AW2010 - SS2017 - Unpadded balconette with a partial band and floral embroidery
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The black colorline is the best fitting thing I've ever worn. There is a tiny bit of gaping, but it's so small as to be unremarkable. The white colorline, for whatever reason, seems to be a bit open on top for me - there's a bit more gaping.
Black colorway
Updated on Apr 27, 2015 Flag this
Black colorline is the best-fitting thing I've ever worn. The white colorline has some gaping on top for me.
White colorway
Updated on Apr 27, 2015 Flag this
I know Lucy is for FOB breasts and I am FOT (and close set), but I really love the broderie anglaise on the Lucy and the purple colourway, so I bought it anyway, knowing it wouldn't fit right with the intention of altering the gore. I did alter the gore to make it as narrow as possible and it worked in making the bra better for my close set breasts.
I am currently a 30HH and this is wearable if I wear it on the tightest hook. It is a bit big in the cup as well, but it's not too bad. The extra fabric wouldn't show under most tops.
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Updated on Apr 25, 2015 Flag this
Cups were too big.
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Updated on Apr 24, 2015 Flag this
I tried this on in my calculated size 28DD and (as I imagined) the cups were too big. My boobs are shallow with a wide root so that may be why. The cups were flat in some positions but as soon as I bring my arms together in front of me the gapping would appear. Otherwise the bra itself is very pretty. It's not very good for everyday wear as the lace shows up bumpy under thinner/jersey fabrics and my nipples still poke out. I found the band to be slightly tight while wearing it for 20 minutes so I would imagine it would be uncomfortable after a whole day of wear. As the bra is made of lace, it is slightly itchy especially around the center gore. The center gore may also be slightly wide for me. The straps are fully adjustable which is always great!
Hot Pink colorway
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Updated on Apr 20, 2015 Flag this
animated Right now the issue seems to be that unless I have perfect posture (shoulders behind my ears, arms at my sides, upright) the bra will gap here and there. I'm not sure how normal that is but admittedly the one bra I have that never gaps is a 30A and after scooping and tucking I will have a slight quadraboob effect.
It's mostly about your comfort, but a little gaping is okay. It sounds like this bra is uncomfortable for you though, so I think a different size and/or a different bra would be better. Don't write off 28DDs yet though!
Well, I don't swim in my bras before s&s, so there's that. I might have a little extra space, but usually not much. At first, s&s'ing helped me to realize that I need wider wires though. I didn't realize how wide my roots were until I went to grab all my tissue.
Like I said, I do think this particular bra does not fit you, whether it be too big in the cup or too projected for you. If your heart's set on trying it again, I'd go for a 28D. I wouldn't bother with a 30C, just because I'm all about wearing the tightest band you can comfortably wear without being in pain. The band is the last thing I compromise on if I'm looking for the right fit in a bra, even if it means trying sizes I never could have dreamed of (28G anyone?). I will go up in the band if there's solid evidence the bra in question runs tight in the band.
Oh, but it's a fun one right. Hahaha. Welcome to the dark side...
Technically this bra fits. Unfortunately the fabric runs to high under my armpits and cuts in so it's not comfortable enough to wear. The straps also seem to dig in making it uncomfortable. It's too bad because I love the shape and weightless feel of the bra!
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Updated on Apr 18, 2015 Flag this
First the positives: I like the colour (purple style with a salmon bow) and the embroidery. I also like the materials; I find that non stretch cups afford more support and I like the heavy mesh back. This bra is very supportive an gives a rounded, front and center look. I had high hopes for this bra and really wanted to like it; the cut and construction reminds me of my favourite bra from years ago. However, I find this bra very uncomfortable. I think I should have gone up a cup size as I get a fair amount of quad boob depending on how I ... stand/move and the gore does not tack. Although I can clasp the band it is very tight and the bottom of the gore digs in painfully (if anyone knows what causes this or how to correct it, please let me know), even if I use an extender. The gore problem may be because the cups are too small and my tissue is shoving the band down my body. I have heard that Lucy can improve after some wear, so fingers crossed.
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Updated on Apr 17, 2015 Flag this
this bra has the same problem with not filling the cup as the millie does for me but it is not quite as obvious in the lucy. but if I hold my arms out in front of me the cups gape alot. I feel like my splayed boobs are not going along with the front and center the bra is going for, it's like it's not sturdy enough to make them go there. my nipples clearly sit below the apex of the bra so maybe I need to size down?
Updated on Apr 13, 2015 Flag this
LOVE this bra! Very pretty and the fit is good. I've been struggling to find a good size and make for me, and I think I've found it. I have augmented breasts, forward facing boobs that are close set AND I am short-waisted. Technically a 32G should fit but I've been finding the bands very tight (I think I may have a V shaped torso, perhaps? Just add it to the list of fitting problems LOL). So, overall very very happy with this cleo bra!
Updated on Apr 08, 2015 Flag this
The wires are the perfect width. and the band is quite firm, perhaps overly so. The gore ever so slightly doesn't tack, but the width is exactly right for me. However, the top edge of the bra cuts in along my larger breast, and maybe along the smaller as well. I am fairly even, so I can't tell if this is a shape or size issue. Also, I have a hard time keeping my nipples under the seams, and the bra gives me a slightly downward-pointed shape under clothes. I realized that this is because the bra's apex is lower than my natural apex, which points to the bra being too small.
I am going to keep monitoring the fit throughout my cycle, as well as try a more open Cleo in a similar size.
Purple colorway
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Updated on Apr 07, 2015 Flag this
Cleo bands are known to run tight; have you considered buying bra band extenders to wear with them while they break in?
And, the only position of fit that really matters is standing/sitting normally, upright, etc. Gapping is bound to happen in other positions, but the one that matters most is the one you will be in 98% of the day!