The gore was too wide for me, and the cups were a bit too tall (and therefore I had emptiness in the top/ middle cups).

black colorway

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I liked this bra for my shape, but it was a little too tight and made my boobs look like torpedos, so I sized up to a 30G, which fixed both problems.

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Updated on Jun 11, 2017 Flag this

My type : close set, fullness of bottom, narrow to average root, projected, short

Design - really vivid pink color, 2 layers mesh fabric cup

Shape - it give me Cleo's classical round breast shape.

Band - stretch more than my other Cleo bra(Kali, Mimi)

Cup - My breast have highly bottom projection, so I need more cup botoom volum. I felt a little uncomfortable for this part, but it was not bad enough. I think this bra is for even to FoB girls.

Updated on May 19, 2017 Flag this

Short, projected, slightly narrow, close set, center full, even breasts....

Immediately, the wire was biting under my arm. I need a wider or shorter wire. The immediate projection is great, but the wires push out of my IMF because a significant portion of my breast doesn't fit into the narrow cup. The upper edge fits better than the edge of Kali and Lucy. The material is far more comfortable than Lucy and Kali. But, the . 9" wide gore combined with a narrow wire simply doesn't fit my wider, close-set breasts.

I'm not a Cleo/Panache fan for these reasons: thin straps, thin bands, and plastic-sheet-like materials. Blake's fabric is an improvement over other models. But, the straps and bands remain blaring detractions.

Cerise colorway

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This review is for the black and white Minnie in 30FF. I was quadding out of my 30F, so I thought a 30FF would be great, but I ended up with a gap above my IMF, and a bit of gaping on the right side. Not sure if it's because of the colourway, a too-tight band, or something to do with scaling in the larger cup size for me. Round and projected at the apex otherwise - good depth overall. My 30F will be a keeper but this one will be passed on. Edited to add colour info.

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Updated on Jan 31, 2017 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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Updated on Jan 22, 2017 Flag this

Band
: Really tight.
My other Cleo bra(Mimi 30G) stretches to 78cm, but this only 74cm.
This is the tightest bra I've ever have.

Cup separation
: If you have close set breast, Kali is not for you.

Updated on Dec 29, 2016 Flag this

Review for the 30FF beige. I got this bra used (fairly well used by the looks of it), so the band is probably stretched out quite a bit more than a new bra would be. The bra itself is very comfortable despite the poor technical fit, and the material is very soft. The only real discomfort I have is from the high gore, which sits on my breast tissue in the centre. This is a 2 part cup, not including the lace. The cups seem a bit shallow right at the wires, and I noticed that I pushed them down during the day out of my IMF. The wires were also a little wide for me. The lace doesn't lay flat, but I've read that is common with this bra, even when the cups fit. Overall, too shallow if you need a lot of projection/depth at the wire, but very comfortable.

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Updated on Nov 02, 2016 Flag this

Beautiful jewel-tone bra! It feels very well constructed and the lace is absolutely lovely. So elegant for a Cleo! The boning prevents it from riding up the way that Freya and Curvy Kate longlines do on me.

Unfortunately though, I tried to wear it on three separate occasions and just found that it irritated my underarms too much (both at the wire channels and where the strap attaches to the cup... ouch!). Perhaps if I can find Piper at a better price later on in the season I'll reconsider as I'm still smitten with the look, but at full price (aka the price of a Polish bra) I can't justify a bra that stabs me all day long. So back to Amazon it goes! I do have quite a short torso, so maybe this wouldn't be a problem for everyone who tries this bra.

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Updated on Oct 03, 2016 Flag this

I got Kali because it is a sister to Lucy, however I think Lucy has better immediate projection at the bottom. Kali seemed very shallow at the bottom for me and my breasts started pushing the wires down my ribcage within seconds of putting it on. Returning it. A bummer, because I prefer Kali's hearts to the the embroidered flowers on Lucy.

Updated on Sep 14, 2016 Flag this

First Cleo *ever* that fits me. The pictures don't give enough praise of the lovely colorway and the heart/leopard print pattern. I like how the cups round my boobies, and the gore doesn't dig into my sternum. The band feels kind of loose, but it does not ride up. I think I would benefit from one more hook per column, as I already discovered that I like three hooks, and the more the merrier. I has a Juna before ( 34DD - Cleo » Juna (6461) ) but it was a pain to wear, very very mismatched to my breast shape back then. Now I love the cut!

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Updated on Aug 23, 2016 Flag this

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When I first got it, the material seemed really scratchy but after a wash or two it really softened and now it's pretty comfortable. There's good immediate projection but not as much overall as with Erin or Meg. I have really short roots yet there's no empty space at the top, but I'm not sure if that's because the cup is shorter or it's just shallower so it pushes my breast tissue up. The wires are wider than my other Cleos which doesn't work as well for me.
I also don't like that the cups go lower than the straps; I find it less comfortable.
Overall it's a good fit but not perfect.

Updated on Jul 30, 2016 Flag this

Another beautiful bra that did not fit. After trying the Panache Floris Balconnet Bra (7311) and Freya Eden Plunge Balcony Bra (1811) without them fitting well, I decided that going up a cup size would be wise. As it turns out, a 30F would have been better in this bra. I had a lot of gaping on top; the lace didn't even touch my breasts. On the bottom sides, there were wrinkles where my breasts didn't quite fill the cups.

Otherwise, I think this is a lovely bra. The band was very snug (I sometimes wear 28s, which this was comparable to), but comfortable. The wires are a good width, and I think potentially the projection would be quite nice for my moderately projected breasts.

If I can find this bra in a 30F, I would be happy to give it another shot!

Bought from littlecastle for $30, NWT.

Updated on Jul 11, 2016 Flag this

I'm undecided about the gaping on top, but it is otherwise comfortable. I will write a full review once I decide.

Bought from a bratabase user for $32 who wrote: "Worn twice and handwashed. Excellent condition."

Updated on Jul 11, 2016 Flag this

This bra fits true to size in the band and about a cup size large.

I'm somewhat narrow, short rooted, mostly even, and quite projected, and this bra works very well for that.

I have this in a cup size smaller than what I usually wear, and that seems to work pretty well.
Because of how the top of the cup is shaped, I do get some odd puckering, but this bra is pretty known for that.

bird colorway

Updated on Jul 09, 2016 Flag this

Pretty comfortable when it fit.

Updated on Jul 06, 2016 Flag this

I bought this in 30FF and 30G and the 30G fits much better. My boobs quadboob in the 30FF. Again, the cups pull the band into being way too tight.

BLACK colorway

Updated on Jun 10, 2016 Flag this

This Swan Colorway runs deeper in the cups than the Aqua colorway. Also, the wires are firmer. I can tell it's from a different season. If you require a deeper, more open on top cup, then the swan print is for you. I was disappointed it was too big for me.

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Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this

I bought this before I found Polish bras, and it was the smallest band available locally. It's not projected enough for me, and I really need a 28 band. The wires come up too high under my arms, and the gore digs into my sternum. However, it's still a pretty bra, and I like wearing it when I don't want a lined/padded bra.

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Updated on Apr 23, 2016 Flag this

I bought this before I found Polish bras, and it was the smallest band available locally. It's not projected enough for me, and I really need a 28 band. The wires come up too high under my arms, and the gore digs into my sternum. However, it's still a pretty bra, and I like wearing it when I don't want a lined/padded bra.

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