This bra is hard to review. Partly because I have wanted it for so long and partly because it’s not a great fit, despite the pictures. I’ve held off reviewing it for ages but I really want to get the pictures off my phone. Lol.

So this is one of the bras that I was always told that was narrow and projected like Polish bras. I must have a lemon. It’s 5.5” wide, which is not the end of the world, but I have a little bit of space between the wires and my roots. I could do with a 1/4” narrower. It’s also slipping out of my ... imf which is unusual. It does not look like it is shallow on me. Something about the fit is just weird.

My big breast fits fine but I’m getting empty space on the small side. I have not tried it with a top on to determine if it’s problematic or not yet, but I probably won’t, given the rest of the issues. Cup height seems ok but maybe a bit tall. But it’s got a bit of a closed edge, I think, so I don’t think I can go down a cup size. While I am comfortable with the loosest hooks, I get a better fit with the middle hooks. I’m not sure if I can get away with the 28 band. I think it’s dependent upon whether or not I am flaring or not.

So while the pictures look amazing, they are lying. I have tried the bra on several times, never removing the tags or putting clothes on overtop. I really love the look of this bra, and want so bad for it to work. I’m not sure if it’s worth trying a 30F in it.
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Updated on May 01, 2020 Flag this

Bought from another Bratabase user to take my first leap into the world of true bra sizes.

I took one look at the package and thought "Oh no there's no way I'm filling this out," and sure enough, the cups looked like they needed double the volume I had. I laughcried at my epic fail, threw the bra into the closet, and tried to forget that I spent money on it.

That was last week. This week I had the bright idea to tighten the straps so the cups would sit more flush with my body. It worked somewhat; now I just get normal gaping instead of hilariously towering walls. ... The tightened straps also caused the band to start creeping up, but I'm hoping that's just a natural symptom of stretchy Cleo bands because I already feel pretty snug in this 30. I probably could've accepted the fit had the cups been cut just an inch lower (I mean, this IS a halfcup bra yeah??). But sadly, I need to size down like the original owner did.

On the brighter side of things, this bra is amazing in every other respect! The main color is a very nice muted cerulean and the contrasting almost-neon coral isn't prominent enough to throw the whole balance off. It's more outgoing than my usual fare but still tame enough for my very vanilla taste. I have a narrow enough tacking gore for once in my life. Wires wrap comfortably, although tbf I've never found painful wires in any bra I've tried. The bottoms of the cups are filled out just fine. The straps don't dig in. But all of this just makes it more regretful that the bra doesn't fit lmao.
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Spot Print colorway

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Updated on Jan 14, 2020 Flag this

My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, semi soft tissue.

I have not worn this bra, this review is mostly from trying it on, not sure if I should keep this size, or size down one cup. However, I will say that this bra is such a surprise to me. I only ordered it because it was on sale and it had matching bottoms, so I figured why not! I also added measurements for the other two sizes I ordered: 30G - Cleo » Mimi Padded Balconnet Bra (8091) and 32F - Cleo ... » Mimi Padded Balconnet Bra (8091) .
It seems to be an anomaly to me compared to all the other Panache and Cleo bras I have tried in the past because the wires don't hurt and the band is quite stretchy.

The cup is a halfcup with three vertical seams, these seams don't show under a shirt and lay flat, but the top portion (I don't know what that's called) does stick out and shows under thin shirts and tops, this is the only negative (might be too big?). The cup height is at its limit for me since my breasts are FOB (6.1'" or 15.6 cm), but it still sort of works. The width is little bit wider than what I'd like (at 5.5" or 14 cm, and I have some empty space on the sides), the depth seems small at 9.2" or 23.4 cm, but sometimes I get the feeling it's just a little bit big. The wires did not move down much during my try-on and stay put in my IMF which is a plus.

The gore height is tall, but surprisingly doesn't bother me. The band feels stretchy and feels very comfy on loosest hooks on me. The straps are okay, not fully adjustable, I'm almost at the end of their length, so they fit okay to me. They feel more wide set than other bras I have, but they're not a problem for me.

