Considering the fact that this bra is pre-owned I feel like the fit would've been somewhat better, although, considering the fact that this is the closest that I've gotten to my actual bra size thus far I feel it's just a matter of bra style now. Unlike past bras that I've owned this one does not climb all the way up into my arm pits or dig into my sternum which were problems that I experienced with Curvy Kate (more than likely due to wearing the wrong size) and Parfait by Affiniates (34G) which felt as if the gore was going to puncture me at any moment and ... after altering it and getting the bra wires under my boobs I found that the cups were too small ((don't the cups run smaller in this style))?? Problems that I /did/ experience were the usual inability to fill the bottoms of the cups completely while filling out the top entirely which shouldn't be too huge of a problem as it isn't noticeable under shirts, I did take in the lace though as it had a bit of excess fabric, probably due to previous wear. Another problem that I've been experiencing is that over time, my boobs will gradually try and make a break for it by slipping out from behind the underwire but I'm sure that as soon as I figure out why this is happening I'll be able to do an alteration to fix this issue. At first I was a bit reluctant about getting this bra because the straps only adjust halfway and I'm petite ((5'1)) with a narrow frame but to my surprise they haven't slipped once which is also a common issue that I experience. When it arrived in the mail the cups were a bit wrinkled due to the fact that they weren't padded in with paper but now that I'm gradually starting to break it's spirit they're straightening out. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I feel pretty confident in saying that I can literally feel the difference in wearing a bra that's 98% close to fitting over a bra that doesn't fit at all, whereas I feel little to no support in my others bras it feels as if I'm getting a firm, yet comforting and supporting hug from a friend (AKA this bra holy Jesus) and my shoulders and back are thanking me for it 😂. Overall I wpuld reccomend buying the Cleo Sadie if you have a similar breast shape, if it wasn't discontinued.
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Purple tartan colorway

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Altered band, Took in top lace

Updated on Aug 05, 2016 Flag this

Nice and tight band, but I have FOB breasts and this didn't work for me.

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Updated on Aug 02, 2016 Flag this

If you have close set breasts, the wires may bother you as they bother me. The first Kali I ordered was a 32DD and it felt like my breasts were being forced into my ribs. After putting my bra on backward and upside down, I learned I did not require a 32" band, and the cups were significantly small. Next, I tried the 30G after learning a boob twin had decent results with the Kali 30G. Of the four sizes (32DD, 30F, 30FF, 30G) this is the only band that doesn't feel too small. I assume my short roots finally have space to exist and don't ... require the band for "real estate." Additionally, this is only bra of the four in which the wires don't painfully push down on my ribs. Although the bottom and apex are filled, my short roots don't fill the top. The straps in this size are too wide set. And, the sides of the cup cut into my arm pit. However, despite these detractions, this is, by far, the most comfortable of the four. I have been thoroughly spoiled by Comexim, Anna Pardal, and Ewa Michalak: Cleo is not remotely comfortable, to me, compared to the aforementioned brands. I will wait for the made to order Comexim/Anna Pardal bras. Sigh.
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Purple colorway

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Updated on Aug 01, 2016 Flag this

This is my current best-fitting bra. The cup fabric is smooth and strong and molds me into a nice rounded effect. The band is tight, but not as strong as I would prefer. It is made of a mesh fabric and is a little too elastic. However on the tightest hook I do feel very supported. For reference, I have shallow, FOB, slightly wide-set, wide-rooted breasts, 26" underbust, and I like my bras so tight they leave marks.

Reviews for other sizes said this bra works better for FOT, so maybe I'm more even than I thought, or maybe the 28DD is cut differently. I don't really know. ... I have a related model, Cleo Ellis, and find the Izzy slightly shallower.

The contrast of black with tiny bright stars is so cute too... It looks better, darker in person than in the stock photo. The straps and band are hot pink and I think the bra would look more sophisticated if it were uniformly black with the stars... Am I suffering from confirmation bias or is every manufacturer pumping out mostly wild neon bras?? Next bra mission: find a black one. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Jul 25, 2016 Flag this

The band on this bra fits looser than other Cleo unlined bras I have tried - very sad.

It fits well when I swoop and scoop, but the tissue tends to escape. I think a tighter band would help that. Unfortunately the company I bought from is out of 28Fs - I think that size would be better for me. The band isn't horribly loose or anything, to be clear - if I bought this bra for like $20 used, I'd probably be satisfied. But since I'm buying it new and paying almost retail price, I'm a bit more picky about fit.

Anyway though, this is the Cleo I've always wanted - minimal design (minus the Leopard bow), great shape, slightly less bright color. I want to keep it.

Listing it so hopefully someone will take it before I rip the tags off and wear it anyway.

