I was told that this bra was really good for FOT, firm breasts, and that alot of people with softer breasts have had bad experiences with this bra. I have even fulness, round, and very soft tissue. My breasts are pretty high on my torso and I'm a but more center full.
I really don't know why, all the seams and reviews point to this being a bad fit for me. But I really love everything about this bra. It was alerted when I got it, the straps were moved in about 1.5 centimeters, and the sides were lowered by 1 centimeter. I think it would still be ...a very good fit for me even without the alterations, but I would do the same to any new tease me bras I got.
The band is so soft and comfortable, though it's a little slacky on me. I probably need a 28GG, but this is the one I have. The straps are fully adjustable, and also very soft and stretchy, they feel thicker than they are. The seams on these cups are perfect, and gives me a beautiful hemispheric shape. The wires are among the closest to working of any of my bras, being only a little too wide for me. And the color is just to die for.
The bra itself it gorgeous, but it has some issues. The fit is near perfect, however the lace across the top of the cup shows through nearly everything. Which is agitating, because I would probably wear this bra every day if it didn't poke through shirts (I still do).
I would recommend this to women with similar breasts, very comfortable and durable. Great job curvy kate! Read more 176 more words
My husband LOVES this bra on me. However band is too big/cups too small. Rides up in back, even hooked on smallest option. Major quad boob. Boobs fall out constantly. Closest to my Harlequin (now called Masquerade) by Panache Nemesis that was my all time favorite bra (BAD DOG! Do not eat my bras!) Hoping to find a 28GG or 28H
This is my 2nd try at this bra, because the band of the 32FF stretched enough to ride up my back in just a couple wears. Unfortunately, this bra is just too tall, wide, and shallow for me. It's probably one of the most projected UK bras I've tried, but it's just not enough. Because of the lack of immediate projection, it sits too low and hurts my ribs.
Love the happy and vibrant lavender tone of this bra with the aqua embroidery and teardrop rhinestone charm, which dangles back and forth with movement. The details are very princess-y and feminine... it's a set that lifts your spirits on a dreary day. Along with CK Bardot and Tease Me, this was the very first full-bust bra I ordered in my correct size, so I have a particular affinity for this bra and its aesthetic. I've realized that the wires are still a bit too wide for me (which causes mild discomfort throughout the day), but in comparison to some of the older CK models like Emily it is comparably much narrower and more projected. The shape is quite natural, not terrible but not exceptional. There's a tiny bit of wrinkling at the seam on my smaller breast, but it's not visible beneath clothes and I think a size down would be too small. Like most balconette bras it separates and lifts the breasts rather than displaying cleavage.
Too wide and shallow to be a great technical fit on me unfortunately, but alongside the matching panty it makes a very fun bedroom or novelty bra. Like the rest of the Showgirl line, it has very extravagant decoration, super soft cushy inner lining, and a lovely vintage-y appeal which is awesome in a full-bust bra! I quite like it for beneath heavier knits in the winter, or in general whenever a little extra frill is warranted! However, the high wings tend to really irritate my armpits over the course of the day, so this one is best only for short-term wear.
Absolutely love this bra both fit and style wise; the sheer black paired with the lavender embroidery/bows are so pretty and feminine, especially if they were to peak out from beneath your shirt! This bra provides a basketball-round and forward-projected shape with relatively narrow underwires (at least by CK standards), a decent amount of immediate projection, and a delightfully low gore. Upon first trying it on, however, the upper edge cut quite significantly into the tops of my boobs, especially the larger one, but after determining to keep it and make it work I was able to gently stretch the embroidered top panel out enough to comfortably accommodate my even-fullness boobs without any quading whatsoever. It's rare to find a bra that is both beautiful and comfortable enough to totally forget about it while wearing!
I swapped this bra with another bratabase user, but unfortunately it turns out to be one size too small in the cups. It's a shame because it's a very pretty bra!
I'm affraid sizing up won't fix things, because the tops of the cup may still be too closed for me, so ut's probably a shape mis match.
I find it hard to determine my size in CK, but I think I need at least 1 cup size larger in this brand compared to other brands.
I looked at my other CK bras, and it turns out they are 36Gs. Those are seriously too large in the band (I altered the bands so nie they're more like 32s). The cups are also too big, but not by as much as I would expect, given that I wear a 32FF in mist other brands. Oh well.
I like the feel of this bra. It is the first of my smaller band/bigger cup bras that I feel has actually given close to enough support/lift. If it wasn't for the central spillage/quadboob (which I have to admit is considerable) the shape would be pretty good, too. It is comfortable. I have considerable soft tissue across in front of my arm and this bra doesn't seem to cut in there as much as the other bras. I haven't tried it as cross-back or halter yet, but I'll try to remember to take some photos when I do. The top edge of the cups seems to roll outward ...- I'm pretty sure other people have noted this, too. To me, it seems as though the manufacturer has forgotten that the outer layer of fabric has to be just a little bit bigger than the foam or lining b/c it goes over a slightly bigger surface, and it is therefore pulling that top free edge outward. I could be wrong, though - maybe it is deliberately shaped that way, perhaps trying to avoid quadboob? If that was the aim, it hasn't worked for me! Ultimately, I think one cup size bigger would be right for me ... Or maybe two - I don't know! Definitely the overall best shape yet for my boobs, though.
