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The band is a bit too big, I think I only decided to try the 32DD instead of 30E because it was on sale. However this bra seems to be a bit big in the cups too, not sure if sizing down would help or if this bra just isn't a great fit for me.

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November 2015 Update: When I swoop and scoop, I get quadboob. Band is still too large and breasts settle back to my armpits and wires sit on breast tissue. For some reason the seam of the bra causes the apex of the bra to be more east-west than my own already-cockeyed breasts, and they point down too, so creates a terrible silhouette under clothing. I've attached a picture of me pointing at my apex next to the point of the seam so you can see how off it is. I will be so sad to see this go because the charcoal and magenta coloring is the most stunning ... I've ever seen. But, alas, the bra is all wrong and the underwear is too small anyway. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />((


**UPDATE** Now that my breasts are bigger, they definitely fill the cup, but the band is still to large and with the combo of the wires being too narrow, it sits on my breast tissue on the side, and are too low so my breasts want to STILL slip out the side. Also, now the cups point awkwardly down and away, so even though I get sexy moundage at the top of the cups, under shirts, the apexes are seriously east-westing. I just don't think this will ever work. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />


Original 2014 Review: This is a brand new bra purchased from the UK eBay site. First of all, it is absolutely gorgeous. The Charcoal/Raspberry combo is stunning. I purchased the matching short with suspenders, and they are mighty fine! This set is beautiful and I just HAD to have it no matter what...which is why the bra doesn't fit perfectly.

I bought this bra knowing that I would have to alter the band tighter. But the cup volume is really good. (Depth from armpit underwire across apex to edge of cup is 6.75, but from wire to wire it's about 7.75. Entering the depth was a bit confusing since the wires on this bra plunge so far in the middle.) When I swoop-and-scoop and have my fiance hold the band tighter, I fill the cups all the way. I don't get any cleavage, but that's because I have wide-set, shallow breasts and there are no push-up pads in this bra. Going down in the cup would probably cut in. If I'm not standing up perfectly straight, or I move my arms forward, the straps are so wide in my armpits that the cups buckle and large gaps form over my breasts. (Can see in images provided) The color is stunning though. Have I mentioned yet how much I love the colors? https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

The wires don't go very high under the arms, so that may be a problem, but hopefully after altering the band the wires and cups will fit tighter against my chest and no armpit spillage will happen. The width of the wires is great though.

While the band doesn't ride up yet (I'd say it has medium firm-ness), I still have to have it on the tightest hook with the straps pretty tight for the cups to press against my chest with no gaping. I hope to make the center gore a bit narrower and the band several inches shorter.

Pros:
- Super plunge so it would be great under low necklines
- Despite plunge, wires luckily do not dig in.
- BEAUTIFUL colors and the details in the bows and decorative buttons add a great touch
- Staps are extremely adjustable
- Cup volume is good - wide and shallow, which is what I need
- Sturdy band, so when altered it shouldn't be too stretchy
- The fabric is really extremely soft on the inside of the cups, and the band material is very slippery and soft. Satin is very smooth and soft. Very comfortable fabrics all around.

Cons:
- Band is too loose
- Details will show under thin shirts
- Dart in lace causes a slight pucker and point at the bust apex; could look like east-westing nipples worn under shirts that aren't tight/thick enough to flatten the points down.
- Cups gap when arms press against body or face forward.

I wish I could have this in my true size, 28E, but my options are limited money-wise so hopefully altering will work out! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I will add updates once altered.



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This bra was a great fit. Sadly, the one I received from Brastop was defective and it had to go back. I didn't get a chance to measure it before sending it back. I normally wear a 30G in most brands, but always a different size in Curvy Kate. In this, I needed a 30GG. The denim print is really a nice change for me and I wish I could have kept it. It had just the right amount of padding and good lift without any cutting or overflow. I was surprised because the cups seemed high on me, but at the same time, gaping was minimal. The ... Denim colorway (old season) actually fit me better than the Navy dot colorway (new season) that I tried in the same size. The Navy had excess space under the armpit and more "strap gap".

