This may be the Cleo Lily we've been waiting for:
-Up front
-Rounded
-Substantial straps
-Supportive band
-Excellent immediate projection
-Excellent center projection
-Short-root friendly

If you liked Cleo Lily, here she is...improved. Seriously.

30G CK Daydreamer vs CK Florence
-The wire channel is thicker, but not wider: I measured https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />
-The fabric is more supportive, but still relatively lightweight.
-The immediate projection is slightly better.
-The lift is BETTER. That was the most surprising difference.
-The cup width is .25" more narrow.

I definitely need a 30GG in this style because the cup is especially narrow. And, I'm not a fan of the kitsch fabric. However, this is a well-designed, supportive bra! And, I look forward to a more elegant fabric....soon. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

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Updated on Jan 25, 2017 Flag this

Very short, projected, slightly narrow, close set, center full, even breasts....

This is Bardot....improved. The band!! Ellace has a firm piece of peach elastic to which the cups and lace are sewn. This elastic dramatically improves the weight distribution of my breasts. In Bardot, the wire "dug in" under my most projected breast. Ellace's elastic prevents that pain. Wow.

Although I don't yet have a reliable method to measure this, Ellace feels more immediately projected than Bardot. However, this feeling may be more closely related to the weight distributing effect of the firm, peach elastic. Whatever it is, Ellace feels more supportive than Bardot.

Ellace's fabrics are softer and smoother. Mesh ... is not my favorite, but Ellace's mesh is soft! Not quite as soft as the mesh Lejaby Mellisia band, but considerably softer than Bardot. I would not recommend Bardot to those with fabric sensitivities, but Ellace may be acceptable.

The stretch lace across the top of the cup may be a problem for soft breast tissue. My shorties present in-cup quadding at the seam. However, this may be caused by my prominent nipple sitting above the apex. I would prefer a stretch lace with elasticity more closely resembling the mesh lower cup. That may come in Ellace 2.0 https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" /> This is one detraction, but it won't prevent me from wearing this very comfortable, supportive bra.

Ellace can accommodate taller roots than Bardot because the cup is .5" taller and the top of the cup is stretch lace rather than mesh. However, Ellace remains a wonderful option for short-rooted, projected breasts.

The 2nd 30G Bardot I ordered will be returned and replaced with another 30G Ellace. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
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White colorway

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Updated on Jan 30, 2017 Flag this

CUP HEIGHT:
*Strap to Apex to Wire: 8.5"
*Strap to Bottom of Wing: 7.25"

This bra fits me very comfortably. The only issue I have with it is a little gapping and puckering on top, which seems to be easily mitigated by taking in a tiny bit of the mesh fabric along the line where it meets the satin. Then the cups appear to be an exceptional fit.

I also didn't think it was giving my full-on-bottom breasts very much lift. Then I put a t-shirt on and noticed how much higher my breasts were sitting than usual. After a full shift as a barista (lots of bending, reaching, constant walking) and a 2.5 mile walk in 90 degree heat, this bra is still comfortable. There's no chafing, digging, poking, squishing, or other maiming of my boobs going on.

Ruby colorway

Updated on Aug 18, 2015 Flag this

While the fit of this bra is sigh-worthy, the construction is solid and keeps the horrific fit from ruining the practicality of this bra. The key to this bra's design is the vertical boning along the seams. Without it, this bra is just another wide, shallow strapless with an inward curve at the top that may be problematic for FOT shapes. The cups run small, but I don't know how much I'd recommend sizing up, since it is functional even with the gore a gaping 2" from my sternum. My very projected, firm-ish breasts pushed this entire bra forward at the top and my FOB shape ensures the ... underwires sit rather low. The boning keeps the whole cup from just flopping over (a la FOB boobs in the Deco strapless). My biggest complaint is the the forward tilt of the bra causes the bottom of the wires to dig into my ribs after a couple hours of wear. It's also rather high cut under the arms and at the gore, so it's not incredibly versatile. Sizing up in this would make the wires uselessly and uncomfortably wide for me, so I feel this is my best fit in my usual 30G.
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Updated on Sep 17, 2014 Flag this

As a true 28GG, the fact this bra fits so tight in the band is not a problem for me given it starts from a 30 back - but of course bare this in mind if you're a 30+ back size. I've never been able to find much of a good fit in this style but the black one seems to be spot on for me. I wonder if it's because the black one runs that little bit tighter in the band than the other colourways, so I can keep it fastened on the loosest hook and in turn not pull the wires too wide? I don't get any overspill at the centre front despite the gore being a bit too wide for me - the Latte and White colours do not fit me as well as this when I have then fastened on the most comfortable hook (the middle hook for those two) - will pop up a review of those ASAP https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Black colorway

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My shape: Projected, narrow, shorter roots, even/functionally full on bottom, soft tissue. Cleo Lily fits me best.

