find any info about this bra before I bought it, i just took a chance on it because I bought it on sale.

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  8. Unwind Bralette (CK011110)

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    I couldn't resist when the Curvy Kate Unwind bralette popped up on zalando at a sale price. I had very low expectations. I had doubts that a simple bralette without wires could do much for my 32J boobs.

    It turned out that it is much better than I thought. I don't have experience with other bralettes but I was surprised at how nice it looked and what a decent shape I get in it. It does not look much worse under a t-shirt than a regular bra. The support is okay for a bralette I guess. The most uplift comes from the straps. The band fits nicely and is ... true to size in my opinion. The "cups" are a good size for my boobs, I don't think that they have to fit differently. I get slight overspill / cleavage at the center but I expected that since there is no gore to separate my boobs. I really like the stripes on the underbust band, too bad this band just rides up. I only managed to have it look like on my pictures for like 2 minutes, then it started to roll up. It does not bother me when rolled up but it diminished the look. The fabric is lightweight and soft.

    I think I would wear this bra at home, for example when I come home at late afternoon and just want to remove my regular bra but don't want to be braless during my evening. I don't think I would wear the bra to go out or do much in it. Mostly lounging, watching tv, reading, laying on couch and so on. Also I can imagine this working as a sleep bra. For daily activities I wouldn't wear it since I fear that my boobs would fall out if I move too much and I get neck pain from the strap pressure on my shoulders. While a bra with wires and a firm band can and should do 80% of work to lift the breast this bra would do much less.

    A few words on the look. I absolutely love how this bra looks on me. I don't know what it is. It is nothing npecial. I don't even like black very much. But it looks kinda classy and a bit sexy? I don't know but I will keep it and update here once I have worn it a bit more.

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    • This looks really nice, you are right! It tempts me to try it too!

    • Very well defined bra personality !

      You're right. One needs a bra that's just there while watching how cornflakes absorb milk on a saturday morning...

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      Looks amazing!! 😍

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      I wear this bra now for a lazy Sunday morning. It is amazing. No discomfort. the only thing that happens with wear is the overspill at the center, so it shows like quadboob under a Shirt. it is not too bad and since I only wear it at home it does not bother me much. Also I recommend this as a sleep bra. it felt nice when I was laying down.

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      Wow! Looks great on you. They did well!
      I wonder if it would work as a good alternative to my Bravissimo zara bralettes ...

    • martka00 Oh the Zara Bralette… now I want to try one of these too! I love the thick straps on them.

    • alisa I’ve got 4 of the Zara bralettes: 2 in black and 2 in lilac 😍 I wish they’d do one in rose or pale yellow 🤩

    • Does that keyhole at the base of the bra bother you? It looks like it wouldn't be comfortable.

    • I also love this bra. I sewed the top together a little more and I get a bit more uplift and no spillover, but I still get the band rolling up. I want to clone mine and make my own in pink.

      Also, I have worn this on long road trips and it is great. I love the cutout because it reduces boob sweat.

    • martka00 Omg the lilac! I wanted that one but now it is gone, they only have black or neon orange left :( I was worried that it would be too small since the biggest size they do is 32HH/J, so I never bothered. But I think if I only wear it at home quadboob wont' be such an issue. I would also love rose / pink or if they bring back the lilac :D looks like it sold well. Do you wear it instead of a regular bra or just for lounging?

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      Sovavosi No it did not bother me yet. The "gore" part does not lie anywhere close to my sternum anyway (not like on the model) so it just floats. At first I was scared my boobs would "fall out" there but they didn't.

    • cupandahalf I don't think I could sew it together some more on my bra because it's already kinda small fitting. Or could I get rid of the overspill with that? It would be interesting if you could add a picture of your alternation? I'd also love the pink bra. CK has to make it for us.

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      The neon orange is really neon.. personally I didn’t like it.
      Lilac is great and I bought also matching pants. It works okay under some of my white tshirts but not the thin ones so not bad...
      I wear it as a normal bra when I suffer from my reflux and during weekends. Sometimes I do also wear M&S dd bralette but it’s top like so I don’t like it too much
      I’m currently 32F/30FF in bravissimo and 30FF-G is my size to go in the bralette, so the 32HH-J might be on the small size I guess but if you’ll have a chance to try it, you should definitely give it a go.

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      alisa I’ll upload pics of it after I wash it later this week.

