This is a LOVELY bra. Unfortunately, the 28E was far too big a cup for me. It seems I ought to try 28D, not even 28DD, which is a surprise since I find Masquerade to run on the small side for me.

If I can manage to track down a 28D, 28DD, or 30D, I'll be very happy.

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Updated on Apr 22, 2014 Flag this

I sized up in the band after reading that it was very firm, but while the 32 fit okay I felt it was a smidge too large (I could fasten it on the tightest hooks straight away, but I get the impression this band won't stretch out much with use). The cups were huge, with quite a bit of gaping even on my larger breast, even tho I'm somewhere between 30F and 30FF on the Cleo Lucy. The wires are quite broad for such a low cup size, so I think this might be a good one for ladies with wide root - and the cups are quite giving/open on their top edge, so I think would work well for shallow breasts. I'll be returning this one for a 30E which will hopefully fit better.

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Updated on Mar 19, 2014 Flag this

Cup height (measured up the center outside): 5.75"

I have this in the mineral blue color and it is just so gorgeous! It's my first Masquerade--I have a couple more on the way and I can't wait to see them in person.

The band is satin and nice and firm; it's the first 28 band I've had that actually felt good and not too stretchy. The flowery embroidery on the cups is on a mesh overlay and there's a pretty little ivory bow in the middle. The embroidery and seams are lovely, but visible under tight, thin shirts. There is one vertical seam on the inside of the cup and ... two on the outside.

The satin straps aren't fully adjustable and I had to tighten them all the way due to my high-set breasts. Hopefully they don't get too stretchy with wear. They are beautiful, though!

After reading other reviews, I decided to size down a cup in this and I think that's the way to go. It might be a touch too small, but in plunges I think that's what I'd prefer to potential gapping.

This bra gives great cleavage! It doesn't smash my breasts together but gives fabulous uplift and a shape that's round, but not as round as my Freya half-cups. The top of the gore (where the wires end) doesn't quite tack but I don't think it's a problem--perhaps caused by sizing down in the cup? Anyway, it doesn't bother me and the bra is very comfortable in spite of that.

UPDATE, ONE MONTH LATER: I now wish that I had gone with my regular size! I have also gained a little bit of weight and my measurements have changed a smidge and I'm quadding a bit more than I'd like in this. I'd recommend trying both your regular size and a size down if you have the opportunity (I didn't).

Also, as I learn more about narrow vs. wide roots, I've noticed that the cup seems a little too wide for my root. It's a little shallow also (I think I have fairly average projection) but fits me well anyway.

The bra is still ridiculously comfortable and I still love it! It's a great plunge.
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Updated on Jan 05, 2014 Flag this

Beautifully made, but the cups run way too large.

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Updated on Dec 24, 2013 Flag this

This is quite a decadent bra. The cups are covered in floral embroidery in black, cream, rose, and metallic thread. The cups do seem to run large, and I ordered a cup size smaller than I normally wear. I do wish the wings and band were more firmly supported: they seem to wrinkle a lot, so either some boning or a firm fabric lining would do them a lot of good. This bra works well for my shallow breasts, and would be an awesome special occasion bra!

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Updated on Oct 18, 2013 Flag this

Firm band. The straps are just a little farther apart than I would like, and the moulded cup is not a perfect fit to my shape but is good enough.

Updated on Oct 07, 2013 Flag this

The Masquerade Alice Padded Plunge Bra fits perfectly in 30E in Mineral. I sized down after reading reviews. Unfortunately the vertical seaming (one structural vertical seam per cup, stitching visible front and back) makes the padding so stiff that the bra cups don't move with me. This is in contrast to the Masquerade Amor in 30F in Sapphire, which also fits well but does encase me properly no matter what I do. I'm returning this bra and the matching panties, despite the perfect fit in a resting position and the very useful light/medium darkness of the bluish greenish pastel color. It's a gorgeous bra, and the panties are lovely, too. I often have to wear a UK size 8 in panties, but the size 10 seemed to fit well. I only tried them on over my own panties, so I don't know if they would slip down or ride up during actual wear.

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Updated on Sep 08, 2013 Flag this

this fits perfectly except the band is too tight, going to exchange for a 30FF and see if that helps. This looks VERY nice on far skin and works well for my petite frame

from HerRoom $82

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Updated on Apr 11, 2013 Flag this

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