Nice fabric and style, light mesh is not too sheer. Straps are set too wide even though I had to add an extender to the back. I really wanted to like this bra because the fabric is light but strong and smooth. The cups are just a size or two too big. I would like to find this in 30D.

black colorway

Updated on Jul 11, 2020 Flag this

best fitting bra i’ve ever had! only issue is the wire width

Updated on Jun 07, 2020 Flag this

This is my favorite bra for fit, except.... With Cleo’s, you really need to size up one band size or use expanders. When sizing up or using an expander, it then move the straps out to an uncomfortable width. The 36 futs me best everywhere except in the actual band size. So, I wish all other measurements (cup depth, height, center gore, etc) stayed the same but the band was lengthened. Cleo’s don’t seem to fit the same as Panaches’s. I prefer the unlined cups and they are quite comfortable, no itchy or scratchy after the first couple washes. I am so sad that this bra is now discontinued and purchased it in every sister size I could lay my hand on in late 2018.

White colorway

Updated on Mar 30, 2020 Flag this

Finally, I've found the Lucy that fits! This is one of those styles I've tried in tons of different sizes (28D, 30D, 30DD), but nothing has been quite right. Now that I'm a cup size bigger, I've finally come across the size that fits properly.

Having tried Lucy in the 30 bands, I knew that the 30 was a bit too big for me and would ideally need a 28. Unfortunately since this style is discontinued, I couldn't find a 28DD for the longest time. The 28D cups are far too small for me, even when I was a cup size smaller. The 30D ... cups always felt too small, and the 30DD cups felt much better.

Thus, it's no surprise that this ended up working best for me in 28E! The 28E gives me the snug band fit and larger cups I need, and even on my smaller side, it looks much better than the other sizes did. I always struggled with Marcie and Lucy cups in 30D feeling too small, but in the past I was too small for the 28E as I was between sizes. Now, this size provides adequate coverage as well as wires that are wide enough and sit properly. I've noticed recently that I really need more wire coverage under the arms than I was previously used to in order to keep all the breast tissue contained.

Now that I have a Lucy that fits properly, I think this style is slightly better suited to my shape than Marcie. I think I am pretty evenly distributed so the FoT/FoB cuts don't make much of a difference, but visually I think Lucy's proportions are better suited for me. So happy to finally find the right fit in this style!
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Updated on Feb 05, 2020 Flag this

I repurchased the Lucy in 30D from a different batch because I was so unhappy with the fit of my first 30D Lucy. While the two bras are very close in measurement (new Lucy is slightly narrower and shorter in the cup, same projection), I think the balance of the fit is a little different. With original Lucy, the cups didn't feel secure, and I had a lot of gapping at the top on my smaller side. In new Lucy, the cups fit snugly, just like my Curvy Kate Blush Florence, and the band feels fine even though it measures larger. So, despite my ... original proclamation that Lucy just doesn't work for me, I think I just got a wonky bra to start.

After trying on literally dozens of bra styles, I've found that one of my favorite silhouettes for everyday wear is the lightweight unlined mesh balconnette bra with nonstretch upper cup, like the Cleo Marcie, Curvy Kate Florence, and now Cleo Lucy. Lucy has the same soft lightweight mesh that I find perfect for everyday, with the right amount of support and comfort. Lucy's cups have small floral embroidery on the outer layer of the double lined cups, while the upper cup has a larger version of the same daisies. The upper panel is nonstretch embroidered mesh, which has enough give to be flexible in fit and sit flat against the body, without having the closed off effect of elastic top or stretch lace cups.

I also like the simple ribbon bow and simple wide straps on this style. The only construction aspect that make this not the perfect bra for me is that I really prefer a full band style, and Lucy doesn't have a full band. Sometimes I feel the cups slide around on me. This is exacerbated by the fact that the band is not quite as snug as I am used to from some other Cleo 30D styles, and wish I could've gotten this in a 28DD (I have the 28D and the band feels better, but the cups are obviously too small). I've also found from trying on 4 Lucys and 4 Marcies that Marcie is a little more forgiving in fit, while Lucy tends to give me fit problems unless the bra's measurements happen to be spot on for me. Lastly, I wish that the cups were just a little taller overall, as I find that these cups visually look a bit small on me due to the low cup height and immediate projection. Still, I am happy to finally have found a Lucy that fits!

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28E update: See my updated review now that I am size 28E!
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Updated on Feb 03, 2020 Flag this

After trying on literally dozens of bra styles, I've found that one of my favorite silhouettes for everyday wear is the lightweight unlined mesh balconnette bra with nonstretch upper cup, like the Cleo Marcie, Curvy Kate Florence, and now Cleo Lucy. Lucy has the same soft lightweight mesh that I find perfect for everyday, with the right amount of support and comfort. Lucy's cups have small floral embroidery on the outer layer of the double lined cups, while the upper cup has a larger version of the same daisies. The upper panel is nonstretch embroidered mesh, which has enough give to be flexible in fit ... and sit flat against the body, without having the closed off effect of elastic top or stretch lace cups.

I also like the simple ribbon bow and simple wide straps on this style. The only construction aspect that make this not the perfect bra for me is that I really prefer a full band style, and Lucy doesn't have a full band. Sometimes I feel the cups slide around on me. This is exacerbated by the fact that the band is not quite as snug as I am used to from some other Cleo 30D styles, and wish I could've gotten this in a 28DD (I have the 28D and the band feels better, but the cups are obviously too small). I've also found from trying on 4 Lucys and 4 Marcies that Marcie is a little more forgiving in fit, while Lucy tends to give me fit problems unless the bra's measurements happen to be spot on for me. Lastly, I wish that the cups were just a little taller overall, as I find that these cups visually look a bit small on me due to the low cup height and immediate projection. Still, I am happy to finally have found a Lucy that fits!