I like the polka dot pattern and the color, very playful and not at all serious. Big change from all the other bras I have. I ordered the bottoms in a size M/12 UK and they're okay, but a little bit loose so I wonder if I could size down. You can see the measurements of the bottom when you click the pictures.

Overall, I really love the shape this bra gives me, lots of oomph and very rounded and uplifted, looks great under a T-shirt. However, I do wonder if I size down to a 30F will I get an even better shape since this bra seems a little big when my breasts are at their smallest. Like it feels like my breasts "settle in" a bit and it there's gapping at the top. Do I try a smaller cup? Or will be a shape mismatch (too open up top for FOB breasts)? I appreciate any input you all might have since I'm very undecided about it!
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Spot Print colorway

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Updated on Aug 29, 2019 Flag this

Finally, I have something approaching my size in the rose print Mimi! I was reccommend to try the Mimi by hurrrrrmione as it might suit my FOT shape, as the Panache Petra I was wearing is better for FOB....unfortunately I still get some quadding on my larger size, but it's a much better match for my shape and I'm keeping this for the moment. The print is beautiful, I get great Marie Antoinette cleavage and it's very comfortable (the band is pretty stretchy so it's best to size down if you're inbetween sizes). I have a Mimi in 30F leopard print (which is definitely too small) ... and the rose print version has much softer, silkier fabric covering the cups. The detailing is especially lovely - the delicate lime green trim is gorgeous and makes all the difference - it really enhances the look of the bra and elevates it to something quite special for this price point. The wires are a tiny bit too wide for me, but still a lot narrower than most, especially for UK lined styles. In short, it's a bit of a treasure, and I'm very happy to have it, even if it is slightly too small in the cups.
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Rose Print colorway

Updated on Oct 14, 2017 Flag this

This here is an EXCELLENT bra. I don't have the best history with half cups--they tend to gape on me--but this one is like magic. It's extremely round, has great projection, and even gives me cakes on a plate/marie antoinette cleavage, for the first time! If you like Polish half cups, get this bra!!

While the cups are perfect I do have a few problems with the rest of the bra--the straps are set so far apart they feel like they'll fall off my shoulders. The band is quite stretchy so I had to size down, but it gives me a big back roll. I wish Panache would take a note from CK and make 3-hook bands.

Some people have said the cups are tall but I find the opposite, they are actually the shortest cups I have measured in my size range at only 6".

The print on the cups is absolutely lovely and very modern. I do wish it continued onto the back. The whole of the bra is very soft.

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Updated on Oct 07, 2016 Flag this

I love the Cleo Mimi! The 30FF fits perfectly on my small, petite frame, similar to how other Cleo padded/molded bras fit me. It was disheartened after trying on other 3HC half cup bras from Freya and Gorsenia in the same size, as they all were too large in the cup and too open on the top part and too wide in the strap placement.

Spot Print colorway

Updated on Sep 15, 2018 Flag this

I find this bra to be extremely comfortable. Minus the small upper cup issue, i think this is pretty close to perfect. By the end of my 2nd day wearing it, i was notcing the upper rim of the cup protruding a bit off my breast tissue when I made certain movements. I'm not sure if this is my bra shape, or the way the bra is structured. It's made from a thicker material at top that I think that may have some trouble laying perfectly flat on some breasts. Otherwise, this bra is great. The rose pattern is adorable and it's very comfortable to wear all day. It gives a great shape under shirts.

Updated on Apr 03, 2018 Flag this

Note: This wire was too narrow and the gore too wide. I didn't understand how profoundly these two characteristics effect my fit. Hard Panache/Cleo wires sitting on my breasts at the gore and the outer edge was very painful. If the wire fits you better, this may be a much more comfortable bra https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />

Within ten minutes of wearing this bra, I was experiencing breast pain. Usually, this occurs because my breast is smooshed. The bottoms of these cups don't allow much projection but the tops are very open. I fill the bottoms but I could fit half another boob in the tops. Once again, my heavier, larger breast has the largest gap in the top. The band stretches to 32 inches and I could comfortably wear it on the tightest setting. The top of the cups poked my shoulders a bit. This is my seven-year-old daughter's favorite bra: she ADORES the fabric and colors...

Orange Animal colorway

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Rose print colorway

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