It would be so amazing if not the wide set of straps.. the cups are more than perfect (beside this 0.5cm too wide wires), but it makes such lovely shape. Also bra feels very comfy thanks to its wider and softer straps comparing to other dessous. Also, the band is tighter than other 30Es but thans not an issue with the extender. Overal is such shame i cant keep it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

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I think this bra technically fits, but I feel so meh over it.

I feel a bit flattened by it. It's not very supportive and my boobs just feel sad and minimized (when I wear my Cleo Lily or Marcie my boobs feel so perky!) The top of the cups seems to hit my boobs at a bad place - a bit high-creating a flattening effect.

I might deal with it if I had it one of the color schemes I'm lusting after, but I think a 28F or 28E might suit me better.

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I love this bra. I've been wanting one for so long.
I wonder, maybe measurements can be added for top, center, and bottom of cups sometime in the future? I think it would make measurements a lot more consistent.
For this, I've been wanting a Dessous ever since I joined Bratabase. Maybe just a little before.
I had always read how they run about a cup small, and while I can personally somewhat agree, I mostly disagree.

At least as far as mine went, it had 9" depth in the top of the cups. Generally, I've noticed that wire length matches the deepest area of the cups on many bras.
As the ... cups go downward, there is -1" per..I don't know, I forgot to measure that. But basically the center of the cup was about 8", give or take, and bottom was 7", give or take.
This is exactly the type of thing I wanted to illustrate with my blog, but I just haven't been able to find the time to take measurement pictutes and write out such lengthy reviews, so hopefully this will suffice.

I really, really wanted to keep this regardless of the little bit of upper wrinkling. I've lost A LOT of upper tissue, so the 30E just didn't work for me. I have a feeling that a 30DD would have enough upper space, but be somewhat too shallow on bottom, so there's that problem, but I'd still love to try one in that size.. and you know, I'd probably still keep it too because I love this model lol.
I couldn't keep the 30E because I'm losing weight and I might as well not put more wear into something that I'm going to need to sell after I lose about 5-10 more pounds.https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
I do think, if you have more malleable tissue, and are more round as opposed to conical or tuberous, you may want to consider sizing up..just because of the small amount of space on bottom. I feel like for someone rounder, the tops may cut in with your tissue being pushed upwards.
However for me, my tissue is malleable but tuberous and I just can't fill the tops.

As far as the rest of the bra goes, the straps are fully adjustable, the gore is good for closer set tissue, wires were narrow, and overall it's just such a lovely bra.
I'd recommend the Dessous to someone just mildly fuller on top. If you're more even, tubey or conical, consider going with your usual size. Someone FoT or rounder, possibly consider sizing up.









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I bought this bra this summer, but soon my boobs grew and now there is not enough space for them near the gore. The gore still tacks, but the top of the cup cuts in.

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The band is very stretchy.

Color: pink About the bra: Like all of the dessous Bras from Love. Claudette, th

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I have this in the Mauve color in 30E and it fits the bottom half but not the top. Considering ordering the next size down and inserting a wider wire because these bras run narrow imo.

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Hmm, so this is my third best fitting Dessous (best: Parma Violet/Concrete, second best: Peacock/Concrete) - it is an older season than either of the afforementioned colourways, and if I'd known how differently they fit I may not have bothered with this one unfortunately (I cannot return as was from Brand Alley). The fit is a 6/10 for me - the wires are narrower and a lot shorter than the other two, for me neither of these is a good thing. The narrower wire I could probably handle if it was longer - as it is its very easy for my breast to escape out the size rather ... than being fully and comfortably encapsulated. The gore is great - a good width and height for me. The cups could do with being a tad deeper - although they fit and seem to smush my boobs a bit making them looking even more shallow than they already are. The straps are THIN! Too thin for my liking and thinner than either the PV/C or P/C. The band is tighter than recent seasons - would be fine if it wasn't for the wires issues described above.
Still a pretty bra but I'll see how often I actually wear it...
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I'm trying to decide whether to keep this bra or not - I bought the same bra in Parma Violet/Concrete colourway literally a couple of weeks ago, and it fits wonderfully. When I saw my size pop up on Asos in this Peacock/Concrete colourway I madly bought it before it could sell out again. I didn't even consider that it may fit differently as I was under the impression that both bras are from the same season. I'm still pretty sure they are - but the fit differences, whilst subtle, have quite a big impact (for me at least).

