River_Wilde

I honestly don't know what to think about this bra. I mean, I think it's absolutely beautiful. And it is very comfortable (except the underwire -- it kinda digs at my ribs a little), with super soft lace everywhere, and I love how low cut it is for certain tops. But it seems to be a bit too shallow for me, causing some quadding; and it doesn't feel particularly supportive. It feels sort of... loose. Like I'm hanging out of it more than I actually am, and it definitely allows some jiggle. I can't decide if I hate that or kinda like it. For how expensive it is, ... it seems fairly flimsy and delicately stretchy all over (which makes it feel like it's moving out of place sometimes), and I worry about how long it will last. Particularly the band.

I'm considering sizing up in the cup to see if it solves my coverage/quadding issue, since I am fairly projected on bottom, but I'm hesitant because the wires are the perfect width for my broad roots in this size. I'm also hesitant to write this off and return it because it's so darn pretty and I can wear it with the tops that don't work with other bras.

The rumors are true -- this is definitely for those who are broad-rooted and shallow. It also has great side support (which I LOVE), but basically none in the center (which feels like a combination of sexy and awkward).

Yeah. I'm torn about this one. I both love it and am angry with it. Take that as you will.

Particular frustration: I measured both cups and one is 0.3" deeper than the other. Which would actually be awesome for me if those cups were switched. The shallower cup is on my larger breast. Argh.
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graphite colorway

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Updated on Jul 14, 2016 Flag this

This is such a beautiful bra. The material is soft and high-quality, and the color I bought (slate) is gorgeous. The construction is wonderful - I don't think I could distort these cups if I tried.

Unfortunately, it is VERY padded on the bottom and is not particularly compatible with my full-on-bottom breasts. The wires seem like they are the perfect width and separation for me, but all the padding at the bottom makes it difficult to keep the wires in my IMF. This bra is so close to fitting, and making my small bust appear much larger than it is (sometimes that is a very nice option to ... have) but it just isn't a perfect match. The areola of my larger breast is barely contained (in fact it isn't, unless I make sure to occasionally tuck it back in), and because of my shallow tops, there is a little bit of gapping with my smaller breast, despite the larger one quadding just a bit. If my breasts were more even, I would definitely keep this bra for certain occasions.

I highly recommend this to anyone looking for extreme push-up/padding and seamless construction, but it is probably better for those who are full on top so their breasts can rest on the shelf of padding inside these cups and let it round out the bottoms for them.
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slate colorway

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This bra feels much too small. I don't think it is actually the band, despite it not being adjustable (it has a front closure) - it's the cups. Specifically all the push-up padding. It makes for a VERY shallow cup which has my small bust quadding all over the place. The straps are also almost too short for me, but not quite. I do tend to sit fairly low in the bust, however, so this might not be an issue for many people.

The back is very cute, the quality is good overall, and I love a good racerback for certain shirts that I like to wear. I also love a push-up bra, if it fits right, but unfortunately this isn't responsibly wearable for me in this size. I intend to exchange it for a 28D and see how that goes.

I recommend probably sizing up in the cup for this one, unless perhaps you are particularly shallow all over.

black colorway

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This review is for the black/magenta Jude I bought new on Amazon. I have another review for Jude in aquamarine/purple in the same size, which I bought used from a Redditor. There are some subtle differences in fit between them. This black one has cups that are overall smaller. The wires are 0.2" narrower, the cups are 0.4" shallower, and the they also seem to be a bit shorter. All of this causes more serious quadding than I was getting with my other bra, and I'm not sure I can justify keeping it. The band is also a little bit bigger, and I really couldn't afford a larger ... band.

I really wanted to snatch up another Jude because they're discontinued and all but sold out in my size, but this one seems a little too small. The wire width is perfect though, and the gore is comfortable (my other one was not, until I bent it out). I would try this bra in 28DD out of curiosity, but I can't find it anywhere except Amazon, which only has it in a purple animal print that I find very unattractive and impractical. Perhaps I just got lucky with my first one that it fits well enough to wear. If I ever find a nude version in either size, I would like to try it. It's hard to say which of these two was the fluke, measurement-wise.
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black/magenta colorway

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It is with both a heavy heart and a dose of frustration that I say: I think I'm giving up on Ardour.

I first tried Masquerade's 28D, but the cups were too small. Then I tried Panache Black's version in 28DD, but the cups were too large. Then I tried Masquerade's 28DD, and it was damn near perfect -- but the lace detail on the straps was extremely uneven. So I ordered the (apparently) last remaining Masquerade Ardour in 28DD on the internet... and the cups were a touch larger/taller (still smaller than Panache Black's version, however), causing some gapping. Not a ton, but enough to make it not ... worth $80 to me. Especially given how easily the top of the cups play peekaboo with most of my necklines.

