Since AW2016 - Moulded balconette bra in basic colors.
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I really had high hopes for this bra, considering I have had good luck with the cleo Maddie, and this was supposed to be an updated version. The cups are really small on this and much more enclosed than the Maddie. I'm not sure if a cup size up would fix this problem or if it's just the wrong cut for me. It did not feel similar to the Maddie, other than they are both molded balconet bras, but they are cut very differently to me.
Updated on Jul 17, 2017 Flag this
Oh my goodness. And, I thought not one of these had posted. Opps.
Double oops. Oh dear ;-)
Love4Pollinators lol. It's very strange, because I have a 30f Maddie and it has a larger cup than this bra. I should measure them both.
I see the wires sitting below your imf just a little, but a cup one size larger might take care of that. I think it's worth a try.
P.S. I agree it's a different shape from Maddie.
This bra does not ideal for someone with center fullness. It leaves an empty space by the armpit and causes quad boob in the middle. It isn't super wide at the band, but it does chafe under the arm.
Latte colorway
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Updated on Dec 06, 2018 Flag this
My breasts are a bit too close set compared to the cups. Only noticeable visually (i.e. I cannot feel it). The gore is tacking and it fits comfortably—it just separates the breasts a bit which is not really a problem imo. If my breasts would increase or decrease a bit in size (depending on whether or not I have my period. temperature, etc) the cups might fit a little differently since it's moulded. As of now the cups fit very well.
BLACK colorway
Updated on Jan 14, 2024 Flag this
Yaaay, it looks perfect! Just wear it for a bit to make sure the wires are wide enough on the side to encapsulate all the breast tissue.
This is the shortest molded cup bra I could find. The band is surprisingly stretchy for Cleo though. I wear it on the second or third hook, but it works well enough for when I want a seamless look. I always like to have a molded bra around just in case 😂
Black colorway
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Updated on Aug 05, 2021 Flag this
Lexi is one of the few bras that technically fit me, but I just don't love enough to keep. While on paper this style has a lot of good qualities, it also comes with some issues.
The Lexi cut is very similar to the Maddie, which fits and flatters me very well. It's a wide balconnette shape with short cups and wide-set straps, and gives a very rounded appearance similar to a corset. Because of the short cups, it works for FOB and shallow on top folks because there's not much potential for gapping. However, if you are used to a standard demi cut, the ... cups will visually look quite short and small to you. I also find that the shadow stripe satin fabric visually contributes to this effect.
The main thing I dislike about this bra is the thick upper binding on the top edge of the cup. While Maddie also has an upper edge detail, it's a lot less noticeable under clothing. I found that under tight clothing, this gave me a very visible seam running across. Since I prefer unlined bras for everyday wear and would only wear a molded cup bra under tight fitting tops and dresses, this defeats the purpose. The cups are also on the shallow side, so the cups can border on quad-boob at times, but I have tried Maddie in 28E and it was far too big. I could use just a little more depth and height in this cup for a slightly better fit.
In addition, the wide-set straps sit on my body at an uncomfortable place, and it's tricky to adjust the straps in order to provide enough support to keep the cups from sitting too far away from the body, but not apply too much pressure to the muscles and ligaments at the top of my shoulder. However, I like the solid band that feels nice and supportive.
This would be a good style for FOB, shallow on top people who need the lift and support of a balconnette style but don't plan to wear very tight-fitting clothing over the bra. I also think it would suit people with a broader frame so that the wide straps fall on a more comfortable part of the body.
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Latte colorway
Updated on Aug 31, 2019 Flag this
Cups seem small on this bra- They are very short for a molded cup. It works pretty well because I don't have much top fullness, but the cups could easily spill for someone FOT. The fit is pretty smooth, although i get a very minute amount of quadding at the top of the cups that is only visible with a very sheer top. Otherwise the bra is very comfortable and I like that it is a different shape than most molded bras. The slight vertical stripes are fun.
Black colorway
Updated on Feb 28, 2024 Flag this
pretty wide, short and top curls into upper breast. Wider gore than I like, shallower on the bottom so the wire push outward and away below, dig in on the top.
Updated on Jun 23, 2022 Flag this
My breast shape: Shallow-low projection, wide root, full on bottom. If they had this bra in a 36C, I would definitely try it because it seemed like it would be a wonderful tshirt bra. Unfortunately, the cups on this bra were just too big for me. Comfortable though!
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Updated on Jan 25, 2021 Flag this
This bra is close to perfect for me! It runs really small in the cup (I come out as a 30E in the abtf calculator) and this one is still too closed-off at the top. Maybe it's an issue with my (maybe) tall breast roots. It comes up pretty high in the armpits and chafes a bit when moving around, so it wouldn't be the best for shorter women I think. The underwires trace my IMF perfectly, and the band is just the right size/firmness. I worry that the 28G will trade the quadding issue for too-wide wires, but we'll see.
Latte colorway
Updated on Dec 06, 2020 Flag this
Go up one or two cup sizes from normal! Seems to have more immediate projection than most moulded bras. Narrow enough for my narrow roots, too.
Latte colorway
Updated on Dec 06, 2020 Flag this
Wow. What a difference! Thank you for sharing a review and photos. This will be helpful to many.