I bought this bra on clearance at an amazing price, with fingers crossed that it would fit. I was really hoping once I tried Emily in the correct size, she would work for me. I've flipped back and forth between thinking the cups were to small (because once I scooped and swooped, I'd have a bit of quadri-boob) to thinking the cups were too big because the lacy tops of the cups would wrinkle and feel a bit loose/empty when I was sitting or leaning my body forward a bit. The band is a bit snug for me, and at times the place where the underwires meet dig ...into my sternum, but it's something I can live with from a new bra.
I've decided that my problem with Emily is that to get decent shape and to fill out the cups properly, I have to tighten the straps as short as they go, and doing this means the sides of the cups come up high under my armpits and painfully dig in. Also, I get a square boob-profile, and not much uplift.
I would maybe try an 32HH to solve these problems, but I don't have high hopes that it would give me a more rounded shape, I think the cut of the bra is just not for me sadly. Read more 110 more words
Well... according to the fit questions... This bra does fit EXCEPT!! Where the horizontal seam is, the bra is empty right there. Very strange and very pointy, like a nipple. There is a teeny tiny bit of wrinkling on the bottom of my larger side, but at this point I'm not sure if it is like that because its too shallow there, or if being squished in the package did that.
The underwires are very wide...probably a bit too wide for me but I can't really seem to tell at this point. It extends farther back than the gray area where I'm not sure if there is ...any boob there or not. It goes into the "definitely no more boob behind this underwire" area.
I think sizing down would result in quadboob and extreme wrinkling at the bottom of the cups... so! This size is good.. just suuper pointy.
Update: After washing the bra to reset the cup shape, the wrinkling at the bottom is still there on my larger boob!! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I think 3 part cups with slight padding/moulding is something I should stay away from now, since it doesn't seem to agree with my shape. Read more 96 more words
I can't stand this bra. I got a band size down because it stretches and one cup up because I read that people who are full on top should size up. When I first tried it on it fit but as I wore it into the day I coud feel my boobs spilling out of the cups. The wires run past my armpit and I cannot fill the cups toward the sides. After a few hours the material gets really uncomfortable and the bra always shifts from when I first put it on and the cups cut into my armpits. I also don't like that the center gore is extended with non wire material up. I am full on top and it gets itchy. It also gives a pointed boob effect. The only positive point is that although the straps are far apart, they have a good grip and don't fall down. I don't recommend this bra to people who have a close set chest since the cups are really wide.
This bra feels a bit too big in the back and the cup (compared to some other 28GGs), the sizing is closer to some of the 30GGs I have tried in the past. When it fits right, it makes a gorgeous silhouette under clothes, and gives some sexy cleavage! A good one for 'big boob' days, otherwise size down a back size and maybe a cup too.
This bra is really beautiful- a lot prettier than I expected, even. The lace and ruffles on it are a bit inconvenient for under shirts, and the colors show through clothes that aren't opaque, but it's not as pronounced as with the Thrill Me, which I also tried.
It's also really really comfortable- the cups are lightly padded with very soft material, so it's like supportive pillows for my boobs https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
I have a few complaints, though- number one is that the cups are too wide for me. If I lean over when I'm wearing it, my boobs try to ooze towards the front ...of the bra since they naturally want to be closer together, resulting in minor quad-boob. The straps are also very far apart, right up in my armpits. The straps aren't made of the nicest material, which is a shame- I much prefer the straps on Freya bras, which are firmer and more comfortable.
The band is stretchier than the Thrill Me by far; it's not as loose as a 30 but not really as tight as I like a 28, either. (I have a 27" underbust, for reference.) Read more 87 more words
This bra is definitely very nice for special occasions. Poor support, maybe because the straps of the showgirl collection are made of a different material compared to other ck styles. Cups fit perfect. Band too big.
Very nice bra, I really like the style. It's comfortable and supportive, perfect band size, but too small in the cups for me(quad boob effect/wires too short).
Bra perfect for everyday use, quite supportive and not bad shape. The band is too stretchy for me(I have to wear the bra at the tightest hook) and the straps are too separate.
I think this is the most comfortable bra I own. The satiny cups are smooth and soft against my skin. I ordered this bra in my sister size of 36E as a 34F wasn't in stock. The band is stretchy, but doesn't ride up. There is a mesh and floral lace detail at the top of the cups, the mesh is purple and the floral embroidery is a salmon/pink. There is a satin salmon/pink bow at the center gore and where the cups meet the band. The fully adjustable elastic straps are the same salmon/pink color as is the stitching and underside trim of the bra. The underwires are a perfect fit for me - nice and wide.
Great basic pretty bra. Bright pink polka dot mesh with cute pink satin ribbon lacing through the floral lace trim at the top of the cups and a pink satin bow at the center and at the top of each cup. The floral lace and ribbon follows up the straps about 1/2 way. Straps probably adjustable over lace trim with effort.
I am still trying to figure out my correct size, and when I ordered this bra, I mistakenly thought there was no way I'd fit into anything smaller than a 34 band. This is obviously wrong, and this band is too big for me (I can fit a whole fist underneath it). However, the back stays in place, and the center gore lies almost flat on my chest - so the bra is still wearable.The cups are an OK fit, though on the small side.The fit of the cup also has to do with the shape, which is quite interesting - a lot of breast in the middle! ...My larger breast especially sometimes looks like it's trying to escape the bra, and my breasts are actually wide-set. I don't think this bra would fit someone with naturally close-set breasts. I would like to go up two cups and down one band size in this bra, I think...