I have to rate this bra "poor" for quality because of the 3 defects it had:
1. The top horizontal padded section of the cup above the seam was dented in and sewn badly. There was no way it would lie flat and it showed through my shirts like a layer of quadboob.
2. The band beneath the cup (there's only about 1cm) was sewn unevenly so one side was longer than the other.
3. The inner bottom cup section on one side was sewn poorly so that the outer material had wrinkles/bunches in it. It was only that one section of the one cup.
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Denim colorway

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This bra has a band that runs true to size. Since I measure a 31, the 30 was a bit tight, but a 32 probably would have been too loose. This bra helps confirm my base size as a 30HH/32H. There is this ugly, folding at the bottom because the wires are too wide and cannot support the weight of my bust. I have slight quads but that likely would have been fixed with an extender.

Black colorway

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Updated on Oct 29, 2015 Flag this

It's very plain and simple design, consindering it's designed by CK
but It gives round, uplifted shape I love it how it works but not design

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Updated on Oct 20, 2015 Flag this

I love this bra so much, though I have to admit it's not the absolute most perfect fit. It seems to be more designed for women with breasts further apart than mine, as the straps are almost too wide for me and the top of the cups dig in very slightly on my center-full breasts. The quality is impeccable - thick foam cups in a 4 part construction and so very comfortable to wear. I also think the basic, clean look of it is quite sexy! The band is not as stretchy as the Tease Me bras which is good. Fits true to size in the band but maybe a little small in the cups. I would go up a cup size.

Nude colorway

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madmolly

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Perfect fit!

Updated on Sep 29, 2015 Flag this

What a surprising bra - it's many things that I thought wouldn't work for me - some aesthetic (read: RED!), others more practical - it has very short wires which are usually a no-no for me and mean I spill out of the sides. I usually hunt for the polar opposite as I thought I needed long wires for my under-arm tissue. Weirdly I don't seem to get side-spill with this and it's remarkably comfy. It's the first Curvy Kate bra I've tried in a long time and the only one I've ever found that works for me - I wanted the Starlet so desperately ... (and so much so that I first tried it a year or two ago, only to re-order recently after some changes in my boobs in the hope it would work now, but still to no avail). This is for full on the bottom folks definitely - it's fairly closed at the top despite having quite a bit of projection and a reasonably deep apex that initially I wasn't sure about. However as it is so closed on the top my breast is somewhat redistributed to fill the space - and give me a pretty awesome cleavage (which only ever happens with Deco). I've warmed to the colour and now really like it, the design is stunning. It has the appearance of a moulded bra but is actually not - it has some light padding/shaping though so kind of functions as one in my bradrobe.
Only thing I'd change would be to have a wider band - this one is comfortable and a standard 30 but I'd always favour three hooks over two....straps are great, comfortable and a good thickness.
A suprisingly awesome bra....and just heard it's coming out in Champagne/black colourway so will prob purchase it in this colourway too...
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Updated on Sep 27, 2015 Flag this

Killer cleavage. This is the veteran of CK, along with Curvy Kate Wild (SG1701) , Curvy Kate Tempt Me (SG4001) and Curvy Kate Flaunt Bra (CK106) .

Pros: I have boobs of a porn star in it. The bra itself is elegant and beautiful, especially with this big ass lace.
Cons: band stretches out pretty quickly.

Updated on Sep 26, 2015 Flag this

MiskiDwie

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This bra made me cry for a while.
It squeaks, oh God it squeaks like a door with a broken hinge. At first I thought that the seams are screaming for help since the band is DO DAMN TIGHT, but no. That was the fabric loop in which the metal part of the strap moves; when I breathe or bend over or move in any way it squeaks. Loudly.

