First impression, oh my God I think they've done it! This is what I've been waiting for in a padded bra in an H+ cup. I've had such trouble with CK in the past but boy am I glad I stuck it out. Gore height is perfect and holds them in place. The padding is soft (not stiff like deco) and the three part cup keeps the boobs from splaying out too far (looking at you Fantasie Rebecca). Sizing is consistent with other CK styles. I'm almost always a 34HH in all the CKs Ive tried. I just havent kept most of them because of ...bad shape and too much fabrc in my armpit. CK seems to be changing their fit to be perfect for my shape! It's a dream come true. I've always loved their asthetic and this bra is no exception. I will buy future colorways and the Daily Dream when it comes out. Pretty sure its the same bra, just a basic version. And for the doubters, the only similarity this has to the Daily boost is the soft materials used. The cup shape is completely different and wonderful. So wonderful that I posted pics for the first time (shirt on, not that confident yet). Update: Had this bra for a couple weeks now and I find that I am reaching for it a lot. I try not to wear it two days in a row but I've definitely worn it 7or 8 times already. I do have to adjust sometimes but thats just me being a perfectionist. I'm FOT and they move around a bit but never quad. This bra produces nice cleavage and did I mention the comfort? Can't wait until the Daily dream comes out in July. Hope I don't run this one into the ground by then. Read more 202 more words
First impression upon removing from the package: Aw poo, this is so tiny
Band: Very snug. Couldn't fasten it myself, and my husband had to attach an extender to get it shut. Didn't even stretch to 32". Nice wide 4 hook closure though.
Cups: as this is a newer season CK, the wires are narrow-ish/average (narrower than old CK). Bottom of the cup was very shallow on me. My boobs immediately started pushing it down to find more room, so I couldn't jump around like I'd planned to test its stay-up-ness, but it did have wide silicone strips on the top and bottom of the wings/band. Seemed to flatten me ...out. Gore was fairly high. Didn't tack on me, partly from the cups not fitting and partly because I'm too close set. No cleavage in this bra. Top of the cups fit ok-ish without the straps, but once the straps were on they cut in.
Appearance: Pretty. not 'super fancy wow I need that now' pretty, but considering it's a basic bra, it has nice detailing.
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awww.... no cleavage...... make me depressed Well.. I 'm shallow and I ordered 28J not 28HH after see the model pics I decided to order on this way do you think this could be fail?
It could be that I didn't have cleavage because it was pressing me flat. Since my breasts didn't have room in the bottom they spread out to the sides. I think it might still work for you. I can't say for sure but it's worth a shot. Maybe you could wear little pads if it's only a little big?
This seems to be one of the bras Cuvy Kate decided to make deeper and narrower (yay for me). Wires are really narrow for a curvy Kate (similar to comexim) but this is the only 36FF I've tried, all others are 32/34 G+ Band is a little loose because I sister sized up to get it cheap but it's comfortable and I can take it in later. Gore could be a bit shorter but it's not uncomfortable, I'm just too close set. Slightly pointed cups, doesn't bother me and will certainly soften with washing but if you like snow globe boobs (nothing wrong with that!) keep that in mind. ... Peachy gold color is beautiful next to the ivory. Not a huge fan of the swirly design but it could be worse
Wide-ish straps and great 3 hook closure.
EDIT: observations after wearing this a few times (bought a second since it was dirt cheap): Band is definitely too big. I wear it on the tightest hook and it's stretchy. I don't think it's riding up but I'm very aware of how it feels throughout the day. I don't feel locked and loaded like in my other bras. But I'm a 32/34 so I expected it to be big and plan to take it in. I'd say it's probably a stretchy true-to-size band. If you like them tight maybe consider sizing down. Wings itch/irritate me by the wire tips. I think the cup is a smidge wide but that it's mostly caused by the fabric and my ridiculously delicate skin, exacerbated by this frigid winter. (It's warmer in Alaska than Michigan right now!) Straps are way too stretchy for this size range. I know only like 10-20% of the support should come from the straps, but that's still some pretty heavy lifting and they just aren't up to it. Luckily the strapping I bought for my double has minimal stretch. I think I could benefit from taking in the gore, both because I'm close set and to change the shape of the bra a little, bringing the cups more front and center. The top of the gore already has wires touching so it would just be 1/2"-1" or so at the bottom of the gore. This will also help the band issue. Read more 269 more words
LOL Snow globe boobs? That doesn't seem pointy to me. What are snow globe boobs. LOL
I think she means its a more pointy profile, so if you like really round (like snow globe), it might not be the bra for you.