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      alisa , It looks comfy, but for a sleep bra, I have to have better separation. I am a side sleeper, and it is painful for me when my breasts flop around or, in this case, just spill out in the middle. :/

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      oooh this looks like a great lounge bra!

    • alisa I added pictures of my sewed up more bra to mine: 40J/JJ - Curvy Kate » Unwind Bralette (CK011110)

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  9. Ellace Balcony Bra (CK4401)

    I've dilly dallied and delayed putting up my review for this bra, but as it's one of my current favourite bras, it is the only one that I had not added pics to or reviewed.

    I got this bra in from lcl0706 who I'm friends with on Facebook with. She's much more experienced in bra fitting and shapes and such, and has been helping me with my shape and fits for a little bit now. When she put her listings up, she asked me if I was interested in it before she put it up because she thought it would be a good shape for ... me, given our similar shapes and sizes. I waffled on it for a bit, at first over the colour and then concerned that it might not fit. This is the kind of friend that she is...she sat with me, via messenger, and stepped me through measuring my current favourite and best fitting bras. Once we finished, she determined that it had a strong chance of fitting...that I *might* need a 30F and that she would toss in an extender with the bra just in case that it was too tight for me in the band. She even sent the extender attached, as I've never used one before.

    Anyway, I bit the bullet and got it from her and tracked that sucker every freaking day, because I was really excited. And one day, I tracked it and it said it was in Canadian customs, which it had been for many days, and then I randomly decided to track it again after work and I saw it had been delivered! YASSSS!!! I was so excited that I put it on as soon as I got home instead of making dinner. 😂

    On to the fit...

    My shape, as best we have determined, is narrow with average to short roots (possibly thin and tall roots but with most of the tissue being lower, and thus, still functionally short ish), even to FOB, center full,and pendulous with soft tissue. So as best I know, I need something with enough projection at the wire that's not too wide.

    When I saw the bra, I no longer had any concerns about the crimson colour. It's exceptionally pretty (but also exceptionally hard to match underwear to in terms of colour) and I think that it's a nice match for my skin tone. It's got a good balance of warm and cool red tones. The extender that was sent is bright red, so not an exact match, but very kind to add one in a similar colour. The material is really light and soft, and the detail of the stretch lace is quite pretty. I'm fairly ambivalent about the strip of elastic at the bottom. I think that it looks alright and hasn't been problematic for me so far. When I tried on the bra and took pics and sent to my best friend, she was in awe and said it looked like it was made for me. That aside, there are a few minor fit issues with the bra that aren't hugely noticeable to the untrained eye or under cloths.

    Although I can do up the band on the loosest hook setting, it's not my ideal comfort setting. After wearing it for a while, I start to get pain behind the gore at my sternum. I have the same thing happen with my 30E Lepel Lilly. I expect that it's a sign the band is too tight, so I'm currently using the extender and it fits more comfortably, so I feel like it would be better to have a 32 band in this. I'm told it is one of the snugger CK bands. I'm getting a slight bit of in cup quadding and more when I've really extended my swoop and scoop and done it more aggressively like I have been lately since I got my Freya Fancies and Kiyoko. If it was not for the stretch lace, I'd probably have more quadding. One thing I've noticed is that the stretch lace sort of bubbles and doesn't lay smoothly over my smaller breast (in particular) so it does look a little bit funny. I'm not sure if going up the cup size would be better. The fear is that going up with the cup may make the nice rounded shape less so. I think that I'd like to try it again in a 32DD and go from there. I think that the 32DD might have just enough extra depth that the cup issues might be better with it. My only concern about going up with the band is whether or not the wire width and the strap placement will be ok or too wide. I'm quite happy to use the extender but I feel like it's a bandaid and that using it means that I am in the wrong band size. Anyway, I am quite keen to try it ok other sizes and colours.

    I'm very thankful to have been given the chance to try this style.


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      The color is gorgeous on you! So glad you tried this one :-)

    • Love4Pollinators Thanks so much! The colour is much better than I thought. I had been afraid it would be too red, or too pink as one of the pics of it I'd seen. I'm glad I got it. I did find underwear that's a close match, though not exact I'm colour, and some that's complimentary and/or coordinates. I think that it's a pretty good fit...perhaps not 100% perfect, but better than a lot of my current bras, so it's a start. Even though the Fancies would have been ok in a 30E, this is a better fit and I would prefer another one of these to the Fancies.

