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I purchased this bra by mistake, I thought it was the underwired one which I have loved for several years.
Here's how this one fits on me right now :
Firstly, this is the wrong size for me. I should have ordered at least one cup size up, maybe two. I have quad-bood effect in the tiny cleavage it creates on me. I kept it as a lounge bra because it was the second I ordered (first one fitted me even worse) and like a fool I have cut the tag right out of the package. Stupid, impatient me !

The band is tight enough and comfortable, but I feel it ... is maybe not as supportive without the wires, because the straps dig painfully into my shoulders and adjusting them doesn't change that.
In this bra my boobs are squished together and not separated at all. It is not uncomfortable but this bra is more what we call in France a brassiere than a bra. I don't know if it's because it's too small in the cups, or if it's just the cut of this bra, of it's because my boobs are very squishy and soft to begin with.
I was surprised by the very good quality of the material for a non wired bra. It should last a long time without becoming too stretched on women who get a good fit with it. I still feels it should be less expensive that the underwired one, but it's the same price.
The color is coral on the center part and purple elsewhere, it is VERY flashy especially the coral and shows under light-colored clothing.
Also on a side note, it doesn't suppress bounce at all, but the underwired sports bra is like this also on me.

I would not recommend this bra for women with big boobs who like to be supported and comfortable all day long. I would rather recommend its underwired version, which is far superior in support and comfort even when it is ill-fitting, believe it or not !
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Updated on Jul 10, 2018 Flag this

My namesake bra is one of the most comfortable bras I have tried on. It feels as if I have put on one of my Panache sports bras, which are my favorites in terms of comfort and "holding" power. The padded cups have the same feel and thickness, but they are sexier and prettier than a sports bra, as they should.

The straps are large compared to other bras I have, and combined with the large band (which closes with 4 hooks!) and the sturdiness of the construction, it makes for a very "secure" bra. I can totally see myself wearing that bra everyday. But as I have tried ... it on for only a few minutes, I don't know about the quality in the long-term. As it is I can vouch for its excellent construction and comfort. But can you expect less from a bra designed in France ? (what, am I not allowed a little bit of patriotic love? lol)

I bought this bra in the bronze color, which looks a little bit darker than on the brand pictures, but it's a lovely color. It could have had more satin on the center part of the bra because as it is there is only satin on the outer part of the cups and it is a little bit less glamorous than what I expected.
I like that the straps are black, it is more discreet under clothing.

Unfortunately the band is so big I can close it to the last hooks and the center gore doesn't lay flat on my sternum. In addition to that, I have a small quadboob effect which means I need one cup larger. I am going to return this bra and order the same one in 28J.

I also have the high-waisted knickers in 2XL which are also a little bit big, but they are very cute and comfortable as well and I don't feel like I have put on my grandma"s panties.
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Updated on Feb 13, 2017 Flag this

One thing I like about knowing my perfect size in a giving brand, and knowing the brand is consistent with sizing and shaping, is that I have a lot less risk that the bra won't fit me.
This is what happened with the Maya bra.

The shape it gives my breasts is the usual "Cleo shape", which is a super rounded super lifted and perfectly supported shape.
The design and fit is almost the same as the Cleo Lily Balconnet Bra (7351) but the top of the cups is sheer and adorned with a funky colorful flower embroidery.
There is just a little more fabric under the wires as well, ... but it's not uncomfortable at all.

The "wings" of the band in the back are made in a solid navy fabric but I noticed the fabric on the back of this one is a lot softer and smooth that on my other Cleo bras, which is nice.

The design of the Maya bra is an absolute fun one even if I'm not completely sold on the flower embroidery on the top of the cups: as another user said here, it's like it doesn't belong with the animal print apart from their colors.
The animal print is fabulous ! In person it looks a little less bright that on the stock photos though.