My problem is the pointiness isnt . . . in the right place for me. I wish you had pictures! I like the fit of mine, but feel like it makes my boobs look deformed. Really great projection and lift, though.
sorry dbmamaz I misunderstood. I was reading too fast, thought she meant that it looked like snow globes. :)
I'll add pictures soon. It takes forever on my phone. Also, this bra is going to be a sacrifice. Since it was so cheap I'm going to take it apart, taking pictures of each step, make a pattern, sew it back together, and make a new bra from the pattern. I've already ordered supplies :)
And yeah, I meant it's not going to give you really round boobs like snow globes.
Taking pictures of each step sounds lovely! :) Thank you Yourlovealive
Nayanya it may take me a little while but eventually I'm going to compile them all into an album and write a little thing to go with it so everyone else can dismantle and make their own bras too (assuming you find a "good-enough" fit first). I'll let you know when it's all complete
So you are going to make a bra with the same shape but different fabric? Interesting! I think the shape would not be as bad if the fabric wasnt so thick. (i also think mine might be a smidge big)
dbmamaz This go around I'm using pretty similar fabric. I have poly laminate foam for the cup, and powernet coming in the mail. I haven't decided which fabric to use for the outer cup, but I'm thinking silk (or another non-cotton natural fiber) since I want to dye this puppy red without messing around with poly dyes. I'm not too worried if the foam lining doesn't dye, it'll be on the inside and probably come out pink at the very least
I like the shape of that bra and it's pretty. Very projected and round.
Wow, it looks much better on you than on me! I really wonder if mines slightly too big so I dont stretch the fabric out enough to make it tight, so it kinda folds. I'm the 32JJ pictures
dbmamaz it's possible. Amazon doesn't have any 32Js in this bra but they've got a 30JJ for $14.40, would that be much too small in the band with an extender maybe?
I have the 32JJ and I"m not going to buy another . . . I had first ordered the K because the measurements seemed off and that was WAY too small. But hubby is a bit over me buying bras . . . honestly, I'm kinda over it too for now. Next purchase is probably white floral Floris in June for my b-day
I understand.
Did you get anywhere on making copies of this bra? I'm wearing it today, and finally recognizing that its really too wide for me, with not enough depth at the gore for me and way too much empty space under my arms. It seems funny that it took me so long to recognize what was wrong!
I have the bra dismantled and a pattern made and a few pieces cut but I ordered the wrong fabric for the band so I had to wait on samples to make sure I picked the right one for the next order and now I have to wait for payday to order more. I was hoping to have it ready for v-day but will be glad if it's done by end of march for my birthday
Also, funny thing, I'm wearing mine today too! Ordered a second since it was $14.
I never write bra reviews, but this one is so amazing, I had to. Curvy Kate definitely changed their fit for the better. It's even better than the redesigned bras from the last season (Portia and Princess). The wires are U shaped, which suits me wonderfully. It keeps my boobs up front and lifted. No upside down 7 with this bra. It's so pretty and sheer in every size. The support is better than non sheer, which is amazing. My usual size is 38G, but I got it in 36GG so the band won't stretch out too fast.
Bottoms of cups are shallow. Sides of cups come up too high for me. And I don't quite fill the sides or the tops in this size. I'm not a fan of bands whose edges are much tighter than the rest of the band which creates extra rolls (on a squishy person like myself) and pressure points that dig in rather than distributing the weight across the band.
I have a couple of this style in 32G that are currently my daily bras. I still have to reverse scoop (scooping outwards, rather than inwards) throughout the day, but they're wearable and currently the best I've got.
