So, almost all unlined Curvy Kate bras in this size range are narrow, projected, and FOT, but not all equally so. The Princess is actually slightly less projected than other unlined CKs I’ve tried, including its sister cut the Portia – while it still works fine for my above average projection, I can see it working for someone with average projection as well (not for shallow shapes, though). Also, while I get vertical creases near the straps in most unlined CKs due to the fact that they are FOT and I am even, in the Princess I only get it on my smaller side; on the larger side ...it is a visually perfect fit. So I would say this is one of Curvy Kate’s more versatile cuts, in the sense that the demand for FOT and projection is less extreme, and I am not surprised it is the brand’s top seller.
The downsides of this bra are 1) the lace at the top is super scratchy, way more so than any other unlined bra I’ve tried, although it does go away somewhat with wear; 2) My nipples often end up being in the sheer upper part, which can be uncomfortable if they brush up against something. It also has a bit less center fullness than the Portia. But overall I still find it pretty comfortable, and the fact that the night/silver color combination is gorgeous doesn’t hurt. The band fits true to size. Read more 135 more words
This bra runs one cup size small. I usually wear a 28DD but in this bra I wear a 28E. It has a low gore, which is good for people who have very little body fat. The cups are spaced far apart. It is very shallow at the edges of the cup but has decent projection in the center of the cup.
In short, this is a good bra for people who are shallow, have broad roots, have far apart spaced breasts and are conical.
This is the second (and smaller) CK Starlet I've owned. At first I wore it with a bra extender because the E cup fit fine but the band was unfastenable. Then I continued to lose weight and no longer needed the extender, but on no-bloat days the cups are now slightly too large in the lower-outer quadrant and on the sides where previously they had provided awesome side support. The top of the cups also began to roll, so there's a visible line under t-shirts. (My breasts are widely splayed, FOB, and beginning to sag under the armpit.)
This bra just doesn't fit me. I hoped sizing down in the cups would help with cup wrinkling, but it did not. It's pretty. I wish it fit right!
Would definitely fit someone else who is actually a 28E better. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> The wires seem quite narrow, and the band is tight!
As soon as I saw Lola in person, I knew she wasn't going to work for me. The wires are nice and narrow, but the apex of the cup is very high up, where the black cup meets the trim. This might work for someone full on top, but it didn't work for my projected full on bottom breasts. The band is VERY firm. This bra would easily work for someone who is a 26. The straps are a bit wide on my frame and the gore is a bit wide for my close together breasts. Lola, because of the high apex, creates a very retro shape that I don't care for. The cups are pointy even unfilled. The design is cute though and if you are more compatible with the shape this could be a great bra for you.
Well, clearly I was far too influenced by all the reviews saying to size up in the cups, because wowee the cups were too big on me. The cups were also rather squished at the seams and generally stayed so while I was wearing it. The band was good. It felt really good; I really do need to be in 28 bands rather than 30. The straps were thicker than what I was used to, but I don't imagine it'd give me much trouble unless it was really hot out. They were too wide for my frame though.
This may be related to the too-large cups, but the gore was way high and dug into my sternum. I'm not sure if I'm just not used to high gores or if this is a shape mismatch (though I see a lot of others saying that the gore digs, so it's probably not just me). In any case, this bra did not work for me.
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.
I really like this bra because it is my first and only padded balcony bra I have in my size so far. Am hunting for some more but they either do not come in my size or is overly moulded.
I like the support it gives and amount of padding. The design is really pretty, and the material feels good. However, because of its design, I find it difficult to wear under tight tops because the bra patterns shows through the top.
I have really close-set boobs, so the gore is annoying. Should have seen that coming, but this was my first online bra in my real size, and I was in denial about losing out on 90% of the bras out there (even most plunges are too high).
I'm just not into this style (soft cup), I've decided. I feel naked, unsupported and vulnerable wearing them.
The bra is kind of an odd style and color, dark brown with lime green flowers and bows. The detail is nice, though. Sturdy and reliable like all my Curvy Kate bras. Strong straps and band.
Fits my larger breast great (9" boob and just under 9" cup depth) but the smaller boob leaves a bit of wrinkling at the top, of course. Bra seems true to size, but I prefer more solid support in the cups, so this one sits in my drawer doing nothing.
I don't notice any issues aside from the gore. My shape is round, close-set, pretty even fullness but not much on top, and not squishy.
This bra is one of the first bras I have hand picked because I thought it would fit! Guesss what? It fits, mostly. The issues are a too wide/high gore, much too shallow and not enough room in the bottom of the cup. Overall though, I love it. I want to try it in 28F for sure!
I have the blush color. The cups are wide on me and so are the straps. It's a comfortable bra. I haven't really worn it that much so I don't know if it would stay comfortable.
This was one of my first well-fitting bras, so I bought another one! It's a multiway bra so it works with lots of shirts! The band is snug and the straps are nice and thick! So far they have not stretched hardly at all and the cups keep getting more and more comfortable each time I wash them!
I wear a 28E in the deco half cup so I thought I'd go for a 28E in the Curvy Kate Starlet bra in Frost and Boysenberry. (Total cost from Amazon including high waisted pants, postage and free returns £45).
This bra and high waisted pants set is so gorgeous, even more gorgeous than in the pictures on the website. The colours are such a nice combination, quite a modern pinup feel and the bow and jewel star detail are lovely. The material is good quality and really comfortable, the size 8 pants are a perfect fit.
However! The bra ...seems a little small in the cups. Well actually it feels fine but the top of the cups dig in slightly and this gives a weird shape and look. Although I seem to fill the cups fine. I've seen alot of reviews saying the same thing and I can't tell if this is because it's too small or just the design of the cup is wrong for my shape. The band was perfect and wasn't too tight like some 28s are. Do I need to try it in a 28f or return and forget about it? Has anyone tried in a few sizes and still failed or succeeded? I'd appreciate some feedback. Thanks. Sorry I know this was long! Read more 121 more words
Telling from experience it's always a good idea to try on bras in different sizes. Bra sizes are not set in stone. I always make sure to order more than one size when I try new bras on, because otherwise it'd be impossible to figure out whether it's a shape or a size issue.
Contrary to what everyone else has been saying about Curvy Kate plunge styles, this bra actually runs true to size! I usually wear a 28DD and I ordered a 28E because everybody on the internet has been saying that it runs small. The 28E is slightly too big. I gapes at the top if I bend forward. The wires are just slightly too wide, however, this is preferable to having too narrow wires. The band is the right size.
This bra feels cheap/flimsy, especially the fabric inside the cups.
The top edges of the cups cut in too sharply making an unflattering shape, and the underwire is very shallow, so it doesn't support/enclose the breast very well.
I also tried this bra in 28DD, see that review for more details.
Telling from experience it's always a good idea to try on bras in different sizes. Bra sizes are not set in stone. I always make sure to order more than one size when I try new bras on, because otherwise it'd be impossible to figure out whether it's a shape or a size issue.