Pros: beautiful cleavage, exquisite fabric choice (the tulle/net/embroidery thing), adjustable straps
Cons: SQUEAKING. Band fits very very tight, so I have to use an extension for additional 3 sets of hooks.

Updated on Sep 26, 2015 Flag this

MiskiDwie

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Before I tried this bra I have been avoiding Curvy Kate bras for a long time. I have tried some years ago and all failed on me, gave me a horrible shape and were in general just not supportive enough. They have been changing their bras over the years and after reading some positive reviews I decided to give them another chance. I'm glad I did. It's not the bra-Wonderland for my boobs but the bra is not bad either.
First of all, the shape is much better. I get a round shape from the side. Also the wires are narrower and the top of the cup is roomier ... compared to old models. I think this bra is also not bad for full on top boobs.

The band of the 36K is a bit too big for me as I measure 34 inch underbust, but it's wearable at the tightest setting. The cups are a bit on the smaller side, the gore tacks but I get the slightest hint of quadboob.
The wires are a perfect width for my average wide boobs and the cups are not too tall. I do think that the straps could be a bit wider, they are a bit uncomfortable as they are.
The material feels soft and I like the print.

But the most interesting thing for me was: the gore is quite low for a bra this size! (for comparison, the gore on 36K Panache Tango is 12.5cm and the gore of the Wonderland is 10cm)
It's the lowest gore I ever had on a 36K bra that is not a plunge. (Not that I own any plunge bras since they don't work for me)... Anyway despite this bra being not my best fit I decided to keep it for the reason that It can serve as some sort of "plunge-bra-substitute".
I don't wear very low cut tops in general but sometimes the gores in the K-cup size range are just too tall to not show. With the Wonderland I can get away with a few lower cut tops and I don't show my bra. Yay for that.

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I bought this bra thinking it would be good t-shirt bra but the seams stick out a lot. The cups are not quite as wide as I like and some breast tissue escapes. A bigger size would fit better.

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Updated on Aug 28, 2015 Flag this

Ok - someone please tell me the lace trim at the top of this bra softens up with washing. Cause if it does, it's going straight to the sink. Right now, I want to claw it off my chest. Since I practically stole it for $14, I reallllly want to make it work. The itchy though, oh the itchiness. This is why unlined bras and I haven't agreed thus far.

Back to the bra.

Pros: Nice firm band. 3 hooks - thank you Curvy Kate! So pretty, the "night" color is a stunning cobalt blue that is very flattering on my tan ... olive skin, and I can see how the nude and pale pink colors could be quite sexy. And the soft polka dots and silver trim and details are great little extras. Cups don't close in as much as the Bardot does, so there's no quadding. I feel supported and lifted, with a nice natural shape. The rest of the cup minus the lace trim isn't unbearably itchy, although I wish the whole thing was cotton lined.

Cons: My smaller boob doesn't quite fill the cup at either the top or the bottom, so there is some wrinkling on both that you'll probably notice in pictures. The lace feels like it's made of pine needles.

I like it. If I hadn't gotten it so cheap, I wouldn't have ever considered this bra. So really, it's a keeper.

UPDATE: Never softened up. So itchy. Too wide and shallow.
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lcl0706

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my shape: even/slightly fob, shallow, wide root, close set.
my first time ordering a non-bra-matrix bra that's not 3 band sizes too big. the gore tacks and the band doesn't ride up.

unfortunately that's about all the positives. this bra definitely did not suit my shape - there was so much empty space in the cup's bottom and center, and the top of the cup cut me off. definitely too fob and projected for me.

also the wires were so uncomfortable for my ribcage. which is interesting, because other reviews say that the wires are super comfortable for them. i think the small cup size is exacerbating the pain that the wires cause me.

