Two words: Stretch. Lace. Gah! To begin with, the colour is obviously to die for, and combined with the vest/tank top straps, this is definitely my most unique bra. (In the pictures you can see my computer really struggling to capture the brightness of the lace) The thickness of the straps going from the cup up to the shoulder provides a lot of coverage and support as well as comfort, since the pressure is spread to a larger area. The stretch lace also solves a problem that I have with my *slightly* different sized breasts, which is that it stretches to sit flat over my larger ... breast, and can rest (more or less) unstretched on my smaller one, still creating a smooth line.
The only reason this bra is marked as 'doesn't fit' is because the wires go ALL the way around my back, almost touching my shoulderblades. Eek. I seem to often have this problem with 28Gs though, for whatever reason bra makers seem to think that at a G-cup, boobs must start further and further around your back and up in your armpits, which is obviously not the case. This bra also goes up into my armpits a good amount, but since its made of soft stretchy lace it doesn't bother me, and because of the design I kind of feel more like its 'supposed' to be that way.
Other than that, the band is nice and tight, the gore tacks well without stabbing me, and there is plenty of projection at the bottom and centre of the cup. The shape is also nice and round, which I wasn't expecting, but am vv pleasantly surprised by!
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I have been looking high and low for a green bra! Call me crazy or superficial or whatever, but green is my favorite color and it's hard to find in most women's clothing...
This bra is sheer and very sexy. It's a shape mis-match for me as this would be much better suited to someone who it FoB or even with short roots. I have quite tall roots, so many even shaped bras don't work because of this (I'm looking at you Cleo Lily & clones). The band is tight for a 30, but not tight enough to be ideal for a 28. If I were keeping this bra I wold sew ribbon into the band.
Seriously, super disappointed about this bra not fitting! Anyone know of other green bras that are in the 28E/30DD range?

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Updated on Jan 05, 2015 Flag this

Good lord. Has anyone ever had something shrink from hand washing and air drying before? I didn't think that was possible...
Anyway, I washed this one in my usual delicate manner to prepare it for selling and hung it to dry. then when I took a look at it the next day, I thought it looked strangely small, so I measured it, and sure enough, the band is now 21 inches and stretches to about 27. The cups remain the same size, 5.5 wide, 9 inch wire, 8.5 deep. So, for whoever needs a very small band, I've listed it and i'll be happy to send it your way https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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Updated on Dec 27, 2014 Flag this

It's more for FOB breasts. Has quite high cups and is big inte band so size down!

For english scroll down (swedish review)

http://mademoisellek.blogg.se/2014/december/christmas-special-claudette-desso...

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Updated on Dec 16, 2014 Flag this

Staaldrigstill

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I got this in 30B and 28D. Neither bra is close to fitting me. It's almost as if the two bras are different models that are styled to look identical aesthetically. The 28D was obviously scaled down from large-cup bras, but the 30B is constructed very differently. There are only 2 rows of hooks per column and the straps are very thin and less wide set. The cups have a much shorter height as well (3.3" at the vertical seam vs 3.8" on the 28D), which makes them more open on top and less shallow.

The 30B has short, narrow wires which give the cups more projection. The 28D is very wide and shallow, as expected from reading other reviews. If I could have the smaller wires of the 30B with the cup shape of the 28D, it would probably fit me (I measure as a 26D).

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Updated on Nov 28, 2014 Flag this

This bra is a really nice simple bra. The cups are too small and shallow and I feel like they make my bust look smaller than it actually is. I like that the straps are a little bit wider than normal, it makes them feel more substantial. They are a tad bit too wide though, but with the strap extender the straps do not bother me at all. Overall the bra is just tight enough to be uncomfortable, however with a strap extender, its fits better.
Size up in the cup and the band for sure!