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      This looks good on you! That colour looks nice on your skin tone. I had the same fit issues with this bra, as you know. In the 30E I got in cup quadding, and in the 30F my smaller side had some loose fabric at the top of the cup. The shape was less rounded in the larger size too. Again... It sucks being between sizes! If you end up ordering a larger band, I would get two cup volumes to compare, and just send one back. If you pay through Paypal they have paid return shipping as long as you sign up for the return shipping thing they have. I'm in Canada and I use it every once in a while when I need to send back bras that aren't ordered through Amazon prime.

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      This looks great on you. Your review encouraged me to try this in a larger cup size.

      And if it fits fine with an extender, wear it. Nobody will notice and it will stretch out anyway so you may even get more lifetime out of it.

    • aboobaccount yay! I’m glad you’re going to try yours in a larger cup. I think that will help. As for the extender, I feel sort of the same way. I sometimes feel like the extender creates doubt in my mind as to what size I ought to be starting at. I feel like if I’m using the extender on my two 30 bands, maybe I really do just need a 32 band. But then I think of the 32 bands in the So Free lightly lined balconette (and full cup) and how big and stretchy they are and how I’m able to use the tight hook straight away. My unlined balconette is totally different in the band...it’s much snugger. And I tried a Fantasie Rebecca and it was loose, and the Natalie was snug. And the Freya Kiyoko was probably ok to co to a 28 even though I was not able to do the 28 in the Fancies. So I guess that it’s really up to the companies, styles, and such. And if I use the 30 and it’s tight, and the extender works, I’ll eventually get more use out of the bra. But it does kind of feel like I’m cheating a bit.

      Wilderness1 hi! Thanks so much! I sort of feel like I want to try all the sister sizes, lol, because it’s almost like each sister size has its own size, and not true sister sizing, based on the measurements here. It looks like the 32DD cup depth is larger than the 30E, when it should be the same, and the same should go for the 30F and 32E. I worry about the shape in the 30F and the straps, wires and cups (widths) in the 32DD. Ultimately, it is probably going to be a price thing. If I’m able to get another 30E in latte or white and pink, and it’s significantly cheaper, I’ll stick with the extender. But I think I want to try a 32DD in it next. But yeah, it’s hard to be in between cups and band sizes. As for the PayPal thing, it was mentioned in the ABTF fb group in one of my posts. I’ll have to look into it. Is there a cost for that service? Btw, where in Canada are you? I’m west (aka wet) coast.

      Thank you everyone for saying such wonderful things. It’s definitely one of my favourite bras and I look forward to getting more.

    • I'm in Alberta, where we've been having an awful winter :(
      I think this is the link for paypal return shipping: https://www.paypal.com/ca/webapps/mpp/returnshipping

      It's free to join, and I've used it probably a dozen times. When you return something you'll need the receipt from the post office and a picture of the box with the stamps on it. It's pretty easy actually.

    • Thanks Wilderness1 ! Excellent information! You've used it and it's worked for you well? Sending love and hugs from Vancouver Island. :)

    • Yes I've used it quite a few times. I've received return shipping every time I've used it. I think you get up to 30 dollars per return. I'm not sure how many times/year you can use it, but it USED to be 12/year. You'd have to read the terms to confirm the details.

    • Yeah it says $30 up to 12 times a year. Is that $30 USD or CAD? I'm definitely going to look at this for future orders. Right now, my next bra is a listing from here, from the same user I got the Ellace from, so no return options.

    • it's $30.00 Canadian as far as I know, but I've never needed to use that much for a return. I usually just send things back regular post, because it's like $45.00 to send packages back with tracking (internationally). I'll just take the risk instead....

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  10. Tease Me Padded Bra (SG2001)

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    First: Bratabase says this bra doesn't fit - the band is a bit too tight.
    I've been wearing this bra with an extender for the first few times. And now it does fit, so it stretched out a bit https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> But I think next time I will order a 30D.

    Well, what to say to this beauty?
    I'm in love with the Tease Me design. It's chique, sexy, reminds me of burlesque dance but really beautiful.

    I've always wanted the purple Tease Me and now brastop had it on sale for 10pounds only. My big chance.

