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Skye Balconnet Bra (9121)

Since SS2016 - Unpadded balconette bra with a lace front and contrasting details More...
This bra is discontinued.

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  1. 6
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    30F

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    • 2

      That is one of the prettiest colourways I've seen!

    • 1

      Thanks for the review, I didn't know much about this model. It looks like something that could work for me.

    • 1

      Don't know if it will work for me, but I need this colorway.

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  2. 6
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    28F

    Fits

    Cleo Skye runs large (and tall) in the cups and slightly on the larger side of True to Size in the band. They cups aren't as open as Marcie's, but they are taller. There's a lot of immediate projection and the wires are very narrow. The gore is also very narrow, so this makes the wires seem even narrower. Wide and shallow shapes should definitely avoid this one.

    Full review on the blog! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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    • 1

      Thank you for your review. Beautiful on you!!

    • 1

      Sad how tall the cups are, but it's so pretty! This was helpful.

    • 2

      The colors are definitely prettier in real life than in the promo images! I was initially disappointed by how tall it is, but it's so comfy and gives such a nice shape that I can't see myself giving it up, even with the wrinkling.

    • I just got the Blake and the Della and I find that they also have very tall cups. The gores in particular are quite high. It's not uncomfortable though. I probably would have gotten Skye, too, but three new bras all at once seemed a little overindulgent lol

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  3. 3
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    30G

    Didn't fit

    My shape: Projected, narrow, shorter roots, even/functionally full on bottom, soft tissue. Cleo Lily fits me best.

    I'd say this bra fits pretty true to size. It wants a little more inner/upper fullness than I have, but I don't have loads of empty space in the cups, either.

    Because of the softer/less rigid fabrics used on the Skye, it gives me a slightly more natural/less round shape, but really only slightly. I certainly wouldn't call it pointy.

    I'll be returning it (don't like the colorway), and I'm not sure I'm going to revisit it. I don't feel as secure as I'd like because of the less rigid materials used.

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  4. 3
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    30F

    Didn't fit

    Ive been wanting this summery bra since I saw it months ago online - but £30 for Cleo bra? naaah . Only EM and Comexim are worth paying that much and even more. Then couple of days ago I was in central london for a meeting and after that Ive decided to visit Bravissimo as I was wondering what stock they carry inside the shop - and im not very impressed actually. Theres few pieces of clothes - divided by colours, few clothes on poor sale (white shirt on sale for over £30 - really? no, thank you - i prefer my M&S for £12). Further we can ... find department with underwear... also divided by colours, looks nice, tidy but the stock isnt good enough as well - i mean its not bad but they could definietly do better!
    I started by looking at navy and purple shades.. only bravissimo satine took my attention from that side.. then opposite I have noticed bright bras and that was the moment when I falled in love with Skye. I didnt mind paying the full price for it anymore. It was just staring at me and unfortunately on 32E left on the rack and even no luck with sister sizes to 30E in the store room. I still had to try it on, but this was all over too big! wires too wide, cups too large and band loose as hell like in Blake! such disappointment
    So, ive found online 30F and 28FF for slightly cheaper (YAY!!) with matching bottoms.
    The band 30 feels actually good, but the feeling of snugger band in other brand than EM and Comexim doesnt feel really good, its like I still feel them after some time ( I am wearing it now about 30 min), while in polish bras the feeling is gone after few minutes. The 32 was very large and 28 is not very bad, definietly looser than Marcie.
    Recently I started wearing Marcies in 30F as they are just perfect, no wrinkles on the lace, making such lovely shape (definietly they looks better than 34D). Unfortunately, the skye is like 1/3 cup too big on the bigger side and 1/2 on smaller side. Its not really noticeable under tops, but im gonna ask my mom to fix that by sewing the bra on the sides somehow. Im not so sure if 30E would work.. Im still tempted to try when Ill have a chance! Overall, very weird, 32E was really big, 30F is not bad and its wearable, and 28FF was too big with more wrinkling than 30F (but not as big as 32E). I dont know if its my boobs or just my poor luck.
    The wires are neither narrow nor wide, but around 0.3-0.5 cm too wide - 30E would definietly have perfect wires. But I can live with them, theyre kind of soft, softer than marcie. Did anyone try to bend Cleos wires? is that possible like in Comexim?
    I dont know what Cleo did with the design of this bra, but the sides from cups and straps are wide and theyre little bothering my armpits. I dont know if this is caused by little too large cup or its the Skye itself. I really need to put my hands on 30E/32DD to check it out!

    As I said, I got panties with this bra, size 10UK (S). I think cleo started to produce snugger bottoms, as before I could easily wear size 10 and now I feel way better in 12. They look so cute but I need bigger size: (

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    • 1

      I've never fit a 32E before (30FF/G typically), but this bra defied everything I knew about Cleo. It was even comfortable ;-) Glad you liked it despite the differences :-) :-)

    • 1

      I love it. And im going to keep it and use it even with these minor issues. Not many bras I could accept in such situation :)

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  5. ORIGINAL REVIEW AND PICTURES (April 2019):
    For background, I have a 33" loose underbust/32" snug underbust, so I sometimes fit into a 32FF and sometimes in a 34F depending on the bra. I couldn't find the Cleo Skye in 34F, so I only tried it in 32FF.

