Great support in a beautiful pattern. I feel like it works well with fuller on the bottom breasts like mine.

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Updated on Sep 06, 2012 Flag this

This bra felt like I had a tray strapped to my shoulders. It has a kind of pointy shape, and since i have very little breast tissue on the top (I am pendulous and bottom heavy) this gave me a shelf-like look. Which I thoroughly did not enjoy.

The band was too tight, I couldn't have fastened it myself on the outer hook even if I wanted to and that's why my daughter fastened it for me. With an extender it was more comfortable.

The gore was tall enough and it tacked, so that fit aspect was nice as I felt supported. I filled out the bottom nicely ... and the band/underwires didn't move when I moved or adjusted. I didn't fill out the top though and that gave me a pointy bullet bra-shelf-look which was the opposite of what i was looking for in a new bra. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> The stretch lace wasn't really touching my breast anywhere, as most of my breast was gathered in the bottom slope of the cup.

If the straps were closer together in this bra it might have fit me better. Along with a rounder shape it would most likely be near perfect.
It's the first bra I've had where the gore actually touches the skin on my sternum, which was very comfortable. I'm looking forward to finding a bra that fits well after I've had my breast reduction.

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Black colorway

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Oh dear - this bra runs REALLY big in the cups. This is the SS16 colorway, I had tried the AW16 colorway in a store in what I was certain was a 34G and that was a much, much better fit than this - the cups were a lot shorter.
As with most longlines, the band runs firm so I would recommend sister sizing up. The actual bra itself feels well made, looks great, but is a lot shallower, wider and taller than Cleos generally are on me.

Updated on Nov 02, 2016 Flag this

Sadly, this bra was a complete failure on my FOB, middling-narrow, soft breasts. Wrinkling at the tops of the cups, too-wide wires, and what the *heck* shape was this bra made to fit?

Writing this review over a year later, I can still remember the view from above: the underwire, tucked further under my armpits than I had seen since my last failed attempt at Curvy Kate and their test brand Flirtelle. A slight rounding just past that, then at least 2" of flat, straight boob side-surface leading to a point that wasn't just visible through clothes, but probably from *space*-- I had thought that the pink Panache Tango II I had worn when I fit a 32HH had made my breasts look pointy, but this took it to a whole other level.

Perhaps on someone with wide yet projected, perhaps conical breasts, this would be a great bra. A shame it didn't work for me, as the "bubble" print and black mesh upper looked super cute in spite of the really strange shape.

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Updated on Dec 25, 2015 Flag this

I love this bra. Seriously. I bought it in every color. If only it came in nude! It does put the boobs "front and center", but that is how my boobs are on my torso anyway. I do not like the girls going east-west, rather leading the way. My bra journey is evolving and narrowing down sizes and brands.... I find that I must have a "V" shaped torso since most web sites suggest a 32 band when a 34 is so much nicer. So, Cleo Minnie size 34G is perfect.

Updated on Aug 06, 2015 Flag this

I think this one's a keeper. It's a smidge tight, but I suspect it will loosen up quickly. I fit into it, the straps aren't falling, and I'm not quad boobing. I am happy.

It's my first printed pattern bra, and I think it is totally adorable. I got it in the pink and orange floral.

It is lower cut than I'm used to---it's a little unsettling to look down and see nothing but boob, surrounded by a thin border of orange and pink.

Updated on Jun 10, 2015 Flag this

This is the first bra I've bought in years that actually fits. Works very well with my petite frame, no digging from underwires and the support given is a feat of engineering!

Updated on Jun 02, 2015 Flag this

Pros: I love the cleavage I get from this bra, it is the best cleavage I've got from any bra ever. its super uplifting.
I also love how tight the band is, I can literally take the straps off and the cups stay securely in place.
I love how stretchy the whole thing is - I know that is a con for most women but for me its also a pro because it means it stretches to fit my body and looks and feels more natural.
It is also quite minimizing, because it hugs my boobs so close to my body, I can fit into a lot more clothes now ... https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Its super pretty and sexy.

Cons: the skinny straps are pinching my skin, I notice after a while that the under band is also digging in, I find it a bearable pain though, because it does stretch.
I'm worried that it makes me look pigeon chested, because it is so uplifiting, there seems to not be quite enough fullness at the bottom or the middle, when I look at it side on...
Because it is so stretchy I'm worried about how its going to be after ive washed and worn it a few times.
The frilly edges at the top of the cups are extremely visible under clothes, especially tight clothes
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Updated on May 19, 2015 Flag this

I love it. I know it's a seasonal print, so my girls and I need to know if there is a more "permanent" model name for this one is other prints, or if there's a very similar cut bra that just changes colors every year, etc. It really is great.

It fits just tight enough on the loosest set of hooks. There is NO boning in the sides outside of the cup wire, which hurt so much in my old bras.

The cups are almost just right. I don't fault the bra though. One of mine is just slightly larger. It isn't a whole cup size, going a ... cup size larger would be too much on both sides. It's not even an all-the-time problem. It's only an issue after a while if I've done quite a bit of moving and some breast tissue shifts out. I'm new to a lot of the technical terms, but I have seen the helpful blog post on full on top vs. full on bottom. I classify as full on top, but at 30, having had 3 children within 4 years, I'm more "full, yet loose" on top. It's not the typical quad boob of the teenage and early twenties days. They wrinkle out instead of pop out, so it isn't terribly noticeable in clothing. So this isn't a big issue with the fit of the bra and an extra cup size up would be too large on the smaller side and likely the larger as well. But when they are in place right, they look round, and young and happy again. I love this bra for that, and it would've been worth full price for that alone.

