Favorite patterned bra! I had the pink spot in 34GG, but gained some weight. So I swapped for a 36G, but then it didn't feel right. So I swapped again for a 34H in the yellow spot and it fits. I just wish I had it in the pink spot because I'm not a huge fan of yellow. I think Cleo bras work great for my shape, but I wish the straps weren't quite so wide. Update:lost weight and got a pink spot in 36F. Because of the super tight band, it works!
After trying the Lucy I hoped Marcie would fit better but it didn't. I have softer tissue and just didn't quite fill in the top, the lace had gaping and wrinkles. The wires weren't quite wide enough on the sides and cut into the breast tissue, and the gore tacked well to the point it was too tight. The band fit well and the straps had plenty of given although set a little wider than I'm used to. Unfortunately had to return this one too.
i only tried this on for a few minutes at Nordstrom's and took measurements, so i don't have any pictures and my review is limited.
The gore on Cleo bras always kill me, but this one was *slightly* less bad. It still irritates and itches, but it at least didn't feel like i was about to be impaled. The band felt too large, i could easily close it on the last hook and still have room,but in the 34F, the band felt crazy tight. The wires felt alright and didn't dig, though that was probably because the band was loose. The tops of these cups wrinkled really badly, even though i filled the bottom section. I didn't feel supported at all in this bra, probably because of all the space. I *think* i'm full on bottom, with tall breast tissue, for the sake of fit comparison.
i think I'll stick with the 34F i bought and use an extender, to at least get some wear out of it.
I loved the look of the Cleo Marcie and first tried what I thought was my size, a 36G. The band felt right but the cups were way too big! So I tried the 36F and it fits like a dream. So comfy - is this what a well-fitting bra is supposed to feel like?! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> It's supportive - my breasts don't fall out of the cups even when jumping around. So excited to own this pretty bra, can't wait to get it in more colors!
The plunge cut is excellent for my breast shape, but the bottom of the cups tends to slide down on my ribcage. This size came up under my recommendations, though looking back, I should have gone with my usual cup size. (G) Overall it makes me feel pretty, but at the same time is comfortable for daily wear. I'm glad I sized up on the band though, as it tends to run snug. (It fits like a 34.)
I realize I'm still working to figure out my actually size after years of trusting Victorias Secrets and this was a really gorgeous color and print! BUT it was not a step in the right direction for me. I tried the Lily in a 36F because it is a sister size of the 38E I was properly measured at and I thought I needed a slightly tighter band. The cups were a little too narrow and close together for my breasts. The fabric held the part of my chest that managed to make it into the cup very firm, and the stretchy panel at the top didn't let ...anything spill over the top. My real issue came along the sides where all of my extra breast tissue that didn't fit into the cup got squeezed out into my armpit. The band on this model seems to run really tight - it measured 28 inches laid flat so I think I'm going to need to size up in that and the cup to make it fit properly. This bra did have one of the sturdiest underwires I've seen in a while - virtually no stretch in it at all - which is good. It also had a really nice amount of support below the underwire allowing it rest more comfortably against the ribs. The straps were a lovely design and adjusted perfectly. Read more 123 more words
Cute bra with nice shape, but too large; I don't quite fill the top of the cup. The lace on top sticks up exaggerating the effect--maybe someone who filled out the cups better would have it laying flat, but then maybe not. Probably not great under tight-fitting shirts because of the lace.
I actually really like this bra. The biggest problem I have with it though it that I think the underwires are too narrow. Under the armpits they start to dig into breast tissue. I feel like it also moves around a bit throughout the day so I have to re scoop and swoop because it moves down and won't sit right below my breast tissue. The straps don't tighten enough that might be part of it but I might just need a tighter band in this one though too.
I have the Marcie in the turquoise colourway. All of the wires were pokey on me, so the comfort was improved by bending them slightly outward at the centre gore and under my arms. Also, the underwire slips a lot in the channel - it's more comfortable for me if they're lower in the gore and extend to the top of the channel in my underarm. I need to stitch it in place. This bra in this size slips down from my inframammary fold after a few hours of wear - it's not uncomfortable, but I think it means that it doesn't have enough immediate projection from the bottom for my shape.
I wanted to like this bra, but I might have to give up. The cup is very slightly too big. It would be nice to be able to compare it to a 36E but there wasn't one available at the time.
On paper the band is perfect but I prefer my bands slightly looser (I tend to get lightheaded). The center gore digs in enough that I can tell it would hurt wearing it for a full day. The band would be fine with another quarter of an inch of room, and that may have helped with the center gore issue, too.
Otherwise, it's quite pretty. The overall shape was nice.
This is such a cute bra & makes me feel fun & sexy!! Seems to be made well(no frayed ends or loose threads) & is supportive with fully adjustable straps. The gore is, & remains throughout the day, flat on my sternum & the wires fit well.
But…. (lol, seems to always be something) The fabric is quite stiff & not forgiving, resulting for me in a very firm band, which may be a plus for some (I'm not yet used to a band that actually fits). This also causes a bit of rub because the fabric is kinda rough. This is *not* a tee-shirt bra! The very cute details, lace along the top & such, show thru. It also gives me more of a pointed shape than I'd prefer, but I'll put up with that for something that fits!
I loved the purple color, but that's where the love ended. I was getting a quad-boob effect & the wires weren't wide enough, which is becoming a common problem for me.
I really wanted this one to fit, but after being on the computer for about an hour with the bra on, the fact that the wires aren't wide enough was true annoying and I had to take it off. Everything else about it fit pretty well for my full on the top boobies. I just didn't have any luck with those darn wires!