I wanted to love it. I was determined that this was -my- bra. You know, the ONE. But I think the fact of the matter is that it is just a bit too shallow on bottom and open/tall on top for me.

It's gorgeous and it's comfortable, and it is very high quality. It's sexy, and the mulberry color is rich and wonderful (and surprisingly not too visible through lighter clothing). But I think I'll be sending this beauty back out into the world to find an owner better suited for it.

Live on and be glorious, Ardour.
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mulberry colorway

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I tried this in 30D because 30C was just a bit too shallow for me. The cup is overall too big in this size, but it is still just the smallest bit too shallow, despite all the gaps I have inside the cup and the wrinkling mesh I get at the top. 30C is a much better fit for me, but not quite the right shape I'm afraid.

Feathers is ideal for very broad and shallow breasts.

As a note, the lace detailing on this nude 30D is very different from the graphite 30C. So, the style does vary.

nude colorway

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Updated on Jul 17, 2016 Flag this

This bra is beautiful and comfortable! I love it, but I may need to size up to 28DD because I quad out of both cups when the band is hooked tight enough for the bra not to move (the middle hooks seem good enough for me, but I measure 26 UB). I also find that the upper-outsides of my breasts are not enclosed as much as I'd like them to be (I have very broad roots), but this is a common bra issue for me.

The color is gorgeous, and the bra provides a comfortable but obvious push-up effect, despite having no push-up padding. I love that the top ... edge of the cup barely shows through a thin t-shirt (I've never met a bra that didn't on me), and it is very comfortable to wear. The material is absolutely lovely, and seems to be of high quality. I've read that some people found the lacy straps cumbersome, but I don't have a problem with them at all. The straps are actually padded, too, which makes them even more comfortable. They are not fully adjustable, however, and the metal ring which connects to the adjustable part of the bra sits in a semi-uncomfortable place for me, but it isn't too bad. I have a long upper torso, and find the straps to be a very good length (not too long or sort). I often wish Cleo bras had longer straps, but this one is great.

I tend to be shallow in the center, very shallow on top, full and projected on bottom and outsides, conical, spaced far apart, asymmetrical, and splayed. If you are similar, this may fit you very well. If you are more projected, definitely size up. The cups seem to run shallow and a bit small overall.

I am probably going to order this in 28DD (I'd like to get this in nude anyhow, and that is the smallest size that color comes in), and I will report back when I try that one on.

EDIT: After getting some fitting help here and trying this in 28DD, I realize this bra is definitely too shallow for me (despite how much I enjoy feeling like I have large breasts when I wear it, hah). Unfortunately, I get a small amount of gapping with the larger size... I really love this bra, but I think I have to give up on it. If you're shallow-breasted, I highly suggest trying it out if you can get your hands on one. FYI, the Panache Black version seems to run larger in the cup.
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mulberry colorway

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I got this bra super cheap, and that makes me happy. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

It isn't a -perfect- fit, but it fits well enough to keep. It is super comfortable, I actually forget that I'm wearing it (score). I expected the material to be kind of satiny, but it actually feels more like a soft jersey knit. Which feels lovely, but I can tell it's going to pill sooner or later (probably sooner). Ah well.

The cups are wide and shallow. A little too shallow on bottom for my FoB breasts, so the wires don't sit as high as they should on my larger side, but ... the bra stays still once it settles and I feel supported, so I can deal with that. I only get occasional small gapping at the top, but the cups are tall enough that it isn't particularly obvious. I'm usually a stickler for that. Strangely enough, the cups are thicker at the top/center than they are on bottom/outsides, but that really works out for my shape (shallow on top/center, projected on bottom/outsides). The band is larger than I need, but I can wear it on the middle hooks without it really moving around, so that will be fine until it stretches. For reference, I actually measure 26DD.

I love that I finally have a functional "nude" t-shirt bra that isn't push-up padded, which I can convert to racerback (there's a j-hook on the straps). That's what I was looking for in the first place, 30+ bras ago. The color is a little darker than it looks in photos, but I don't wear white shirts so it should work well enough for me.

Overall, I'm pretty glad I caught this on sale at Nordstrom (online), and that they also gave me a $10 coupon to use during the sale (with free shipping and returns) -- making this the cheapest bra I've ever purchased. I think the bra gods finally decided to have mercy on me. If I'd spent more on it I'd consider returning it, but this was a nice little surprise!
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caramel latte colorway

Updated on Jul 28, 2016 Flag this