    I don't regret it, the bra provides a really nice ... shape. I think this bra looks best when the cups are rather tight. Not too tight https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />
    Then it does push without squeezing. I like.
    The braids at the cups can be seen a bit through a shirt, so if you don't like this, maybe cut them off or order another bra https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />

    I don't mind, so I will keep the braids. So sweet, with the satin ribbon details!

    The wires tend to poke a bit in the sternum and on the ribcage. It was worse the first few times I've worn it, but now it's a lot better.
    But if you are really sensitive, maybe this bra isn't your best choice.

    Note:
    Fellow bra bloggers and bra communities have found out that with Curvy Kate you often have to go up one cup in bigger cup sizes!

    (In my sizing range this doesn't apply.)

    EDIT:

    I tried on this bra in the colour pink/black from 2011 and it was overall to small for me. I would definitely need a 28E or 30DD with this colour.
    So the sizing seems to vary with the different collections!

    The cups were didn't go up as high as the purple ones and the cups were overall smaller and more shallow.
    One word: nipplegate.





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  11. Poolside Non Wired Plunge Swimsuit (CS010606PRD)

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    I love this Swimsuit! The best I've worn so far! I'm so happy I gave this a try. It's a non-wired swimsuit that actually works for big boobs and feels supportive.It makes me feel good and confident with my body. It's comfortable to wear for few hours at least. The band + cup construction do a lot of support because the material is thick and firm. It's a bit thicker than your usual Bikini material, more like on a sports swimsuit. Of course with such a style there is some strain on the shoulders but for me it was bearable wearing it 3-4 hours to sunbathe and swim. ... It felt also good in the water, it would hold it's shape. The quality seems nice and the claps look sturdy. I have to update once I worn it a bit more if that still applies.

    Sizing: now I tried this in 34J/JJ and 36J/JJ and found the 36J/JJ to work better for me. (I usually wear bras in 32JJ-K range) The band is quite tight, so I recommend sizing up. The 36 band feels more comfortable. The "cups" in the 36J/JJ give me the coverage and security I need and still feel supportive. The bodysuit is cut rather modest and has good coverage on the back / legs and front. The plunge neckline is deep, but I find that it looks good in combination with the more modest suit. It gives you nice cleavage for sure. For reference I am 169cm / 5'6 and I have rather long torso. It's long enough for me. Most bathing suits are too short for me but this is perfect. It might be a bit too long if you are very short. My clothing size is UK 16-18 / EU 44/46 / US 14/16.

    Honestly I fully recommend this for large cup sizes if you can handle some weight on your shoulders. It's one of the best I tried so far.

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      Super cool! Thanks for the review.

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      This looks amazing on you! Looks like a super comfortable fit.

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      This swimsuit looks FABULOUS on you, alisa ! I'd be interested to see how high cut it is and whether the back looks reasonably smooth. Can you take more pictures?

      I appreciate all these reviews of wireless Curvy Kate cup and band sized swimsuits. I didn't even know they made such things, much less that they could look so good in your size range. Depending on how high cut the legs are, I may even give them a try myself.

    • learningaboutbras Thanks :) It's not very high cut on me. I did not upload full body pics first I still battle with insecurities and I also don't want too much shown in the internet :S I have more pictures of the blue suit that show a bit more and might be helpful that I now accicentally uploaded here... (@jj can you change this, please? :S ) there is a tiny gap where that cut-out sits on the back but also I have to stand quite awkwardly to take these back pics ith the mirror. it dit not bother me while wearing.
      I saw it on fullerbustinspo instagram she recommended CK non wired suits for fuller bust and they looked amazing on her. I was shocked when I got it that it is that good! Im so thankful for her review I never dreamed of trying this. I won't touch my uncomfortable wired tankinis in quite a while now. It's also 1000 times easier to put on...I love it.

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  12. Instinct Tankini (CS2906)

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    I usually don't get along with CK bras as their shape is wrong on me. With Swimwear I am not so picky about the fit and look. For me it is important to have bra sized swimwear in my size at all. This unpadded Tankinis from CK has a built in wired bra under the top. It's a bit tricky do do up but once you did it few times you should be able to do it without stabbing yourself.

    What I liked about the unpadded Tankini: it doesn't add extra bulk to already large breasts, also that the actual Bikini bra is covered by a top, downplays the boob size a bit. You can show more or less cleavage by moving the top part a bit more up and down.

    This particular top in 36JJ is currently too big for me. It was a decent fit when I was a 34K. So I recommend to size up in band because they run quite firm.