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Updated on Nov 04, 2014 Flag this

http://mademoisellek.blogg.se/2014/october/claudette-dessous-mesh-underwire-chincillalipgloss-30ff.html

Wrong size, wrong shape and it cuts in... Would like to try in 28FF though.
I also remeasured this bra and found the wires to be really really flexibel. Like, more flexibel than tummy tissue.

http://mademoisellek.blogg.se/2014/october/claudette-dessous-mesh-underwire-c...

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Updated on Oct 15, 2014 Flag this

Staaldrigstill

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It is runs small in the cup and the band is quite firm. Fits more like tight 28D, so it is better to size up in the band and cup. The wires kept sliding down so I feel that it is too shallow for me. Probably more suitable for the very shallow. Gives quite a flattened shape which I don't like. Also, the straps are ridiculously wide.

Three hooks construction which is rare in this size range. Aesthetics-wise, I love the clean and simple lines. It's well-made, but not for me.

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Updated on Oct 08, 2014 Flag this

See my blog for the review of the Hot Coral and Concrete model of this bra.

http://sportsbrasandstockings.wordpress.com/2014/08/10/review-of-claudette-de...

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Updated on Aug 27, 2014 Flag this

The bra looks STUNNING. Black lace used over a neon green mesh gives a great effect.

Too shallow and too wide for me. Band is slightly too loose for my taste, I like tight 32 bands. Underwires are soft (a little too soft for my heavy bra bullies of breasts) and really comfy. Cups are somewhat wide set.

Would be perfect for someone with an average to wide root and average projection to shallow 32G who prefers a slightly looser band or 34FF who prefers a tighter band.

If your breasts need silly amounts of support like mine the underwires may be too soft.

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Updated on May 28, 2014 Flag this

I grabbed this bra (papaya/khaki colourway) on sale, and as a consequence I now own a bra that's been tried on a lot. Brand new, the band is stretched out enough that I need it on the tightest hooks to be comfortable, so I'm not going to get a lot of life out of it.

I grabbed a second, more recent, colourway at the same time, and the measurements between the two are wildly different. This older model has a longer and stretchier band and far narrower wires and deeper cup -- enough that while the 30G fits me in the recent colourway, in this one I'm pretty sure I could get away with a 30FF without any/much cutting in. There's no wrinkling or empty space in the cups at all because tightening the straps takes care of it, but I can tell from where the seams are sitting that the cup is either too big or just too deep for me.

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Updated on May 16, 2014 Flag this

BEWARE Nipples will show, specially dark nipples, I don't have a great problem with this but I don't use it with light tops.
I love this bra, It ma not seem like it, but this bra is really supportive, and since it haves elasticized top It helps me to conceal my uneven breast a lot more than other styles. not a lot of bras are sexy and supportive at the time. Band is a bit loose. If you are in between band sizes stick with the smaller band size, and size up on the cup to maintain in the same size volume. say: if you have a rib cage ... of 33 inches, and regularly use a 34 FF, go down to a 32 band a and go up to a G cup. My only complaint it would've that there is a bit of inconsistency in sizing, not much, but second bra in this model fitted a bit loos at the elasticized top. I solved with a little stitch. Beware that it come with a lot of starch, and as you put it on the first time it might be a bit scratchy, soak it for 30 minutes in cold water and mild soap, wash it off, the material will be softer after the 2nd wash is much softer,and gets even better at the 3rd.
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I've wanted to give the Dessous a try for a while. They come in a plethora of colors, and the design is simple yet striking - two of my favorite things. It's the kind of bra that Miss Underpinnings...

http://allsfairinloveandlingerie.wordpress.com/2014/02/08/reviewed-claudette-...

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Updated on Apr 07, 2014 Flag this

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I really wanted to like this bra, but it's not the right shape for me. I sized down in the band and up in the cup, as recommended, and that was definitely the right move. Still, though, I can easily fasten the 34 on the tightest hook. It seems sturdily sewn, although a little scratchy out of the box.

