This is a really cute bra, but it never quite fit me properly, as it is too closed on top for my full-on-top shape, and I never got around to returning it.

Red/white colorway

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Updated on May 10, 2015 Flag this

A pretty pretty bra! It gives me very uplifted, round shape like other cleo bras. The wire is so narrow and the cup is very projected. That makes me wonder about its weirdly wide set of the straps. Why?! I think this is the most uncomfortable and pretty bra ever. Anyway, I'll keep this bra since I have no bra except this which is my size for now.

Ps. It fits like between Lily and Marcie. Definitely suitable for FOT breasts. The band is true to size.

Updated on Mar 28, 2015 Flag this

This bra fits a little better than my Lucy cuts because it still has enough bottom projection while being more open on top. The band seems tighter than my other 32 Lucys, so I'll have to measure to see if it's the construction or the fit.

Updated on Mar 20, 2015 Flag this

Another Cleo Lucy! This fits as well as the other, so there's definitely consistency in this model. The fabric may be slightly more comfortable in this purple-and-pink colorway than in the red I tried. Time will tell.

Navy/Pink colorway

Updated on Jan 30, 2015 Flag this

I have finally discovered the famous Cleo shape! I had to loosen the straps to avoid it cutting in on top, but it appears to fit after adjusting. I may need to take in the gore to compensate for my inner fullness, but it's wearable as is. The fabric is a little rough.

Red colorway

Updated on Jan 30, 2015 Flag this

Beautiful bra which is sadly too big for me.

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Updated on Jan 13, 2015 Flag this

Beautiful bra but sadly it's too big for me. Good for FOB.

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Updated on Jan 13, 2015 Flag this

IT FITS!!

I wasn't sure this would fit me since other 32Js from @Cleo have been too small. To my great excitement, it fits!

The band feels comfortably firm, not too tight. Gore seems maybe a smidge wider than my other @Cleo bras, but it lies flat and doesn't dig. Cup width is good and the straps feel comfortable. It separates my breasts a little more than some other bras though it looks just fine under clothes. It feels quite comfortable.

The print on it is very cute. I love the navy color and the birds in the trees. It has nice detailing without being too busy.

Updated on Oct 19, 2014 Flag this

This is a great balconette bra that fits my narrow root , projected, fuller on the bottom boobs almost perfectly. The wires just a tiny bit wider and higher in the underarm than I would like to have it. However I have this problem with most bras and the problem is not as severe as in other bras.

This bra has beautiful details and the top part of the cup is stretchy soft lace that can accommodate variety of fullness on the top. I am a bit worried that this soft lace will stretch out too much soon, but only time with tell.
Both the band and the cup size is true to the size. I am 32J based on the on the bratabase online calculator and this 32J fits perfectly. The band is on the loosest hook as it is should in case of a brand new bra. I fill up the cup from bottom to the top and nothing spilling out anywhere. Overall I am very satisfied with this bra.

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Updated on Sep 25, 2014 Flag this

I'm so sad that this bra was discontinued! Of my three @Cleo bras I've gotten, this one is by far the closest to fitting.

The band feels true to size for a 32 and feels supportive. The cups run big, which for me is a good thing. Prior to scooping and swooping, there was actually room in the cups which I've not had with either the Lucy or minnie. After S&S it's just a hint too small. I loosened the straps, which felt way too constricting when I first put the bra on and they were quite comfortable. The gore felt fine to me, it ... didn't feel as tall as say, my @Panache bras. The wires felt a little wide but not enough so that they were poking me uncomfortably.

The print is just darling, I love it. It's definitely a cute bra. The lace section has a little give to it so it doesn't cut into my breasts too heavily. Since I'm still breastfeeding there is some fluctuation in breast size throughout the day and I had tried this on after not having nursed for a few hours as to see how it would be when tightest.