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  13. Luxe Strapless Basque (CK017707)

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    I've been needing a strapless bra and wanting a long line bra, so when Brastop dropped the price on this to $33, I jumped on it. I ordered it in a 32J UK, as the other Curvy Kate bras I own ( 32J - Curvy Kate » Kiss Cross Plunge Bra (CK006101) and 32J - Curvy Kate » Lifestyle Plunge Bra (CK5711) ) are that size. Getting this bra on was an adventure in and of itself. I had to hook turn the bra backwards and hook the first 5 hooks, then flip the bottom of the band ... up and hook the rest of them. Then I had to slowly spin it around to the back. My ribs got stuck in the cups twice during that process. Then I went through several go-rounds of swooping, scooping, and tugging the bra higher in the back. Initially, I was spilling out of the top, but the bottoms of the cups were empty. After a lot of adjustment, I managed to mostly fill out the bottoms of the cups and get rid of all the overflow. The gore still wouldn't tack, and the bra keeps shifting down some. The cups gape some when I reach forward, and the bottom of the back keeps riding way up as well. Even with all these issues, this bra is surprisingly comfortable. The boning is soft and completely flexible. I would probably return this if I had paid full price for it, but for $33, it's not worth the hassle of an international return.
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      Your 'getting this on' story 😭😭😭. It looks really nice on you, though!

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  14. Carmen Padded Balcony Bra (SG2201)

    Update: 3-29-21, I actually decided to throw on this bra yesterday as it was hanging in my bathroom after being handwashed for the 2nd time. I was honestly planning on putting it in the listings b/c I didn't think it was wearable. However, I'm not sure if handwashing it again softened up the cups or what. For whatever reason, this time when I was wearing it, I didn't feel like I was in danger of coming out of the cup on the left side. I wore this bra to just walk to the store and get some tea. Some observations: this bra gives some definite "cakes on a ... plate"/Marie Antoinette cleavage. It makes my breasts look like two bowling balls. You can definitely see the roots and the roundness. This isn't a look that I usually go for.

    When I was walking to the store, I definitely felt like my breasts were bouncing around as I was walking. Maybe if a person had less soft tissue, they would bounce around less. So, this type of bra is more a bra that will put your breasts on display, but not necessarily contain them/minimize bouncing movement: I don't think I could ever go dancing in this bra - I would be bouncing around everywhere!

    Lastly, later that night when I was meal prepping, I took off the straps and wore this bra more like a corset (strapless). It basically stays in place b/c of the longline shape.

    Thanks for reading my novella!


    TLDR: This was my first attempt at purchasing ABTF after learning my correct bra size. I purchased this bra online, because it was cheap and based on it's appearance, but I didn't factor in cup shape, and what would work for my FOB breasts.

    This is a discontinued bra I bought off of YourBraStore.com for $15 shortly after I learned of my "true size": I bought it because I thought it was cute. And, I mean, for $15, I was willing to take the risk to see if it would work out. Wow, did I have a lot to learn re: cup shape, ha ha.

    The good: initially I kind of thought that this bra was wearable (or I convinced myself it was) because it was so cute. Construction wise, the things I love about this bra are the band and the straps. The band, guys, wow -what a winner! The fabric is stretchy and smooth, and I find the band comfy yet supportive. Because the fit was so odd with the cups, I did the whole "upside and backwards" thing with the band to confirm that it was indeed the correct size for me; when I measured the band, I did get it to stretch to 30", so it is TTS.

    I've rarely had straps that are so perfect for my frame: I'm used to wearing poorly-sized V.S. bras (34DD), and the straps were *always* coming off my shoulders. These straps are in the perfect place for my frame, so thank you "Curvy Kate," whoever you are...

    Now on to the bad: unfortunately, I believe the cup shape is wrong for me. I believe the cups would work better for a FOT person, and when I looked through the pictures, I think this looks better on FOT women. I'm not sure if you can tell from the pictures, but my larger breast (left) is almost coming out of the top, as far as, and my nipple is dangerously close to the top of the cup - not a good feeling! Also, on my right breast, there is some mild gaping at the top of the cup, so I don't believe it is an issue of cup size, more of cup shape.

    This is the type of bra that *wants to be seen* as it makes an uneven pattern under t-shirts, however, I couldn't wear this when I'm almost coming out of it. Also, I wouldn't really consider this bra padded, per se...it's more like thickly lined.

