In my blog review I break down this bra (the black colorway), the latte bra in 28F, and the white bra in 30E. I review all three at the same time. It's a great shape for narrow and short roots that need projection! This has quickly become my favorite unlined bra. Full details on the blog!
In my blog review I break down this bra (the latte colorway), the black bra in 28F, and the white bra in 30E. I review all three at the same time. It's a great shape for narrow and short roots that need projection! This has quickly become my favorite unlined bra. Full details on the blog!
I think this bra is best suited for FOB breasts, or even with a short root. I'm even with a tall root, so my breasts act like they're FOB, but I need upper looseness, which this bra does not have.
This bra fits quite good. I don't have any major problems, except maybe it's a bit too shallow at the wire. The wires move a bit under my IMF after wearing it for a while. They're a bit hard and cause a bit discomfort after a while. Nonetheless I really like the shape in this bra. My breasts are a bit pointy and this bra makes a great round shape and my boobs feel super firm in it. The band is TTS in my opinion.
FYI: Even, wide, centered breasts and broad shoulders. 33" around and 26" snug under gives me 26F but I wear 28E/Fs and 30DDs because it's easier to find those.
I love how low-cut this bra is. I need low-cut bras because I have nearly no space between my breasts and any underwire between them is uncomfortable and stabs/pushes my breast tissue all over, which is unattractive and not good for maintaining shape.
There is not any push-up padding in the bra. As with all my padded CK bras, the cups are shallow and wrinkling occurs at the bottom. I went up one cup from my typical sister size, which I ...generally do for CK.
The straps are entirely adjustable (and quite long if you need length, but not so long that I adjusted them and the plastic part ended in an unusual place) and seem sturdy. They are a bit wide for my taste. I like that they can be criss-crossed or whatever, but I wish they weren't so wide! Now I cannot use any other removable straps on this bra (thinner ones or clear ones or cute ones) because they will not fit onto it (the strap holding area is too wide of a piece of fabric on this bra).
You cannot wear this bra as a strapless bra and expect support. It is too flexible in the cups.
The seams on the cups or the black-on-black pattern haven't been visible in appropriately-colored tees (medium to dark colors).
CONCLUSION: I've had this bra for over a year and I hardly wear it as it's not really cute and the cups are kind of pathetic, but it fits fine. Good for racerback tanks. Read more 169 more words
My habitual size is 32D, because I can buy it in stores, but I think I am more a 30DD than a 32D. I have small but not flat, wide, pointy and full on bottom breast.
I have read all the revues in bratabase and in blogs, and they say to go down a band size, and go up one or two cups size for this bra. And bratabase say the 28F may fit me in cups, but too tight in band. So I ordered a 30DD, a 30E, a 28E and a 28F. The one who fit me the best is the 28F (bratabase, you give ...good advice https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> )
All is perfect in the fit of this bra, expect the center gore which is too wide at the top, just between my breast. And I have empty space in the smaller boob's cup. But I have those problems with all of my bras.
I can close the band with the loosest hook and and feel supported even if I can put more than 2 fingers under the band. (If I had heavier breast maybe it will be too loose).
The bra gives a flat and round shape, and lift a lot. I have not the "marie antoinette cleavage" that some woman have with this bra, I just have more breast tissus in the top of my chest than with other bras. And my boobs looks bigger. It is difficul to wear this bra with a V neck top, because the bra shows.
I am tall, with broad shoulders, and the straps are perfect !
I have the peach/plum color, it is beautiful, I love it !
EDIT 3 MONTHS LATER : I altered the center gore, now the cups are very close together, so it fits my body. I can close the band easily, and put the band away form my body 6-7cm, but it feels too tight (the underwires dig in my ribs). I wear it with and extender, and it is very confortable for me now. With this 2 changes, this bra becomes my favorite ! I wear it all the time !
