The cups and straps are very comfortable, but the band runs a little high under my armpits. It rubs a little bit. However, I'm going to keep it because hopefully, through tissue migration and stretching, this rubbing won't last.

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Updated on Oct 09, 2014 Flag this

I LOVE THE CLEO KAREN! Everything about it! The moulded cups, the stars, the BLACK THIN STRAPS. All in perfect soft sexy harmony. Seriously, I need a 32G, because I'm dying without my Karen! Bot even my lovely deco's compare, since in my deco's, the top of the cup always shows. In the Karen, there is lace, so no line! Woooo! Now, the search is on. People have been saying that go up a size in the Karen, but I'd say from my experience it was true to size. I could wear a Marcie, a Bella, a Lucy and the Karen all at the same time. My Karen was my comfy bra though, as it is a 32 band.

Updated on Jul 06, 2014 Flag this

The fabric of the cups uncomfortably digs into my armpits but the wire isn't too wide for my boobs. I fill out the cup everywhere except for the top which has a gaping issue that would be visible under a tight shirt. After a few hours the bra rides up on me and ends up sitting on a little bit of breast tissue. I'm not sure if this is the bra or if it's because I'm in the wrong band size, but the band sure feels tight enough.

Updated on Mar 27, 2014 Flag this

Generally I wear a 30F/32E (sometimes a 32F), and the 32FF in this bra fits me pretty great. Like others have said, it runs a few cup sizes small. I'm fairly full on top (I think? I have tissue that goes basically up to my collarbones) and shallow, so quadboob is usually a big problem for me with bras. The Karen doesn't have this problem because it's pretty open on top. Band feels pretty good, but it's fairly stretchy. It will probably stretch out over time, but that's okay since it seems pretty tight for a 32. I have a 30F Freya Deco and the band is much ... larger on the Deco (unstretched, about 1.5 inches either side!). The gore is a teensy bit uncomfortable with extended wear because it pokes into my sternum a bit. Definitely not a huge problem, the wires can be slightly bent out.

As with most balconette styled bras, the straps are pretty wide on this bra. I'm fairly broad shouldered, so it's not too much of a problem for me. I could see it being a problem for someone more petite. Additionally, the wires come up pretty high on the sides. Again, not a problem for me, but something to keep in mind if you have a smaller frame.

Overall, I really like this bra! It looks great under t-shirts and it has a really cute pattern!
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Updated on Feb 28, 2014 Flag this

The band and the straps are wonderful, unfortunately, this appears to be at least 2 cup sizes too small for me. The fabric feels really nice though and I hope to find this model in a larger size to try out.

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Updated on Feb 17, 2014 Flag this

The Karen is sooo cute! I love the aesthetics, but I'm not impressed with Cleo's sizing on this one. The cups run at least a cup size small, and the band is stretchy (mine stretched to 33in). I like unpadded Cleos in 30G, so I am sister sizing up a band size. I think a 32FF would be ideal for somebody who typically wears 32F or maybe even a smaller 34 back.

I'll be listing this one, but only because the size didn't work out for me.

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Updated on Feb 06, 2014 Flag this

I am fuller on bottom and had a little trouble filling the top of the cup. I will try both an F cup and a different shape in future purchases. The fabric pops forward and forms a small gap (<0.3cm) when I move my arms inward. The wire runs a little too high/wide for me and sometimes digs into my armpits. The band is perfect, very supportive.

For the most part, very comfortable and nice-looking; a huge step up from the 32Ds I was wearing before.

Updated on Oct 06, 2013 Flag this

I love this bra! The star print is adorable. I can't wait for the Maddie (same cut) to be released this fall with even more colors!

I would recommend going up one cup size from your usual Cleo size, unless you have shallow breasts.

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Updated on Sep 26, 2013 Flag this

What a difference a cup size makes! I traded this for a 30G and this fits so much better. No gapping! Well made, comfortable, and smooth under T shirts. Great bra!

Edit. Although the bra fits well it gives me a much more rounded shape than I would like. I am FOB and have shallow breasts. I think it would work better on someone with deeper breasts.

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Updated on Aug 26, 2013 Flag this

I have a few minor fit issues with this bra, but the biggest issue I found was in its quality. I ordered this bra from an online retailer, and I found that the top of the right cup rolls outward. When I tried it on, the left cup fit perfectly, and as my right breast is a tad smaller, I had slight gaping. Thinking this was a normal asymmetry issue, I removed the bra and adjusted the right strap tighter. Again, gaping. So I readjusted the strap even tighter. At this point, the strap was digging into my shoulder, and the cup ... still gaped. Finally I took the bra off and looked at the cups -- and low and behold the right cup seems to be mis-formed. The outer half of the right cup edge rolls outward by about 1/4 inch, while the left cup has a smooth, even, gentle inward curve the entire length. I hope this is simply a defective product, and will be contacting the retailer about a replacement. I will update if and when I receive a new bra.
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Updated on Aug 03, 2013 Flag this