Unfortunately this fits a whole band size large (32). It fits about true to size in the cups if you have short roots; it cuts in a bit on my larger side.
Sadly the straps are painfully too short on the longest setting. I'm so bummed!

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Updated on Feb 21, 2018 Flag this

My shape: Projected, short rooted, even/functionally full on bottom, somewhat narrow, soft tissue.

The cups fit true to size, but the band on mine runs about a size large. Overall this fits me OK, although I do get some rubbing on my tail of spence, and I get a hint of the "upside down 7" shape. The vertical seam is quite pronounced, which creates a strange looking lumpy line under clothes.
I'm pretty underwhelmed by the Dreamcatcher, and will be returning it.

Melon/Apple colorway

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Updated on May 20, 2017 Flag this

This bra is absolutely lovely, but I wish it was comfortable! The front of my armpits were so sore after wearing it for a few hours! The underwire was also too wide for my breasts. The look of the bra is beautiful, but unfortunately, I would not wear it under most clothing as the material appears bumpy and uneven from the lace. All in all, good bra to wear if you know you'll be taking it off immediately..which I guess isn't a good bra to wear at all!

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Updated on Nov 29, 2012 Flag this

The Animal print version fits a lot better than the solid colours. I’ve found the solid colours recently are cutting into my breast tissue slightly along the neckline and by the end of the day I’m really spilling out, despite the cup capacity being correct, and a cup size up being far too wide. Not sure if this new print version has been made with a different mesh or in a different factory, but the fit is much better on me. Minus some marks on this colourway though for the black and brown finishings - they’re inside the bra so not a huge issue aesthetically but it is something that bugs me ever so slightly 😅

Animal (Leopard Print) colorway

Updated on Oct 25, 2021 Flag this

Wish this fit! Like the Superplunge multiway, there is too much space in the upper part of the cup for my FOB breasts. This would probably work better for someone FOT or even. It is good for center full breasts, as I didn't have a problem in that direction! It's also a very pretty bra.

Black colorway

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Updated on Aug 30, 2020 Flag this

This almost worked for me, but alas! I get this weird gaping at the very top of the wing under my underarm area. Not gaping at the side of the boob (which would mean the cup was too wide) just gaping at the very top stretchy part of the wing. It was so bizarre, I've never had that problem before. Finally, through trial and error I figured out it was because the straps are simply set too wide. If I put the straps inward, the problem disappears. So sad because otherwise this bra is a good fit with lots of immediate projection.

Latte colorway

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Updated on May 06, 2018 Flag this

For me, the vertical seams provide such nice support and a rounded shape. I feel quite secure in this bra, and it's really pretty, too! This G cup is juuuuust on the edge of being too small, but it works for most days.

Black colorway

Updated on Feb 09, 2018 Flag this

This bra is so comfortable! The gore is a revalation compared to Panache - it doesn't dig in at all! The cups are covered with very soft material and I like the 3 hook fastening, it feels really secure but not tight. It provides very good uplift, which is great for me because I have low set boobs. I had to go up a cup - I'm normally 30FF - so definitely order a larger cup size in this style. EDIT: the wires are slightly too wide for my shape (I'm not particularly narrow). The gore is still lovely and comfortable though https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Aqua colorway

Updated on Oct 07, 2017 Flag this

Short, projected, center full, close set, even, slightly narrow breasts....

The 32G Shockwave Bikini I own was too big for swimming. But, it is my most comfortable everyday bra. The 30G has a tighter band and smaller cups which is perfect for swimming. However, the cup is slightly too narrow. When my breasts are larger two weeks per month, even the 32G Shockwave is too small. Otherwise, the 32G fits better. Here is the link to my beloved 32G: http://www.bratabase.com/bra/di7sa/

Like the 32G, you can move the wire away from the gore in this 30G, too. See photos for more detail.

