Purchasing: * $52.25 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe) * fun, non-neutral colors are available
Band: * One layer of stretch mesh. * Elastic at top of band. * Wing support: soft seaming. * Continuous band - wires lower than wings. * Back close with 3 columns of hooks.
Straps: * ridged elastic * soft (don't stand up on their own) * full adjust * leotard back
Cups: * 2-seam (3-piece) half-cup (top edge is diagonal, not horizontal, so I can't call this a balconette) * unpadded, stiff underwire * Upper panel is non-stretch lace (unlined). * Lower panels are two layers of non-stretch mesh. * Soft cups (no padding or molding).
Fit
About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly ...conical breasts * average projection * wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts) * very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line) * even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full) * short root height, average vertical placement * mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away) * conical shape (but will squish to round) * full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue * petite (5'3") so have narrow frame * front (anterior) rib flares
Band: * length: fits * wings: too short, boobs escape * no axillary skin spillage
Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.
Cups: * Gives a pleasantly round shape. * Wires too narrow. * Top of cup gaps (perhaps because so mush of my breast is outside the wires). * Bottom of cup filled (enough immediate projection at the wire).
Straps: * too far apart, slip * adjust short enough
Comfort & Fit Summary * Recommended for giving conical breast shapes (like mine) a nice round shape. It did this, but had other fit issues. * Tried in multiple sizes (reviewed separately), all with a crummy fit. Once the cups were wide enough (32F), they were too big. Finally decided that this style is too projected for me and gave up. Read more 208 more words
Purchasing: * $56 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (some sizes/colors are on Amazon Wardrobe) * fun, non-neutral colors are available
Band: * Single layer of stretch opaque knit from seaming to clasps. * Between outer edge of wire and wing-support seaming has a black, non-stretch lace outer and a gray, non-stretch mesh lining. Gore has same construction. * elastic at top of band * soft seaming for wing support * continuous band - wires lower than wings * back closure * 3 columns of hooks
Straps: * ridged elastic * stiff (stand up on their own) * full adjust * leotard back
Cups: * 2-seamed (3-section) balconette * unpadded, very stiff underwire * All panels are constructed of a black ...stretch lace. The top of cup is unlined. The remainder of the cup is lined with a gray non-stretch mesh. * soft cups (no molding or padding)
Fit
About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts * average projection * wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts) * very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line) * even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full) * short root height, average vertical placement * mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away) * conical shape (but will squish to round) * full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue * petite (5'3") so have narrow frame * front (anterior) rib flares
Band: * length: stays in place with wear * wings: too short, boobs escape * no axillary skin spillage
Gore: Comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.
Cups: * Gave a wide, oval shape. * Wires wide enough (SO RARE!!) * Smooth line at top of cup on larger breast. (Wrinkles on smaller breast.) * wrinkles at bottom the cup (not enough immediate projection at the wire) * fit was too bad to judge projection * Upper, outer edge of cups cut into armpit.
Straps: * not too far apart, slip * adjust short enough
Comfort & Fit Summary * Recommended for wide and even fullness, but gave an unflattering shape. * Didn't bother trying other sizes. Read more 228 more words
I have been looking for ABTF and haven't found it yet so take this with a grain of salt since I don't yet know what a bra that fits really feels like! I'm writing this mostly for myself so I'll remember what I thought about this bra.
I am FOB with even/somewhat full on top, soft tissue, projected, roots on the narrower side. I think I have more sensory sensitivity than the average person and my most crucial fit issue is wire comfort - I think stiff, wide wires are a no-go for me, and I need bras with immediate projection to avoid pressure on the wires.
I will ...be returning the Cleo Mimi after a few brief try-ons and sitting with it on for a few minutes, but it's my first brush with that elusive bra that fits. It stays in the IMF quite well and I didn't feel immediate discomfort from the underwires. I like the low gore since it's one less potential pressure point for the wires. This is one of the first bras I've tried on with narrower wires and I think that definitely improved my comfort level overall, but there are still some pressure points along the outer edges of the wires. But the main reason I'm returning it is because the cup rims don't sit flush with my skin - they sit up a bit, and are visible under my shirts. Maybe it would work better for firmer tissue or someone slightly more FOT, I'm not sure.
I'll definitely be trying more bras from this brand! Read more 152 more words
My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, soft tissue.
I wish the center gore wasn't so oppressive for me on this bra. It comes up a tad too much and it sits on my close-set/center-full breasts and hurts. The cup was an almost perfect fit though. There was some slight wrinkling in the cups, but nothing that would bother me. I also loved the round, projected shape it gave me. The band is nice and snug and fit me well. The height of the cup was perfect, not too tall, not too short. I have tall, but shallow roots (two fingers below my collarbone), but this bra didn't really cut into them. In the end, I let it go since I didn't want to risk doing an alteration on the gore to a brand new bra and mess it up.
My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, soft tissue.
This bra doesn't fit me well. The gore is too high and separate, so my breasts push it together and it doesn't really sit flat against my sternum. It's also somewhat wrinkly at parts, especially a little bit on the sides, although near the wire at the bottom it seems to fit nicely. I like the openness of the top part, it doesn't cut in which is nice. All the Panache and Cleo bras I've tried so far were big fails for me at the gore, I'm especially disappointed this didn't fit in the end.
The band is a bit loose. May need to wear on second set of hooks, as I noticed my boobs drifted down a little after a few min. not filling out the cups after S&S, but it's not quite as bad. Mostly gapping at the top and a little wrinkling at bottom and a decent amount of wrinkling on the sides. Straps are maybe a little wide, though not sure it would be enough to stop me from keeping it everything else were right. Like the simpler non/lacy styling of this better...but that fabric around the underwires is scratchy! Like this shape
This is my first unlined bra since I nursed my son seven years ago. I honestly didn’t expect much in terms of fit when I ordered it and just assumed it would be the first in a long string of returns. I was pleasantly surprised to find I not only completely fill the cups, but that I like the way it looks on me. I’ll definitely be trying this is another couple of sizes to see if that fixes my band size issue.