    There was one more left in 30G on YourBraStore.com, which I think is a useful resource for us Canadians (or whoever), but it's better if you know *how you fit* in each of the brands, before you order online. In my case, I don't think going up a cup size or two would solve the issue of the overflow, I just need more projection close to the underwire since I'm FOB.

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      Sorry it didn’t work for you, but I think it’s so pretty!

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      Rozelyna, ha ha, thank you : )

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      I saw your pics first and thought “Oh that’s pretty I need that!” Then read your review and said “dammit better not it won’t fit me either” 😂

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      I saw your pics first and thought “Oh that’s pretty I need that!” Then read your review and said “dammit better not it won’t fit me either” 😂

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      confused , haha, thank you.

      I actually am not completely sure I "diagnosed" myself correctly, but what I've researched about this style of bra is that it doesn't work the best for FOB types. Sure, it does produce some cleavage, but my nipple is like, so close to the top of the cup, lol.

      If I could only take the band and the straps from this bra, and the cups from the previous bra I tried on (Panache Envy), I could piece together a pretty decent bra for myself!

      I'm still new on the journey, lol, to find "the perfect bra" - if that exists, but I learned not to purchase hastily based on appearance.

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  15. Lucky Star Plunge (CK031101)

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    Such a fun bra! The faux leather is very comfortable and stretchy. As a plunge, the low gore height was really helpful to me as I always have problems with taller gores laying on my breast tissue. The mesh seems to wrinkle a bit even if you fill it out. I think that has something to do with the seem where it meets to faux leather. It doesn’t bother me but could annoy others.

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      Oh that's fun!! I with I could wear Curvy Kate, I may have to try this. I see what you mean on the mesh, I think it's just the mix of drastically difference fabrics causing a little pulling, nothing major though.

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      I love that! What a cool bra, and looks good on you!

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      I love the look of this bra, really cool. You look great in it!

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      Really cool bra, looks good on you!

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  16. Delightfull Full Cup Bra (1111)

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    So...the highly anticipated Curvy Kate full figure bra....has a lot of problems. There are also some really great things about it. It is a complicated bra. Let’s dive in.

    First, the materials are super soft in the hands, really nice feeling. Nothing is hard or scratchy. Neither the band elastic nor the strap elastic has any nasty plasticky loops that are so common on Curvy Kate bras. The bra is lined with a firm but lightweight tulle on bottom and the same mesh as the band on top, under the lace, so there’s no internal quadboob anywhere. The ... design is a pretty typical 4 part cup where one part is a power bar up to the strap. The shape is more of a high apex plunge than a balconnet, although the gore is a similar height to a balconnet I have in the same size- this is not shown in the numbers, however, because while the wires match up, the gores overlapping A shaped bottom shortens the gore at the bottom. This is possibly my favorite part of the bra and others with high stomachs will love this. Most of my bras cut in at the bottom of the gore so I might be doing a new alteration on my bras from here on out.

    The general shape of the bra is good. There is finally enough center and top room and the shape is right for me. The stretch lace is nice and firm. The higher strap attachment in theory allows more centered straps. The cup is plenty deep at the center and deepest part. The gore is not too tall or wide.

    There are two main problems with this bra:
    1. The bra fits about 1-2 cups bigger than other Curvy Kates I own or have tried in 40JJ. It is both much wider and deeper. I wonder if there is vanity sizing going on, or an actual fit problem, as described below.
    2. The bra materials, besides those mentioned, are pretty problematic:

    The wires are probably the worst part of the bra. They are the most flexible I've ever experienced. Combined with a firm band, they stretch back to my back. If I stretch the bra at all they begin flexing back. This may be intentional- when I hook the bra on the tightest hooks, they are really at my back, but the front of the bra is fairly smooth and fits pretty well. The sides of the bra don't gap as much. But the straps are then pulled too wide. The wires are also too short for the bra, causing a lot of gapping and loose floppy material at the top of the cup edge, which is exacerbated by the cup edge elastic being incorrectly sewed without stretching it enough. The wires actually end before the comfort cushion part, which means that the cushion does nothing. However, I will say that I can imagine the cushion would be really excellent protection for the chubbier-sided bra wearer. Certainly I can see its benefit for me.

