I'm so on the fence about this bra. There are a lot of things I like about it, and it hits all the 'fit' checkmarks. It was the best out of a pile of bras (Juna, Rhea, and the Aqua Maddie) I ordered in various sizes to try from Breakout, and my husband convinced me to keep it.

I love orange, and I love that the bra is smooth with minimal details. The band is characteristic of Panache/Cleo - tightish for a 28, and fits me ok (I feel best in tight 28s and 26s)

The thing I'm on the fence about is the shape, ... and the way the top of the cups looks under shirts. The top edge of the bra, while not quadding, definitely shows under snug shirts. The overall shape seems to push out wide and has a general flattening effect on me.

I wore the Freya Deco Half cup in a few sizes over a year or so? Aside from the band being too big, It always gaped in the center, near the gore, which puzzled me. Maddie fits great around the center gore, but tends to gape occasionally around the strap / opposite edge of the cup, near the wire.

If I weren't dabbling in 55-band bras from Ewa and Comexim, this would probably be my best-fitting bra, but now I don't think the shape is right for me.

Keeping it for now because it hits all the fit checkmarks, and ..orange. (=
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Updated on Sep 07, 2014 Flag this

Band is a good tightness on the middle set of hooks, the first set is just a bit too loose for me. Volume wise, the cups are just about right, though my larger side has just the tiniest bit of overspill when I take a deep breath.

The wires are too wide on the side, and the cups are too wide and tall on the sides for me. The cups are so tall on the sides that they are close to sitting in my armpits, and in fact the cup does go into my armpit (and cuts in) when I reach my arm forward. The cups are overall ... too wide and shallow for my shape, splaying my boobs out to the side in an awkward fashion. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

This 30GG seems to be the best I can do in the Maddie (though the 28H is very similar), but the fit and shape just doesn't work for me. It's really unfortunate, as it is a very cute bra, and if it was compatible with my shape it would be great for under t-shirts.
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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

Band is a good tightness on the first set of hooks. Cups are a bit too big (30GG is the best fit I can get in this model, but even that is still not great.)

As for this 30H, the cups (and wires) on it are so wide and tall on the sides that they literally sit in my armpit, and in addition, my arm movement is restricted so that I can barely reach my arms forward. If I force my arms forward (as in reach forward with both arms at the same time) the entire frame of the bra leans forward away from my body. The wide cups also splay my boobs out to the sides, as they are too wide and also too shallow for my shape. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

It's really unfortunate, as it is a very cute bra, and if it was compatible with my shape it would be great for under t-shirts.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

Band is a bit too tight, if I were to wear it I would definitely use an extender to extend by on or two hooks. Volume wise, the cups are close, but are just a tiny bit too small, although the quad is slight enough that it just barely shows under a shirt.

The wires are too wide on the side, and the cups are too wide and tall on the sides for me. The cups are so tall on the sides that they are close to sitting in my armpits, and in fact the cup does go into my armpit (and cuts in) when I reach my ... arm forward. (Incidentally, this 28H and the 30GG have a very very similar fit aside from the band size differences, but I think the 30GG doesn't cut into my armpits quite as much as this 28H does.) The cups are overall too wide and shallow for my shape, splaying my boobs out to the side in an awkward fashion. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

Ultimately I think the 30GG offers me a bit fit than this 28H, but even that isn't all that great. It's really unfortunate, as the Maddie is a very cute bra, and if it was compatible with my shape it would be great for under t-shirts.
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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

I'm so excited for this bra! I have the Cleo Karen in 30FF and the band too big and the cups are too small. The band is nice and snug, not as stretchy as the Karen. I like the color/pattern better in person than in the pictures online. I'm pleased with the fit of the Maddie. It gives a nice rounded shape and does not show under clothing.

Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

Animal print is not my thing at all, and I’ve never had a fitting molded bra. Love the idea of it and the colors, but it’s just not for me.

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Updated on Oct 23, 2020 Flag this

This is the orange animal print Maddie. It is truly stunning!! The orange is very bright and the pink bow in the middle is a nice contrast https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

My "normal" size is 28F / 28FF, but after reading reviews I thought the band is snug and cups on the small side. So I went for 30F and it fits almost perfectly. The band actually is not that snug, and I think I have to wear it on the middle hooks right away. So I´d definitely go for your normal band size.

My boobs are shallow with wide + tall root. The wires are wide ... enough and comfortable. Straps fully adjustable. Cups create a nice rounded shape which I prefer.

I think there might be a sewing error in my bra, however. The part of straps which is attached to the bra band and usually on the inside, so you cannot see it when wearing the bra, is outside the band in this bra. I don´t think they meant it to be like this. But if I get annoyed by it I will alter it myself.

EDIT. The strap thing is not an error!! When I took a look at the new Cleo models, I noticed that many had straps sewn to the right side of the band. I find it a little odd.

EDIT2. I have been confused because the upper cups have turned "outwards". I received some tips on how to alter it by sewing, but I´ve come to the conclusion that it has happened because the shape is not ideal for me / cups are too small - I do get quadboob.

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Updated on Jan 28, 2018 Flag this

Cups fits perfect for my round shape. The band runs small when new, 28.5", so it fits perfect, then stretches out to be too big. The Gore pushes my breasts apart uncomfortably, leaves red marks.

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Updated on Aug 12, 2017 Flag this

This is a very comfortable bra. It's made of nice material and is snug without being too tight. It's a pinch loose around the top of the cups, but I'm still going to keep it.

Updated on Jun 10, 2016 Flag this

I got this in a swap, and I'm so glad I did! Based on how my Cleo Darcy (30DD) fit, I thought this would be good, if a hair too large, and I was correct. There's still a little bit more separation in the gore than I like, but it's so comfortable otherwise that I'm okay with it.

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Updated on Mar 01, 2016 Flag this