I found this babydoll for about 4.50£ on ebay, so I couldn't resist to give it a try since I always wanted to try a babydoll. The band on this runs very small in my opinion, I had to wear an extender to be able to close it. I couldn't do stretched band measurement as I feared to tear the skirt. But I did not find it very stretchy. The cups are as expected too small although it's not as bad as I expected it to be. (I usually wear a 32KK) I think I need about 2 cups bigger or maybe 3 for a really proper bra fit. ...Although I think that the bra is made for a bit less coverage and cleavage so I think one can get away with a slightly smaller cup for more cleavage boost effect. Also I think this bra cut is very good for full on top boobs. I don't get real quadboob (cup edge does not cut in) but I also cannot make the gore tack. The bra gives me great cleavage though. The cups are folding on bottom since they are too shallow for my boobs. The skirt is a nice length on me (mid-thigh, I'm 169cm / 5'6'') and falls nicely without flaring out too much.
The Angel is definitely a pretty bra in terms of pattern and design. I love the contrast of teal on black, and I adore the criss-cross ribbon on the band, my favourite detail of the whole bra. The band is one of the firmer amongst CK bras - it stretches to 30", making it quite a "true" 30. I had to size up to a 30K from my "usual" 30JJ in this, which I also have to do in other unpadded CKs such as the Princess. In terms of shape, though, I really don't like it - I find it very east-west, and, though fairly supportive, it doesn't give ...a profile that I like. Though my breasts are lifted off my ribcage, they are not rounded - it almost gives my breasts a sort of upside down "7" shape. It seems like the bottom section of the cup is not large enough to really give a well-rounded shape. I can get a better shape by tightening the straps, but this results in quadboob, and as this is a 30K I can't exactly size up again. As well as this, I'm sure the wires would be too wide if I sized up again, as they are already slightly too large in a 30K. I'm very sad this doesn't work on me, as it's just so pretty. From what I've gathered, CK styles are best suited to GG and below. Read more 129 more words
I usually wear a 30JJ (often 30K in CK), and I love this bra. In the black colourway, it runs big in both the cups and band.The 30J fits more like a 32J, so I need to wear it on the tightest hooks, but aside from that the fit is spot on for me. It gives a great, naturally uplifted shape (the likes of Bravissimo unpadded bras). It has more projection than any other CK bra I've seen, with fairly narrow wires and a low gore. All in all, if only the band was tighter it would be my perfect bra. The only other problem is that it's quite high at the underarms, and the straps are just slightly too wide, so they can irritate throughout the day. It's a minor complaint though! The cup shape is spot on for those with balanced fullness (like myself), though I have read reviews from both bottom-heavy and full-on-top women who have found it worked on them. Definitely worth a try for those sized out of other t-shirt bras!
Review after a month : This bra no longer fits. I have an orange in a glass issue. Cups are too small, or my breasts are too firm at the bottom (I think it is a firmness issue, because with washes, cups became more and more soft, and cannot push my breast up anymore). I think it is deffinitely not a bra for someone with firm and full on bottom boobs. The band is a bit too loose now too.
My review after 3 wears, when the bra was new : This is a plunge bra, but the cups are VERY flat, very wide and very high. ...It has nothing to do with the high street push up plunge bra. Underwires are "flat" and wide too. My breasts are wide and shallow, and this bra fits me very well. It give me a lot of lift, projection, and a little of cleavage.
The lace in the cups looks little bit strange, and the black satin isn't very soft. The cotton lining inside the cups is confortable.
I don't know why, the band in this size (30F) is a lot more strechy than the size 30E I have tried too.
I will keep this bra because it is a good fit ! But I am thinking of removing the lace and the little flower in the center gore, and doing some customisation.
I am head-over-heels in love with the look of this bra. It is absolutely gorgeous. I love all of the careful details, the little spirals on the straps and at the back closure, and the lovely embroidery. Magically, the butted seams are invisible under clothes... and somehow, I don't understand how, the embroidery doesn't show through either. I've never loved the looks or design of a bra as much as this one. I've tried a lot of pretty bras on, but I seldom buy and keep them because I dismiss them as impractical. But this one is both!
That being said... the 28FF ...is a smidge too small for me. The central gore tacks to my chest, but I get a bit of quadra-boob on the edge of the lace. I decided to keep it anyways, but I wish I had held out for a 28G or a 30FF.
