AW2013-AW2014 - Unpadded balconette with a decorative ribbon at the cups; available in multiple colors and prints
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This bra is discontinued.
The band runs on a bit on the smaller side of TTS, I've tried Lily or an older sister cut and found 30 to be extremely tight and I felt I still got some wire distortion in a 32 band. The cups are a bit closed on top, not a major issue, and I think a cup size larger would be too big.
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Updated on May 31, 2017 Flag this
I was not expecting to get a good fit out of any unlined mesh bra, but the more I wear this, the more I like it. I don't understand cup construction very well yet, but I think the trick is all in the seaming here. This bra coaxes out a surprising amount of projection and roundedness from my shallower, wider-set breasts. Definitely encourages a pokey nipple look, too, which I personally think I can rock, but it's good to know about in advance. I think I'm on the smaller side of who could fit this bra. There is some room in the cups, but not enough to cause a problem.
aqua colorway
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Updated on May 15, 2017 Flag this
It's super comfortable, but the top wrinkles a bit. I think the fit is a little different from the blue/pink colorway. I still love it though!
swan print colorway
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Updated on May 13, 2017 Flag this
I think this bra (Cleo Lily (7351)) is a good, sturdy bra. My only complaint is that I've grown out of the band, and if I use a band extender, the cups get too big. It's a very good, comfortable bra for those boobs who are wide set and heavy on bottom. The straps were slightly uncomfortable for me and dug into my shoulders a bit, but I do have low set boobs. I think if the band was not so tight, this would definitely be my go to bra!
Updated on Apr 19, 2017 Flag this
Fits true to size. Works well for projected, somewhat narrow, and short rooted shapes. Pity it's been discontinued!
Parrot colorway
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Updated on Mar 26, 2017 Flag this
My favourite go-to bra. Great shape, boobs are front and centre, comfortable, great colour.
Updated on Nov 01, 2016 Flag this
So, I for swapped this on a whim because I'd never tried the Lily in my size. It fits like a rounded, perfect dream! I could probably use a tiny tiny bit more room in the cup, but overall this bra is wonderful!
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Updated on Oct 31, 2016 Flag this
I like this bra, I think is is very cute! Of all the Panache and Cleo bras I tried, this one is the most comfortable. The wires are not too high on the side, with is a problem with all bras of these brands for me.
The wires are a little wide, but that is ok for my shape. The bottom of the cup is perfect! It has just the right level of projection. The cups are too high for my short roots (I am also a short women). The gore tacks very well, but it is a little uncomfortable as it pokes my sternum. I'll try bending ... the wires.
The top of the cup is gaping. I had the same issue with 32G - Cleo ยป Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) . As I like the other parts of the bra, I altered the cups making them more closed on top. I just sewed the top part with the gore, removing about 1 cm on each side. It fits well now!
The straps are wide-set, with cam be annoying, but I don't mind because the facrics are very soft.
Edit: After wearing it for a couple of hours, the bra slides down. The wire does not sit in my IMF because the bottom of the cup is not deep enough. I also feel that half of the support comes from the straps rather than the band and cups. I am still not sure if I will keep this bra or not.
Overall, this bra is too open on top and too shallow at the bottom.
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Updated on Oct 07, 2016 Flag this
This bra fits really well. I find the cups have more projection than most 34DDs I've tried and goves a nice rounded shape. It work really well with my short roots, no gaping at the top. It's just too bad it's been discontinued.
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Updated on Jul 21, 2016 Flag this
I love the Cleo Lily. See my other reviews for more info. I searched high and low for this swan print in my size, but I'm shrinking, and by the time this international order came in, it was already too big. I wore it once, but the sternum stabbed me because I didn't fully fill out the cups. For whatever reason, it arrived to me "new" with the Cleo tag cut out, but the size tag intact. For reference, this "charcoal" color is like the "soft black" color in hosiery.
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Updated on Jul 09, 2016 Flag this
Just a note, I think this bra and many others will fit you better if you would scoop and swoop your breast into the cup. I can clearly see breast tissue under your armpit in these pictures. Just take your hand around your back and pull all your tissue up and into the cup. You will fill it out much better, if not overfill the cup.