    I picked up the Cleo Skye fully expecting it not to work for me because I see it recommended for full-on-top shapes and I thought I was full-on-bottom, but I was surprised. It fits me quite well. The band stretches enough to be comfortable for me. The gore tacks slightly harder than I'd prefer, but I have definitely experienced worse. The ... cups fit me well and give me a slightly rounded, natural shape. The seams don't appear to show through my shirt, but nipples may because they don't fall behind a seam and the fabric is thin. I think the light fabric will be especially nice for staying cool in the heat of summer. Finally, I often have trouble with Cleo and Panache bras digging into my armpit area, but this bra doesn't seem to do that. Again, I think the fabric helps here - it does come up into the area that often gets irritated, but the fabric is soft and doesn't feel like it is digging in. Overall, the Cleo Skye was definitely a pleasant surprise.

    I have mixed feelings about the color combo. I don't hate it, but it feels a bit tweeny and I think the bright pink straps may show through lighter fabrics. However, I like the fit enough that I'm keeping the bra anyway.

    Update: After wearing this bra consistently for a while, the gore feels much better. It seems to have softened up and become more comfortable. This is definitely my go-to bra now.

    UPDATE (November 2021):
    This bra got a lot of use over the last two years. It fit well and gave me a shape that I liked. However, I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and my bra size has changed. I now measure at a 34G or 34GG. I can still wear this bra but it feels tight and no longer fits as well. On the last hook, the band feels very tight and restrictive which makes sense given that it is ~2" too small. The cups are more forgiving than most bras and my tissue actually does almost fit but it does quad if I swoop/scoop properly. My tissue pushes the underwire down out of my IMF and it settles ~1.5" too low a few minutes after putting it on. This is another bra that I'm very sad to no longer be able to wear, especially because it is a discontinued model that I won't be able to buy again when my size stabilizes.

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    • I love the colours!! It looks great on you.

    • If the gore feels super firm you can use just one row of an extender to make the band more comfy until you break it in. I find a painful gore is caused by either a too tight band or a too wide gore and the extender generally helps a lot.

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  6. 2
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    30FF

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    This bra fits great. I love the rounded shape it gives. I think the mesh lace feels a little bit more flimsy than some of my other unlined cleo bras. Also the strap color is very very bright, which isn't my favorite. But I love how it fits.

    Updated on Jul 07, 2017 Flag this


    • Beautiful!!

    • Love4Pollinators thanks!!

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      I love the Cleo rounded shape. I wish they would do unlined plunge bras that give the same shape!

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  7. 2
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    32E

    Didn't fit

    Short, projected, slightly narrow, close set, center full, even breasts....

    Two tenths of an inch more cup width and a narrower gore, and I would keep this bra. This is a comfortable Cleo bra; a first for me. The fabric is lightweight, slightly stretchy, and soft. However, the cup width is .2" too narrow. Sigh. Strangely, when a cup is too narrow, not only do I feel discomfort under my arm, but also the pain radiates into the center of my breasts. This is not a sensation I can tolerate for more than a few minutes.

    Please note: the band will stretch beyond 31". However, the wires distort at ... 31". I have a 28" underbust and sized up to the 32" to eliminate wire distortion. If you don't require maximum immediate projection, the distortion may not bother you. I may have a slight omega shape to my breasts and need as much immediate projection as I can find.

    This band is too big because I receive very little support. But, when supported by a band more appropriate for a 28" underbust, my breasts become very close-set from top to bottom. To date, I've found one wired bra that can both support my breasts and has a narrow enough gore. And, the support from a too-large-band is less than I receive from some wireless options. Wireless is my preference until I can find a gore narrow enough.

    Despite my affection for Cleo's choice of fabric and the excellent immediate and center (near the gore) projection, this lovely will journey back to the vendor.


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    • This is an excellent review. It doesn't come up too high in the pits? I might try it since the fabric is soft. Compared to other Cleos did you size down in the cup because of the stretch or is it scaled for that?

    • I sized down in the cup and up in the band compared to Curvy Kate. In this fabric configuration, it will be less supportive than CK Florence in your range. I hope they increase the fabric sturdiness for the upper range...it is delicate.

    • could you bend/stretch the wires a bit wider? its a shame they're too narrow, considering all the pluses of this bra. Also, I've always had to size up in curvy kate compared to my cleo/panache/fantasie size, too.

