Gore didn't tack, wires too wide and tall, not enough room in bottom of cup black
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Bras » Elomi » Caitlyn Underwire Side Support Bra (8030)
Caitlyn Underwire Side Support Bra (8030)
Underwired version of Caitlyn 8033
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Cup width is the main fit factor for me, and that is why I added the cup width photo. This bra is comfy but I prefer the 40FF
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Updated on Aug 16, 2016 Flag this
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This was my first attempt at finding a bra that fits me properly (/r/abrathatfits). The gore tacked. I didn't fill out the top of the cups. It felt overall too tall. The underwires and wings poked under my arms and because of that, my arm hanging at my side or moving would push the wires out of my IMF. The mesh on the gore was a little scratchy. I'm returning this bra since it didn't fit.
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Updated on Jul 24, 2015 Flag this
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I didn't end up keeping this bra because the top is too big for me and I didn't fill it up. The bra itself is super comfortable and nice, shame my shape is not right for it.
Updated on Jul 02, 2015 Flag this
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Bra is lovely. Made very well. Everything about it is high quality. The band seems too small for me and maybe the cup is too large. I was fitted at a popular bra store that is found all around the US. I think the girl who fitted me was still learning. I had that impression only because we tried like 20+(not an exaggeration) different brands and sizes. This bra came the closest to fitting. I was pooped by that time so I grabbed the bra and ran. All that being said, it's not the bra's fault. I intend to try in a different size. It's still the best fitting bra I have right now.
Updated on May 05, 2015 Flag this
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This is the first bra I bought after measuring myself and getting an idea of what size I should be wearing. The ABTF calculator put me at a 36HH/38H; after some research I decided to try a 36H first. I chose this bra to start off...primarily because it was the cheapest bra on amazon that had been recommended for my shape that was in my size.
It's great. I have a small bit of wrinkling on the top of the cup on my smaller breast, but it's not enough to need to size down. The sides are very high, but not enough to poke into my armpits or be ... uncomfortable. The wires are VERY wide, but they seem to be just right.
The only downside to the bra is how much coverage it has - the gore is very tall and it covers basically the entirety of my breasts, so it won't work with low-cut shirts without something underneath. However, it fits me great, it's very comfortable, the wires don't poke at me, and the straps stay in place. Very pleased with it.
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Updated on Oct 17, 2014 Flag this
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I bought this bra after a professional fitter in Nordstrom suggested it. The Good: The cups fit beautifully and although the gore feels a smidge too high (I blame that on years of cacique plunge bras), I like the fit in the front a lot. Initially it had a really granny vibe, but on it's kind of sexy. The Bad: The band rolls on my soft tissue like crazy! I blame this mostly on my body's shape and the fact that the bra doesn't have any side boning. I will probably add some myself. The other head scratcher is the top of the band stretches out a lot under my arms.
Updated on May 30, 2014 Flag this
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I usually like to start my reviews with a few facts about the bra. The Caitlin is a full-cup bra, with quite a lot of coverage. The cup is constructed from 4 parts, with 3 satiny pieces making up the bottom, and a triangle of mesh lace making the top part of the cup. It fastens with 3 rows of 3 columns of hooks.
I've said to myself that I'd wear a bra even if I hated how it looked if it was comfortable, and I feel like this may be putting me to the test. I think that both satin bras and mesh bras can look sophisticated and ... classy or sexy, but satin and mesh together to me says kind of frumpy. The very high coverage of the cups doesn't score any points when it comes to appearance either. I got the 'nude' colourway, which is a warm honeyish beige.
I measure less than 28" around snugly, so I'm clearly not the target for this band size, and it shows with how much the band rides up. The main reason for trying this is the full coverage cups which just aren't available in smaller band sizes. Basically any balcony cut bra I try cuts in slightly on the top unless it's far too large elsewhere, but the cups which are taller on the inside and the outside seem to fix this problem. Even Jasmine in 30K with its stretch lace cuts in on top, but at least unaltered, this seems to sit flat despite being two cup volumes smaller. The other positive with this design is that the straps seem to be more centred, so they are better positioned on my shoulders than most bras I've tried recently. I wouldn't mind the straps being a smidge closer together, but I can actually mark these as not being too far apart for once! The straps are quite sturdy and fully adjustable. The gore is quite wide and tall, but tacking gores is very hit and miss with me owing to my mild symmastia and very close-set breasts.
The cups are both too wide and tall for me, in the sense that there's quite a bit of space top and sides, but even so, the bra feels quite supportive.
Edit: I've taken in the band to a more appropriate length, and the cups are too small and much too wide for me, and will cut in if I scoop more than very lightly, but this bra is both supportive and comfortable. Especially thanks to adding an extra set of hooks (I have 6 rows on the back now), I can wear the bra all day without wanting to tear it off. I wouldn't mind trying a 34HH or 34J in the Caitlin, but this is quite wearable as is, and I'm not sure if sizing up would cause different fit issues. Not a bra I'd choose for a stunning shape or a lower cut outfit, but great for a busy day when you just want to be comfy. I'd like to try a full cup cut in something which has a narrower cup. I think that there's definitely a market for full cups in very large cup sizes even in smaller bands.
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Updated on Feb 16, 2014 Flag this
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This bra is my best fitting bra. I like how it contains all of my boobs. I like to wear this at work and I feel very comfortable and supported. I feel like I could do anything in this bra. I do wish it had more forward projection, instead it is more east west but not to the extreme. The wires are too wide for me but it doesn't bother me too much. I think i just need narrow wires and Elomi is on the high end of the spectrum. I was worried it would be pointy but it gives a nice shape underneath clothes. This is a full cup bra so it will show under lower cut shirts. I can wear it under some high neck v-necks so its not too bad because I can still wear half my work wardrobe with it. I definitely recommend this for anyone needing good support and experiencing back pain. This seriously takes the weight off your shoulders and neck.
Updated on Jul 08, 2013 Flag this
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I'm looking for a bra with wide cups and wires.
As I measure in between a 34 and 36, I bought this in a 36H.
As it turns out, it's too large in both the band and the cup.
However, the shape seems to be about right.This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Jun 04, 2013 Flag this
Thanks for adding a photo of the cup width.