I really thought that I would hate this color and bought it purely for a size check but oh my God do I love this color! It's some seriously bright lime. It makes this bra so much more awesome. This was the first bra that I fell in love with in my proper size. The cups have the perfect amount of projection and width to encompass my side tissue that (hopefully) will migrate. If you like Cleo Lucy (which is great for FoB) then you'll love Cleo Kali. The wires don't poke and the band is snug, but my one complaint so far is the material is rather ... rough under my arms. I'm hoping with a few wears and washes it'll soften out.

Edit: After a few washes and wears the fabric has softened considerably. After analyzing the fit a bit more the band isn't quite tight enough for me. It's possible I need a bit more immediate projection and at least a 36 band on all my bras. The wires on this bra are much too wide for me which I didn't notice wire widths until recently and saw where the bra wire was leaving a mark versus where my root ended. The only other problem is because I have a bit of a belly, the material between the cups digs in a bit if I'm not sitting up properly. I guess it gives me a good reason to fix my posture though! As the day goes on I notice the straps begin to really irritate my armpits. I get this with the Jasmine too. The straps are just too wide for me, it's tolerable though.

Edit 2: This bra is no longer tolerable https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> With someone who doesn't need as much immediate projection and plays well with the Lucy would do well in this. Also, Cleo, please, please, please STAPH WITH THE WIDE STRAPS.
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Neon Lime colorway

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Updated on May 04, 2015 Flag this

This mod was an experiment. Using hand-sewing, I shortened the band and padded the underwire ends with thick leather. The underwire feels narrow to me, but this may just be the widesettedness of the cups due to the too-large band.

The cups are too big at the outsides (mostly too wide). The projection is not too bad, and I can fill them in the middle and bottom. Molded foam cups aren't very amenable to tailoring, otherwise I'd have frankenbra'd them as well.

This is a 38G, but I am (probably) a 32H. Now modified, the band measures 31 unstretched and 37 stretched. For me, the band is still too loose.

A curiosity--an unsuccessful project, because the modifications couldn't make it fit. But it's a successful project because it showed me that a cup problem isn't fixed by padding the underwires or shortening the band. It's also successful because leather details and contrast top-stitching look siiick.

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Altered band, stitched thick leather to all underwire ends (at center gore and at wings)--am experiment to prevent painful digging/distribute pressure. Hand stitched a shortened band and decorative topstitching (by hand)

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Updated on Aug 16, 2018 Flag this

Bra photos can be deceiving...it looks like it fits but does it? I address some of the issues of upsizing in my blog post - why oh why only 2 hooks and such thin straps and a band that won't stretch anywhere near 38"? Ugh.

Looks can be deceiving with bra photos. This one for instance, looks like it fits...

https://fabulouslyfullfigure.com/2017/02/14/cleo-hettie/

Black/Pink colorway

Updated on Feb 14, 2017 Flag this

First of all, I wish all bras were made with such strong fabric! I loved how firm the band fabric was.....except it runs small. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I could barely get it fastened. It doesn't come any bigger, so I'm sized out.

The cup is projected for a half cup, tall, open on top and has room for center fullness. I gape and would probably risk trying a size down if this came in a 40 band.

The straps are pretty skinny for a full bust bra. It's so gorgeous, I wish it fit.

EDIT: Forgot to add..the gore from top to bottom of underwire is 4.5"

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Updated on Dec 13, 2016 Flag this

Well, it's a nice looking bra, and the alterations done by the last owner are good, but sadly it just doesn't have enough cup for me and rests painfully on my ribs

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Altered band, stitched thick leather to all underwire ends (at center gore and at wings)--am experiment to prevent painful digging/distribute pressure. Hand stitched a shortened band and decorative topstitching (by hand)

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Updated on Dec 12, 2018 Flag this

This is just too small all around for me. I tried it out based on a measurement search, but the band is probably two sizes too small, and likewise with the cup. It seemed to handle the projection at the bottom of my breasts just fine, though, and it's a super cute bra that I expect would be comfy and lovely in the right size. If only it came in my size!

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Updated on Aug 24, 2016 Flag this

lovely, but the embroidery stands out under clothes.

Updated on Oct 06, 2014 Flag this

This bra hits all of the points it's supposed to but there's something slightly off with the fit for me. My left breast is slightly larger so my guess is that the cup is a tad too small for the left breast but not the right. I don't have any quad boob, probably because of the stretch lace on top. Because the gore is so low and small it still tacks. This is a very cute bra and I love the lace and the color. The plunge is deep so it's not great for heavy activity but is comfy for lounging and mild activities.

Midnight colorway

Updated on Jun 21, 2020 Flag this

I bought this on recommendation that it was a similar cut to the Cleo Marcie but a bit more closed on top. I found I couldn’t quite fill the upper stretch lace on Marcie in the same size, so thought the Blake would be THE BRA. Sadly, it wasn’t to be.

