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Bra fitting help » Cleo Pixie (and similar models) vs Cleo Marcie and Lily shapes


Cleo » Pixie Balconnet Bra (7481) » 30E 30:6

Issue resolved

Possible alterations, avoiding certain Cleo models in the future.

Original problem

I got this bra today and was disappointed that there seems to be a shape incompatibility. When the straps are loose or at my preferred tightness, there is wrinkling at the bottom of the cup as shown (pic 6 vs pic 5).. I tightened the straps a lot, and got a much better fit, shown in the rest of the photos. The straps aren't painful like this, just uncomfortable, and the band surprisingly wasn't riding up. There was still gapping at the tops of the cups though, more so on my right side. My breasts aren't very uneven, and I actually rarely have this problem.. I thought it was sitting at an okay place, but when I took it off the wire marks were way below my IMF. I did try this bra with an extender after these photos, as the band is pretty tight, and found that it didn't really help.

I believe I've seen the Pixie compared to Minnie or Melissa which are said to be good for full on top or projected shapes. The same thing is said about the Marcie, which I find is a great fit for me.

So I think I'm not getting enough projection in this bra, and I don't have enough top fullness for it. What does this say about my shape and the shape of the bra? Why does the Marcie work for me, but not this bra? I'm still learning about my shape, so anything helps!

Cleos that work for me: Lily 30E, Marcie 30F in pink/30E in turquoise.

Cleos that didn't: Melissa in 30F - it had very similar problems as this Pixie.

They all measure pretty similarly.. Cup measurements of these that I took:
Melissa 30F: 9.3 depth, 5.5 width
Pink Marcie 30F: 9.1 depth, 5.3 width
Turquoise Marcie 30E: 9 depth, 5.25 width
Lily 30E: 8.7 depth, 5.3 width

I'm in love with this bra. I wore it around a bit, and it makes me rounder and more lifted than any of my other Cleos ... but the gaping lace. Ugh. The material is so much more comfortable too.. Which other Cleo bras should I try? I don't think another size in this Pixie would work. I've been thinking of a 30E Melissa, 30E Millie, and maybe a Bella lately but now I'm not sure.

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