What can I say about this bra??? Well when I put it on it was like instant love. Soft smooth fabric, gorgeous cream color. Soft straps. Well the straps are not the prettiest, they have a zig zag stitch that I do not particularly care for. They are also adjusted pretty far down already, so there is not much room for stretching.
Before ordering this bra some research told me that it runs tighter in the band and that the top of the cup fits a little open. Both of these are true. But my larger side, the left, fits perfectly in the slightly open cup while the right has a tiny gap. Nothing worth worrying over, normal when you have two slightly different breasts.
I'm so in love with this bra! We'll see how it wears for a bit.

I met a bra yesterday that I absolutely loved. I did not think it would fit, I almost did not order it. But someone had entered in the measurements on www.bratabase.com in a size 28H. The measu...

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First off, gorgeous bra. Soft smooth fabric, great colors, just beautiful out of the box.

The number one thing that I love about this bra is the wires. Most wires are just a general formed U shape. These actually have some curve to the shape so the move around the ribs instead of cause some pain during break in.
Number 2 positive is the lower center gore. It is only about 3 inches high, where my Freya and Panache balcony bras are 4 inches high. Much lower in the front and I love the shape.
Now one negative of the silky fabric ... is the fact that it causes the straps to slide off my shoulders easier.

I do need a smaller band, but it is no worse then the two Freya bras I have added. The band is also very stretchy. I'm not sure if I need a larger cup as the center gore is slightly lifted or if it is just because my breasts are too close for the width of the gore.

Overall gorgeous bra, definitely a keeper even if the fit is not quite perfect.

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*Edit* This bra did thrill me, until Curvy Kate announced that their Star in a Bra competition is not open to women with implants. Because the majority of my readers are ladies with implants, I kno...

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I'm not really sure what to say about this bra. The band was ok, but a tiny bit looser than what I'd like. The cup fit itself is just plain odd. The underwire isn't really too big, as much as it just goes too far back. It is literally around my ribcage, past the sides, to where my back and sides meet. It is slightly too big in the cup, but I think if the cup wire wasn't as wide it would fit better. There is slight wrinkling at the top of the cup, just along the extra panel on the top of the cup.

My first new bra for the year is here. It is the Cleo Lizzie (a part of Panache). Ordering online is always a trial and error thing, but when you wear an odd size it is a chance you have ...

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This is the powder blue Tease Me.

I have this bra as a pregnancy bra. It does not fit, it is a touch small in the cup, the gore is lifting. This is due to the fact that the cups are more shallow then a regular Curvy Kate bra. The strap placement on this is better but still a bit wide. The width of the wire is a touch wide, but much more wearable.. It is wearable right now because it is so open in the top of the cup. It will not require alterations to the strap and underarm area like a regular CK bra does for me.

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This is my first "professionally" fitted bra, not self fit. It fits pretty well with the exception of the wire width. The wire continues around a good portion of side around to almost my back. I wonder if this would be improved by having this bra in a 26J.

Loves- The sling of fabric on the inside of the cup. I think it really strengthens the cup design.

Dislikes- The stretchiness of the top section of the cup. This bra was recommended to me because of the stretchiness, the reason being it would allow for pregnancy breast growth. Yes it is stretchy and soft, but the holes in the lace stretch out which could end up showing an nip slip. Because of how fast the lace does this I wouldn't buy this bra again for full price. Now on ebay, I'd buy it again.

It's incredibly comfortable. The band is wearing well. The strap width is OK, which is something I usually have a problem with. The cup depth is excellent, just the width is not right for me.

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Brand new, unworn. The fit of this bra just seems different then any other Masquerade that I have tried. It is a plain 3 part plunge style bra, but the construction of the cups seems to cause the breasts to point outward. It doesn't push up, but does give a nice cleavage line. Even with the outward pointed breasts it may provide a great look for some under clothes.

The band does not feel nearly as tight as the Rhea even though the have a similar stretch length. Not really sure what is going on with that. It also has the 2 hook fastening not a normal 3 for this size. I like that personally, but many won't.

I have one major fit issue with this bra. At the top of the cup under the arm there is a crazy gap. It is hard to get a photo of. I'm not sure if it is due to the width of the cup compare to my breasts or possibly the projection of my breasts compare to the cup.

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This bra is firm and tight in the band. It seems to have a lot of stitching in the bottom part of the band so hopefully it will not stretch badly. I can fit more than 2 fingers under the band, but this is pretty much as tight as I am going to find. The cups themselves are pretty with out over doing it. The colors contrast nicely and the lace overlay covers the seams from the 3 part cups. I'd like the straps to be thinner, but they are fully extended with plenty of room to tighten. The underwire does sit higher in the armpit but I have no issues with it digging. I am really happy with this bra. I hope it wears well and does not stretch too badly.

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The description of this bra states that it is padded, it is not. The fit is ok, I would like the underwire to be a little wider. The band does not stretch out like a lot of Freya bras do, it stays fitting firm all day. Overall, a good bra. Not for T-shirt wear, but good for sweaters and other thicker clothing.

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Some of you may know that I have been every excited for an order that I placed with The Big Bra Bar. Unfortunately it took forever to get here! It was dispatched right away, but international mail ...

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After a short time wearing I can say a few things about this bra.
1. The wires are way too wide. It goes around to almost my back, way past the center of the area under my arm.
2. The depth of the cup is perfect
3. The straps are way to widely placed, they dig into the soft tissue at the armpit joint area. I'll have to alter them for a better fit. I'll make the under arm whole a touch wider at the same time.
4. The wires need to be bent to curve around a body. I'm pretty sure ribcages are not flat across the front, but the wires are. There is no gentle curve that would make it fit around a body.

Appearance wise the bra is OK. Not as lifted as I'd like. Because of the wire and underarm/strap issues I'd rate this much lower on the comfort. Once altered and adjusted it will probably be a much better bra.

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