I was actually a bit scared of non-padded, molded, or lined bras, apprehensive of the shape mine may take, wanting to avoid that 1950s look. I will say now, that the Minnie has changed my mind. It took a couple of wears to get used to, but the shape has grown on me. my boobs are the shape and size of the cup, the cup makes the shape and size of my boobs, and there is no extra. My old bras had a lot of extra cup at the top and by my arms and I do not miss that. They "look" straight ahead of me. They are rounded. The straps are not massive with regards to width. I wore a racer back tank with the tiny (to me) red straps showing and did it happily.

Centered on the chest, rounded, and projected forward, all in an adorable and sexy print. So far, I cannot complain!
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Updated on Sep 21, 2014 Flag this

This was the second bra in a 2-bra grab bag. I had requested this style because it had almost worked for me in the past in another size/color. I didn't expect to like this bra because the pattern is so far from what I'm usually drawn to, but somehow it managed to charm me. The pink, while prominent, is balanced very nicely by the black, light blue, white and grey. From a distance, the pattern is almost floral, although up close it is strikingly geometric.

In this size the bra is quite comfortable, with none of the poking wires and painful straps that had so ... plagued me when I tried this style previously in the wrong size. I get no spillage out of the top or sides, the straps stay put but don't dig in, and the band is nice and firm. The shape is very round from every direction and I feel very supported all around. The center gore comes up quite high on my chest, higher than I am used to, so that may be a problem for some people. Fortunately, the center gore is very narrow towards the top, so even my close-set boobs aren't too bothered.

One thing that may bother/bewilder some people is that when I tried this style previously in a too-large band and too-small cups, the lace along the tops of the cups lay flat against my breasts, while in the correct size, the lace sticks out. Strange, but true. Fortunately, it's a simple fix if you're handy with a needle & thread. And if not, the lace is not visible under heavier fabric (such as t-shirt jersey) and the bra is way too colorful to be worn under anything thinner!

EDIT: After wearing this bra for a few hours, I think that a 32GG would be a better fit for me. This bra runs very true to size, so on my 32 inch ribcage it's a bit too loose and I have to adjust every few hours. Other than that, I pronounce this bra a marvelous success!
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Updated on Aug 10, 2012 Flag this

The fit is more aware of my weight fluctuations than most of my bras. Some days it fits excellent; days small breast cup ruffles on top edge and days its very snug with wires pressing into chest.
However, it handles my projection well without the wires being too long, too wide down the sides or too far into armpit. The sides of the cup is more where I am aware of the bra than anywhere else. The side panel to bring you forward needs to be less into my arm/armpit as I high breasted.
It is pretty, fun, projects and lifts well and nothing ever jiggles.

Updated on Aug 05, 2024 Flag this

Closest I've found to a bra that fits so far... slightly too high under the arms (but not cutting into breast tissue), need a good swoop and scoop to fill the cups and get occasional gapping during the day if lots of movement, but to be expected with soft boobs and moulded cups. Gets a little uncomfortable towards the end of the day, but still breaking it in so expect to be fine soon - was the same with the other colour.

Black colorway

Updated on Aug 04, 2024 Flag this

Band and cup fit well, but straps were too far apart and while the cup was great in terms of width - nothing escaping out the side - the height of the cup where it meets the strap meant it was digging in under my arms.

Liked the way my boobs looked in the bra, but under clothes it made the outer sides of my boobs come out past my arms so made me look bigger than I am.

Cobalt colorway

Updated on May 25, 2024 Flag this

Got it from Reddit. Fits ok. A little high under arms. Not great, but not terrible.

Updated on Aug 30, 2021 Flag this

Seems very supportive and sturdy cups. Material is nice. Only two hooks though.

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Updated on Apr 07, 2021 Flag this

This bra did not work for me at all. From what I figure it is too shallow so my breasts quad out of it pretty badly and it's not wearable for me. Too bad because a moulded bra would be nice.

Updated on Sep 25, 2019 Flag this

This bra is a wonderful in fit in all ways but one and that's the underarms. The wire comes up a bit too much. But if you're crafty it's an easy fix to trim. The fabric is nice and soft and the lace isn't abrasive. It holds my whole breast with the gore and underwire against my chest. It's currently my favorite bra.

Paisley colorway

Updated on Aug 28, 2018 Flag this

The cups are too wide for me and I have gapping at the top. The 34ff had perfect wires for me, but the cups were too small so I'm going to try sister sizing to a 32g with a band extender if necessary.

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Updated on Sep 15, 2017 Flag this

This is my first Cleo padded bra. For comparison, I wear 32GG in Lucy. The band and straps could be tighter (it's on the tightest hook and straps are are short as they will go). My soft tissue presses the center of the cup inward causing a bit of misshaping so I think the gore should be a tad bit taller. However, it is extremely comfortable! It looks great under a shirt. It gives me the forward and rounded and lifted shape I desire. Perhaps I need a style that has a slightly taller gore if I can find one. Looking at a comparison here on Bratabase, the 32GG gore is not taller so I don't think I will try it (my tissue would still migrate to the center which could leave some empty space elsewhere which doesn't happen too much in this size), and I would have too much spillage in a 32G. If I can find a way to shorten the straps a bit, I might keep this bra.

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Updated on Sep 13, 2017 Flag this

Doesn't fit right, but it's pretty. I like the ridgey straps and stretchy lace.

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Updated on Sep 01, 2017 Flag this