I received this in a swap and it is too big for me, sadly. The previous owner removed two bows at the top of the cups. It's barely worn.

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Updated on Jul 31, 2016 Flag this

The bras cups lost there shape rather quickly and found that the straps were not well made and snapped while wearing

Netural colorway

Updated on Mar 01, 2016 Flag this

Found this for a great deal on amazon so I figured I'd give it a go since I'm severely lacking in the proper lingerie department. Only just tried this bra on so more details/pics/measurements after I 'unveil' it to hubby.

First impressions:
Fit- decent! Sister sized to a 34G since 32GG was sold out. Wasn't expecting much but figured id make small compromises for the price, it was better than I expected. Wires seem really narrow for a curvy kate, I think someone mentioned they're working on making things narrower/deeper. (works for me!)
Gore lightly tacks. Band is comfy. A firm 34 but not enough to size up unless ... you're on the larger size of it or like bands comfier for loungewear. Works for my sometimes-33ish sometimes-32ish ribs. Cups need to be broken in/washed to lay better, teeny gaping but I think it's only because it's fresh out of the package. Keyhole in the back was enough to get this on but may not be enough room in bigger cup/smaller band sizes. I could see a 32J having to carefully wiggle into this type of garment.
UPDATE: gaping was from me hurriedly swoop/scooping and not getting it all. It looks great and lays flat once I did it properly. Gore could be .5-1cm lower or have wires overlap but since it's not a bra-bra I'm not worried about it. Slightly pointy shape, haven't thrown a shirt over it so I'm not sure how pointy but I love the retro look so it's fine with me.

Appearance-love the gold cups and ivory body. The sheer material looks kinda cheap to me, but I'm used to sewing with very fine fabrics. For the price range it's good. Looks to wrinkle easily.
UPDATE: cups are a peachy gold. Very pretty with swirly embroidery overlay. hubby likes it, his only criticism was that the top part was not also see through. *eyeroll*

Quality-for the $27 I paid, fantastic. Most lingerie I see is either way overpriced, tiny size range, or super cheaply constructed/fall apart
Buying the matching short next!

UPDATE AGAIN: I LOVE wearing this under my dresses. It's super comfy. I have a sheer dress that came with one of those awful spandex-y "slips" (basically a one size doesn't fit all tube with straps) so I just wear this instead. Covers up my choice of undies and if anyone happens to see it they'll just think its a slip rather than a bra. I wish I'd grabbed this up in the other 2 colorways, or a few more white ones to dye.
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Updated on Jul 24, 2015 Flag this

The red bra quest continues.

Ordered my usual Curvy Kate sister size, 34G. Good move, the 32GG never would have closed.

Band: Firm, couldn't even get it to 34" without hurting it. Size up unless you like being strangled by your bra. Wide 3 hook closure in this size, nice.

Cups: shallow, but not unbearably. I think I'm fairly projected, and I didn't feel any empty space but it wasn't as comfortable as I'd have liked. Wire are pretty narrow for CK. Average/Narrow width in this size I'd say. Nipples are right below the trim, but it's a halfcup so I expected that. Didn't notice the trim to be an issue ... under a top, lays pretty flat. Cake cleavage bra.

Straps were too wide for me. Gore is too tall for my close set breasts, floats a bit at the top.
Beautiful color, Fabric feels nice.

A wearable bra, but not the silhouette I prefer. And the panties would cost me as much as I paid for the bra. Ultimately sending this one back to focus on making my own set from the Lola bra I dismantled.
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Ruby/Spice colorway

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Updated on Jan 08, 2015 Flag this

Beautiful bra but didn't fit me because it's one cup too small.

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Updated on Nov 01, 2014 Flag this

This seems bizarre as the 32G doesn't fit (cups are too small, band is too big...), but this fits better in one way - my boobs fit inside the cups rather than the wire sitting more on my breast tissue - however the band is way too huge so lifts away at the front and my boobs try to escape out the bottom, as well as the band stretching way too much - its sits nicely when I fits put it on, but shifts way up my back really quickly once wearing it.

It feels quite a shallow cup, so not for me, but very pretty and very well made, just not for me. Shame.

Updated on Aug 20, 2014 Flag this

This almost fit well, but the wires were way too wide.

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Updated on Aug 05, 2014 Flag this

Despite the poor fit, the shape was nicely rounded. I think the wire width seemed pretty good and the gore tacks. The band was a bit too stretchy for my liking - I could easily fasten the bra on the tightest setting and still pull the band out a quite a bit. My main problem with this bra is that the seam where the bra meets the stretch lace cuts in to my breast tissue and falls below my nipple. Is this an issue with size mismatch? A shape mismatch? Both?

Updated on Jun 28, 2014 Flag this

Gorgeous bra. Wrong wire shape for me, definitely not enough bottom projection. Very very stretchy. Still wearable though, if I feel like I need something a little roomier - if I've gained a couple pounds, have my period, stuff like that.

Updated on Mar 05, 2014 Flag this

This bra runs very, VERY shallow. Go up several cup sizes. I like the gore, because I have close boobs, and it looks like it would be very comfortable - if it was the right size. Unfortunately because the bra cup is so so wrong, I can't really speak to its general fit.

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Updated on Jan 21, 2014 Flag this

This bra is a cupsize small and a bandsize big. It very cute, and I love the details. I think the shape is quite versatile, but it probably wouldn't work for FOT breasts.

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Updated on Sep 22, 2013 Flag this

This bra is absolutely gorgeous, unfortunately the cups are too small, the wires are too short, and the band is too loose. Needless to say it does not fit.

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Updated on Sep 22, 2013 Flag this

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Updated on Sep 10, 2013 Flag this

Super sexy yet supportive balconette, which is rare for a beige bra. The lace is extremely soft and the straps are lightly lined. Three rows of three hooks. Great support.

Updated on Sep 06, 2013 Flag this

Too big a band for me, cups gape at the top but may be due to too big band.

Updated on Aug 18, 2013 Flag this

The straps and the cups themselves are way too wide for me. My boobs are bursting out the insides of the cups, but the cups go really far under my arms. The band is really stretchy.

Updated on Aug 11, 2013 Flag this

While not exactly a bra, this bikini top fits like a charm. The band fits firmly and keeps everything in place, which will work out better in the long run as it only has one barrel clasp on the back.

The only slight drawback I noticed was I don't quite fill out the top of the cups when I bend over or slouch. It could possibly be because certain tissue hasn't "migrated" yet though. This is my first Curvy Kate purchase, but certainly won't be my last.

Updated on Jun 20, 2013 Flag this

Way too shallow of a cup. It feels like it's three or four cup sizes too small. Extremely shallow, has no room to hold anything. It doesn't fit me at all.

Updated on Jun 15, 2013 Flag this

I have just a smidge of room in the top of the cups here, but not enough to make it unwearable. The position of the straps in front is a little odd as they seem to dig into my frontal armpit area depending on my position, but once again, not unwearable. This is my first "real" bra so we will see how it goes https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Updated on Apr 26, 2013 Flag this

Throughout the day I get a little quad boob going on. Also the straps are really wide. Otherwise this bra is super comfy and cute

Updated on Apr 22, 2013 Flag this