Cerise colorway

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Updated on Jul 20, 2016 Flag this

This review is for the black/magenta Jude I bought new on Amazon. I have another review for Jude in aquamarine/purple in the same size, which I bought used from a Redditor. There are some subtle differences in fit between them. This black one has cups that are overall smaller. The wires are 0.2" narrower, the cups are 0.4" shallower, and the they also seem to be a bit shorter. All of this causes more serious quadding than I was getting with my other bra, and I'm not sure I can justify keeping it. The band is also a little bit bigger, and I really couldn't afford a larger ... band.

I really wanted to snatch up another Jude because they're discontinued and all but sold out in my size, but this one seems a little too small. The wire width is perfect though, and the gore is comfortable (my other one was not, until I bent it out). I would try this bra in 28DD out of curiosity, but I can't find it anywhere except Amazon, which only has it in a purple animal print that I find very unattractive and impractical. Perhaps I just got lucky with my first one that it fits well enough to wear. If I ever find a nude version in either size, I would like to try it. It's hard to say which of these two was the fluke, measurement-wise.
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black/magenta colorway

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Cleos seem to be the only bras that have enough projection for me. The Lily is comfortable and pretty and gives outstanding lift and support. It has stood up well over time. Very well made.

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Updated on Jul 18, 2016 Flag this

I don't think it's my shape. Plenty of top wrinkling, due to a combination of stretch lace and my FOB. Wires feel uncomfortable at the sides...I don't think they're too high but they do dig. Gore is correct even for my close-set inner fullness. But the wire shape is more of a U, whereas I need closer to a sideways ). Even though I don't think it's too narrow on the sides, it's still too ...peaked at the front I guess.

Also, from the side I think the shape looks fine, but form the top they are impressive torpedos. I think this bra just lets my inner fullness take over, so all the tissue slumps into the center. Not a fan of what my tissue & shape do in this cup.

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Updated on Jul 15, 2016 Flag this

Fit: This bra fits smaller in the cups than my other Cleo, a Marcie. It seems truer to size. The top is a little closed off but my larger breast doesn't quad much because the cups are so high. Instead the gore doesn't tack. In fact, it fits like a very tall wide Curvy Kate Bardot. There's a lot of bra here but I don't feel swallowed up like in the Marcie. Still, the wide tall wires are all up in my pits. The band is quite stretchy and I don't need an extender.

Look: It's basically Barbie's dream bra. It's hot ... pink with baby pink accents and a tiny leopard print bow. The fabric is this soft textured stuff. The hooks and eyes are the same baby pink. It appears better made than the Marcie was. No weird lumps. The cups are a little conical on me. Not the nice round Marcie shape. Could be related to fit but I'm in the largest size they have so I can't size up to tell.

Comfort: I can't comment because I didn't wear it long. It seems to be similar to Panache quality comfort. Certainly the materials are soft, not itchy.

For a similar fitting bra, see Cleo Della .
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Pink colorway

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Updated on Jul 05, 2016 Flag this

This bra is in the black colorway. This is perhaps the first bra I've ever bought that gapped on both breasts. It's at least a cup too big. It's also way too much bra for me. The gore is far too tall, the wings are too tall, the wires are too wide. On the bottom I have no problem with depth and I do get the "Marcie shape": uber round. I can't tell if the band is more stretchy than other Panaches or if I've lost weight. I might be moving into the 38 range as I've recently had to fasten more bras on ... the last hook (could also be wishful thinking). Anyway I could fasten this one fairly comfortably and usually I need an extender.

My size in Panache is generally 40HH so I'm not sure what's up here. I was thinking about buying one in a 38HH but the measurements on Bratabase aren't much different. The 36J seems to be more in line with what I need but then I'm back to needing an extender plus strap slippage because the extender will move them farther towards my shoulder.

On top of it all, I am not impressed with the quality. Specifically, where the straps join to the cup there is this big ugly lump because the cup fabric is folded over there. The fabric is also quite stiff. Sorry Marcie. I think I'll have to stick with Curvy Kate's narrow wires.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Jul 04, 2016 Flag this

I really like the burgundy color of this bra and it gives a nice round shape. The wires does however poke a bit so it's not the most comfortable bra I own.

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Updated on Jul 04, 2016 Flag this

edit: so after properly swooping and scooping... i quad a little bit out of this one. the cup is also too narrow for me. i found that the wires aren't very firm, and don't tack onto my body as well as they used to. this may also be caused by how much the band has stretched. this would have been perfect in a 28E but this is practically sold out everywhere... back to the drawing board.

original review: this is my best fitting bra. i find that most of the shallow-friendly bras i've tried are slightly too open on top for me due to my short roots. this one is slightly different than the continuity pinstripe (beige, black, raspberry, teal) maddie in that the print version (pop, karen, bravissimo floral, spot) is wider and more closed on top, which is perfect for my shape. the material of the print version is softer and lighter as well. unfortunately i've worn this bra to death and the band is stretching quite a bit; i'm already on the tightest hooks.