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28E update: See my updated review now that I am size 28E!
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Updated on Feb 03, 2020 Flag this

Finally, I've found the Lucy that fits! This is one of those styles I've tried in tons of different sizes (28D, 30D, 30DD), but nothing has been quite right. Now that I'm a cup size bigger, I've finally come across the size that fits properly.

Having tried Lucy in the 30 bands, I knew that the 30 was a bit too big for me and would ideally need a 28. Unfortunately since this style is discontinued, I couldn't find a 28DD for the longest time. The 28D cups are far too small for me, even when I was a cup size smaller. The 30D ... cups always felt too small, and the 30DD cups felt much better.

Thus, it's no surprise that this ended up working best for me in 28E! The 28E gives me the snug band fit and larger cups I need, and even on my smaller side, it looks much better than the other sizes did. I always struggled with Marcie and Lucy cups in 30D feeling too small, but in the past I was too small for the 28E as I was between sizes. Now, this size provides adequate coverage as well as wires that are wide enough and sit properly. I've noticed recently that I really need more wire coverage under the arms than I was previously used to in order to keep all the breast tissue contained.

Now that I have a Lucy that fits properly, I think this style is slightly better suited to my shape than Marcie. I think I am pretty evenly distributed so the FoT/FoB cuts don't make much of a difference, but visually I think Lucy's proportions are better suited for me. So happy to finally find the right fit in this style!
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White colorway

Updated on Feb 03, 2020 Flag this

When I first tried Lucy, I purchased 28D and 30D as my preferred size of 28DD wasn't available. I originally decided that 30D was a good fit, but after trying and fitting dozens more bras, I realized that I don't really love the fit as much as I thought.

Visually, Lucy's cups tend to look shorter and smaller than other balconnet bras (look at photos from other users of this size and you'll see what I mean), and the fullest point is lower in the cup and more projected than what I am used to. Because of this, I really fill out the bottom of the cup, ... but the top embroidered panel ends up being a little empty. This is fine on my larger side, but creates quite a bit of gapping on my smaller side when I move. I also feel that the main cup doesn't feel as supportive as I'd like, so I thought I would try sizing up to 30DD, with 28D being far too small for me.

30DD fit me the best in the lower cup (the mesh portion of the cup), and I feel much more secure and supported in the cup. However, it demands a lot more upper fullness than I have, so the embroidered portion is SUPER empty. Also, the band is definitely too big for me. Styling-wise, I like the soft mesh fabric and embroidery on Lucy. Both are very comfortable for everyday wear and feel very similar to Marcie.

However, Lucy's cups just have this feel of not being very supportive on me, and part of the problem is that after scooping and filling out the upper cup in 30D, my smaller side becomes empty again after moving. I think this feeling of not having a secure fit is because the bra doesn't have a full band. The elastic doesn't run through the cradle and under the cups, so the cups aren't really being hugged against my body and held snug. They are a bit floaty, and as a result, I end up floating around in the cups and not getting a great fit.

Ultimately, I think Lucy's proportions aren't quite built for me. After initially not being a fan of Marcie, I feel that Marcie fits me better than Lucy after a minor wire reshaping. This seems odd as I was told Lucy is for FOB and Marcie for FOT, and I feel that I lean FOB, shallow on top. Good thing there are so many options in the world of bras to choose from!
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Updated on Sep 20, 2019 Flag this

When I first tried Lucy, I purchased 28D and 30D as my preferred size of 28DD wasn't available. I originally decided that 30D was a good fit, but after trying and fitting dozens more bras, I realized that I don't really love the fit as much as I thought.

Visually, Lucy's cups tend to look shorter and smaller than other balconnet bras (look at photos from other users of this size and you'll see what I mean), and the fullest point is lower in the cup and more projected than what I am used to. Because of this, I really fill out the bottom of the cup, ... but the top embroidered panel ends up being a little empty. This is fine on my larger side, but creates quite a bit of gapping on my smaller side when I move. I also feel that the main cup doesn't feel as supportive as I'd like, so I thought I would try sizing up to 30DD, with 28D being far too small for me.

28D in this style was actually not too bad, although it looked like it would not work. I think this is due to the wires having enough give to open a bit instead of dig into the body, so the cups actually become a little bigger on me when the bra is worn. The soft mesh cups are also very nice and didn't cut into me and give me any overflow like a more rigid fabric would have done. Styling-wise, I like the fabric and embroidery on Lucy. Both are very comfortable for everyday wear and feel very similar to Marcie.

Ultimately, I think Lucy's proportions aren't quite built for me. After initially not being a fan of Marcie, I feel that Marcie fits me better than Lucy after a minor wire reshaping. This seems odd as I was told Lucy is for FOB and Marcie for FOT, and I feel that I lean FOB, shallow on top. Good thing there are so many options in the world of bras to choose from!
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Black colorway

Updated on Sep 03, 2019 Flag this

Cup wires are wider than Marcie. The bottom gore is very thin/unlined/unenforced and cuts into my skin a few minutes after putting on the bra. I feel it the entire time cutting in me, so I have to put a piece of fabric/or tuck my shirt under the gore and even the wires sometimes. The wires are hard and not encased enough. and lays lower than my IMF and leaves red marks.

This is incredibly uncomfortable for me right from putting it on. Bought second hand/pre-worn, but this model just doesn't work for me. I believe a lot of it is due to the seperated pieces of band/gore, unlike all my other bra models. Also the flimsy/weak lace combined with the too hard wires.

May try to sew a dart in gore to see if fit is better, but overall a fail.

navy colorway

Updated on Jan 28, 2019 Flag this