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This bra is the most comfortable underwire bra I have ever worn. Firm and flexible. Only fit problem is the mesh upper cuts right across the front of my boobs so I get the quad cup look.

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The Angel is definitely a pretty bra in terms of pattern and design. I love the contrast of teal on black, and I adore the criss-cross ribbon on the band, my favourite detail of the whole bra. The band is one of the firmer amongst CK bras - it stretches to 30", making it quite a "true" 30. I had to size up to a 30K from my "usual" 30JJ in this, which I also have to do in other unpadded CKs such as the Princess.
In terms of shape, though, I really don't like it - I find it very east-west, and, though fairly supportive, it doesn't give ... a profile that I like. Though my breasts are lifted off my ribcage, they are not rounded - it almost gives my breasts a sort of upside down "7" shape. It seems like the bottom section of the cup is not large enough to really give a well-rounded shape. I can get a better shape by tightening the straps, but this results in quadboob, and as this is a 30K I can't exactly size up again. As well as this, I'm sure the wires would be too wide if I sized up again, as they are already slightly too large in a 30K. I'm very sad this doesn't work on me, as it's just so pretty. From what I've gathered, CK styles are best suited to GG and below.
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Curvy Kate is an amazing brand I've admired for a long time. Their body positive nature, their use of everyday women as models, and their dedication to making beautiful, girly lingerie for the full...

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I should probably wear a 32JJ, but I ordered this size because it was dirt cheap on Amazon for some reason ($18 instead of $65 for the other sizes). I wanted to try out the new Curvy Kate fit, so this was a safe way to do it. I have to say I'm impressed! This is definitely the best-fitting Curvy Kate bra I've ever tried. No more upside down 7 or east/west boobs -- this bra has got some serious uplift, plus it brings the girls front-and-center. The shape is a nice, naturally rounded shape as well. The band is a smidge too tight (not the bra's fault ... - I normally wear a 32), the wires are a tad bit too wide, and the center gore does not lie flat (but I'm very close set, so that's not surprising). However, if I had this bra in my proper size, I'd probably still wear it regularly even though the wires and gore aren't perfect.

If you are a fan of Polish bras, I'd definitely recommend giving the new Curvy Kate a try! The fit isn't exactly the same, but it's close enough that I'd now consider it another option, especially if I needed a bra quickly from Amazon.
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Biscotti colorway

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I have a full review of this bra on my blog http://curvywordy.blogspot.com/2012/01/curvy-kate-princess-in-wine-and-in.html

In summary it is a lovely bra but sadly it was not a good fit for me in band or cup in the sizes I tried. I am hoping to try other sizes though as I think my correct fit is still out there somewhere!

It's a very pretty style with polka dot cups (the dots have a velvety feel to them which is very tactile) and the lower half of the cups is double lined for extra support.

The cups were too wide for me - my preference is definitely for a narrower but deeper cup.

The central gore laid flat on me and the underwires did not poke at all.

Overall a very comfortable bra despite being the wrong size.

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straps are set MUCH too far apart and underwires are really wide for me.
Great colours and cute style.

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Great quality bra, and runs much truer to size than older unpadded Curvy Kate bras. This is a good fit for me in my current usual size of 30K (whereas a couple of years ago when I was a 30JJ in most bras, all Curvy Kate balconettes were all too small in a 30K). The cut was revamped after the first season - I would not recommend the Cherry/Blush colourway, but from the Seafoam onwards this cut is great (although the Seafoam did have quality control issues). The Purple/Black colourway is amazing. Narrow wires, deep cups, and a reasonably open upper section means this is great for me. ... The material is sturdy and doesn't stretch or distort, so I get a great uplifted shape which doesn't change throughout the day (no upside-down 7!). The gore is reasonably narrow and low, so it just about tacks on my close-set breasts. The wires are actually just about the perfect shape for my root. The main issue I have is that, though the wires are reasonably low at the centre and sides, the sides of the cups themselves are quite tall. While this is great to contain sideboob, they're just a bit too tall for me, and they rubs my armpits if I tighten the straps to where I'd like them to be. Aside from this issue, the bra is very comfortable and supportive, so I am considering altering the armpits just to make it a bit more comfortable.

I'd recommend this bra to anyone with an average-to-narrow root, average-to-deep breasts, and without "extreme" fullness (i.e. probably not those who are very FOB or very FOT). Due to the height of the cup sides, it may also be better suited to those with a tall root, long torso, or low-set breasts, or perhaps anyone who wants to contain migrated breast tissue. Overall though, it's a very solid bra, and the first unpadded Curvy Kate bra to actually work for me. I'd definitely recommend giving it a try if Curvy Kate haven't worked for you before.
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I wrote a review on my blog when I was around a 30KK in most bras, and at that time I found the Pebble to be a fairly good fit, though slightly small in the cups (not a big problem considering swimsuits tend to have a bit more give when wet). At the moment (May 2014) I've gone down slightly in size, so the Pebble is now pretty spot on in size. As with all bras, I'd prefer the gore to be slightly narrower and shorter, as I'm quite close-set, but it doesn't pose a huge problem. I find the construction of this bra much better than most CK bras - the band is true-to-size and deeper than the previous bikinis, the wires are average to narrow, cups average to deep, it is upfront and centre, nice uplifted shape, and the sides are low enough to not irritate around my arms. It's also very supportive and comfortable, with a gorgeous appearance to boot. All in all I am a big fan of this bikini!

