AW2013-AW2014 - Unpadded balconette with a decorative ribbon at the cups; available in multiple colors and prints
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This bra fits true to size in the band and the cups.
I'm somewhat narrow, short rooted, mostly even, and quite projected, and this bra works very well for that.
Bravissimo pink colorway
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This bra fits true to size in the band and the cups.
I'm somewhat narrow, short rooted, mostly even, and quite projected, and this bra works very well for that.
magenta colorway
Updated on Jul 09, 2016 Flag this
This bra fits true to size in the band and a little small in the cups (compared to the other colorways), but not enough for me to size up.
I'm somewhat narrow, short rooted, mostly even, and quite projected, and this bra works very well for that.
aqua/pink colorway
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Wires: Wires extend past breast tissue on sides. The top is poke-y but it's into my side, I think the channel doesn't have enough padding. Seems about the right height.
Gore: 100% flat, but doesn't feel like it's suctioned to my chest, so it's an improvement. Wires seem to be slightly sitting on breast tissue, but doesn't hurt (yet?).
Cups: No wrinkling. Gaping at top. If I force the wires into my inframammary fold, the gaping is extensive. If it slips down like it wants to, the gaping is minimal but still exists. No spillage, it feels a lot like a hand-bra.
Straps & Band: Straps feel too wide. The ... right one wants to slide down to my shoulder. Completely adjustable. Band seems parallel.
Comfort: Aside from the extensive gaping (which isn't visible under a shirt due to underwire slippage, which I think is from lack of projection at the wire) it seems ok. I can deal with minimal gaping. My boobs are super-liquidy in this, but again, I'll survive. It feels fairly supportive and the shape is fine. Unlike most of the other bras, even the ones that didn't fit so well, this one makes me strangely uncomfortable. it might be because of the straps, or because I'm not used to the position it takes.
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30GG
Cleo
Lily Balconnet Bra (7351)
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Pink & Aqua Colorway colorway
Updated on Jul 08, 2016 Flag this
I bought this bra when I was pregnant, so I purposefully bought it in a bigger size. At the time, it was quite comfortable, though I don't think even then it was a perfect fit on me. I bought this because I'm even, but I have recently discovered that I have short roots, so I'm more functionally FOB. Consequently I never quite filled out the top of this bra very well. The immediate lower projection and projection at the gore is awesome, but I think it's overall too deep for me. I would fill the cup to the apex, but I never got a "rounded" look. It was definitely lifted though! I love the material it is made out of way more than my Lucy. It feels more supportive, and I like that it's smoother. If this cut hadn't been discontinued, I might have tried it in a smaller size. As it is, it's just a too big all over now.
swan print colorway
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Updated on Jun 24, 2016 Flag this
I have this bra in the parrot print. The band runs tight, it's probably closer to fitting like a 26 band. It's a lot more closed on top than the Hettie, but upper fullness is still needed to make the upper section lay flat since it doesn't stretch. Overall I was disappointed with this one. I expected it to be more projected. It does have some immediate depth, but it's not enough. It's not comfortable because it feels like it's really smushing my boobs. I imagine this is what in cup quadding is. It gives me a very lifted, round, and super minimized shape. I don't appreciate how minimizing it is. This was one of the bras that made me realize I needed to delve into Polish bra.
Updated on Jun 02, 2016 Flag this
I was so excited to finally find a Lily in my size, as it seems to be a very popular option in my size range. This bra was slightly too large in the cup, I think my ideal size would be a 28G. However, my breasts are also a very strange shape in this bra--I've attached photos trying to show this, but the outer sides of the cup are completely flat, while my breasts are slung forward and centered--its quite a strange look, and one I can't imagine most people get in the Lily. I'm not sure why I'm having this issue, perhaps it is due to my heavy breasts or very soft tissue, but those are just guesses. I had the same issue with the 28G - Cleo ยป Minnie Balconnet Bra (7431) . Its rather disappointing, because I love everything else about this bra--great colors, comfortable, and great proportions on cup width and wing height.
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Updated on May 29, 2016 Flag this
Me, too. For me, it was very off-putting. But, the round globes this bra creates are beautiful :-)
Me, too. For me, it was very off-putting. But, the round globes this bra creates are beautiful :-)
I wish! I didn't mind the flattened sides (it was nice having my breasts straight in front of me) so much, but a combination of the cup being too big and deep and my root being too short made the shape pointy for me. And I don't think it would have been fixed in a smaller size. Though I would like to try sometime. I loved the uplift I got in this bra and it looks so lovely on most people.
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The bra is really nice, and I believe it would absolutely be my favorite if I'd gotten the proper size.
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32F
Cleo
Lily Balconnet Bra (7351)
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Parrot print colorway
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Updated on May 14, 2016 Flag this
This Lily is sooo adorable. It's the third time I've bought it as I've shrunk. I'm thinking about getting a smaller one again. It's such a good fit with such a round, uplifted shape and a supportive, but comfy band. I also love the breathable mesh fabric and he pop of coral color on the straps.
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Updated on May 07, 2016 Flag this
This Swan Colorway runs deeper in the cups than the Aqua colorway. Also, the wires are firmer. I can tell it's from a different season. If you require a deeper, more open on top cup, then the swan print is for you. I was disappointed it was too big for me.
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Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this
Hmm. I had the same thing happen to me. I wonder if it's just because the cup is too big or something?