    • It may be possible, but the fraying at the ends of the wires makes it feel like it won't last long. And, for $50, I want a better bra. If I find it for less, I may try. :-)

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      And, I'm selling nearly all my underwired bras. I've finally accepted, I can't tolerate the wires sitting on my breasts anymore. The wires sitting on my breasts is causing swelling, heat, and pain. When I read about the signs of breast cancer, these are near the top. My breasts are happy (no heat, swelling, pain) in a bralette. It seems a clear message.... SIGH. If I have anything you'd like,...fire sale. ;-)

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      I'm sorry they aren't working for you! On the plus side we are in the era of cute cheap plentiful bralettes. I hope you find your ultimate wireless bra.

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  8. 1
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    28GG

    Didn't fit

    Projected, Even/FOT, Close set, Usually 30g/32ff

    Straps are wider than usual Cleo bras. This model also has thicker cotton-y feeling lace. Extremely comfy. The band doesn't have much stretch in itself, which will probably help it last longer. The cups feel like there's less volume than my 30G Cleos.

    Wires lay on tissue, still wearable, but start hurting after a few hours. I suppose I could sew a dart at the gore, but it wouldn't look as nice. Give rounded/forward projection but Marcie is still a bit more forward/has closer set ups.

    Not good for FOT, with no stretch on top. I spill out slightly on the bigger side. The tall sides help with containing tissue on the side which I like, except when I do a lot of arm movements; then I can feel the fabric scratch under the armpit.

    Overall, I like this model as much as Marcie. Just wish the cups weren't closed on top, and the wires were closer.

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  9. 1
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    30DD

    Fits

    My shape: narrow/average root width, tall roots, projected/very projected, immediate projection, even fullness.

    This bra is only *just* deep enough in the cups for me, and I suspect that post-ovulation it will be too small. I think it is somewhat flatter than Cleo Blake and Kayla, especially the top section. It is narrow/average width. On me, it gives me a naturally rounded, low, slightly minimised shape - a 'my boobs but better' kinda shape. I'm interested to compare this one to the blue colourway, to see if the blue is any deeper. As it is, this is not my favourite bra (maybe it slightly squashes me?) but it is ... comfortable, and a good option for me to wear under shirts that otherwise strain at the chest or on smaller days. I bought it because I heard it is a deep-cupped bra, and I'd say that's true.

    The cups are tall, but I wouldn't recommend this one for anyone with upper-fullness due to the flatness described above (the cups don't close particularly, but rather slowly lose depth above the apex, and are firm enough to squish). Do recommend to tall rooted people though, there's a good chance that it'll fit like it does on me. The band is firm in the lilac colourway.

    The design of this bra is lovely - the lilac, neon pink and yellow are an unusual colour combination and the lace is pretty. It sorta makes me think of sports luxe. The pink especially is a wee bit bright for me, but I'm pale AF. On darker skinned people I imagine it would look A+. The purple is deeper/darker than Cleo's promotional pictures show, not at all pastel in tone.


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    • I've got the two colours at home. The blue looks just a little bit lighter but I think that's because it's brighter than the purple. The yellow and red accents are bright, but not really neon like the purple version. I just uploaded a photo of the blue next to the purple to show the difference.

    • The blue one is so cute, I’m always hunting for it at a decent price in my size! The purple is so much more neon than stock pics suggest but I’ve co w to adore it too, and the slightly minimised look I get in it, it’s a bra I ofte wear when I’m feeling particularly cheerful lol!

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      I love the colours so much too ! All my favourite colours in these two bras. And I haven't found a better shape than this.
      I just got the blue for £17 on Bravissimo. It's on sale right now and they have 30DD too. But it's only visible if you search by size. I couldn't find it any other way.

    • Ace, I've ordered it. Thanks for the tip! Does Skye run maybe half a cup big in your size? Any other styles you've tried that worked? I need ultra projected 30DDs (or 30DDs that most people find 'run large'), Cleo Skye and Kayla are my best fits, Hettie is decent, Blake cuts in a wee bit but I love it and it has all the depth I need.

    • I'd say it runs a bit big for its cup size, yes, but I'm extremely projected and close to the upper limit for my cup size so it fits very well. I've got a 34D and a 32DD and the 32DD is a little bit shallower, 34D is perfect.
      This is my first Cleo so I haven't tried any other yet. I like the style of Kayla, Lily and Blake. Lily looks a little bit shallower and Kayla too FoT for me from reviews, so I don't know.

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  10. 1
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    30G

    Fits

    Sister sized up to 30G because it was not available at the deeply discounted price in my usual size in a Cleo 28GG
    Short roots, functionally full on bottom , although probably in my more perky days even. Very center full and require a lot of immediate projection.
    Pleasantly surprised how well this bra fits, great on immediate projection and center full accommodation. Gore actually sits perfectly flat which never happens with me. One of my best fits.
    Lace is very soft and so bra provides okay lift now, but not as front and center as so many Cleos

    Shape is a natural shape and make me look a little smaller. Band width in 30 is okay now.
    This bra doesn't seem quite up to the quality of most Cleos. Okay though because I got it at a bargain price.

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