EDIT 1 YEAR AFTER BUYING THE BRA :
Ok, so now, I have other bras that really fits me, I can say this one is not confortable, because wires are too sturdy and the band is too tight in size 28, even now it is old. Wires are a bit too narrow too. But the good point is the shape : so so good for lifting my breasts ! It is definitely my best bra if I want my nipples hight or spectacular " tall full on top shallow" sort of cleavage. This bra gets old quite well. Materials looks cheaper and color is not as bright as it used to be, but the shape stay perfect, and the band stay firm. Read more 369 more words
This bra is a game-changer for me. It is currently the only bra that fits. My only complaint is I wish the straps were a bit less uncomfortable. The adjustment piece of the straps indents my skin and is quite uncomfortable when I lean back against a hard surface (such as a chair). Also, the place where the strap connects to the band is a bit uncomfortable for me for some reason. HOWEVER, this is my first time wearing a bra that actually fits and the first time wearing a non-sports bra in quite some time. I'm sure my skin/body will get used to it.
Edit: after wearing for some time, my ribs started to hurt in certain areas and when sitting, even though the band is not too tight or loose, the band gets pushed lower than my IMF. Overall, my body has not been able to get used to this bra. Changing comfort from good to meh. Debating whether I have rib flares or if my muscles make bras hurt me so much.
This is a really pretty bra, when it's not on me. When I'm wearing it, it is an absolute disaster! The cups run small, the top edge sort of flares out (which may cause gaping on some, but I still had quadboob). The part where the seam is happens to be is very pointy and unflattering because the piece right above it goes inwards before flaring outwards.
This was my first foray into Curvy Kate bras and I want to run back to my beloved Freya!
First, the good. The Daily Boost is a very sturdily made bra; it's hard to describe, but it has the feel of a bra that would last a long time. There's nothing flimsy about it. The 28 band runs about average with other 28s I've worn, neither exceptionally firm, nor loose.
It's a very 'practical' looking bra. Black with gray piping and a little gray bow at the center gore. Even the bow is 'practical' looking, as if the bra really needed to scream, "I'm not for decoration or sexiness!" ...It's could've been cuter. A little cute never hurt anyone.
The seams show just a tiny bit under my t-shirts and probably would fully show in anything very tight. It is not quite a t-shirt bra.
Now, all that said, I'm pretty sure this bra is the complete wrong shape for me. The cups are shallow and somewhat wide. While they don't cut in, or give me quadra-boob, I am forever adjustiing and re-adjusting as my narrow, close-set boobs refuse to work with the cup shape given. Oftentimes, there's is empty space at the apex of the cups, other times it's more towards the center. I wonder if a 28FF might have been better, but the shape seems so wrong, I doubt it.
I think I'll just be buying the Tease Me from Curvy Kate and leaving the rest of their line alone. Read more 141 more words
Like I said in my review for the 28E this is a beautiful bra, it's well made and definitely reminds you of a Vegas Showgirl. I received this in a bra grab bag special otherwise I probably would've ordered two sizes up on this particular bra. I have slightly more areola coverage but it's close. I could probably "make due" wearing this since the underwire doesn't hurt but I still have quite a bit of lift on the front gore.
This is my first Curvy Kate bra and I'm not too enthusiastic to try more. I love the style and the color but the fit is far from ideal. It looks slightly darker than in the pictures and the light blue is more pale.
It is hard to tell if the cups are the wrong shape or just a bit too small. It feels like they have less depth at the bottom which squishes my boobs to the center. So that the gore lifts away from my sternum and the stretch lace is getting stretched a lot. Overall the cup volume is like a 28E/F compared to my Cleo ...and Freya bras. There is no quadding or cutting in and the shape looks very round and lifted under clothes. But the cups feel pretty snug. I really feel the elastic ribbon at the top and I am sure it would be cutting in if my breast tissue wasn't super firm. There is also a noticeable amount of pressure at the sides where my boobs try to be wider then the bra allows them to be.
The wires are the same shape as the ones in the Cleo Marcie but not as stiff. Which makes them fit slightly wider but they don't poke me anywhere. The band could be tighter. I tried it on middle hook but this makes the wires too wide and the cups feel even smaller. I expected the light blue elastic at the bottom to be somewhat stiff (at least it looked stiff to me) but it is actually very soft and comfy.