For reference, I think my boobs are shallow, close-set, and have a wide root, with central fullness as well as being generally FOB. I have a narrow back and shoulders with a rib cage that is more round than oval and I have plenty of squishable soft-tissue overlying my rib cage. Read more 167 more words
Apparently a lot of people have trouble with the fit of this bra. I was desperate for a t-shirt bra for the summer, so I decided to give it a try anyway. The same was said about Cleo Neve Plunge T-shirt Bra (7196) , but that fit my shape okay (even though the gore was too low not to spill out over). This one has a higher gore and is more like a cross between a t-shirt bra and near a half-cup-ish style. 30G is my usual size in Freya and Affinitas (and most others).
The Starlet in 30G was waaaaay too tight on the band. ...It brought out back fat that I never even knew I had and would have been comfortable thinking that I didn't. However, the cup was a perfect fit. I mean an exact fit without an inch to spare. If I slouch my shoulders a little, there's a smidge of gaping on the smaller breast. But if I have a hormonal day, there will probably be a tad of quad on the larger one. The cups do have a somewhat shallow feel to them and I might have considered going up a size; however, I am short and the coverage of the cups is just shy of too high on the sides for comfort.
When I first put the bra on, I noticed the wrinkling at the bottom of the cups that everyone complains about. There was that odd upside-down "7" cup pointedness, too. So, again being short, I have to tighten the straps a lot to get the wire into my IMF. Once that is done, the wrinkling disappears. I'm rather high-set and would prefer a lower wing that doesn't quite reach so high into my armpits, but it's really not worse than most other bras.
Once adjusted to sit correctly, the shape of the cup is very nice. Smooth, contoured, not pointy and no show through my shirts. I am happy with that. I'm not sure I'd call it a very comfortable bra, but time will tell there.
I re-ordered a 32FF and the band was better and the cup more or less the same. I couldn't wear the 30G without an extender. Even the 32 band is tighter than most 30s I wear. Weird band sizing on this one.
One last thing: I'd recommended not ordering these bras from Amazon. Wherever they are storing them, they are all damaged. I had to send back 3 different ones.
I wear a 32F in Cleo, but this bra fits well in 30G. My breasts are FoT, and I have a semi-wide root. This bra encloses more breast tissue on the sides than any other I've tried.
The only negative is that if I lay down or lounge while wearing this bra, the underwire is so wide that it digs in a bit. This is never a problem during my daily life; it's only an issue if I'm laying on the couch, etc.
Aesthetically, I think it's very pretty. However, if I scoop and swoop properly, my nipples are above the opaque fabric and into the sheer. I don't mind, but some ladies might.
After owning it for a year, I've found that I barely wear it because it's so itchy. The upper embroidery irritates my chest, and it itches my arm on the sides. I wouldn't recommend this bra for that reason.
I like this bra - as with most Curvy Kate bras, it fits my shape well, though I do have to go up a size. It provides good support and good shape. However, when I buy nude/beige bras I am usually intending to wear them under lighter coloured tops and I find that this bra doesn't suit that purpose because of the lace and stitch detailing, which can be seen through lighter clothing.
This bra is perfect for my shape. It is comfortable, provides good lift, and complements my shape. The only thing to consider with this bra is that the detailing (lace, ribbon and textured dots) on the bra make this bra a poor choice under light weight or lighter coloured fabrics. Otherwise, it would be a great everyday bra.
Overall, I like this bra. As with most @Curvy Kate bras, I needed to go up a cup size. This bra has a little bit of lace edging but can still be worn under most clothing. The pink detailing in the bows and stitching is a nice touch. I did, however, find this bra to be a little bit too wide for my shape. It isn't unwearable, but it is not one of my favourites for this reason.
This is a beautiful bra, and well constructed. The band was quite loose, felt like 32-34 and not 30 but that may be because it was stretched out from wear, which is fine for a "sleeping" bra. The cups however for my US 30I size were about 2 sizes too small. I did follow a US- UK online size conversion chart and a UK 30G should be a US 30I but at least in this line, it ran way too small. My under bust is 28.5" and over is 38" so I will order 30 H in Curvy Kate bras from now on.
Note: as I have changed in size this bra is too small in the cup and too loose in the band.
This bra's cups measure identically to an Ewa Michalak 70GG--a bra that is, in theory, two volumes larger. But aside from the wacky sizing, this is a pretty nice bra, and the gore is reasonably low and narrow--I don't seem to spill out or twist it. The fabric is heavy, so it.won't quite fulfill my summer unlined bra fantasies, but it's certainly a nice break from the foam domes. I may reorder it in a 30FF.
Note: It has somewhat flimsy wires and a very stretchy band; the 30 fit my 32" ribcage very comfortably.
I say atleast 2!