Overall, it's a great bra, the only issue is of spillage. This bra was one of the first bras I got since I found my actual measurements and stopped wearing 32D. Even though I measured a 28F I assumed I'd fit a 28E as it was the sister size of the wrong size I'd been wearing for ages. I know I'm an idiot. So yeh, the issue is only because I didn't heed the reviews and size up or atleast get my actual size. The lacey fabric goes upto about an inch or so above the actual cup and my nipples are sitting at the top of the cup. It's too late to return so I'll wear it now and then, and hopefully make up for it by buying the 28F and FF in the current purple one.
Also, a lot of people complain about the center gore poking, it does poke a bit throughout the day but I don't find it all that uncomfortable.
This is the most beautiful balcony bra I've come across.
At first I thought this bra was too big in the cup because it had wrinkles at the top and it was too tight around the band. After wearing it a few times, my breasts filled the cup and the band loosened up.
I got it in black and it looks really pretty. I'm sad that it's too small, but it was my first go at getting the correct sized bra. I would love to have this in the correct size, but I'm not sure I could fill the wrinkles at the top with my full-at-bottom girls.
I had to extensively bend the sternum away form my chest, and it still leaves marks. Same with under my armpit. My Freya Jolie in the same size does not hurt me under the armpit, but this one does.
Still fits me much better than the Emily though, gives a very nice round shape and of course the colour of this bra is beautiful. After 1 machine wash on the delicate cycle however, I've found multiple holes in the mesh of the bra.
When I first bought this bra I was really happy with the fit. The band was snug and it even brought my boobs closer together for some cleavage! Now that it’s been a few months, my larger breast feels like it’s bulging out along the sides. It’s not really noticeable in the photos though.
Now I realize that I probably should have bought the 28F instead!
This bra is really really beautiful. It definitely lifts the boobs really high, even though the band is very stretchy.
The gore is a killer though...not because of the height, but height+super far apart cups = chafing of the skin. The gore is sitting on my breast tissue, which can be quite uncomfortable. The width of the cups are pretty average, so it should work for most people.
I think the cups on this bra runs about half a cup small, it fits my smaller boob quite nicely I think, but my larger one is quad boobing. My nipples are strangely right at the end of the fabric for some reason, I can probably use a size up.
I'm sad its discontinued though! It's very pretty and would work great as a bedroom set.
Holy moly! This is the most [I]beautiful[/I] bra I have ever seen and had a chance to own https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />!!!! The colour just brightens up my lingerie drawer, and all the girly design added just makes it epically gorgeous.
The band feels slightly loose, but not too bad for a 28, the cups are made somewhat for deeper boobs, so I have a little wrinkling (especially in my smaller boob). I owned the Flirtelle Dahlia before, and I can say that the Angel feels a hair smaller than the Dahlia, but 500X better looking!
The underwires and center gore are wide enough to fit me, but the outside of the cup digs into my armpit. I can't fill out the top of the cup, it wrinkles a lot. It's definitely too big. This was the first bra I tried in a 28 band however, I guess I have more searching to do.
Fits me perfect, except for the center gore which stabs me. ALL the time. It would be perfect if not for the stupid center gore and the ribbon on top, because it means I can't wear clothes on top of it without having this weird frill on top of my boobs underneath my clothes. I wish CK would come up with bra that have no frills in front.
This is my first bra in a 28E, and the support feels amazing.
It is comfortable for the most part, and the band fits very snugly without being too tight. The cups created a rounded look and look great apart from the frill at the top being visible under tight t shirts.
The only complaints I have are that the gore digs in, but this happens to me with a lot of balcony bras so may not be an issue for others, and the cups are quite wide, the underwires leave a gap after my boob under my armpit, although they do not poke and are not uncomfortable, it doesn't feel as supportive as I'd like.
Bras with fabric cups rarely fit me on top, so I decided to try one with open-on-top cups. It works OK but not great. My breasts are too bottom-heavy for it and I have a slight gap on top. A smaller size might be better for me.
The band is fairly firm. It stretches, but takes a bit of effort to stretch it, so it feels a bit tight on the body.
Well it fits, sort of. I ordered this because I thought it might be a more practical bra than the thrill me, but the lace on the top of the cups still shows through most things so I would only be able to wear it under thicker clothes.
I also feel like maybe I could go up in the cups, I know it's meant to be a cleavagey sort of bra but the tops of my areolas are peeking out at the top of the cups, but there's no noticeable quadding so I really can't see myself filling the cups on the next size up. The underwires are also poking in the center and I can't see a solution for this other than to bend the underwires out a bit. I reckon this one is just not right for me so I'm thinking I will just return it without bothering to try the next size up.
This bra fits me well. It's comfortable and supportive. My boobs aren't particularly full on top so the floral lace at the top of the cups doesn't cut in. If they were even slightly fuller, I would have ended up with quadraboob..
Although this bra is a bit too small in the cups for me, bit of quad-boobage, I still really like it. It gives a great cleavage so I don't really mind. It's quite comfortable and I can wear it all day long. The only downside is that the lace at the top of the cups is quite thick and is visible underneath a tight top.
I'm so torn. It fits well, and looks good on it's own, but due to the cups being rather tall, wide, and narrow, under tops it makes me look a bit flat and square... not a good look. Also, the center gore is at an angle, which causes the top of the gore to dig in to my sternum, while the bottom of the gore pulls away slightly (it looks flat, but I can easily fit a finger under it). Is there a way to bend it so that it doesn't do that? I haven't decided yet if I'm going to keep it as a bedroom bra or just send it back, but I'm leaning towards sending it back, sadly, mostly because of the center gore issue.
Have you tried a larger cup? Some women find that Curvy Kate bras can give a square-ish shape if they are too small.
I haven't, but that's good to know. I think I will try a larger size. Thank you!
I bended the wires and it helped. I had exactly the same problem than you, wires digging in in the sternum. When I increased cup size and tried 30E instead of 30EE, the pain from the wires was not so bad, but it still was there. CK wires are odd!! Never had that problem in any other bra.
Oops, I meant 30DD in the previous post, not 30EE!!
I really wanted this bra to fit me well, because it's so pretty! It seems to be a well-made bra, too. In spite of the fact that it doesn't fit me properly, I've been wearing it somewhat regularly for several months, and it's held up to wearing and washing very well. It still looks brand new.
On the other hand, the cups of this bra are way too shallow and wide for me (when I "scoop," I have quad-boob and empty space at the outer side of the cups; after a bit of wear, the cups gape at the center gore and I have overflow near the strap area). ...The band is also way, way too large and stretchy for me (which could also be contributing to the problem with the cups). I had to fasten it on the tightest hook from the first wear, and even then, I can stretch the band two fists worth away from my back.
I think it's a lovely bra, but (as with most of the Curvy Kates I've owned in sizes ranging from 28DD-F) the fit just isn't right for me. Read more 78 more words
Not bad, gives a pretty shape and certainly a change from my usual push up. This is a true balconette. The band isn't too bad, as always with 28s I can still fit my hand under, but this is due to me being small, not the bra being too big. Cups are ever so slightly on the small side for me, needed a 28F really. The frills do limit this bra's wearability but I feel pretty well supported for a half cup, the bra feels very good quality.
Fits well, but after all-day wearing the central part of the wire press into the chest and the wire on the outer part is not long enough, so it is necessary to rearrange breasts in the bra sometimes. Its good looking bra, but not for everyday use, because it causes pressure mark on the center of the chest. Not suitable for physical activity at all https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Have you tried a larger cup? Some women find that Curvy Kate bras can give a square-ish shape if they are too small.