I love this bra, but there is one or two things that I like less:
- I gained a little weight in my boobs (not anywhere else, argh), so there is a little bit of quad-boob on my bigger breast (the left one). As it is only noticeable by me because I'm becoming an expert in bra fitting (lol), I'm keeping the bra and I'll pray to loose this extra bit of boob fat...
- The line at the top of the cups shows under tops.
- The sheer top part of the cups is weirdly sewn, or maybe it's just not as elasticated as with my other Cleo bras, because instead of the über rounded shape I get on the top with my other bras, my boob tissue gets a little squished and flatten o.O It's hard to explain, and not noticeable by other people, but it looks a bit weird. Maybe it will go away with a few washes and wear...


Now, all Cleo has to do to completely win me over, is making more narrow shoulders-friendly straps, a band with rows of 3 hooks and maybe an everyday grey cotton bra then all of my bra dreams would be realized !
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Updated on Nov 21, 2014 Flag this

I got this bra in 28J after trying on the 30H and finding it lacking in sizing for me (cups too small and band too large). I fell in love with the design, the quality and the feel of comfort and sturdiness that this bra offers you.

Now that I got to try the 28J, I'm not so sure about some of those qualities, more precisely the design… For a starter, even though I purchased the smallest band size and that my measurements seems to put me in the 28-30 inches band size range, this bra is still too large for me ! I have to close it at ... the first set of hooks to get this tight feeling I get from other bras (where I can only put two fingers under the band and feel supported but not constricted). The biggest issue is the center gore that doesn't lay flat against my sternum at all, I can put one finger between my skin and the center gore ! I don't know if the problem is with the design or the cut of this bra, or if my breasts are set too close apart (I doubt that since it's the first time I get this issue). I recently put on weight, and I was a 30 before so I don't think I lost some inches at the ribcage measurements…
Secondly, the cut of the cups makes them go very high under my arms, it touches my armpit. This doesn't concern the wires, just the top-side part of the cups. I think I will get used to this.
Thirdly, and I think this is because of the high cut of the cups, I get more empty room on the sides in the cups that I'm used to, but that is not a concerning issue.

Despite that I get a very good breasts shape visually and everything is tightly held together, which is the feeling that I like. The straps are firm and large and stay on my narrow shoulders without slipping. The quality of the fabric and the sewing seems top-notch even though the vertical details are very visible under t-shirts (in 3D).
I only wish the center gore would lay flat, and the sides to be a little lower…
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Updated on Mar 14, 2017 Flag this

I bought my first Panache Sports bra used on ebay, because I was going to work in a farm and needed some sort of comfortable bra in which I could easily move with less impact to my back than "normal bras". I followed the advices on Bratabase that said to get one cup size down from your real size.
It was my first sports bra ever, but since it was a used bra I couldn't really officially review its effect, in my opinion. Then I lost weight and changed sizes so I ordered a brand new sports bra. Now I've used it everyday for three months and I've just ... bought a new one in white, so I can finally review this bra !

The first thing I've noticed is that, unlike my "normal" (Cleo) bras, the band is quite firm. It was good because I have enough to deal with back pain with the physical activities I'm doing around the farm, there's no need to add those of a too much elasticated bra back !
The center gore is quite comfortable with its padding, and it separates my breasts nicely. The cups are soft and comfortable too, and it protect my nipples from the cold air out there, which is good since I'm in Sweden. There's nothing I dislike more than having cold hard nipples, it hurts !
The padded straps are also very comfortable. But I don't know if it's the texture of the padded sections or the sweat produced, but I have a couple of small red pimples where they sit on my shoulders.

The big advantage of this bra is that the straps are more centered and closer to my neck than on my other, "normal" bras. It's the feature I love best in this bra, because thanks to that the straps don't fall off my narrow shoulders like they did with my other bras ! I wish all of Cleo and Panache bras would have the same feature…
I like the 3-hooks closure for the nice support it gives.

As it is, this bra doesn't suppress bounciness, but then I have very soft breasts. I don't use the J-hook in my everyday activities but I noticed it helps a little with the bounciness.

It doesn't get smelly with sweat or retains much deodorant perfume, and when I wash it, it dries very quickly.

