This is my 4th, possibly 5th Blossom. One is a 28F that is too small but the other 28FFs & one 28G are some of my favorite bras.

This particular bra seems to fit me perfectly. I do not need to shorten the strap on my smaller side! It is comfortable in every aspect. The wires are perfect - no poking. The gore sits flat (maybe the slightest tilt after wearing it for a bit, but it’s not uncomfortable). The band is comfortably snug.

I’m not usually a fan of white bras, but the yellow accent is gorgeous. Unlike my other Blossoms, this one has a bow at the gore rather than a silver charm.

I have a full-on-top, center-full shape with soft tissue. This Cleo Blossom is close to the perfect bra for me.

White/Lemon colorway

Updated on May 29, 2024 Flag this

Wires are too narrow and cup was just slightly too big. The straps were wide, making the top outside edge of the bra cut right into my armpits. The color (jade) was beautiful and it felt well made. The band only had 2 rows of hooks, I really prefer 3.

I am close set, center and top full, projected, wide roots.

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Updated on Oct 16, 2023 Flag this

A great fit for me (apart from the too-big band). Deep cups + narrow underwires = very upfront / forward-projecting boobs.

My complaints: The straps are rather wide (comes with the territory with balconettes, I suppose). The band is huge (I don't know if I received a defective bra--will have to see once more measurements are added--but this fits me best on the tightest hook, which is deeply annoying and why I marked it as 'didn't fit'). And I don't like this color; it looks sickly on my skin.

(FYI, last I tried them, I was in between sizes in Cleo Marcie: 28G - Cleo » Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) was too small in the cup, but 28GG - Cleo » Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) was quite baggy at the top. Not sure if my experience is instructive or a fluke, though)

lilac colorway

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Updated on Oct 12, 2022 Flag this

I've seen this bra touted as one of those bras to try before you go Polish, and yeah, as someone who best fits Polish bras, I do like this bra. Wires are narrow, comparable to EM in my size. Surprising amount of cup depth (12in in both sizes I got.)
It's got a cute, feminine style that's reminiscent of JP Wacoal and Triumph. I got it in Taupe, which is extremely close to the color Panache uses for their tags/ribbons, and reminds me of the Vintage colorway of Ana. It's a gorgeous color, so I'm not mad that it's too cool to actually match my skin. The cups are ... made of a thin mesh, similar to what's used in the Elomi Matilda. It's certainly not the softest material, but it's a total dream compared to Envy. And the embroidery doesn't seem to show under my thinner clothes.

As far as fit goes, I got a 32GG and a 32H. The following applies to both sizes:

- It does not cut into the center of my breast tissue. Yay.

- The wires are just a tiny bit too wide, but not so wide that they cause discomfort. (We're talking less than 1in here.)

- Good amount of immediate projection. The cups don't wrinkle at the bottom and wires don't slide down.

- The gore is technically too wide. Though like with the wire width, it's not uncomfortable.

Both fit well enough to wear without much issue, although I like the fit of the 32GG better. Not surprising as I also tend to size a cup down for Polish bras as well. 32H has a fixable amount of gaping at the top (fixable if you're willing to sew, at least,) which seems to be common in this model. The lack of side support is my biggest gripe, but it's not a dealbreaker.
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Taupe colorway

Updated on Sep 19, 2024 Flag this

My shape:
I have narrow set, full on top, medium firm/soft high density breast tissue with moderate sagging from weight. My nipples sit low and centered.

Issues I usually have:
Most bras are too shallow for me and I spill at top. Or too projected and I get weird flat on side of breast and odd rounded torpedo shape at center of breast.

Cleo blossom bra fit:
This bra has a VERY stretchy backband compared to most panache bras. It makes it more comfortable, i can breathe.

The wire is very narrow and not too high.
I don't think I can sister size for a slightly wider wire, without the band becoming too ... loose.

I usually run into the opposite problem of wires being too high or wide, so I found this surprising.

This bra has alot of projection, maybe slightly too much? Or the material has poor support for center and inner breast tissue?

I find myself pushing my boobs slightly in wishing it would stay there for that perfect rounded shape.

I fill the bra completely, with no wrinkles and no gapping or spillage.

My opinion of the blossom bra:
For me, it the best fit I've found outside my wired panache sport bras in 30H (with a bra extender).


The cleo blossom, like many other panache unlined bras, flatten the sides of my boobs too much, and all the tissue is overly centered, creating a odd, almost torpedo effect... but not quite. It's that strange flat on side pile at middle shape. The odd shape is less severe than all the panache side sling bras.


My complaint on unlined panache bras:
I think panache bras do not provide enough center support for larger sizes. And no, a crushing high gore is not a good solution.
I'm upset that the sculpturess line excludes smaller back band sizes.

I think it could be resolved if the bras were made with some dart/panel structure at the inner breast, halfway between the center gore and center breast seam that meets the nipple.

With that said, it's the best I've found yet, but still not 100% happy and I still prefer my sport bra.

I've considered making my own everyday bra.
With a Side sling, center seam, inner seam, top seam, 3-4 hook back. Narrow set straps, with padded comfort wires
To make that fully supported rounded look.
Although I do not have all the resources or time to take on that project.

If anyone has found a bra that matches what I dream of making for myself, please let me know.
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White/yellow colorway

Updated on Sep 03, 2024 Flag this

I love this bra! I decided to purchase my 2nd Cleo Blossom just in case Cleo ever decides to discontinue it. I find myself reaching for my original Blossom (Lilac) frequently.

I have soft, asymmetrical breasts with upper fullness. This bra is comfortable and provides fabulous support.

Edit: I noticed someone upvoted my review so I took a look. Interestingly, I am wearing this beauty today. I added a few photos of me wearing it (just had to take my top off).

I ordered *another* Cleo Blossom 28FF from BOB today - the lemon yellow/white one. This is one of my favorite bras.

Updated on May 22, 2024 Flag this

The fit is more aware of my weight fluctuations than most of my bras. Some days it fits excellent; days small breast cup ruffles on top edge and days its very snug with wires pressing into chest.
However, it handles my projection well without the wires being too long, too wide down the sides or too far into armpit. The sides of the cup is more where I am aware of the bra than anywhere else. The side panel to bring you forward needs to be less into my arm/armpit as I high breasted.
It is pretty, fun, projects and lifts well and nothing ever jiggles.

Updated on Aug 05, 2024 Flag this

black as per usual has the tightest band out of my blossoms. the contrast stitching of the blossom embroidery in light pink is very cute.

black colorway

Updated on May 25, 2024 Flag this

another blossom for my collection in taupe. it's a good skin tone bra for me. fit is great as per - this seems to fit about the same as jade. the tag on this said panache instead of cleo, funnily enough.

taupe colorway

Updated on May 25, 2024 Flag this

blossom is great! lifts my boobs front and center, good projection for me, wires are a good width.

my main issue is the gore is a tad painful on my sternum. hopefully this will chill as it stretches out. since the cup pushes everything to the center, the gore is also a bit wide for my close set boobs, but this was always going to happen.

i'm pleased in general though and going to hopefully get some more marcie/blossoms in 28F ^_^

jade colorway

Updated on May 25, 2024 Flag this