    The overlay fabric is likewise terrible. It is very stretchy and loose, and because it doesn't match the tension of the non-stretch tulle lining there are a lot of sewing errors and a ton of strange wrinkles. If I were to keep the bra, I would remove this layer of fabric as it does literally nothing except cause problems.

    The straps are not great either. Although I love how wide and soft they are, they are a little too stretchy. I have to shorten them very short indeed to get any lift at all.

    I want to compare this bra to my 40JJ - Curvy Kate » Curvy Kate Poppy Balcony Bra (CK10011) and my 40J - Curvy Kate » Dragonfly Plunge Bra (SG5411) , both of which are really excellent fits and pretty great feats of engineering in my mind, to say nothing of their beauty. Curvy Kate can make a really good bra when they spend the time and effort to engineer a good fit. This bra falls short, but there are concepts and qualities that can be improved on. My hope is that, with feedback, Curvy Kate can create something spectacular for the larger band + cup size that marries the elegance and excellent fit of their last season's best bras and the ingenuity and promise of this one.

    As I typically switch out bra wires anyway, I almost want to try this bra in a 40J and change the wires, cut off the top fabric, and take in the sides where they gap if needed. Maybe when it goes on sale, or is sold used somewhere I could try it. It has a lot of potential, even if I would never recommend it for anyone to try off the rack.

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      I can't believe those looks are an intentional design decision. Looks like they didn't test it :|

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      Oh no! The promo descriptive photo made it look so promising. Sorry it falls so short of the expectations. :-(

      I love how you can still find the positive gems within the bra, and do hope you get the opportunity to try the 40J soon.

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      I'm looking at insta pictures of it, and on all the bigger cup sizes the models have their arms down and their hair in the way, hiding the sides. This may be a case of, tested well in smaller cup or band sizes, not tested at the top of the size spectrum. Also, there may be sewing errors. I don't know.

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      So frustrating when they "hide" the details. ......

    • Wow, this bra is a mess!

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      Uhhh those wires. That canNOT be on purpose. Somebody done fucked up.

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      OMG those must be wires made of pudding… why oh whyyy.

    • Oh wow :|

    • Wow, that is seriously a mess. Not a well designed bra at all, sadly. The idea of this bra is great, the result though...

    • I was looking forward to this review because the whole concept behind it sounded really good... But wow... hopefully they'll get enough feedback to rework it so it actually works in the range of cup sizes they offer

    • I had the same side gaping issue with CK padded bikinis tops, must be a CK grading thing in big cups or because the straps are more centered, there is too much fabric there? I wonder how it would fit if it had decent wires, I hope you can get 40J for cheap sale price and do some alternations and bra science with it...

    • I don’t get this in other bras of theirs but you’re right, one of the bikinis I have from them did the same thing.

    • Have you considered emailing them to show them how horrible the fit is?

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      Wow. WOW. Mine came in today in 34J, so we shall see...

    • Can’t wait! I hope yours is good! Maybe mine is a lemon.

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      So yeah, I just tried it on real quick. I will try and do a proper review in a separate post tomorrow, but here are a few things to note:

      I have the same colorway in a 34J.

      The cushion pads do overlap the underwire by maybe 1/4 of an inch. Not much, but enough to relieve pressure imo. I'd say that's a scaling issue on CK's part (as usual).

      I get the same weird side gaping, but I often have extra fabric there because my breasts are so center-full. There's definitely a lot of it, however, more than I'd expect. I wonder if part of the issue there is because the bra doesn't really have side wings. You know how normally it goes cup/underwire, a little piece of fabric, a seam and then the band? This bra goes straight from cup/underwire to the band. Where I have that extra fabric is about where a side wing might be, but the bra is expecting breast tissue. Maybe a better fit for someone with a lot of side tissue, idk.

      I absolutely get the same wire issue as you do. They're just barely not on my back.

      Despite all that I don't totally hate this bra. I'm gonna play around with it and redo the measurements tomorrow.

    • triumphof I know, right? There are problems but it’s still got a lot that’s good!

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  17. Vegas Balcony Bra (CK5601)

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    This bra features one of the loveliest and craziest prints I have ever seen and I fell in love with it immediately.

    The bra cup a a three part cup with the bottom and outer part being laminated (though it is not the same fabric as in Gia, which felt smoother and even more sturdy), black with flamingos and colourful flowers. The top part is black mesh with pink elastic on top.

