The cups are extremely comfortable, but the boning in the large underbust band/corset part have a tendency to flip up when sitting. Bonus- minimizes all back boob/back fat!

Updated on Feb 09, 2014 Flag this

This is my favorite bra, and went the longest before needing to be taken in. It's made of a firm fabric that doesn't sag, and it's cut high enough on the sides to prevent breast tissue from squishing under the arm. I just wish it came in more colors!

Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this

This is the best fitting bra I own, but is still not ideal. Having owned it a few weeks now and worn it regularly, I have realized that the width is slightly too wide for my root and the wires are too flexible and distort slightly with wear which causes digging into my sternum and spillover at the top of the cups that was not present when I purchased it. This might not be an issue for most, but I am also close-set and center full with a narrow root, so the gore needs to be low, narrow, and stay flat enough to support without digging. Sister sizing down seemed to make the spillover worse, so I am still looking for the ideal cut for my shape.

FLAME colorway

Updated on Mar 31, 2018 Flag this

I bought this bra in like-new condition from a secondhand shop, because it was close to fitting me, and it has proven to be one of the most comfortable bras I own. I had found Elomi wires to be a bit wide, but this style seems to have a little more depth at the wire than others I've tried. The tops of the cups still cut into my breasts and gives slight quadboob and flattening effect, but since this bra didn't cost a lot and is comfortable to wear, I can live with the fit issues.

Black colorway

Updated on Jul 28, 2017 Flag this

A plunge bra with firm, supportive cup fabric and only a little stretch at the top edge.

My issues with the Juliet are similar to my issues with the Carmen and other Elomi plunges: The underwires are not that wide at rest, but since they are flexible, the short and stretchy wings extend them about an inch past my breast tissue on the side. The Juliet wires are not quite as flexible as the Carmen's, but nonetheless they are too wide for me and stretch the cup fabric to create east-west wrinkles.

Know that the cup fabric does not stretch at all. The top panel of the cup is made of the non-stretch fabric with only a narrow edge of stretch lace to accommodate any unevenness in the breasts.

(This same review is posted under the sister size of 36FF.)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2015 Flag this

A welcome addition to the Elomi line, best for those who need wide, stretchy wires and a low gore.

Do not be misled by the "cup width" measure of 6.5 inches: The underwire in this plunge bra is remarkably flexible, and I can easily stretch it past 8.5 inches. This presents me with a problem, since I usually find that a cup width of about 7 inches fits me well. The Carmen's short and stretchy wings pull the wires wide, and on my body, I find the wire extends about an inch past my breast tissue.

In contrast, the lower cup is made of a laminated material that has almost zero stretch in any direction. The upper cup is a crocheted lace that has a boho feel, and the lace is edged with a strong elastic that should accommodate minor unevenness or fullness on top well.

(This same review is attached to the sister size, 36FF.)

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Updated on Nov 17, 2015 Flag this

This bra was the best size fit in the Elmois I tried on, but I'm clearly between sizes for at least this particular style. The tops of the cups wrinkled the tiniest bit, but it wasn't noticeable under shirts. The gore didn't quite sit flat, though it was close. If I sized up in the cups so the gore would sit flat, the wrinkles got worse. I didn't decide to keep this one, though I could have as it fit pretty well. I'm going to try a different style and see if that helps.

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Updated on Aug 21, 2014 Flag this

I really like the material this bra is made of, though I do have some nipple show-through in anything other than sweaters. The underwire is very wide, which I like, and the straps are soft and comfortable. The only thing about this bra that I'm not that excited about is the shape - even though I feel like my breasts are supported they seem to point downward. They do look fine under clothes and it's something I'm happy to overlook given all the pluses this bra offers. I did rate the bra appearance as "okay", because there isn't anything spectacular about the way that it looks. It's just a functional, comfortable everyday bra.

Updated on Sep 16, 2013 Flag this

I felt like I was going out on a limb trying this bra as it is a smaller size than I "should" be wearing according to my measurements. But as I hooked it into place (even before the Swoop & Scoop) I knew. Practically Perfect!

I got it at the Nordstrom Clear the Rack sale, so I was limited on sizes. Otherwise, I would go up 1 cup size. It quadboobs on my bigger boob just enough to want to try larger cup sizes.

The straps dig right where there armpit meets the chest. I can't tell if this is just my little armpit fat getting in the way or an issue with the straps. They feel pretty wide on me - which I have narrow shoulders.

I wish it just wasn't so high contrast in appearance. The hot pink and light blue look fun together, but they really pop under my shirts. I've had to be careful about what I wear over it because every little rose petal shows.

Updated on Jul 15, 2013 Flag this

While the bra definitely was pretty the wires were so flimsy they might as well not have been in the cups at all. They stretched like madness.

Also the cups were far too deep for me. Bra just acted as a cover.

But pretty bra and comfortable and very beautiful, it just didn't fit.

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Updated on Mar 19, 2013 Flag this

Pro: lovely embroidery; keeps the girls centered & out from under your arms.

Cons: the band was huge & loose, & the fabric extremely rough & uncomfortable. There was no lining, so picture the underside of embroidery, & that's what's resting against your skin.

Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this

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