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Last year, Curvy Kate came out with their first selection of swimwear. It wasn't without its problems, but there were some stunning offerings. This year, Curvy Kate has released another gorgeous se...

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Last year, Curvy Kate came out with their first selection of swimwear. It wasn't without its problems, but there were some stunning offerings. This year, Curvy Kate has released another gorgeous se...

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I have a full review of this bra on my blog http://curvywordy.blogspot.com/2012/01/curvy-kate-emily-in-black-and.html

The 30K was way too small on me in both the band and the cup. The band was uncomfortably tight and stretched the cups so they seemed wider than they actually were. They ended up going right under my arms and almost to my back! Not good.

I definitely prefer narrow but deep cups and I am afraid Curvy Kate bras are not like this. They have wider cups which are on the shallow side (but not overly so), which makes me sad as the designs are so beautiful.

The cups did not poke or chafe, despite being so small on me.

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I have a full review of this bra on my blog http://curvywordy.blogspot.com/2012/01/curvy-kate-emily-in-black-and.html

The 30K was way too small on me in both the band and the cup. The band was uncomfortably tight and stretched the cups so they seemed wider than they actually were. They ended up going right under my arms and almost to my back! Not good.

I definitely prefer narrow but deep cups and I am afraid Curvy Kate bras are not like this. They have wider cups which are on the shallow side (but not overly so), which makes me sad as the designs are so beautiful.

The cups did not poke or chafe, despite being so small on me.

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I have always loved CK Princess despite the cons outweighing the pros. As the cup sizes up, it hasn't scaled well for my shape. It tends to be too shallow at the wire. If I size up to get enough projection, then it gapes horribly at the top edge of the cup. I usually settle for the gaping since it's much better than having the wire stabbing my sternum. The wires are ridiculously wide, circling almost to my back. And the gore is wide. After trying Polish bras, this gore feels almost crazy wide. But the pros! I love the shape it gives, round and a little minimized. It's a very feminine, sexy bra. It comes in a lot of fun, flashy colors. This doesn't work under a lot of shirts because the lace edge puckers a bit and the fabric's raised dots show through, but it will always be a love for me.

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Daily Dream CK4501 in Blueberry, size 30K

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Daily Dream is a padded balcony bra by Curvy Kate. It is available in a variety of colors/patterns, though I got it in Blueberry, which is a medium blue background covered in light blue flowers with yellow centers, and yellow trim. I tried this one in 30K, reviewed here, and also 28K, reviewed separately. The padding is the typical thin foam lining, without any additional or removable padding. The cups are in the standard 3 sections, one on top ... and two on bottom. I’d call this one more of a cross between a demi and balcony style, as there’s just a slight increase from the center gore to the straps across the top of the cup.

The band measured 22.65” unstretched to a max of 31”. There are 3 sets of hooks, and 3 rows of eyes.

Cup depth was 13.6” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 16” stretched over the knee.

The cup height is 9.75”, and the center gore is spaced at 1.1”.


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Blueberry mix colorway

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Princess CK6001 Cranberry 30K

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The Princess bra in Cranberry is a Red unpadded underwire bra with tulle lace cups and velvet micro dots. It has a dark blue ribbon that weaves in and out of the top of the cup lace, as well as blue ribbon accents.

The band measures 22.5” with a max stretch of 30.5”, making it ideal for a 28 band but a bit tight for a 30 band. It has 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes which is standard for a K cup.

Cup depth was 13” as measured by hovering the cup between the knees and placing the tape measure into the cup without any resistance, to a max of 15” stretched over the knee.

Cranberry Red colorway

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Very comfortable with nice rounded shape.

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I received this as a gift, thinking that it would fit but the cups were much too large so I decided to take them in. Overall though this bra isn't very friendly if you're on the short side because the sides will reach up into the high heavens.

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It´s a shame this bra does not come in 28 KK, because it would have been great... Really nice bra, but I am afraid these padded styles are smaller than unpadded bras from Curvy Kate, since they mostly work for me in 28 J/JJ.

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This swim suit was good while it fit, but alas, I lost 30 pounds and now it's two sizes too big! I would say that the band fits well, and the cups did work well when I was a 30J in Cleo, but the wires are super wide and I didn't really like how this the padding is. The straps are comfortable and don't dig in.

If you are looking for a suit and you are in the 30J range and are rather full all around, this would be a good option.

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Just barely cuts on one side, fullness of breast is a problem

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