    The bottom of the cups and band is lined with pink elastic lace and there are matching pink bows at the gore and straps.

    Like the Ellace bra, the bra feels like it would be good for nursing ... with the stretchy top part of the cups.

    I am happy with the fit of the cups. Compared to older Curvy Kate models, the wires don't feel as insanely wide and there is more room for central fullness.

    The band fits true to size in my opinion, which means now that I'm in between sizes I sometimes prefer to use an extender.

    I also purchased the matching Brazilian briefs in size 8 - they fit similar to other CK bottoms, which run generally on the larger side in my opinion.

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      That is such a fun print!

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      This is my favorite looking bra. I own two. :)

    • Gorgeous!!

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  18. Dreamcatcher Balcony Bra (CK2301)

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    Very short-waisted, immediately projected, slightly narrow, shallow apex projection, even vertical distribution, center full, close-set breasts....

    Narrow projected ladies, this is a readily available bra that may fit! Wow. This has better projection than the 65G SM Ewa Michalak I just tried. Although 30F Dreamcatcher is too narrow for me, the immediate and apex projection are nearly perfect. Curvy Kate 30G Bardot is a similar fit, but this 30F Dreamcatcher has slightly better immediate and center projection. You may be able to tolerate a smaller Dreamcatcher than your typical size, if you need narrow wires.

    Center projection. This bra has more center projection than Bardot, Portia, Madagascar and the CK ... plunges. If you have center full breasts, the gore will likely be too wide, but there is fabric to accommodate tissue near the wire. Although it is one size too small, I continue to use it as a baseline for all other bras, because I need center projection. Gorsenia tops Curvy Kate as do some of the disconnected gore models offered by Wacoal. Still, Dreamcatcher is better than most.

    The band is not as supportive as I had hoped. It is a single layer mesh and runs a bit large, in my opinion. But, if you need to narrow and/or overlap a gore, this band has the extra space required for that alteration in your preferred size. Finally, the band has 2x3 fasteners. Curvy Kate adds 3x3 fasteners at 30FF, which I prefer.

    Sadly, the outer materials are scratchy. The fine mesh lining the cups, however, is very soft amd smooth. If you have sensory issues, Dreamcatcher is not a good option. Gia is better, but the geometric material along the top of Gia's cup will irritate some. Still, I recommend Comexim and Lejaby for those demanding the softest materials.

    None of my complaints are significant enough to sway my recommendation: narrow and projected breasts may adore the space in this bra. I like it well enough that I'm searching Bratabase measurement tables to identify the next size. Many thanks to those of you who add measurements!! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> A 30FF is on its way. The projection is THAT good. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

    Thank you, courtnelius !!

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  19. Madagascar Balcony Bra (CK3701)

    Madagascar is supposedly based on the Bardot, but more open on top and less depth at the underwire IMO. Best for short roots needing decent projection. Band is true to size. Material isn't super soft but isn't scratchy either. Thankfully the animal print is understated as it's not really "my thing" but I snagged it on Zulily for cheap and it's a really good cup shape for me. Full review on the blog!

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      Straps look nice and wide

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      I love the colors on this bra, wish I had ordered one when Zulily had them. I like that the zebra print is kind of abstract looking and looks more like tye dye than animal print.

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      Beautiful!!

    • amandafire thats what I thought about the print too! I never would have tried this bra if it weren't for being so cheap on zulily that one day.

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  20. Poolside Non Wired Plunge Swimsuit (CS010606PRD)

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    Hasn't set fit

    Check out my review of this suit in 36J/JJ where I go more in depth about it:36J/JJ - Curvy Kate » Poolside Non Wired Plunge Swimsuit (CS010.
    I got this 34J/JJ because it was recommended on instagram for big busts. (I usually wear 32JJ/K.) I found the band very tight on this, I can close it but digs into the back fat more than I like. The cups feel also a bit tight and there is a bit of side boob going on and more cleavage than on the size up. It's still very wearable and really good for my size range where nothing ever fits right... ... I just prefer the larger size but I kept this one also (because it was on sale and I loved the colour) because I'm loosing a bit of weight at the moment.
    One thing I have to point out that is different on this than on the 36J/JJ... at the seam of the neckline (the cleavage area) the inner part which is another colour does "fold out"... so you see the inner lining. It's a bit annoying having to adjust this. I don't have this with the bigger size so I think it's because it's a bit too small - so the lining shows.

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