I wanted this bra to fit so much! It's really cute. The accent colors are much brighter than I expected, and it's fairly comfortable for a bra with so much lace. It felt really fun to wear this bra. It does not work for me because the size I got is wrong. The band sometimes feels too big but mostly the cups are too small. I have very soft tissue and even though I'm more full on bottom, it still gave me some quad-boob. One band size down and one cup size up and it might work perfectly for me. Heads up for anyone looking to buy this bra, the fabric is fairly transparent, enough so that nipples show underneath.
I really have wanted a bralette and try this bra. I found it inexpensively so I took out the wires. The cup isn’t as perky now but it’s a lot more comfortable for me. I don’t fall out of the center (or get stabbed by the gore anymore). I am quite center heavy with a supportive bra and projected and narrow. I might end up taking out the boning as well but haven’t decided yet. It’s a bright blue. Quite a statement! My torso also might just be too short for long lines ;(
Love this bra. Definitely one of my favorites. Nice, round shape. I was surprised I was able to fill it as a lot of people say it's for more FoT and I lean more towards even/FoB.
It's not scratchy fabric, but it causes itchyness; softened up (a little) after washing. I tend to prefer plunges, since my breasts are close set, so I'm not used to the tall gore. At first it felt like it was pressing in, but not so much as to cause any pain. In fact, it lay flat from top to bottom, so I think it's just a matter of getting used to a balconette. The outer wire width is OK on me, but if I went up a cup size, I probably wouldn't fill it out. Even before trying it on, the seams on the cup were ...a bit puckered from the stitching, (which is a manufacturing defect: the thread tension was too tight for the weight of the fabric.) But thankfully that effect lessened after washing. The seams are sewn with a flat felled seam, then are covered & top-stitched. The 3 sections of the cup merge at the apex of the cup and inevitably, there is extra thickness, and it resembles a nipple under thin shirts, whether or not your own lines up with it. The black band across the top of the cups are only a tiny bit stretchy, and when I hold my posture correctly, the edge lays nicely flat. But if I slouch my shoulders whatsoever, that edge becomes open & vertical, creating an edge you can see under your clothes. At those times in my cycle when I am a little fuller, that effect goes away. The straps are stretchy, fully adjustable and flocked on the inside edge, so are very comfortable.
Bottom line: it fits fairly well, but not my favorite. I can't ignore the itchyness (regardless how many times I've washed it), and it just doesn't have the lift these old girls need to look younger.
I mainly kept this bra because my bf likes the look https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> I never owned such a classic white bra. It's the first bra where the wires really stay safely in my IMF. Lucy is quite closed at the top, too closed for me. I think Lucy is a bit more projected than Kali.
I love the rose print on this bra - the colours are really flattering and it's so pretty. The outer cup material is soft and silky microfibre, and the lining is a cosy cotton feeling fabric that's very nice against the skin. The Mimi provides lots of uplift, which I don't often get. It's more projected than most lined bras I've tried, and it gives fantastic cakes on a plate cleavage without any real padding - it's all in the cut. The cut reminds me of my Freya Patsy Half Cup, but the fabric is much better quality - I find the Mimi so much more comfortable and ...it is more uplifting than my Patsy.
I usually wear 30F-FF so I was hoping this sister size would be ok for me - but unfortunately the band is just too lose on me. I have a 30F Mimi in animal print that I love (even though it's a little small on me), but I really wanted one in the rose print... sadly the 32 band just isn't snug enough for me - I had to put it on the tightest hook immediately. Otherwise, a beautiful, comfy bra. Read more 88 more words
I love the rose print on this bra - the colours are really flattering and it's so pretty. The outer cup material is soft and silky microfibre, and the lining is a cosy cotton feeling fabric that's very nice against the skin. The Mimi provides lots of uplift, which I don't often get. It's more projected than most lined bras I've tried, and it gives fantastic cakes on a plate cleavage without any real padding - it's all in the cut. The cut reminds me of my Freya Patsy Half Cup, but the fabric is much better quality - I find the Mimi so much more comfortable and ...it is more uplifting than my Patsy. I usually wear 30F-FF so I was hoping this sister size would be ok for me - but unfortunately the band is just too lose on me. I have a 30F Mimi in animal print that I love (even though it's a little small on me), but I really wanted one in the rose print... sadly the 32 band just isn't secure enough for my underbust. Otherwise, a beautiful, comfy bra. Read more 80 more words
This bra is a little too wide for me in the wires but it's not irritating. I get some gapping at the top of the cups, but I've heard that is a common issue with this bra. Otherwise a great fit.
Definitely the best fitting bra I've found so far. Gore tacks and isn't too high for me, everything fits great. So happy I finally found something that fits awesomely! My only critique is I think the wire is a slight bit too narrow for me so if I buy another of this style I may sister size to see if the wire is larger.
I was able to get this bra for cheap, I mostly wanted to try it out because I heard that people who like Aerie's Katie would like it and that was my favourite bra at my old size. This fits well except the wire is definitely too much of a U shape for me so there is some empty space at the bottom. Not the worst problem, but I will still be returning it.
I like the fit of this except for the center gore - way too tall for me, after 2 minutes my chest had a bunch of red marks. Too bad because this was a great fit otherwise!
Edited to add: I pushed the underwires down in the gore in front and that seems to have fixed my fit issue!
