So remember when I said I won't be wasting money on any more CK bras.

Well the customer support person said Dottie is a must try! for me, and I've just been so curious why she would say that. So when I saw Dottie in this colourway for $10ish bucks (with some Black Friday discount code and whatnot), I was like, ehhhh... I'm getting it.

Turns out... Dottie doesn't fit so bad at all (and nowhere near as bad as Ellace).

I got it in 30GG because the same person told me I need a band size down and a cup size up and I would completely agree except for one ... thing. The wires in CK bras are awful. They bend and flex and holy crap, they are just so so flimsy--and combined with the smaller band they get really distorted and wrap around my torso. On the bright side, I get a very solid tack with the gore, and even though the wires stretch out reeeeeally far, like almost to my back far, they are not uncomfortable. This bra in general is very comfy except for the (you probably guessed it) too short straps.
That being said, I'm toying with the idea of replacing the wires with something (if not narrower then at least) more sturdy. As well as replacing the straps with something longer.

The cups fit pretty well to be quite honest. It's not an amazing lift, but it is lift and support. It's a three part cup made of mesh, and then on the lower part of the cup there is a layer of dotted stretch mesh over it. Kind of a weird choice, as the base mesh has zero stretch but ok I guess.
The cup edge does cut in somewhat on my larger side. That's just how it be with me. Larger cups would definitely be too large for me.

I'm glad to say the band has none of that weird tension that Ellace has. It's very even on top, middle, and bottom of the band. It is a very good sized band for me, the reason in most photos it looks like it rides up is because it is riding up... the straps are pulling on it like crazy!

So overall I would say Dottie is way way better bra than Ellace (I'm so sorry, Ellace lovers. I just can't get over the bad experience with it!) I'm definitely considering getting it in black and beige!

update: after wearing it a bit I have to admit it is comfy, it holds the shape (for what it is) throughout the day, and most importantly, the wide wire is not uncomfortable at all. The only thing I will say is uncomfortable is the short straps. I couldn't find the same colour anywhere, so I might replace them with just black tho idk how that will work. Maybe if I also replaced the bows with black ones as well. Shame though, as I was going to purchase the nude one as well.

update / 20.01.2019.
So I don't know if it happened because of the short straps constantly pulling up the bra even though the band was fine before, now it stretched out to the point of just being way way too loose. It rides up like crazy. Eh. They don't make it in 28 and even if they did I'm not sure I'd be purchasing it in 28 band.
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Updated on Jan 20, 2019 Flag this

I love how this bra fits! It pulls my tissue together and I fell supported.

Updated on Nov 04, 2022 Flag this

I got this bra in a 30FF because Brastop recommended to get a larger cup. The issue I have with it is, the larger cup means the wires are way too wide, but the bottom of the cup is so shallow I have a good 2cm of empty cup below where my boob actually starts. I also have slight quadding at the center (I’m very center full). The color is a bit orangey and dark for my skin tone, I don’t think this works as a nude for pale skin. The dotted lace is stretchy but it’s set over non stretch mesh, and the lace pattern shows through fitted t-shirts. It’s comfortable enough that I can wear this as an everyday bra while working from home.

Latte colorway

Updated on Jan 27, 2022 Flag this

the fabric at the top of this bra is not elastic like i thought and just isn’t right for my shape. overall a great bra though

curvy kate dottie balcony bra in latte colorway

Updated on May 26, 2021 Flag this

I personally can't seem to find a good fit in this style, but I know some folk love the fit of it. I feel it is better suited to those with slightly wider, shallower breast shapes. Perhaps I have too much upper fullness or projection for this to work for me? I typically wear a 28G/30FF in Curvy Kate, but the 30FF in this was laughably small (I'll try to get some photos next time I try it on in that size), hence going up to a 30GG. The fit feels almost perfect, despite being two cup sizes too big, but still cuts in along the neckline. The wire width is also a bit too wide in this size, but not uncomfortable.

Latte colorway

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Updated on Mar 07, 2021 Flag this

The band length on this was great for me. However the tops have way too much gaping. Must be best for very full on top. The straps and wires were way too wide for me and there's gaping in the bottom, so perhaps I need more immediate projection.

Latte colorway

Updated on Dec 19, 2020 Flag this

I love the look and feel of this bra. When purchased in my normal size, the cup is WAY too shallow. I also noticed that the elastic feels much more flexible/stretchy than that of the Marcie, which is my usual bra. Fingers crossed I can find some good colorways in a size that fits better.

White colorway

Updated on Oct 04, 2020 Flag this

Band too tight, cups too small, cups too wide, fabric felt rough and uncomfortable, pretty much nothing god about this for me.

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Updated on Aug 13, 2020 Flag this

My shape: close set, center full, full on bottom, average/narrow width roots, tall shallow roots, soft tissue.

This bra looked so promising, but it's just too small. The cups are too small, there's not enough combined width + depth for my breast tissue and it cuts in like crazy! I actually think it's very closed off on top, which might work for other people. I do want to try a 32F/32FF to see what the fit is like. There aren't any measurements yet for either of those sizes, so I'm not sure what to expect. Hopefully it's not too closed up on top to cut in and give me ... quad boob.

I like the overall look of this bra and I love the dotted mesh fabric on the bottom of the cup and on the gore. This makes it looks simple and unassuming, yet makes it distinguishable enough from the typical lace.

The band feels good by itself on loosest hooks (upside down and backwards), and the straps are fully adjustable which is always a plus.

Not much to say here except I hope to try the bigger cup sizes to compare to this one.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Nov 06, 2019 Flag this

Very comfortable with a pleasing shape. Not as supportive as it could be, but for everyday life it's worked well for me. For light exercise it might not hold you as firmly. One of my favourites!

Updated on Aug 24, 2019 Flag this