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Updated on Jun 30, 2016 Flag this

I'm pretty disappointed in the fit and construction of Cleo's SS16 bras. The band on this bra is uncomfortably loose, and even though it (and Blake) is supposed to be based on the Marcie, they're nothing alike. The cup fits okay, but it cuts in a little at the top because of the lace trim and is slightly smaller than the Marcie in the same size. The shape of the upper portion of the bra also looks kind of straight-across flat instead of rounded. I'm a little full on top, but mostly rounded. This bra might work if you have very short roots and low set breasts? Maybe ... with outer fullness? But I would recommend going down one sister size.

The design is GORGEOUS, unfortunately it's not really all that well-made, which surprised me. There are loose strings and the aqua lace is already pilling even though I've only tried it on briefly and not even under clothes, since the fit is uncomfortable.

Will probably return this one. So far the only SS16 Cleo bras that have worked for me are the Kayla and the bluebell colorway of the Marcie.
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Updated on Jun 18, 2016 Flag this

Looked more like a full cup bra on me than a balconette. The cups seem to be taller than cleo marcie. The top of the cup gaped on me, and I had some in-cup quadding on my larger breast, similar to the 2016 beige marcie. Stretch lace seemed like it would pill easily- it kept catching on my tape measure and my dry fingers. The colorway was a little brighter than I expected, too.

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Updated on Jun 17, 2016 Flag this

This bra's most important feature is that it is very closed on top, which makes it very nice for someone with short roots. The wires are narrow -- just a smidge too wide for me, but not a dealbreaker. I'm going to alter the gore to make it narrower. It's not overly wide, I'm just very close set!

Good quality, fun color, overall a bra I'm pleased with. This is probably the closest to a Polish fit that you'll find in a British bra, especially for those who are a true 26. It runs quite tight in the band, tighter than Lucy despite being a sister cut, so size up. I'm a small 26 so I found this band a bit loose still, but it's a great choice for those who are too small for a Freya or CK 28.

Neon Lime colorway

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Updated on May 21, 2016 Flag this

Runs small imo.
Band feels fitted, but rides up; it feels smaller than the 30Es that I own.
Cups fit a hair smaller than 30DD
After 8 hours gore/wires weren't stabby.

Another glorious Cleo Marcy

https://themusingsofrenzilla.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/cleo-marcie-red-32d/

Red colorway

Updated on May 19, 2016 Flag this

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I loved the shape of this bra under clothes, its uplifted and round. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the seams do not show up at all under even the thinnest of clothes and don't give even a hint of a pointy shape. Also it pushes my boobs together nicely so I don't have any excess side bulge/east-west shape. I also loved the secure feeling the longline band gives, so this bra is definitely on my wish list. The only problems were the colourful floral pattern, not very practical and means I wouldn't be able to wear it under anything thin, unless it was also floral, I guess. I wish they had a plain nude and black version. And the gore seems to be floating away from my sternum.. the wires in general don't seem to be flush against my ribcage but I think that maybe a design problem with all longlines anyway, as the same thing happened with smaller size too.

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Updated on May 12, 2016 Flag this

This bra definitely runs large and fits weird, but for me that makes it the best-fitting Cleo I've ever tried. If you know of any other Cleos that are like this, tell me! I want them!

I usually wear 28E in Cleo. Marcie fit my shape well, but the wires were too wide and I didn't get much lift. 28E in Breeze was much too big, there was a ton of gaping at the top of the cups.
In contrast, 28DD fits just about perfectly. The wires are narrower than 28E Cleos, but because the cups seem to run large I don't have problems with spillage like I would normally have in a 28DD. For the first time I can get that round Cleo shape!

The band is normal for a 28.

I kind of want to not wear a shirt with this bra because it's so dang cute.

Updated on May 04, 2016 Flag this

This is one of my favorite bras, and I have had it in two sizes because it's so pretty. However, the lace at the top is very loose and hard to fill. The band runs tight compared to other Cleos I've had. I also think the shape can be a little strange-- very narrow and projected looking under tops.

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Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this

The Lucy is my best feeling bra next to my Kali. I believe they are supposedly the same cut. As with all Panache and especially Cleo bras, the band runs at least one size small, so size up one band. I do not see or feel much of a difference in the cup on the 38E over the 36E. It certainly does not feel like a whole cup larger, maybe 1/2 cup size up -- good for the five pound up times. The quality is superb. The lace on the top of the cup does not stay stiff or itchy past its second wash.

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Updated on Apr 17, 2016 Flag this