I can't say much about the quality but the whole thing feels stretchier then my other bras. Which is also why think a 28FF would be too unsupportive in the cups. I am still keeping this one hoping that the cups will stretch out a little but also because it was quite cheap and the shape under clothes looks really nice.
--Edit-- I had the straps too short in the pictures which caused the band to ride up. The cups fit better with an extender but then the straps are too wide set. Read more 245 more words
I think it's definitely too small, that's why the upper cups feel tight and if you had softer tissue you'd be quadding everywhere. You'd be completely fine in a 28FF. Or better yet, a 30F. This poor band is too tight, straining and flattening the bottom of the cups. I often see your reviews and think you could get a much better fit from most of your bras by sizing up a cup and a band. If you prefer everything tight and too small, that's your perogative, but you won't get a "fit" and something comfortable that way.
I also think it looks too small. I used to wear bras with the band tight and the cups small because I have short roots and I hated tall cups, but I had that slight bulge over the top of the armpit that I should have known was a sign of a too small cup. Because there was no room out front my boobs were being squished back into my armpits. This bra is a good example: http://bra.pe/XTbh/
It looks lovely on you but I agree with the previous comments that it's probably too small. I can't imagine that the band is loose and riding up when it's creating the gap at the back. I've gotten that in some 28 bands that I've tried recently and it's so uncomfortable. Plus, if the gore is not laying against your sternum, is it possible that the cups are too small and pushing the gore away from your chest? It's a really lovely bra on you but I think that you can benefit with at least a larger cup size if you prefer a band that tight.
Thank you for your input!
I just tried it with an extender and loosened the straps, which were probably too short to begin with. Now the wires fit much better and there is less pressure on the lower part of the cups but the gore still doesn't tack and the extender also makes the straps too wide. So I will give this another try in a 30F and maybe 28FF hoping that the larger cup size won't make the wires too wide again.
I probably have to accept the fact that bras with softer wires (like Freya and obviously Curvy Kate) cannot be worn this tight. But I do have a few 30E/F bras and they are still supportive enough for me to wear at home or for an "office only" workday. So there is probably still good use for this one in a 30F.
aboobaccount I seem to recall you are the poster who wears bands as tight as possible due to sensory issues (a preference for the feeling of compression)? I would suggest trying longline bras, which usually feel and fit much firmer for the same band size compared to a standard bra. I think they might work better for you, providing that firm secure sensation without complicating the fit of the cups so much.
Please be sure to let us know what other sizes you try and how they fit. Re: wide straps with extender...have you considered lengthening the straps and turn them into racer back? I think that the suggestion that wendybien has made with the longline is an interesting one and I would be curious to see how it works for you. I hope that you can get the right size in this bra and love it as much as lcl0706 and I do.
I tried the Cleo Breeze (http://bra.pe/MFFz/) a few month ago but the cups were not the right shape and it was not comfortable while sitting down. Also my torso is a little V-shaped so the band was too tight at the top and too loose at the bottom. I like the Comexim Joy (http://bra.pe/MEvW/) but can't find it anywhere. The Freya Francis also looks nice and I already found a cheap one on eBay.
For clarification I don't actually want to be compressed. I like it when a bra fits snug but the main reason I wear a 28F/FF is that my boobs feel more supported and less jiggling. I work as a network engineer in an automated warehouse. Meaning I often have run or climb ladders. And I absolutely hate the feeling of my boobs moving around. Or having to adjust my bra before rushing into some meeting. In a good 28 band like my Panache Georgia (http://bra.pe/XYON/) I can actually forget that I have boobs. I never have to adjust anything and the shape is much better then with some bulky sports bra. But I do switch into a 30F / 32E or even a bralette when I get home.
@calluna I will keep you updated after giving my wallet a break from all the bra shopping. I just notice that I spend well over 200€ on bras in the last 3 months.
