This Bravissimo exclusive Cleo by Panache "Karina" in 30FF fits more like 28FF. It's very tight in the band and a little small in the cup.

34% cotton so it's really comfy and cool. Half-adjustable straps. Two rows of hooks and eyes.

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Updated on Dec 02, 2013 Flag this

Why this bra was discontinued, I do not understand! The outer cup material and cup lining feel like cotton. The color is a good nude for my pale skin. The gore is low and narrow. The wire is wide enough that my tissue doesn't fall into the center. And, the cup is not collapsing despite its shallow appearance. Admirable characteristics. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

However, I will seriously consider shortening the wing wire. I am short-waisted and the wire is tall enough and wide enough that my lymph nodes scream. Hoping the Ewa Michalak 3D and/or M cuts remedy the too-tall-wing issue.

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Updated on Dec 02, 2016 Flag this

Shape is incompatible with me and the cups are too wide. There's is space out near the armpits while I spill out the center. It's a cute bra but it just plain doesn't work for me.

The band is pretty firm so that's nice, but it would be better with 3 hooks (but I have that opinion for every bra).

I like the fabric pattern and the way it feels. Sorta 'shishy', by which I mean the noise I make in my head when I run my fingers/had across it. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> It does pill a bit but I don't care much about that.

Updated on Jun 18, 2014 Flag this

First thoughts:

Tons of buckling on the bottom of the cups, while I bubble out the top somewhat-to-significantly, depending on how I adjust myself. I would want to try it in a smaller cup just to see how the buckling works, but I'm sure it would just exasperate the doubleboob (quadboob).

The band is too loose; I have it on the tightest pair of hooks, and would probably benefit from a 28.

I like it's plunginess and the low gore. I always have the gore squishing down an some breast and separating them further than they really want to go. My breasts are not all that close or all that far ... either, I don't really know what their issue is, but it's nice not having gore marks on the breast tissue.

It gives me somewhat of a purple shape, even though it is a green cut. It's not good nor bad, just... eh. I feel like the apex of the cup is too far from the apex of my breasts, and, coupled with the bubbling, they feel like they're heading NW and NE.

The very top of the cups (near the straps) is empty, but that's just how it is when a cup doesn't match your shape and vice versa.

The wires seem fine, the straps seem fine, the height under the arms seems a little taller than my other bras, but I like it.

I like the colors. The floral lace with the stars seems kinda weird, but meh. The fabric is fun to touch; it's all stretchy and thin.
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Updated on Sep 05, 2013 Flag this

This bra is very good for those with a smaller 28 back, otherwise I would suggest going up a back size as it is fairly snug. It's the only bra I own that I can wear on the loosest or middle hook. But it's completely the wrong shape for my breasts and far too small now. I wouldn't buy a 28G however as the plunge on this one shape is wrong for me. I have major quad-boob as it squishes the bottom of my breasts into a very odd shape. The wires also sit too low and dig into my ribs - as I don't have much meat on my ribs it is very uncomfortably to wear it for any period of time. For those with bottom-heavy breasts or a larger size, I wouldn't recommend this bra. But I think for those with top-heavy or middle-heavy breasts, especially smaller sizes, it would be a great bra.

Updated on Apr 19, 2012 Flag this

This is comfortable and fits fairly except the straps are not fully adjustable. I need shorter straps.

Updated on May 09, 2017 Flag this

I bought this as a full set, it came with two styles of matching panties in a size M.
Made out of a light, soft, stretchy material that has a tendency to pill a bit. Peachy pink coloring covered with stars, flower trim along top of cups and a small pink flower/bow thing on the gore. The flower star combination seems a little weird but maybe thats just me. Really comfortable all around. I cant say much on the band since I bought this knowing it was a size too big and planning to take it in, I'm guessing it runs pretty TTS, if not a little tight, for ... a 32.
The shape probably isn't the best for my shape but it works alright. The wires are pretty wide, and I have a significant gap at the very top of the cup near the strap and it cuts in very slightly at the bottom near the gore.
I would say this would work much better for someone that is more FOT and/or has a tall root that prefers wide wires.

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Melon colorway

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Updated on Aug 04, 2015 Flag this

Shape is incompatible with me and the cups are too wide. There's is space out near the armpits while I spill out the center. It's a cute bra but it just plain doesn't work for me.

The band is pretty firm so that's nice, but it would be better with 3 hooks (but I have that opinion for every bra).

I like the fabric pattern and the way it feels. Sorta 'shishy', by which I mean the noise I make in my head when I run my fingers/had across it. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> It does pill a bit but I don't care much about that.

Updated on Jun 18, 2014 Flag this

It fits very well, not a thing I don't like about the fit. The lace along the top of the cups sometimes itches a little, but I rarely notice it. I love that this is a cross between a balconette and a plunge, as those are the two best styles for my shape. The cotton insides are comfy and the print is super cute. Overall this is one of my favorite bras.

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Updated on May 10, 2014 Flag this

Tha bra is nice, I like the print and cotton linig but I'm just not into plunges so I'll list it.

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Updated on Feb 24, 2014 Flag this