It's quite comfortable and gives me a nice shape. I'm pretty pleased with it.
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Updated on Sep 25, 2014 Flag this

I was really looking fwd to this bra! Alas, it will not work & I'm sending it back. Where the white fabric meets the red fabric, there is either a fold of empty fabric OR if I scoop and swoop, there is a bulge there (in-cup quadraboob I believe is what y'all call it here.) There are also small bulges on top of both breasts where the strap meets the top of the cups. I guess where there is no bra coverage for it to be contained inside. The bra is gorgeous and I really wish it worked. It is NOT the same as the Lily. My bra lady said if the Lily works then the Minnie will and even Panache told me via Facebook that the fits are very similar. I believe the difference is that in the Lily the fabric is the same throughout the bra and the Minnie has two very different types of fabric and where they meet is where my soft breast tissue has an issue.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2014 Flag this

I grabbed the Lucy in the red colorway. It's a really lovely color. The inner lining of the cups is quite silky, which was a nice surprise! By adjusting the straps to their longest setting, I was able to reduce the quadboob, but I probably need a 32JJ (which Cleo does not make). It's still wearable. The band feels firm, but not too tight and the cups seemed a good width. The wires were less wide than my @Panache bras but not by a huge margin. It seems to give a nice shape, too.

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Updated on Sep 05, 2014 Flag this

Aw man, it looks SO GOOD! Sadly, the cups are clearly too large for me, and the band too small. Time to measure and list. The birds! There's even a charm on the bow! So cute!

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Updated on Jul 08, 2014 Flag this

The fabric is very thin, so the wires can poke. However, it is supportive and gives me a great shape.

Updated on Jun 27, 2014 Flag this

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Only worn for a few minutes to try on and review. Bought for $25.19 online (free shipping & returns) from asos.com in February 2014.
Wires - The wire width was probably narrow enough, but the wires were tall enough to poke a little under my arms.
Comfort - Pretty good except the armhole is too small in the front - the cups cut into my armpits uncomfortably. They also make it hard to reach across my body - like when I try to pull a shirt off over my head. The straps are wide-set and fall off my shoulders. I only have two bras ... that are close to fitting, and neither of them are soft-cup. The gore on this soft-cup seems so high compared to them, and I notice it touching my sternum, which is a little irritating, like an itch.
Fit - The band feels comfortably snug, but I can fit my fist under it. The center gore tacks. The cups gape a lot on both sides at the top, but I think the cups are overall just too tall for me. The gaping isn't noticeable under clothing. There isn't a fold at the bottom of the cup, but there is a little wrinkling at the bottom on both sides. The wires do seem to stay in the proper place in the fold. Both sides have empty space at the top corners where my armpit/boob crease is.
Under clothing - Not the best shape (for my preferences) but I would be OK with it if the fit was right. The seams are not completely invisible but not too noticeable.
Overall - I was tempted to keep this bra because the fit seems so close...but I really haven't tried many bras. I hope I can find better. If I had more experience with alterations, I would have liked to adjust the underarm height and strap placement to be more comfortable.
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Updated on Mar 17, 2014 Flag this

This is a super cute bra that has a lot of projection, and isn't too closed at the top for my full-on-top breasts. It is a little more covering than I would really like, but it is nicely uplifting, so I am pretty happy with the bra's appearance and the shape it gives me. The main issue I have with it is comfort: the straps are too wide and cut rater painfully into my tail of spence/armpits by the end of the day. I have the same problem with my 32J - Cleo » Marcie (6831)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2014 Flag this

This bra is a little tight for me, but it seems as though it'll stretch out to comfortable relatively quickly. The wires are on the wide side and it doesn't have as much projection as I prefer, but it avoids the wide look of a lot of Panache bras. The shape is very round and the detailing is nice - there's a cute little button on the center bow! The shape is still on the wide side, compared to my Ewa Michalak models, so it cuts a little in the underarms. Possibly not great for those with narrower shoulders. I've seen people say that Cleo is ... flimsier than Panache, but apart from the 2-hook fastener, I don't see any quality problems.

(edit after small weight loss) This bra is now a little loose in the band but not overly stretched out, and produces quadding on the larger breast. It is still my very favorite, but the loose band and the fact that it stops at J are making me sad; with this band I'd need a JJ to fit it properly.
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Updated on Nov 25, 2013 Flag this

My only complaint about the Lucy is the wires are a bit too long, but with a little bending of the wires, it became much more comfortable!

Updated on Oct 13, 2013 Flag this

Wires poke my back a bit, only fits on top with serious s&s. Straps are very stiff but hoping they will sofen after washing more. Colour is nice,& rich.

Updated on Aug 10, 2013 Flag this