Ya know I was thinking about your need for a lot of support/locked in boobs at work and wondered if you’d ever considered sports bras at work, like Panache Sport. Then I thought about Ewa and how you may really like her SF cut. I’ve never tried it, but the construction is such that your boobs shouldn’t budge all day. A tight band/too small cups isn’t going to offer more support, it’s just going to smash everything down. The SF in a proper size should really contain everything - it’s like a blend of her BM and FB models and available in your size range. Great depth at the wire and the bottom half of the cup is reinforced for added lift and jiggle protection. It’s going to do a lot more work in terms of holding the girls still than something like this CK or other UK bras that are often a single layer of mesh in our size range. If you do decide to spring for one I wouldn’t go smaller than a 65F, as her bands often run quite tight. I think your overall shape is going to be a good match for Ewa in the long run, specifically thinking of the S and SF cuts.
lcl0706 great advice! I also think finding bands in your size with more hooks is a good idea. I feel more secure the wider the band. To that end I was going to suggest Curvy Kate Luxe. It's a strapless so it's made to keep everything in place and has a nice supportive band and firm cups. And you could also still wear it with the straps.
Most other CK bras aren't going to be for you as they are softer than what you want and have more jiggly straps.
Comexim longlines are also an idea, as are wired sports bras. Good luck!
Except just in the previous comment she said "my Panache Georgia (http://bra.pe/XYON/) I can actually forget that I have boobs. I never have to adjust anything and the shape is much better then with some bulky sports bra. "
so i guess she doesnt like sports bras.
aboobaccount ohhh ok I see what you were talking about now. In our previous discussion I think it was more general and it sounded like you preferred a sense of secure compression around ribs instead. Now I see you are talking about the actual breasts, that's rather different. I used to teach university students and what with gesturing during lectures, leaning over to consult with student groups during projects, writing on the board and erasing the board in front of the class I definitely wanted my bras to be like armor so I know exactly what you are talking about!
To keep the bust completely secure and minimize movement, really what is most needed is complete containment of the breast tissue. This means a design where the edge of the cup ends at or above the edge of the breast mass, i.e. a very, very full coverage bra. This does NOT have to be a sports bra btw. Some of my typical workday bras that provided industrial-strength secure fit when I was teaching are listed under my profile, I was much bigger then but you will see the style of bras: good old-fashioned full cups!. Prima Donna Deauville, the full cup Chantelle Rive Gauche are two examples. Don't be put off by the old lady appearance of these specific ones because it's not something you are forced to tolerate along with the containment--personally I like the retro touch, but if you prefer a more mainstream and modern appearance you can absolutely find the same bra construction and the same super-secure containment in styles with smooth fabrics.
Anyway, although you will see fewer of the full-cup styles in your size range on this site, because in your size especially we have a strong majority of younger users who are typically more responsive to the marketing and design of moderate to lower-coverage bras, those bras are definitely out there.
Tl;dr version it sounds like your ideal "work bras" would be the opposite of what you've been trying: full coverage, fairly deep/wide band, centered straps and an optimal shape match to ensure that you don't budge. These can definitely be found in non-sports designs and if you don't like the vintage/old lady full cup look, these do exist in minimalist designs as well! For a rounded shape it's best to try on but this can be obtained too.
I tried the Shock Absorber Active (http://bra.pe/MBtR/) in a 30E (couldn't even close the 28F). It is very supportive but gives me a flat uniboob shape. But that is probably by design. I also have the Panache Sports bra in a 28F. The shape is not too bad. But it gets very warm and sweaty after a few hours. The same goes for the Freya Active (http://bra.pe/MCTk/).
I like the EM SF-line you recommended, especially the Kobalt and the Trapez. Too bad the Royal Blue (http://bra.pe/MGYT/) seems to be discontinued. According to the EM site they all start at 30F. So I hope they run small.
@cupandahalf I also like wider bands better. I totally don't get how Cleo bras only have two hooks even in very large cups sizes while Panache (same company) uses 3. Unfortunately I can't stand strapless bras. These silicon stripes on the band drive me nuts.
@wendybien Thank you so much for the detailed response. I didn't try a real full cup bra yet. But I found that my most supportive bras in terms of breast movement are the ones with stiff wires and stronger fabric at least in the lower part of the cups. Maybe this is due to my super firm tissue: So if the bottom part of my breast can't budge the top won't move as well. I am still going to try a full cup bra. At work I really don't care how my bras look as long as they fit properly.
