This is a really pretty bra, and the under-wire width/placement is just exactly right for me
but.....
ugh, the straps and the fabric cup. The edge of the cup is not stretchy so it cuts into the top of my breasts and the decorations of the strap (and the fact that the straps are so far apart :///) kept irritating my skin to the point that I would get rash there that would last a week.
So, yeah, not the best bra for me
Updated on Jan 13, 2013 Flag this
The first bra I ever ordered online. It isn't particularly supportive, since it's really little more than a thin veil-like material. In terms of the fit it really isn't great for me, but I feel this might be due to not truly knowing my bra size or the qualities of my breasts as they relate to fittings. I find the top halves are rather wrinkly and god forbid I should slouch, the underwire digs into my rib cage and the back feels tight. But again, this could be a commonality among bras that I haven't familiarized myself with yet.
The quality is pretty good especially considering the thinness of the material and I feel it will last a long time. Aesthetically it's beautiful. I own it in ivory/teal and the colours are sharp and rich, the pattern of lace is also classy, delicate and womanly.
Oh! And your nips will be completely visible through this, so it's not great for changing at the gym, haha.
Updated on Jan 01, 2013 Flag this
This bra is too small. It's about two months old and in good condition.
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Updated on Dec 19, 2012 Flag this
Horrible for shallow, full-on-bottom breasts like mine. Offers NO support whatsoever even though the band and cup size are correct for me (28DD). Just kind of sat next to my boobs but didn't lift them or even hold them. Not sure if that's just cause it's the wrong cup shape for me or if it's poor bra design. Wrinkling on the top of the cups, lots of room on the upper portion of the cup so I could see this being fine for a full on top kind of breast. Straps were way to wide for me and dig into my armpits painfully, though I am petite so that may be why. The purple detailing is pretty though.
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Updated on Dec 18, 2012 Flag this
Disclaimer: I have a 28 1/3"-28 1/2" rib cage so I opted for 28 bands instead of going up to a 30F.
I have only worn this bra twice so far, but it seems like a keeper. The second wear was during a 9 hour work shift with lots of upper body movement, and it held up amazingly. The band felt a bit tight at first but seemed stretchy so I ditched my back extender for the day (if the band were maybe 1/4 inch longer it would be perfect) and wore on the loosest hook. The straps stayed in place despite lots of lifting of the arms/shoulder movement and the cups stayed in place. Great support for a pretty, un-moulded bra that didn't show through my button down top. I can see this one becoming a favorite.
Updated on Nov 22, 2012 Flag this
I want to like Curvy Kate bras....I REALLY do. They all have beautiful designs and colors, the quality seems good, and you can usually always find them on sale.
I tried the black/purple Romance bra. Visually speaking, it's gorgeous. The purple just pops against the black, and it's by far one of the prettiest bras I've ever seen.
But, the fit is just not for me.
First, Curvy Kate straps are really far apart. Like, the farthest I've ever tried. Second, the shape is always strange. It's very east-west and not perfectly round (but this may be due to me not having the correct cup ... size). It's like a droopy tear drop or something. Also, there doesn't seem to be enough lift, so the top of my boobs look very empty and my stretch marks become more apparent (and I don't need help with that, as it keeps getting worse as I age!)
The band is firm and the underwires are fine. The matching shorts look and fit fantastic, so it's a shame this bra just doesn't work for me, as I'd love a matching set this beautiful.
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Updated on Nov 09, 2012 Flag this
The band around the ribcage was extremely comfortable--snug, but I don't even feel it. However, the cup isn't tight enough on top and the shape isn't round enough, but I overestimated when ordering, so that's my fault.
I didn't like the sides at all. Even before adjusting the straps, they dug into my sides, and it was unbearable after I shortened the straps to where I needed them to be.
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Updated on Nov 06, 2012 Flag this
I have this bra in cream and turquoise and it is by far my favorite and best fitting bra I own. I don't understand why this website says I should be a 36B, though, when my measurements put me at a 36D or DD (36 band, 41 bust) depending on the bra - I definitely fall out of a C cup. regardless, this bra is SO beautiful in person and has a lot of delicate details that make it a classic. I'd highly recommend.
Updated on Oct 14, 2012 Flag this
I'm new to proper bra fitting, and while I'm quite well aware that this bra does not fit, I'm not sure where to go from there. I have a few bras that fit really well and I forgot that I'm wearing them, but I have read that their sizing is very off, for example:
Teal/Purple Curvy Kate Thrill Me in 38E fits perfectly, no double-boob, can fill it out all the way.
Red/Black Curvy Kate Tempt Me in 38F again, fits perfectly.
With the Romance, I'm very confused on the fit. As you can see from the pictures, the main problem is that the cups are huge - I know I ... need to go down, but I'm unsure of how many cupsizes. Even on my larger breast, I can fit my entire fist into the cup and then some on the top. However, the bottom seems to be ok, aside from some odd wrinkles right above the underwire.
And then the band...it looks like it's cutting in...it feels like it's cutting in, but not that badly...So I bought a bra extender to find out if I needed a bigger band size or not, and even adding just 2 more inches made it ride up and completely destroyed any hope of support. Is this just because the elastic is so narrow? Or is there some bra-guru secret that I'm missing that helps rid me of back fat and cutting into my rolls?
Even despite the poor fit, I am head over heels for this bra, it's just so beautiful and feels like me that I really want to send it back and just order a better size rather than give up.
Any advice is quite welcome!
Thanks for reading!
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Updated on Oct 13, 2012 Flag this
This size was bought to compare with the 30F. The tops of the cups on this bra fit me better than the 30F. The downside is that the straps are too far apart, and perhaps the cups are too wide as well since the side edge of the cup (where the cup and the strap meet) was cutting into my arm.
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Updated on Sep 14, 2012 Flag this