Pros: - Appearance - A hands down winner, I've never seen a bra I found prettier. As a bonus, it doesn't cover as much chest real estate as the Emily. - Shape - I like the shape of the Romance best of all the CK softcups I've tried. It's uplifted and natural from the side. It's "boob-shaped", not perfectly round like a Freya Deco, but not pointy. - Quality - The band is neat. It feels quite firm, and yet I can stretch it quite a lot. It offers a nice resistance. - Comfort - The band is tighter and firmer than what I'm used to, but still pretty comfy. The straps are fully adjustable.
Cons: - Since the coverage isn't quite as full as in the CK Emily or my Fantasie Esme, I feel a bit of bounce at the top.
Edit... After wearing this bra again briefly, I decided I couldn't deal with the fact that the cups were too small. I really shouldn't have been so excited and clip the tags. I'm on the hunt for a 28G or 30FF, and I'll be listing this one.
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The bikini is a gorgeously vibrant turquoise/deep aqua colour (although this is officially described as 'jade') and the cups are edged in a heathery purple. The ruffle along the edge of the cups is a pretty feature and gives the bikini a feminine touch. The ruffle also continues along the back of the bikini which is a nice attention to detail.
The lightly padded cups are generous and I found the 32K to be a good fit, although the sides came up too high under my arms so it was rather uncomfortable. However the cups themselves were lovely ...and deep, which suits my boob shape very well.
The band fitted really well and I think the 30 would have been too tight for me.
I struggled a little with the clasp at first but soon got the hang of it. I think it must do up in the opposite way to my other bikinis!
The straps adjust fully but I found even this was not enough for me - they really are very long indeed.
All things considered, I will be returning this bikini top for a 32J, just so I get a better uplift and hopefully less digging in under my arms.
Such a great bikini begs the question for me as to why Curvy Kate don't make padded bras in larger cup sizes - surely similar principles apply for bikini tops and bras? Fingers crossed this is something they will look into in the future. Read more 146 more words
For me this bra, and well, almost all Curvy Kate Showgirl bras, is too large in the band. Everyone I've heard needs to size down a bandsize (and up at least a cup) in the Thrill me, but since there are no 26HH I'll have to do with this.
However, it does fit proberly on the tightest hooks when it's new and I will alter it as soon as possible. I still find it good enough to be worth the money as I bought it on sale. All my comments will be based on the fit new with hooks on the closest set of eyes. I will update this ...after the alterations.
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When it comes to the Thrill Mehttps://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_confused.gif" alt=":s" /> you really have to be careful. There are bras out from several seasons and the fit differs a lot. This one (wine/navy) fitted me perfectly in the cups, but the ivory/black one is a cup size larger, even though it looks the same otherwise.
In this one the support is great. Of course, with a half cup bra you can't expect the same support as with a full cup one but still it's great. The cup isn't moulded but padded and keeps it's shape even off. The satin cups look faboulous and the colour might be more red than I thought but I still love it.
The wires go quite high in the front, which may be an issue for some. For me it usually stops hurting after some wearing. The straps sits quite far apart in the front, almost too far apart for me. This does however help with the shape and could also be a bit less wide if wearing the correct size.
It gives cleavage. The amount is probably determined by the boob shape and the size, but for me, who usually don't get huge amount of cleavage I think it's just right. Since it's so low cut you can usually choose size based on how much oumph you want, but I suggest go with a cup size larger and a band size smaller than your usual Curvy Kate unpadded-bra size, if it is the wine/navy one you're looking for.
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Pros: +Comfort +Cleavage +Looks +Support
Cons: -Band size one size larger than usual -Unconsistent cup sizing between different colours -Many changes in the model -Straps positions a bit too far out on the shoulders. Read more 280 more words
This bra is the budget version of Elomi Matilda, but do not pay more than 20£ for this, it's not worth it. It's basically the same bra just with some triangle design instead of the Matilda dots! Only the material on Matilda feels higher quality.
The Center Stage has a really low gore, it's a true plunge. The cups are average width and height, the wire does not come up too high on the side. The band is on the stretchier side. There is a J-hock on the straps to make the bra a racerback. The material as a bit cheap feeling mesh with triangle embroiderie, which feels a ...bit scratchy on the inside. No stretch in the cups at all.