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Updated on Feb 12, 2017 Flag this

I was encouraged to try a 30FF: it did not fit. So, I ordered another 30G.

Here is the review from the 1st 30G review:
http://www.bratabase.com/bra/difqy/

White colorway

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Updated on Aug 01, 2016 Flag this

This bra was extremely pleasantly surprising. Narrower wires and cut-and-sew cup construction, which accomodates more projection than the vast majority of UK padded bras I've tried. The shape is *perfectly* round with gentle cleavage... very flattering under fitted clothing. I wouldn't mind if the little purple bows, just like those on the CK Bardot, happen to peak out from beneath a tank top, they're a lovely detail https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I appreciate the unusual combination of the purple ribbons with the casual denim fabric, however I have to say the pastel polka-dot fabric is kind of juvenile and cheap-looking if you look at it up close. Oh well, it's still very cute as a whole, and the matching panty makes for an adorable and aesthetically presentable set, even though this bra is so incredibly soft it's been designated as my instant go-to "comfort" bra for long days. If you are considering this model, also look into CK's new Daily Dream as they're supposedly the same cut. I'm thrilled with this one!

Denim Mix colorway

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Updated on Feb 15, 2016 Flag this

See my review and photos on my blog: https://ataleoftwoboobs.wordpress.com/2015/04/29/curvy-kate-me-part-1-reviews-of-some-recent-unlined-offerings-bardot-daisie-and-dare/

Updated on Apr 29, 2015 Flag this

I would say that the Gia is the best style of bra I've tried. I currently own this in black and the cherry blush color. I definitely need a smaller band and a larger cup and I have a 28H in the blush color on the way and will update once I receive that. If the 28H fits I will most likely list the 30G's for sale (after replacing them, of course). The band is very stretchy, but comfortable and the cups give a nice shape and look nice with their detailing. I really like this bra.

Updated on Oct 23, 2014 Flag this

I really like this bra, the lacy top section doesn't cut into tissue at all. I get some slight wrinkling in the lace but I think this looks worse than it is do the lace extending over the edge seam of the cup. Wires are very comfy and it gives a much more flattering shape thats fairly rounded and not very east/west compared to other non padded Curvy Kates https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Updated on Aug 26, 2013 Flag this

I think I am almost ready to throw in the towel when it comes to Curvy Kate's Showgirls line. First, my boobs are too wide apart and the cups are too shallow in the Tempt Me, then my nipples practically fall out of the Elegance, and now… this.

The Tease Me [showgirl Collection] itself is quite lovely but not my usual style, what with the bows and ribbon and things. The fabric is soft yet supportive. I was worried that the lace and stuff would be scratchy. I'm not sure what clothing I would normally wear this bra under, ... definitely nothing tight at the top, because the ribbons make for lumps under fabric. I wore it all day under a loose fitting shirt.

The bra itself is mostly comfortable. I say "mostly" because while the underwires themselves don't dig in to my armpits, they pretty much end right at the armpits, but then there's these twee bows right at the end of the underwires and guess where THEY go. So if I decide to keep the Tease Me, those things will be snipped right off. The band is a little on the stretchy side. The gore comes dangerously close to being higher than I like. The wires do encircle the shape of my whole breast, though. If my torso was any shorter, the Tease Me would not work at all. I feel like it, just like the others I've tried from the Showgirls line, is made for someone with a longer torso. But, overall comfort is good. I took a nap in it, and I didn't want to rip it off by the end of the day.

The Tease Me likes to take my boobs and lift them upwards. It doesn't push them towards the center, if anything, they are still set wide, just shoved upwards in an almost impressive display: "Here they are, my boobs". Like, I could take a brush in Photoshop and paint a perfect circle around each boob in my photo of the front view. But from the side? This is where it looks like to me that the bra is actually also pushing my breasts inward, causing the profile to be a bit... off. So I'm thinking the Tease Me is a tad too shallow and wide for me.

Basically, the Tease Me turns my rack into a rectangle with two half circles on top. Imagine a "B" that was been turned 90º counter-clockwise and ta-da, those are my boobs.

Maybe I will be a glutton for punishment and continue my hunt for the Thrill Me [showgirl Collection] -- maybe it's a good thing I can't find it in my size lol.
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