This bra gives my breasts a rather nice shape, but less projected and high than with my Cleo bras, so it has a little minimizing effect. I can wear this bra under normal everyday clothes too (which I do because I have only two bras that fit me at the moment) and it's not obvious I'm wearing a sports bra.

All in all, I think this is a pretty good bra ! The only downside is the price…
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Updated on Sep 27, 2015 Flag this

This bra is nothing fancy, and I like it.
I have recently put on weight (I'm both currently unemployed and not the most active person) and as always, I needed a brand new bra to put me out of my quadboob misery. Cleo is my n°1 favorite brand, because it's the only one that gives me both good support, good shape and relative comfort (I mean: as much as a casual bra can be comfortable - not counting my other favorite sports bra by Panache) and not too much strap sliding because they didn't put them too far apart like other brands do (I'm looking at you Curvy Kate!).

I ... found this model online for a very attractive price, and the different fabric texture is a nice change from the normal smooth nylon-like one.
The rest is as usual for a Cleo bra: it gives round shape, high-ish breasts, good support throughout the day (but some slight band chafing because I'm between sizes and don't know yet if I should close it at the 2nd or 3d hook), the fabric breaths well and is not irritating.

I like that they didn't go crazy with neon colors or patterns with this one, despite the still bright coral color. Someday maybe they'll make a bra in neutral colors for youngsters ? Maybe it's because I'm much closer to my thirties than my twenties that I feel the need for tamer (more tame?) lingerie https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

That's it for the Blake !

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Updated on May 24, 2017 Flag this

Here is my review:

At first glance, this bra doesn't look as colorful as the usual Cleo bras, despite the coral embroideries at the top of the cup. Don't be fooled though, this understated looking bra could become a staple in your lingerie collection. I know it is in mine !

The soft dotted grey mesh is lined with a very soft fabric at the bottom of the cup, which makes it non-sheer (on light skin girls at least). The bra's fabric feels thin but you can tell it's nicely made and I think it will be durable if handled with appropriate care.
It will be great in the upcoming hot ... days because it is light on the skin.
I like that the coral ornaments don't overpower the grey fabric cuteness. I especially like the bow at the center gore, because it's not made of fabric, but embroidery. It looks delicate and feminine.
The straps are extra-lined underneath the top shoulder zone with a soft fabric that helps avoiding pressure on the shoulders.
The same fabric covers the interior of the parts that would rub against the skin.
This bra is made to be comfortable.

It encloses perfectly my breasts.

I asked for advice on which band size I should order in the boutique I bought it from, and they told me Cleo in general had small band sizes. I had a problem about this with my previous Cleo Lucy so I took their advice and ordered a 34 band.
This size isn't ideal as I have to use the last row of hooks to obtain a nicely snug band. I bought this bra for a great price and it was the last in stock so I won't send it back.
As a consequence the underwires are also a bit too wide for me, and on my short narrow frame they're a little high and wide under the armpits (they have produced painful chaffing on one occasion when I had to wear the bra for 24h including night). They become uncomfortable at the end of a long day, but as I said I purchased a band larger than my real size..
(The good thing is that the band has not stretched out much after 6 months of wear although I'm wearing this bra every other day because I have only 2 bras)

The top of the cups that is made from embroided lace mesh looks a little strange : it forms waves but it's not because the cups are too big. I think girls that are fuller on top will like this as the top fabric is stretchy enough to not cut into breast tissue. I'm not too full on top so this is why it looks like this, BUT ! It is perfectly invisible under clothes, even a thin t-shirt.
EDIT : I gained some weight so the cup doesn't form waves on top anymore.

The coral embroidery doesn't show under white shirts. The polka dot does a little, but it's not obvious. The lace mesh looks smooth under clothes.

The cup size is great. It gives me a really great rounded, lifted figure. This is the thing I love about Cleo, after trying different brands I find that they are the ones that seem to really get what breasts like mine need !
And I have to say that after a few months wearing tired old self-altered bras I feel like a woman again in this one !

I would recommend it to any girl that want great shape from a cute everyday bra made from fabric that can actually let your skin breath !

