SS2013 - Unpadded balconette in a playful blue and red colorway
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This bra is discontinued.
The 28E Melissa is clearly a cup size too small for me. I get some serious quad-boob and side-boob. The shape of the bra seems to work for my shallow, wide-rooted boobs, but I imagine that a 28F would fit much better.
Other than the fit, the Melissa is a pretty cute bra, and the quality isn't too bad.
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Updated on Aug 25, 2013 Flag this
The Melissa lives up to its reputation as the "gotta have it" bra. It's prettier in person, I think. My one issue with it is that I don't quite fill the top enough for the lace to lay flat, or lay at all, really, but this doesn't bother me.
Updated on Aug 23, 2013 Flag this
I found this bra at Nordstrom Rack in my sister size (32E). I am normally a 30F. Unfortunately, the band was too big. The lace was wrinkled because I did not fill the top of the bra enough. Also, I think the bra might be too narrow for me - looking at the pictures, it seems like the sides cut into my breast tissue. I also think that the bottom of the cups are too narrow, causing an "orange in a glass" issue. It's too bad, because the bra is VERY cute. I love the red lace on top. I will search for this in my regular size to see if it fits better - but I am afraid that it still might be too narrow for me.
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Updated on Aug 19, 2013 Flag this
I love how this bra looks on it's own and how my breasts look in it. However the band is very tight. Right now with an 1.5 inch extender it fits comfortably enough to wear all day. I bought this on clearance online so I couldn't exchange it for a better size.
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Updated on Aug 13, 2013 Flag this
This is such a cute bra but it doesn't fit me properly. I bought it on Bratabase with my new bra size in mind but underestimated the cup size I would need in a 30" band. So disappointed because this is an awesome bra!!!
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Updated on Aug 04, 2013 Flag this
This bra gives a very forward shape and feels very supportive. I liked the print but the top half of the cup in lace was a bit too big for me as it wrinkled up.
Updated on Aug 04, 2013 Flag this
I had trouble liking this one. I haven't yet found a Cleo that I enjoy. The wires are just too tall, making the gore uncomfortable and the underarm wires stabby. I wore it for a few hours around the house but ended up returning it.
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Updated on Aug 01, 2013 Flag this
Well, Cleo has definitely done it again! Yet again, they've made a beautiful bra with a beautiful fit. This has to be one of my favorite bras of all time!
Appearance/Feel - This bra is adorable. And cheerful too! This bra features a bright blue base with a bright multi colored allover print(are they berries?). The top of the bra features a red lace with cloud (!!!) embroidery. This bra is perfect for those tired rainy days when all you need is a pick me up. And this bra accomplishes that! The bottom cup of the bra is a smooth and shiny laminated material that is thicker than ... the likes of the Marcie bra.
Fit (Band) - The band on this bra sadly only has two hooks to it. If Cleo has one imperfection, it's that their two hook design is used all the way to their biggest cup sizes. The band on this bra I would say is pretty firm, but I like my bands to fit a little looser and plus, I'm in between band sizes.
Fit (Cup) - I would definitely say that this bra is a little different from most other Cleo bras. The cups seem to be narrower than most Panache/Cleo bras, thus giving a more front and center "projected" look. Some have said that this is Cleo's most "torpedo" looking bra, but this bra gives me a very round and uplifted profile.
Overall - I love love love this bra. I mean, just look at it! This bra worked perfectly for my full on top, medium root boobs. I highly recommend it!
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Updated on Jul 12, 2013 Flag this
Band is on the loose side ( I had too close it on middle hooks). The wires are too narrow - it hurts my breasts on the outside - big NO ( I don't mind small quad-boob but wires are wrong). Cups look OK but I'm going to try 32h to see if the wires will be more suitable and cups won't be too big.
In 32gg cup is too small on bigger breast.
Cleo bras in bigger cups are supposed to be looser - I do agree, but I'm not sure if I would like try 30hh.
Updated on Jul 11, 2013 Flag this
If your breasts are close sets then the gore doesn't quite tack. It is quite stable as far as construction! I love the color and the style.
Updated on Jul 09, 2013 Flag this