Differences: the lovely thick straps on the ... Parma Violet have gone - the Peacock has straps that measure just 2/3 of the width of the PV ones - a shame as I love thick straps but probably good for people who prefer a slimmer one.
Band length - Peacock measures just under an inch shorter unstretched than PV- I'd say Peacock is true to size and PV a tad looser.
Wire shape - although the measurements don't show a lot of difference, the Peacock has wires that are undoubtedly narrower/more of a pronounced U shape - PV's wires are far wider and that's one of the things I loved about it initially.

I have two more Dessous on order from BrandAlley (Navy/Limeade and Seafoam/Khaki from previous seasons) so am curious (read: somewhat scared!) as to how differently these ones may fit...hmm. I'm in two minds of whether to keep this one - I love the look but it doesn't fit me as perfectly as PV. If I didn't have two more on the way I'd prob keep this one...but we'll see.

Also: my disbelief regarding the sizing of the Claudette bottoms has turned to utter indignance: I ordered a large and XL thong (no briefs available in this colour unfort) and both are TINY!!!! I didn't even take the large out of its plactic-y confines as I could see it was minuscule - I tried the XL and knew it would still be muffin-top inducing. This is ridiculous! I'm a very normal sized UK12!
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Wow, I can't believe how far I've come in my bra journey! This bra is everything I thought I would never like, and everything I thought would never work for my boobs.
How wrong was I?! It's completely non-padded, non-moulded, non-lined and SHEER! ie no hiding what your boobs really look like. I imagined they'd look unpleasant and the bra would be very impractical as I couldn't wear it under anything but a large jumper for fear that my nips might show. As someone who lives Monday-Friday in moulded bras, I'm now looking for more relaxed, natural boob-shaped bras for weekend wear.

I fell in love with the ... look of this bra and ummed and ahhed after reading copious reviews - I found it on Asos in this beautiful colourway. I was lusting after the teal/grey combo which had sold out in my usual 30E, so ordered this instead as an experiment, convinced I'd try it for research (and likely be able to cross it off my lustlist therefore eliminating it from my dreams) and return it .... ha, yeah right! It fits me really well and is really flattering.

It's a very modern, mature bra but the amazing colours give it a really fresh, youthful vibe - this combo of clean lines, classic unfussy design and bright colours makes it feel really perfect for someone of my age (big 3-0 next year) but equally so for any age group! Quite a feat in design.
It is definitely fairly large in the band - but not so large that it rides up. My usual size of 30 is ok for me, in that it didn't budge whilst being worn - and that was with me moving around picking fruit this morning, so that's a good sign! I'd be curious to try a 28 just to see what it's like, but imagine 30 is right for me.
The band seems stretchy, as do the straps - I need to tighten them quite a bit, like Cleo Maddie, but these straps are wider than Maddie so don't feel as flimsy.
The straps are stunning (I never thought I'd obsess over such a small detail!) - soft matte dove grey with a shiny ribbon like stripe running up the middle. The wires are GLORIOUSLY wide! They're poifect for me! Not quite as wide as @Tutti Rouge Liliana, but close I think.
I get a slightly rounded, somewhat minimised natural look in this bra and I love it! Its just right for the current British heatwave. The diagonal seam on the cups is perfectly placed to cover your nipple, just showing the areola. It's a surprisingly good look which not only I but my boyfriend think is rather sexy! Shocker.
The bra is very comfortable for me and makes me feel great https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":-D" />. Shame I don't have the matching knickers - I tried a medium (my usual size) but they were tiny! This is the most expensive bra I've ever bought (full price unfort!) but I have no qualms about it - and am even trying to source some more in other colours!

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