I found the band too stretchy and it rode up on my back. My comfortable measurement is closer to 40 so the Blake band definitely runs big. The centre gore sat flush, however the cups were loose pretty much all over and more so on top giving me not much uplift and a slight torpedo shape. Having further researched how to actually use Bratabase, I’m going to try a band and cup size down to see if that gives me a more supportive fit.

I really like the cerise colour and the geometric fabric. The straps are lined with a really soft fabric which I appreciate, I would love if Panache lined their wires with this stuff too.

Cerise colorway

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Updated on Apr 22, 2018 Flag this

I love this bra. Only negative thing I notice is that since the top of the cup is not stretch I can get a slight gaping at the top edge with some movements. Super minor to me, and the bra is sooo pretty!

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band slightly stretched out due to use

Updated on Jun 08, 2016 Flag this

Still not a perfect fit but one of the closest I have had. Definitely good for full on top breasts. I had a bit of room in the lace even though I am very FOT. Didn't show through shirts unless they were very thin and tight. I like how the bottom pretty much projected straight out - good for holding my breasts up without having to stuff it or tug on it all day, since the bottom of my breasts are basically just long but without a lot of tissue. I often have to wear it with an extender for comfort because although it is stretchy, I still should really be in a 40 band.

Raspberry colorway

Updated on Jul 02, 2015 Flag this

I am fairly certain I will love this bra once I attach an extender. I wish Cleo made bras in 40 bands, because that is probably what I truly need for now, but other than that they fit me so much better in the cup than bras I've tried from their parent brand Panache . Nice, narrowish underwire, narrow center gore, and great fit for my full-on-top FOT shape.

Star Print colorway

Updated on Jul 01, 2015 Flag this

This one had a funny effect. The wires were on breast tissue on the outside, but there is also a gap at the top of the cup between the wire and the strap (could fit a ping pong ball in there). The lace didn't really lay flat. Top of the gore almost laid flat. Torpedo shaped. It felt like the top side near the strap was squishing breast as well as the entire center along the gore was compressing tissue as well. Did not like the way it looked at all. Scratchy as well.

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Updated on Nov 06, 2014 Flag this

Overall I really like this bra. It gives me some slight quadboob, but outside of that, it's dang near perfect!

Updated on Sep 23, 2014 Flag this

All in all a pretty good fit, except for the centre gore not laying flat. Then again, I've never found a bra where it did, because my breasts are pretty close together. Comfortable. I'm not sure I'd call it a "t-shirt bra" per se, since the lace at the top comes away from my body. I might cut it off. Also, the moulded shape gives my breasts a bit of a squashed look.

Updated on Aug 11, 2013 Flag this

If your breasts are close sets then the gore doesn't quite tack. It is quite stable as far as construction! I love the color and the style.

Updated on Jul 09, 2013 Flag this

I love, love, love this bra! It's so pretty. The embroidery, lace, and colors are to die for! This is the prettiest bra I have ever owned. It is comfortable and I can wear it a full day at work with no issues. The depth of the cup is a little too shallow for me so the underwire doesn't stay in my infra mammary fold but it is not uncomfortable and I plan to purchase this bra again as soon as I narrow down my size. It is wearable under most shirts. The sides of the bra and straps do show under tank tops but I don't care because it is nice to look at. The lace is not scratchy, I still feel supported even though the band is too big so I would say its a firm band.

Updated on Jul 08, 2013 Flag this

The cups were waaaay to big for me, but otherwise I love this bra! It's so pretty and the strap seemed to fit just right. I would love to get ahold of this bra in the right size!

Updated on May 08, 2013 Flag this

This bra fit beautifully in the band and straps, it felt very supportive. I also love the color and the lace. However, while I filled out the bottom of the cups just fine, the top gaped something awful. I'm exchanging for a 38FF, so I'll see if that fits any better,

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Updated on May 08, 2013 Flag this

I was excited to get this bra because it's so cute.

However, I was not excited about the fit of it. The cups in this size were obviously too small for me, as I had some nice quadboobing going on. The straps were also not adjustable enough (only half of the actual strap allows for adjustment), so it dug into my shoulders.

I also noticed that when I walked with the bra on, my boobs jiggled like a bowl of jello on a washing machine running spin cycle. It was insane!

The good part is the cups felt nice, though perhaps they were a bit too shallow for me, but I'm ... not entirely sure. The lace on the top was a nice detail

Under a shirt, this bra gave me a very odd looking sort of oval square shape that I did not like at all.

The band was comfortable, and the wire didn't poke me. However, the gore did not sit flat on my sternum, so I have no way of knowing if it would be uncomfortable.

The Juna is definitely a nice bra, and I would recommend it. I think I might try a size up in the cups and see how that goes.
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Updated on Feb 25, 2013 Flag this