This Raspberry Caitlyn was purchased in the summer of 2014. Until I discovered Bratabase and Bravissimo, I had come to the conclusion that the Caitlyn was the only bra I could comfortably wear. The Caitlyn's would not last long for me as they would stretch out and become unwearable after a year of use. They were certainly a significant upgrade on the Elila 1305s I wore for the previous 5-10 years but both are now a distant memory.
The wires on this Raspberry Caitlyn are almost 2 inches longer than any of my wellfitting Alana's and combined with the extra 2-4 inches of band length, the wires end ... way too far back. I thought about returning the Raspberry bra but convinced myself not to, thinking I will just grow into it. I also found this bra to give me the most east/west look I have ever had. As I look back over time, I realize how misguided I was thinking this was my size.
This Raspberry Caitlyn is the only bra I have ever seen/owned with a label that included size 95P.

Winter 2020-2021
A fellow bratabaser started up an Elomi based Chat adventure and it made me wonder how the Caitlyn's I still have fit. It had been over 4 years since I last wore either of my 2 remaining Caitlyn's but I still remember how it looked and felt. At least, I thought I did. I was quite horrified by what I saw in the mirror. For starters, the apex seemed to be beyond my arms! Ok, maybe they were where my arms are but still, this was beyond an east-west look.
The wings/band looked hideous to me. I think this was a result of my being so accustomed to the bands on all of my Bravissimo bras. The word that comes to mind is matronly but that doesn't quite the look to me.
The worst thing I saw in the mirror though was how high up the cups pointed. I do not recall having this look when the Caitlyn was in regular use. This wasn't just a slight bit of upward pointing. I'm pretty sure that if I went out in public with this bra on, people would look at me strangely and wonder what is wrong with me and my bra.
I could not take this bra off fast enough and will never wear this bra again.
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Camelia colorway

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Updated on Feb 06, 2021 Flag this

This Raspberry was soooo different from the other three 42K Caitlyn's I had. The wires were the same length but were close to 2 inches wider! I sometimes wonder if I had unknowingly acquired a side support version of the Caitlyn, guess I will never know. The wires were almost at my back so this was obviously going to be too big.

Raspberry colorway

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Updated on Feb 24, 2022 Flag this

The Caitlyn was a staple for me up to 2014 as I didn't know what other brands were out there that were more suitable for me. Up until that time, I bought 42K's because I didn't think anything else out there had enough cup volume and were supportive. I put this on recently and could not believe that I once thought this bra used to look good on me. I have lost about 15lbs since 2014 so that has a lot to do with what I was seeing. Compared to my recent acquisitions, the Caitlyn is matronly looking and fitting. I appreciated the colors that were available at the time but today, I would not consider purchasing the Caitlyn or it's replacement, the Cate as there are so many other brands and models for bigger girls out there.

Ink colorway

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Updated on Feb 24, 2022 Flag this

The Caitlyn was a staple for me up to 2014 as I didn't know what other brands were out there that were more suitable for me. Up until that time, I bought 42K's because I didn't think anything else out there had enough cup volume and were supportive. I put this on recently and could not believe that I once thought this bra used to look good on me. I have lost about 15lbs since 2014 so that has a lot to do with what I was seeing. Compared to my recent acquisitions, the Caitlyn is matronly looking and fitting. I appreciated the colors that were available at the time but today, I would not consider purchasing the Caitlyn or it's replacement, the Cate as there are so many other brands and models for bigger girls out there.

nude colorway

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Updated on Feb 24, 2022 Flag this

The Caitlyn was a staple for me up to 2014 as I didn't know what other brands were out there that were more suitable for me. Up until that time, I bought 42K's because I didn't think anything else out there had enough cup volume and were supportive. I put this on recently and could not believe that I once thought this bra used to look good on me. I have lost about 15lbs since 2014 so that has a lot to do with what I was seeing. Compared to my recent acquisitions, the Caitlyn is matronly looking and fitting. I appreciated the colors that were available at the time but today, I would not consider purchasing the Caitlyn or it's replacement, the Cate as there are so many other brands and models for bigger girls out there.

camilia colorway

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Updated on Feb 24, 2022 Flag this

Wires were too long, reached all the way to my back and poked me in the arm. the straps were also too wide and cut into my armpits.

Updated on May 03, 2021 Flag this

This particular Caitlyn was purchased in the summer of 2014 and was approximately the 10th one I had. Until I discovered Bratabase and Bravissimo, I had come to the conclusion that the Caitlyn was the only bra I could comfortably wear. The Caitlyn's would not last long for me as they would stretch out and become unwearable after a year of use. They were certainly a significant upgrade on the Elila 1305s I wore for the previous 5-10 years but both are a distant memory for me.
The wires on the Caitlyn are close to an inch longer than my Alana's and combined with the extra 2 inches of band length, the wires end way too far back. I have the Caitlyn in Raspberry as well and those wires are almost 19.5 inches long. I thought about returning the Raspberry bra but convinced myself not to, thinking I will just grow into it. I also found this bra to give me the most east/west look I have ever had.
Thank god I discovered Bravissimo.

Raspberry colorway

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Updated on Jun 23, 2020 Flag this