The design is lovely, in my opinion. The overall quality of the bra is very good, and I rarely have to tinker with it when I wear it. Read more 76 more words
BAND: My underbust measures 30 inches. I don't like super tight bands, so I went for a 32, but I can fasten this bra on the tightest hooks and it is still a bit looser than I'd prefer. Partially this is because the fabric is very stretchy. The band seems to run a bit big/loose.
There are three rows of hooks, which is great and supportive. The fabric of the band is so stretchy though, and the material seems to want to slide around, so I do have to readjust once in a while and re-swoop and scoop.
CUPS: The cups ...are constructed with three seams. I have very sensitive skin, so although the fabric is pretty soft and comfortable, the seams irritate my skin a little.
At first I thought the cups were too big, but after swooping and scooping, I had no problem filling them. Since my breasts are full on the bottom (as opposed to full on the top), I didn't get the push-up/cleavage effect that some others do while wearing this bra, but it does lift and separate well. The depth of the cups is fine for me, and it gives a nice shape both from the front and from the side.
The problem is that the wires are too wide. I prefer a more front and center shape, and this is a bit east/west for me.
WIRES: The wires on this bra are about an inch too wide for me. As mentioned before, initially I thought that the cup size was too large, but really, I just need a narrower shape. The wires are also very high, and as a petite woman (5'2"), when I'm wearing the bra high enough on my torso, they end up cutting into my armpits.
Overall, this is a beautiful bra and it seems to be well-constructed. It just runs a bit big in the band and wide/high in the wires for me. Still, compared to the 36DD's that I was wearing before, it is closer to a true fit for me. The search continues! Read more 255 more words
When I first got this bra, I thought it fit. However, the reality was that it just fit better than my other poorly fitting bras. It is still too small n the cup. The under wire on the side cuts into my breast tissue and it doesn't go up high enough. It has the slightest quad boob effect and it is a bit too separate for my breasts which tend to be very close together.
If the bra is hooked on the first hook, the edges of the band seams are very scratchy and hurt. Hooking it on the second hook solved the problem.
It is pretty but the lace ...folds on the cups mean it shows lumps in a tighter/thinner shirt. You couldn't wear it with everything.
The straps are almost perfect. I have pretty narrow shoulders and straps tend to be a big issue. The straps on this didn't fall off, but they feel a little bit like they are too wide set/loose. However, this may also be part of my adjustment to wearing properly fitted bras as I am used to wearing the straps super tight to compensate for the lack of fit in other areas Read more 88 more words
This was way way too small in the cups for me, so I can't comment on the fit.
The quality on this bra is amazing though. I love the material and design and the details are great. It also feels very comfortable, even while it's too small!
I've heard mixed things about CK bras, that they don't work for some people. I must be made for them since this is my best fitting and most comfortable bra. I got this is in my normal size and it fits fine, I could probably wear a 28G in the white version which seems to have smaller cups. The bra itself is silky and so pretty! I have it in blue and white. The band is fine on me. I seem to be inbetween 28 and 30, so a loose 28 works fine on me.
The cups are shallow and wide which is just what I need. This ...bra gives me a great uplifted look and puts all my tissue up where I need it. It gives me a lovely round shape. I do like the three hooks, it feels secure. The straps are also so comfortable and don't fall down like other bras.
My only issue is the lacey details make it unwearable with some tops. I can also see how the underwires may make some women uncomfortable. I don't know how to describe, they kind of come away from the body. They never bother me however.
I will continue to find CK bras since they work so well on me. Read more 103 more words
This bra is too big in the band and too small in the cups for me. I did go up a cup size, as I am already somewhat between sizes, but a 28HH might have fit better. I would love to see Curvy Kate come out with a 26 band!
The quality is good and despite the fit, the bra is very comfortable.
Okay can we talk about how much I want this bra to fit?
I love the wires. This is the only bra I've tried that doesn't stab me in the armpit when I move my arms. It looks nice if I stand up straight with my shoulders back. The band is comfortable. The straps are comfortable. It's pretty cute.
Unfortunately as soon as I move my arm or slouch at all there's huge gapping in the cups, which is the exact same problem I've had with every other 38D bra and most of the 38C bras I've tried, so it's not staying. There's absolutely no way I could wear it.
Notably, ...it seems smaller in both the cup and the band than the Thrill Me I got in the same size. The wires are narrower and the cups are shallower. The band is also significantly shorter and less stretchy. If this weren't the case I'd try going down to a 36D. I'm pretty sure I'd fit in the 36 band in Thrill Me. Tempt Me just doesn't stretch enough, though, so it looks like it's just not the style for me. Read more 81 more words
This bra seems to fit better over all than any of the others I've tried thus far. The band is comfortable and stays in place and wide enough to give adequate coverage without being matronly. The cups fit well and even though my right side is a bit smaller, it still fills out the cup well enough so there is no gapping along the top as I have found with other bras. The contour of the underwire is perfect for my shape, though it could stand to extend about half an inch higher under my arm. That said, it doesn't feel too short, it's ...just that, at just shy of 50, my skin seems to be detaching itself from my body in a way that it didn't even 10 years ago and it would look much better contained within the cup/wing area under my arm! Not a huge deal, just a minor detail. The bra itself is lovely and I like that it pushes the girls together and lifts them up where they ought to be without the use of padding. Read more 79 more words
