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Bras » Curvy Kate » Princess Balcony Bra (CK6001) » 30F 30:7

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Fits ribcage72.7
B. perimeter25.0
Stretched Band78.8
Band Length60.2
Cup width13.0
Cup depth24.5
Wire length23.8
Cup height16.1
Cup separation2.1
Gore height6.3
Wing height7.8
Strap width1.6
Hooks2

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  1. 5
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    Didn't fit

    I would tell them, first off, to BUY IT IN THE RIGHT BAND.
    Just because it is there in the store, and just because it is pretty, doesn't give you any excuse to buy a band that is too loose on the widest set of hooks. Just because it fits at the middle or tightest settings is NOT a reason for purchasing it.
    That is obviously all my fault, it is just incredibly difficult to find a 28 band where I am. Luckily, I have found a boutique that has 28s a plenty and will not be making purchases like this again where I am compromising with my breasts and ... the available selection.

    On to the review:
    Pros:
    -This is a BEAUTIFUL bra. I mean, gorgeous. Lovely. In pretty much every way you hope your bra will be lovely.
    -The band actually runs quite snug for a 30 (which is a pro for me and anyone else in a 28 that has trouble finding them)
    -Is close enough to a "peach" to be worn discreetly under clothes
    -The lace, with a proper fit, is invisible
    -It seems pretty sturdy

    Cons:
    -The band is quite snug (pro and con, because if this is your true size you may have some mild discomfort at first as it stretches out)
    -The top sheer lace could be of a sturdier construction, it's just so malleable from a bra that looks like it would be a supportive construction.
    -The wires are TOO SHORT to effectively hold all of my breast tissue in the cups. They escape into the recesses of my armpits which simply will not do. I have to readjust the bra on occasion which isn't what I want to do. If this is an issue with the bra in the correct size and the wires just run short, this could be a huge potential issue. I have read CK's wires tend to run short.

    I would recommend this to a friend if they were significantly smaller busted than I am and for whom rogue breast tissue isn't a problem. In something like a 28d I doubt the short wires would be as much of a problem as it is in an f and higher.

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  2. 0
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    Didn't fit

    Beautiful, soft and sheer. Very pretty in the white, which is what I have. The little dots have a velvety texture to them.
    I am FOT with a lot of center projection and also wide set. The cups of this bra are just a tiny bit too wide, but given my problem of finding wires that don't extend out into my armpits, I'll deal with it. Without that width, I'd probably need extra depth. It tacks well for me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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    Updated on Nov 11, 2018 Flag this


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    • Have you looked into Ewa Michalak bras? The wires are narrow, cups more projected, and very augmented friendly, this all coming from a fellow augmented gal who has a ton of Ewa bras. :-)

    • MamaPagan yes! I've just "ordered" an EM from a fellow user to try. Fingers crossed. If all else fails, I'll have a size reference. Looking into Comexim also :)

    • Comexim is nice but less consistent/ reliable than Ewa in my experience. Comexim will have less depth/immediate projection and more tack issues as well. With their softer wires I never got a tack, as in 2+ fingers off the gore was normal with them. Still comfortable but not ideal.

    • MamaPagan thanks!!! Very useful. I appreciate that.
      I bought an EM plunge, but I'm most interested in an S fic some va va voom ;) how do you find her sizing?

    • Ewa calculator:
      https://www.ewa-michalak.pl/Size-Calculator-chelp-eng-10.html

      Go with actual measurements in cm and don't round up. Make sure your underbust measurement is BTT with no air in your lungs. I find the chart that's down the page from the calculator to be more accurate, but either way you will want to size up a cup or two though due to the implants.

      Typically you'd size up for the S and PL styles over the unpadded versions, and most likely you'd want to size down in the CHP. That one will give you more pop of all the styles in my opinion. For a wonderful unpadded day to day bra that is comfortable, go with the BM or SF. Their top of cup stretch lace is very boob friendly!

    • Wow! Ok. With a 30" btt and 70.5" full bust I'd need a 75E. A lot different from 30F.

      THANK YOU

    • With the current Ewa band stretchiness, I'd say you would go with a 70 band max, but could most likely get away with a 65 band. The bands are pretty comparable to UKs (ie 28=60, 30=65, etc) nowadays. I find the cups to be comparable as well so if you wear a 30F UK then it would be safe to try a 65FF in the S and PL honestly. As a starting point at least, and adjust up or down depending on the oomph and coverage you want, or how prone you are to quadding. :-)

    • Here's a few comparison links for the styles:
      PL vs S style:
      https://www.bratabase.com/compare/dloqz/
      CHP vs S style
      https://www.bratabase.com/compare/dloqw/

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      MamaPagan thank you, thank you!!
      I'll start there!

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  3. 0
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    Didn't fit

    Too big a cup size. I wanted it to fit so badly! I think I'll try again in a 30E.

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    Updated on May 02, 2018 Flag this

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  4. 0
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    Didn't fit

    This is a gorgeous bra! Really beautiful design and shape and I like the fact that the cups are taller than a lot of Curvy Kate's. The embroidered fabric is not itchy or scratchy. Unfortunately, it's too big for me. It would've fit me when I ordered it, but by the time it got to me 6 weeks later, it was already big. I wore it twice during a temporary upward weight fluctuation before retiriring it.

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    Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this


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  5. 0
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    Didn't fit

    I smiled when I put this bra on. This is the first bra I've ever put on that fits my size and shape. It's beautiful. Although it is a little itchy, but I don't care about that right now, and it will probably get softer after a wash, maybe? These are just my first impressions; I will update after wearing it a few times.

    cranberry colorway

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  6. 0
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    Didn't fit

    Band is true to size. Cup size is slightly larger than true. No padding or elastic, so it wrinkle since the cup is a 2 cup sizes too big for me.

    white colorway

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    Updated on Nov 10, 2015 Flag this


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  7. 0
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    Didn't fit

    Too small cup, Too large band.
    I don't know my correct size.
    I must go up two cup, and must down one band.

    Updated on Aug 18, 2015 Flag this


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  8. 0
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    Didn't fit

    I bought this bra back when I wore a 30F and even then it didn't work. I think it's meant for a less FOT shape than I have. I kept it around, though, because it's such a gorgeous bra. I can't get over the beautiful flower details on the cups and straps, and I think it's just so pretty and--well--princess-y. I'd love to see it go to a good home with someone who actually wears it.

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    Updated on Mar 21, 2015 Flag this


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  9. 0
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    Didn't fit

    Here it goes -- my first review! I had to write, as this bra was a deceptive fit for me. I thought it was a winner, but not ready to be duped, I wore it for a few hours. After only 2 hours or so I was starting to feel discomfort from the center gore. It was poking just slightly into my breast tissue on either side. I'll be returning it and continuing the hunt for the perfect bra! There was also a slight itchiness, but that may go away with washing, who knows.

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    Updated on Feb 24, 2015 Flag this


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  10. 0
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    Didn't fit

    This bra is a little to small in the cup. Please see my review fir size 30FF. Even though the measurements are pretty similar to bras that fits me, I spill over in this. So it must have something to do with cup shape, or perhaps the more rigid cup edge, compared to the softer lace in Portia or Ella.

    Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this


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