What did not work for me: First the band is too large, it's very stretchy. The straps are too short even on the largest setting for my frame. I'm moderate tall, 170cm. The gore digs into my sternum and is very uncomfortable, despite even wearing a too large band. And I only size up in band because I cannot stand painful wires. The vertical cup seam is weird and cuts into my flesh... I think I need to add a pic to show it. Also the material was not to my liking... I will give up on CK non padded bras... they do not agree with my shape and I am very dissapointed with the cheap fabrics. Read more 123 more words
CK has also been very very inconsistent with sizes lately , moreso than ever before and it wasn't uncommon years ago when I was buying their bras. My most recent have been two dotties in the exact same size and then they weren't even close to each other size wise, so weird. And yes, the materials are cheap and scratchy and I've yet to try a CK bra that feels good quality.
Not hating on it, just I gave up on them.
I don't hate the shape on you (with the tshirt on) but the one seam cutting into your tissue is ugh.
That's annoying that it got worse with size inconsistencies. Makes you not want to buy these bras especially having to to order them from the UK. I think I am done too. I get lured in by cute styles and the sale price on brastop, but most have dissappointed me. The daily plunge had a silky soft fabric but the constuction and weak fabric was so soft my boobs fell out of the cups. The moulded / padded ones are probably the best in fabric / quality but looks like the discontinued most of them. I like that CK does 3x3 hooks on their G-cup bras which most other brands don't do that's why it's sad they don't make better bras.
That seam was so weird. Maybe it's a production error or bad construction overall? Looks like they sewn that seam in a too tight setting?
I was excited to try this bra because I don't like how many tall gores push into my sternum and I also like a front closure. Sadly the bra was not that great on me. The size is right. The band is true to size, cups are apparently the right volume for 34G. The padding was very thick and horizontal seam was bulky and visible under tops. The bra gave a bit of an elf-shore apperance on my smaller boob because my top tissue is too shallow for the cup. Straps were too seperate for my narrow shoulders and would cut in slightly. The biggest issue though was that ...the gore piece was really hard plastic and would start to dig into my sternum badly during the day. I could not wear the bra anymore. I also noticed wear and tear at the band after only 2-3 wears so it's not the best quality. I gave this bra to my friend and it fits her well, she is around 36F size. I think this bra is best suited for shorter root, full on top shape. Read more 76 more words
Thank you very much for this review, alisa . I had my eye on this bra because of the super low gore and the beautiful color. I suspect I too would resent the hard plastic gore and the bulky horizontal seam. You saved me a lot of trouble.
learningaboutbras happy to hear that my review helped! Don't spend your money on it! The band has already elastic threads coming out after few wears! The plastic gore feels ok at first and does not poke since it's so low but as the day goes on so does the pressure! I could not stand it after a few hours.
My friend who only can put on her bras on the front and has to wiggle them around her body really liked the front closure. It also gave a better shape on her than on me. So I'm happy the bra does not go to waste at least.
How wonderful your friend likes the bra! That makes you happy, too. It makes it a little less sad that it didn't work for you.
Extremely lightweight for my size, completely carried my larger breast and the right side (less volume) wasn't noticeble with the fabric gaping (which there always is, nothing much I can do about it so I suffer ). There was no spillage or quad boob from the larger side (miracle). The band felt snug without being tight, like I was wearing nothing!
The only con I have and the only reason I am not keeping this is it was simply too bouncy for me. I had no support when walking! A first for me.
This bra is my first bra that has ever fit me perfectly! I got the Curvy Kate Smoothie Soul Plunge Bra (CK5511) in the Mulberry print and it is so pretty. The bra provides wonderful support and even has convertible straps in the back so you can wear it normally or as a razor back with was an added bonus. The band feels nice and is very sturdy. I highly recommend this bra for people with wide set breasts and outer fullness, the cups mold to the shape of my breast very nicely and don't gap at all.
