Edit 2022: This baby is old and kind of stretched out by now. The wires are stiff for sure, and after a long day they do make my ribs a little sore. I'd say this bra fits me well most of the time. I've gained a little bit of weight, the shoulder straps are starting to slip more easily, so it's a little bit too small now.

I feel like this bra is smaller than other bras that I own. Though I'm measured 30E with the ABTF calculator, the 32 band does actually feel snug enough to prevent a ton of ride up, and I do need a 32E to not have the horrendous quad boob in a 30E. The underwires are wide enough. Just kinda sad that Wacoal doesn't make it in 30F.

Night colorway

Updated on Jul 07, 2022 Flag this

This was my first bra that fit, albeit not that well. The cups are too shallow for me and the straps too wide, so they consistently slip off and I bulge out of the top a little even though the underwires sit where they should. Even after a few years of occasional wear, the band has held firm. The shape is nicely rounded but not hemispherical, and the lace isn't too obtrusive, although it does show under thin shirts. I have it in black and in pink, and both colors look great.

Updated on Apr 16, 2023 Flag this

This bra is lightly padded with two-part foam cups. There is a decent amount of give in them so if you run a little large, this bra should accommodate that.

This is my second experience trying the Ciao Bella. The first time, I was still figuring out my size and tried a 30DD, which definitely did not fit! I ordered a 32DDD this time. I did not expect it to be so projected, so I ended up with the wrong size. In your typical shallow Wacoal or Natori bra, I can wear a US 32DDD (sister size when no G cup is available) or 30G (normally I wear US 30DDD), however this one fit more like a 32G/30H from those brands. I'll be returning this one as well.

Niagara colorway

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Updated on Nov 14, 2022 Flag this

The only reason I got this was because I was obsessed with how pretty it was! I didn't know a lot about my breast shape when I bought this, and it was totally a shot in the dark. To my surprise, it was one of the best-fitting bras I've ever tried. My boobs are round, close-set, somewhat narrow-rooted, even fullness, average to slightly projected. The material is excellent quality and doesn't feel too delicate to handle. I love how plush the cups are, and the lace is lovely. DDD sizes have three thin straps instead of two. I only wish the cup was made of three vertical panels ... instead of two, which would have reduced the prominent vertical seam. But it doesn't look too bad under clothes.

Sizing: The band runs very small -- make sure to sister size up one. I knew this beforehand, so I bought 32DDD when my measured size is 30G. The wire is definitely on the narrow side. Immediate projection is good, but if you're overall very projected you should get a cup size up. The straps are unusually short, but shouldn't be a problem for most people. I have a long torso and my boobs are kind of low-set. I don't usually have to pull out the straps all the way but I did for this one.
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Chili Pepper colorway

Updated on Apr 07, 2021 Flag this

I really wanted to love this bra, but I just can't do balconette bras - they dig into my sternum and it's just too uncomfortable for me. This one was the closest I've come to being totally comfortable in one, though, and it was very cute.

Edited to add: I ended up keeping this as I discovered I could push the wires down in front and that got rid of most of the discomfort

Updated on Mar 18, 2017 Flag this

This bra is so super cute and sort of fits for brief wear (e.g., bedroom use), but is a definite shape mismatch when worn all day as it lacks the immediate projection my FOB breasts need. Instead, my breasts fold over within the cup and the wires slide down out of my IMF. The black lace overlay over the bottom blush fabric is sexy, and little bow at the gore and triple strap details are really pretty too. Coordinates really nicely with your basic wide-side black lace thong, although matching panties are available (another reason I'm deeply sad it does not fit). The micro-fishnet overlay continuing around the band adds a sexy, but not in-your-face element. Additionally, the inner cup facing is super soft and comfortable. I wish I could keep this because I love the style, but I'm letting it go as I continue to search for a similar Comexim that is a better fit.

NIght colorway

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Updated on Jan 11, 2017 Flag this

This bra is so super cute and sort of fits for brief wear (e.g., bedroom use), but is a definite shape mismatch when worn all day as it lacks the immediate projection my FOB breasts need. Instead, my breasts fold over within the cup and the wires slide down out of my IMF. The ivory lace overlay over the bottom blush fabric is really gorgeous, and little bow at the gore and triple strap details are really pretty too. The micro-fishnet overlay continuing around the band adds a sexy, but not in-your-face element. Additionally, the inner cup facing is super soft and comfortable. I wish I could keep this because I love the style, but I'm letting it go in favor of a similar Comexim style that is both beautiful and fits well.

Vanilla ice colorway

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Updated on Jan 11, 2017 Flag this

This is the first bra in my correct size (was wearing a 34B) that felt right when I put it on. It's very comfortable, and very pretty. I like that it is lined because I'm not a big fan of visible nipples. The lace is smooth enough that I could wear it under most of my knit tops without it showing, but probably not t-shirts.

Vanilla Ice colorway

Updated on Jan 05, 2017 Flag this

Because this band was too big, the straps left deep, painful indentations on my shoulders within five minutes of wear. This was one of the first bras I purchased from Amazon and I returned it before measuring. Perfect for shallow, wide breasts but won't allow projected breasts to sit at the wire.

Cappuccino colorway

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Updated on Feb 11, 2016 Flag this

I've been looking online at the Ciao Bella in blue and really wanting to try it on. My local Dillard's had this in a few different colors but didn't have a 32DDD for me to try on in blue. I ended up trying on the Cappucino color which I'm not a fan of, but the fit was pretty good. The gore was a little high on this one, but everything felt fairly comfortable. This bra felt a little stiff in it's construction and the lace looked a little lumpy under clothing. I ended up deciding not to get this one, even though it fit well. It just didn't wow me.

The one positive from this was that, after trying on several bras that worked for shallow breasts I was able to finally narrow down my size. The 32DDD fits me much better than the 32DD in most styles.

Cappucino colorway

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Updated on Aug 29, 2015 Flag this