Just out of curiosity: Did you find that you can wear a larger band size if the cups are more full coverage?
aboobaccount well I can't say I experimented a great deal, but I'll say I experienced it from the opposite end--a LOWER coverage style makes it more necessary to err on the side of a tighter band for me. So in that sense yes I suppose I'd say full cup/full coverage does allow a very secure feeling without such a tight band. Prima Donna (if you should choose to try it) also runs rather tight in the bands in many models anyway. Re: nonstretch material, yes, for this type of workhorse full-containment bra, they tend to use only thick, robust, nonstretch materials--even what looks delicate in photos (lace or embroidered tulle) is typically nonstretch and quite tough. Rive Gauche is the exception, I found the materials effectively did have stretch, so perhaps not the best bet for you.
This would be the correct size for me on this model of Curvy Kate (I know, I tried the others), but unfortunately gives a weird pointy shape to the breasts. Even unworn I can see that the seams are making a pointy shape, and when worn, besides the overall pointy shape, there's a bit of wrinkling on the nipples. Adding to that, I can't fill the bottom, maybe due to the underwire shape, or lack of immidiate projection.
I was excited to try Curvy Kate and this bra did not disappoint. It fits really well and is quite comfortable. I have it in Berry, and it is a pretty wine/cranberry colour with lovely lace details. It feels supportive and looks flattering. Straps adjust easily. It fits very true to size, both in the cups and band. I get just a hint of quad boob on one side- not enough to bug me. This one is a keeper.
I would say that this bra definitely runs large. I'd order down a cup size. It's also very tall. The wires are narrower with deeper cups than most Curvy Kate. This also doesn't allow for a ton of immediate projection. Would be better for someone with more even fullness and less projection. Overall though this bra just ran really large for a 28F. I'd say it would be more similar to a 30F
I think this bra fits, not the best, but really nicely enough. It provides overall great support and firm structure. The top of the cup is also just slightly closed so sometimes when i move or breathe deeply enough, it cuts into breast tissue. Otherwise, it sits well, and i find it rather comfortable to wear.
One thing I definitely like about this bra is that while the band allows for just enough room to stretch for a nice snug fit, the bra straps are a little more firm and less stretchy. Which I really, really like. I somehow think maybe this is what provides the extra support and hold for the cups in this bra for my full on bottom boobs (that always tend to stretch the straps and wrinkle the cups near the underwire under the boobs).
That settles the matter - my breasts are definitely FoB. The cup is too small for my larger breast (gives odd angular shape), but the fabric at the top is quite loose. The cup is perfect for the smaller breast (still with loose fabric at the top). The gore was digging in because it's high, but pushing the wires along the channel helped a lot and also helped the fit a little. Despite the issues, I will probably keep this bra. The fit problems are not obvious under clothing - MUCH less obvious than the problems with the Deco plunge. Also it is my first and (right now) only unlined bra. But I would not repurchase it or recommend it to someone who is FoB.
ETA: After wearing this three times, I already have it on the middle hooks (and it is still riding up a bit). So if you're buying this bra, you might want to size down in the band if possible.
Works very well as a t-shirt bra, doesn't show under thin, tight shirts. Leopard print is fun, but the bra's appearance is quite similar to any basic moulded bra. I liked it when I bought it (the second bra ever that was close to my correct size!) but I think now that I have seen and tried more bras I demand more when it comes to their aesthetics.
I found the bra's material to be overall somewhat stiff and uncomfortable. Or maybe the shape just weren't for me? Wires were too wide so it didn't give me the best possible shape. The band was too big on the loosest setting but worked on the tightest. I found the straps to be unnecessary wide for my size.
This bra fits well and is really comfortable! I feel like it gives a rounded shape on me. It does wrinkle a tiny bit at the bottom of the cups, I'm not quite sure why, but it doesn't really bother me. Sometimes the lace pattern on the top of the cup shows through knit t-shirts.
Oooh the color of this is so gorgeous! Looks like a pretty good fit too.