One important detail could be changed about the brand @Cleo: they make wide-set straps, and I'm not the only girl that is complaining about the problem of slipping straps. Luckily the band doesn't really need them to support the breasts so they don't suddenly drop when one of the strap falls down.
But PLEASE Cleo, make some narrow(er)-set straps for your clients with narrow(er) shoulders, and you would become an absolute go-to brand for young women !
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Updated on Oct 28, 2014 Flag this

I bought this bra for its supposed comfort and support. It did not disappoint !
The first thing I loved was the straps' placement: it doesn't slide off my shoulders as my Cleo bras as it's placed closer to the the neck. I didn't try the J-hook yet so I can't give my review on that.
The molded cups are very comfortable and it doesn't enhance the unevenness of my breasts like usual molded bras do because it's not stiff at all.
The central gore doesn't separate my breasts at all, which is not a problem for me.
The band with 3-hooks closure is supportive as it should, without being uncomfortable ... or leaving red marks.
It minimizes my breasts a bit by bringing them together closer to my chest, which is not a bad thing either.

I almost have a quad-boob effect in this bra because I lost some pounds and my previous cup size was HH. But they don't do the Sports bras in my size yet and it would have been too big anyways I think. The slight breast tissue excess doesn't bother me though because it's only noticeable by me.

When worn under clothes, this bra looks smooth enough, but it's a little visible. I have the black one with the multicolored wings and both the straps and the wings flash their colors under light-colored clothes, but it's not an issue.

The only thing I can complain about, is that it doesn't completely immobilize my breasts: I still get bounces in this bra, but I can't compare it to any other sports bra except the wired Panache version I got later, because this non-wired bra is my first sports bra ever. But the wired version seems to do a better job at reducing the bounces, even though it's the same size but the wired is a bit too big for me. I wonder if the fault is the bra's or my squishy soft breast tissue's ?
But as I don't use it for "real" physical exercises (only for the occasional bike ride, activities that ask for a bit of physical effort, and everyday use), the lack of a strong bounce control doesn't bother me.

This bra dries very quickly when washed, to the point that I can wear it on the morning after if I wash it in the evening and let it hang dry in the shower for the night. I suppose it proves its breathability.

I like how this bra looks, although for practical everyday wear I'd prefer a plain black version.
I will buy another one even if it's my most expensive bra, that's for sure !
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Updated on May 14, 2015 Flag this

This bra fits like a charm ! It gives me the nice rounded and projected shape I love in Cleo.
I purchased it in the neutral color, and it doesn't show much under thin white tops. It is a boring, yet lovely light color, but the lace design makes this bra not-so-boring. It is my least flashy bra, which is needed sometimes even in the most colorful girl's dressing !

I found out I have to adjust my nipples a little more in that bra to face forward and not east-west but it's not a bother at all.
It is very hot right now, but this bra lets the girls ... breath.
The major improvement over all my other Cleo bras is that Marcie's straps don't slip from my narrow shoulders ! I don't have to adjust them all day or when I'm in transit, which is great !!

I recommend this bra. As a matter of fact the yellow babydoll is already on its way with the assorted frilly panties ! I also plan to purchase the black one.
Marcie, you're my new favorite Cleo bra !
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Updated on Jul 10, 2018 Flag this

This is a pretty, comfortable everyday bra. The cups' pink fabric is opaque, which I like very much because I'm not the see-through lingerie kind of girl. The rest of the bra is black, which I like too because it makes the bra versatile and discreet under tops.

I love the large straps that stay put on my narrow shoulders. They're set a little less far apart than my usual Cleo bras (this is the first Freya bra I'm trying out).

The cups are filled out correctly and I have no quad boob effect, this is the right size for me.
I love the rows of 3 hooks ! It makes this bra feel very supportive. Also there's a little side support on the band wings.

Unfortunately, the center gore is sitting away from my sternum and the band is too large even on the tightest hooks so I'm sending this back...
I will buy it in 30J when I find it in sale because I like this bra !

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