Doesn't fit at all. Runs way smaller than other 30D cleos. The band in particular runs VERY small. More suited for someone who wears a 26-28 band based on the measurements I took at 22.25 inches u trenches and 27 fully stretched. On me the band was way too tight and the cups did not have enough projection so I was just swishing and quading out everywhere. Haven't tried it with an extender yet but I think I'll likely just list it and hope someone can enjoy it because it really is so cute in the yellow spotted color way!
I really wanted to love this bra. The low plunge, the nearly non-existent gore, the fantastic color...but alas, this is not to be. I've never considered myself to be particularly full on top, but the quad-boobing with these cups is ludicrous. The cups simply curve in too steeply at the top edge for anyone with even a small measure of fullness center top. This bra would probably work great for someone with splayed or wide set breasts. The band also runs large; I was easily able to stretch it to 31" for a 30 band. I considered trying a 28E, but when I checked other assessments it seems like they only make the width of the cup bigger, and that much is just right in this size, if nothing else is. As a warning, I have a petite torso and I needed to extend the straps as far as they possibly could go for this bra. If you have an average or longer length from nape to apex, these straps are way too short.
I actually really like this bra! It is the closest to perfect fitting unlined balcony style I have found since the start of my bra journey. Unfortunately it does have a couple small issues. The good: band is firm and snug on loosest hook but not uncomfortable. I wore it out to do errands for 5 plus hours and it was still reasonably comfortable by the time I got home. Straps adjust perfectly for me although I have them close to their longest setting and I am very petite, so I could see that being a problem for taller or longer torso'd women. The shape it gives me ...is lifted and rounded within my frame. The top has a slight bit of that ski slope shape the are pretty common with balconette style. I am FOB with deflated breasts. So no volume on top and even though I'm FOB my profile has flattened out quite a bit even in the fullest parts. My boobs are squishy. I find balcony bras a challenge because they usually gape at top and my breasts all spill forward creating a very pointed unflattering shape. This bra does not do that! The Bad: band feels right but still causes some back squish. I also get a slight bit of armpit squish even after swooping and scooping. I'm not sure if the underwires are too short? Feedback welcome https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> Because of my petite frame I've often found the opposite to be a problem where wires dig and are uncomfortable and I don't have that problem with this bra, so for now I'll trade uncomfortable wires for a slight underarm pooch. It's not noticeable under a tshirt. To me this cup almost feels like a half cup although I stay put in them and do not have any quading. Although on my larger side I do feel like I would quad very slightly if it was a tiny smidge smaller. I think I'm between cup sizes tho because in my cleo Maya 30DD I have tons of wrinkling at the top and can't quite fill it. I've also found that I'm between sizes in my l'Mystere and Wacoal moulded/T-shirt styles so finding an absolute perfect fit is very challenging. I have read in other user reviews are that the Natasha cups run a bit small so I'm excited to try some other cleo styles in this size. Read more 299 more words
This bra is great. It runs slightly small in the band, is great for my tall roots. It is moderately broad wired, moderately shallow, and the cups are close together but not too close. I am definitely getting the Koko Flirty sometime.
This is definitely a full-on-top bra. It's at least a cup size too small on me, but it took me a while to realize it because of how open the red lace is. It's your standard Cleo in most ways with projection, average wires, and a nice rounded shape.
Like the previous owner mentioned, the straps on this bra are remarkably short. I did get a Melissa in similar size and the straps are fine there, so I think it may be a manufacturing quirk with just this bra.
This bra is almost perfect. It has the right amount of projection (shallow but not extremely shallow), it is open at the top of the cup (perfect for FOT types or people with tall roots). The only problem is that the wires are extremely broad. Go for this bra if you have extremely broad roots. Also, the band only stretches to 29" so if you are a true 30" underbust, size up to a 32 band. However, if you are a 29" or 28" (or even 27.5") underbust, this bra has a good band.
Came highly recommended. However, it's too narrow for me and cuts in on the sides. I also have an indented sternum (not sure of the proper terminology) so I can't tell if the lack of tacking is due to that or my structure.
Feels very nice, though, and I love the subtle polka dots.
This is probably the only bra that I have that is closest to fitting correctly. But it doesn't fit. The straps are on the longest setting and they are slightly digging in. There's about an inch of boob escapage on the sides, like the bra needs to go up higher at least 2 fingers width to cover everything. There's a little room at the top of the cup. The bra also makes me look very point, and cone like, so I wouldn't be comfortable wearing it at all, as I'd prefer a more rounded look.
A beautiful bra, that is too small in the cups for me. Would gladly exchange for something similar in 28E, 30DD or possibly 28F, depending on measurements and style.
The second thing I noticed was just how soft and comfortable this bra is all around. The outside of the cups were even softer than the inside, and that's really ...saying something. The straps were stretchy in both sections, and actually adjusted short enough even though it wasn't fully adjustable. Quite a first for me. No problems with the gore, but I only had it on for a couple of minutes. I was a bit worried about it since it was a problem with my Masquerade Rhea, but nope. Super comfy Juna.
The band was quite big, a bit too large for me I think. It doesn't run firm, which is too bad.
The lace, well. I don't really like it. It wrinkles fine, but honestly, the bra would work just as well without it. The bra would look a lot more plain without it, but it really doesn't add that much to the aesthetic. I folded the lace down and I think the bra looks a bit better without it. If I could find a way to cut bra wires, I think I would remove the lace and alter the gore down.
Slightly infuriating that even a bra where many users advise to size up in cups is still a tiny bit too deep for me. I am just super freaking shallow. The width is fine, I just need the cups to not be projected at a single seam because my breasts are not shaped like that.
Honestly, the cups don't fit that badly, and the relatively stiff shape of the cup mostly hides the extra space at the seams. It fits pretty well, enough that I'm going to look for it in a 28DD. Read more 256 more words
This bra is so pretty! The fit is similar to my Panache Jasmine, but these cups shape better. The minor negative is that Ellis's band is shorter, and the sides are shorter as well. Also, the underwires aren't quite long enough to enclose all of my tissue. But - the band is really, really firm and supportive. The thing I love about this bra that will have me buying this design again and again is the fantastic uplift and rounded shaping it provides. It's also soft, lightweight, and quite comfortable. I think I need to go up a size in cups/
The band was very comfortable but the top of the cups puckered - did not work out with my shallow breasts. And my fault, I ordered online and did not realize there was no padding, and I need a little padding. I ended up returning this bra.
I think this bra would work for me in the right size. However, it runs super small in the cup and a hair stretchy in the band. I was quadboobing out of this thing before I even tried to scoop and swoop. Afterwards I was just spilling out of it (as much as I can really spill out of anything). I think this bra would be comfy as it doesn't have side boning and the elastic is less firm than some bras. I like the padded seamed cups too. I would love to track down a Juna or Juna clone in a 30DD or even a 30E.
I'm between a 30D and a 30DD at the moment, and the Ellis is definitely better in the smaller size. It's very open on top, and is fairly projected - certainly more projected than the Cleo Marcie. I would say that the band runs quite tight, since it only stretches to 29 inches. The flower print fabric is just adorable.
This bra is definitely for people who are FOB. I filled out the bottom of the cup, however, the top of the cup was too tight and restricting on my breast tissue. The cups were simultaneously uncomfortable on the outer sides and on the inner sides. I think it is because the bra cups are too separated (even for me) and the wires are not wide enough. The wires are wide enough to enclose all my breast tissue at the outer sides but they are not wide enough to be comfortable.