In the cups, this bra is both too big and too small. I'm not full enough on top for it, and I've got big gaps along the tops of the cups. These could theoretically be taken in with a dart, since the cup tops are gently elasticized (which I'd like ... a lot if they were closer to fitting). The straps are soft, fully adjustable, and are close enough set to stay on my shoulders, and pulling them up does help with the fit up top. At the cup bottoms, though, the wires are too narrow and too deep for me. The wires are reasonably wide -- they hit maybe an inch in front of my underarms -- but not wide enough for me. They're definitely cutting into breast tissue, and, at the same time, I've got a little orange-in-a-glass space at the base of the wires.

So, I'd recommend trying this if you need wide wires, are full on top, and like a deep cup shape, but for me, this one is going back and I'm not going to try another size. Too bad! I love the colors and my husband loves the sheerness of this bra.
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I love this bra but the wires are too tight. I can only wear it for 3 hours before it starts to hurt. I am between sizes 30D and 30DD, so I normally choose the 30DD to avoid digging in from the underwires. It fits in every other way and is so freakin cute! I really want to buy it in 30DD. Hopefully the cups won't be too deep in the 30DD. The wire width is 4.5 inches on this bra, I think is small compared to most 30D's.

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Updated on Oct 25, 2013 Flag this

The band is kinda loose and stretchy. Not the most stretchy, but noticeably so anyway. The cups fit perfectly on the top and they suit my breast shape (top heavy, pointy) nicely. The cups are not wide enough. The underwires do not dig in or hurt, but I could stand to go up a cup size and down a band size.

Updated on Oct 19, 2013 Flag this

The Claudette Sophia Icon Balconette bra in 30F, Navy, fits well and is extremely comfortable. It has three hooks and eyes!!! The fabric is attractive and soft. Unfortunately the front view is a bit east-west, and the side view looks flattened just below and above the top edge of the cup. I expected to get cakes on a plate cleavage because of the vertical seaming. I expected, at worst, to have little to no centering, plus a center gore that's a little too high. Instead, everything fits and the center gore doesn't dig in, but it looks terrible! A good lesson for me. Thank goodness for Asos free shipping and returns!

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Updated on Sep 06, 2013 Flag this

Basically fits. I think the cups are wide enough but the wires are just a bit too narrow for my frame, so by the end of the day they're digging a bit at the sides. I get a tiny bit of bulging in the stretchy top panel, not really enough to call it quadboob but I'm hoping the elastic there will relax a bit with time.

EDIT: after a couple months of wear and breaking in, this has turned into the winner of my collection. The wires have relaxed enough that they don't seem to dig anymore, the cup fits smoothly, and I find myself wanting to reach for it every day but resisting because I want it to last a long time. Will probably acquire one or two more if the opportunity presents itself.

Updated on Aug 30, 2013 Flag this

A well fitting bra, aside from the big band (expected), and a tiny bit of fabric wrinkling on the sides (barely noticeable, especially with my Leopard patterned bra). Surprisingly enough, there's slightly more wrinkling on my bigger breast; I believe it's a shape issue.

Please read my full review for more info!

http://petiteplentiful.blogspot.com/2013/08/review-claudette-dessous-underwir...

Updated on Aug 26, 2013 Flag this

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This bra seems entirely designed for someone very full-on-bottom with not much on top, or someone with more on top than I am; I couldn't quite fill out the top of the cup, with the lace wrinkling, but then the top of the cup also cut back in. The lace seems stretchy, though, so maybe someone with more upper fullness could actually fill out the top better than I managed to. The bottom of the cup is definitely deep. It also seemed to give me a rather pointy shape, but again that may be partly because I didn't quite fill the cup out properly.

While this is a very pretty bra, I have to second the comments someone made about the choice of mesh material. In the cup it didn't bother me, but on the strap it was definitely noticable, and I bet would be very annoying if I wore it any longer than the 5 minutes I had it on.

Updated on Jul 29, 2013 Flag this