The Kiss Cross was one of the first Curvy Kate bras I tried, since it was discounted on Bra Stop at the time. The black mesh over pink fabric is very pretty, and I found this plunge bra to be more supportive than the Curvy Kate Lifestyle bra, which is all mesh. The gore tacks, and my breasts don't migrate out to the center of the bra. This bra is the least durable bra I own though. Honesty compels me to admit that I do put my bras in the washer and dryer, albeit in zippered mesh bags. One of the wires broke out of the end of the channel at the gore. I managed to stitch the end closed, and it's held up okay since then.
I have vertical even fullness, wide roots, and tallish roots where the tissue thins out a lot on top over a tall area.
Colorway: Teal/Gold
Purchased: NWT but secondhand
This bra doesn't work great with my root height; can't quite fill the apex and top of the cup because of the tall slope of my tissue on top. Also ends up looking pointy on me because of this.
The wires are... something. My first thought before I even fastened the bra was that I thought the cups would be way too narrow; not that they are particularly narrow in actuality, but the wires are just SO dang hard and thin I could ...feel them before I even put the bra on! I've never felt wires quite like this in a bra and I do not like them at all. It also digs into my sternum but I'm not sure if that is a gore height or wire issue; I usually prefer tall gores so I may just not be used to them coming up so low. Might try bending them out.
All that said though, even though it isn't a great fit for me, I LOVE the look of this bra and intend to keep it lol. I love the design and the color--this is my favorite shade of teal!
I think I might try swapping the wires out if I end up having some around that match the length and see if it is more comfortable.
The details on this bra are so cute, definitely seems well made. I never try Curvy Kate bras so I can't speak for how it compares to others. Read more 160 more words
tiggaren I also have vertical even fullness + wide and tallish (but thinned out) roots. It's such a struggle sometimes!
It definitely is the primary determination if something is going to fit or not lol! Shape mismatches for me are almost always "well if I still had this exact amount of tissue but my root was just an inch shorterso it distributed the tissue differently, I would fill everything out perfectly!" lol. For me the Cleo Lily ended up being my perfect bra :) I would try it if you haven't yet!!
I know exactly what you mean!! Ughhh But oh man, I'll have to try the Cleo Lily in that case! Thanks for taking the time to suggest it!
So I've been waiting close to 4 years to get this bra. I had heard that there were issues with scaling in the large cup + large band sizes, but large cup + small band sizes should be okay. When I got this in the mail and took the bra out, analyzed the construction of it I just knew that the initial fit was probably going to be a dumpster fire without alterations. Luckily I had only spent $7 on this otherwise I would have sent it back. I got my original recommended size of 30JJ and purchased an extender as Id rather have something thats a bit ...too tight stretch over time and become wearable, rather than something too large. I now realize I probably should've gotten 32JJ anyways due to quadding and a floating gore after alterations because Im pretty sure this style doesn't come in 30K. The cups are insanely open on top with an equal amount of space at the apex but close to zero room at the wires. This left me with my breasts sitting in the lower portions of the cup and filling it out semi decently with a tent on top, there was so much fabric that it was literally up to my collar bones while also leaving me with a boob fold and floating gore, something I also experienced in CK Ellace. After taking in the upper section of the cups I was left with a bra that's actually functional, I do plan on lowering the armpit and moving the straps in a smidge. The cups also might be a size small because Im getting the tiniest amount of quadding. The gore and wing height are something that I appreciate and find comfortable. I dont think I could justify paying full price for this due to how awful the scaling is in the larger cup sizes and having to perform alterations to get it to work. I feel like sizing down would've just made the issues I was already experiencing, much worse. Read more 232 more words
This bra is just super shallow. It's also very wide and tall. I think the shape you need to fit into this bra in large cup sizes is very rare. Usually you'd need more projection at the wire in J+ cups. I tried this bra in several sizes and none worked, I had too much space on top but not enough at the gore / wire. Sizing down didn't help me.
I love this bra, it's so freaking cute! I'm not a fan of the super wide band or straps that no 28G would ever need, but other than that this is an adorable set. It reminds me of a Katy Perry music video. It's a bit too wide and shallow for me, but it still fits well. I get crazy cakes on a plate due to the shape. I will be keeping this set for a long time to come.
awww.... no cleavage......
make me depressed
Well.. I 'm shallow and I ordered 28J not 28HH after see the model pics I decided to order on this way
do you think this could be fail?