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Updated on Jul 31, 2015 Flag this

*Ok there's some 'golden oldies' in my bra collection - bras I was truly obsessed with, have owned/tried in multiple sizes and even if I don't wear them often, they are doomed to be mine.. Forever! XD*

One of them is Rosie - I love her print SO much!
I know florals are not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm pretty much addicted to all things flowery https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />
The rose print is slightly 'abstract' and the colors are really bright and vibrant.

This is a bra I've owned in various sizes - 32F and then 32FF (when my boobs were smaller and I hadn't realized how ... much better 30 bands feel to wear). Ended up with this 30GG, which I feel runs true to size.

As much as I love the look of this bra, the fit is not ideal. Creates a bit of an east/west look?
This bra gives my boobs a more natural appearance, rather than very uplifted - certainly has its purposes / occasions but I find myself not wearing it very often.

Also - one of my main bra annoyances - the straps chafe my armpits. Honestly I can hardly find bras that DON'T do that, even if my shoulders are not small at all for my size https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Maybe my armpit tolerance is just too low..? I really feel for actual small shouldered ladies, they must truly suffer!

Anyway; even if she's not my perfect bra, Rosie will always have a place in my closet and my heart https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />
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Story time: Amazon had this bra on sale a few months back ($25 I think?) so I ordered my normal 32GG. That cut in on top, but for whatever reason 32H/34GG were both not on sale (I think they were almost 3x the price!) So I took a gamble on 34H, 2 cups up instead of just one. Of course it was too big, but I wanted it to work so bad I did everything I could short of actually taking it apart and recutting it. I took in the gore. I took in the cups, both at the gore and at the apex seam. I might go ... back and unstitch the wires so I can overlap the tips. It isn't perfect, but my hubs likes it (I don't usually buy black lingerie, I prefer colors) and it was darn cheap so I'm calling it a win.

Actual review: This babydoll is too large in the cup for me. It's a little shallow for me at the bottoms, more noticeable on righty but not terrible. The wires are wider than I'd prefer but not painful. I can't tell if they run wider in general or if it's just because the cup is too large. My normal size cut in on top, so I'd say this isn't great for gals with lots of upper fullness or to try sizing up.
Band was comfortable in my usual 32, and in this 34. Not sure about smaller busts, but for larger ladies you'll look downright ridiculous trying to get into this thing. It has to go over your head and you'll need to wriggle to get the small band over your shoulders and larger bust. Not difficult, but not a sexy 'let me slip in to something more comfortable' move.
The cup is completely sheer, with beautiful purple embroidery. A lot of bra companies double the fabric layer once you hit the G/GG barrier so that's really neat. I like the satin border at the bottom of the skirt, the weight of it helps the fabric hang better.
Overall: Pretty, comfortable, sexy, possibly not FOT friendly, not very projected. Worth the bargain price even with all the alterations
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Updated on Jul 24, 2015 Flag this

I own two Ritzy bras in 32HH and one in 32J and they all fit really well. I ordered the babydoll in 32J because I thought it would fit similar to the normal bras but it's way smaller in the band than the bra. I am not even close to being able to close this bra, to me it looks like its two sizes smaller than the normal bra. Very odd. The cups seems the same but I can't really tell.

Updated on Jul 23, 2015 Flag this

I tried this on sort of on a whim at the local bra store. They had a sale but I figured Curvy Kate wouldn't work for me. I've always suspected I'm even/full on top in shape but without a second set of boobs to compare to, I wasn't too sure. Tried this one, and it might be my best fitting bra I've ever put on. There's slight wrinkling at the outer top corner on my smaller breast, but the other side is smooth, no gaps or cutting in. The material could definitely be softer but I think with some wear and a few washes it will be fine. It gives me a nice natural slightly rounded shape, under clothes it just looks very "me" and there's no weird point or flat spots some bras will create. I'm pretty excited about this one.

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Doesn't fit me. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
The gore is too high on my chest and I could see if I wore it all day it would bother me. There's wrinkling on the top of the cup, as well as the upper sides.
The band fits okay.

Cerise/Topaz colorway

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