I usually wear 28H/28HH
This one 30GG was perfect.
just right tension of band and lovely snagging cup.

Updated on Jul 23, 2014 Flag this

This is a cute, lightweight bra, excellent for summer. The band is very snug, even though I bought this bra used. The cups cut along the inner top edge Perhaps it would be better for someone more FoB, or with less tissue in the upper/center area. The shape it gives is a lifted, natural, slightly rounded shape which I didn't appreciate until I put a shirt on over it. The shape is similar to what the Cleo Marcie gives me, except I feel more secure in this bra. The straps have a nice lace detail over the coral ribbon that makes me want to show them off (*gasp* I know, revealed brastraps are so tacky!).

Edit: With time, my boobs seemed to get acquainted with the shape of this bra and had distinctly less cutting along the top edge. Weird. Overall, I'm pretty happy with this bra and may look into getting another Mandalay soft cup.

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Updated on Jul 08, 2014 Flag this

I love the lemon color. The fit is similar to a Lucy, but with narrower wires and a higher gore. Band is super firm, tighter than some of my 32s even. The shape is nice, not quite so super orb like as you get with Cleo', but still a round profile.

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Updated on Jun 10, 2014 Flag this

I tried this on once and didn't end up keeping it so unfortunately there are no measurements or pictures for this bra. Ultimately the bra did not fit because the band was way too small - I could hardly fasten it! Cup size was perfect. One of the reasons I bought this was because I had heard that Miss Mandalays bands run small. In most brands the 28-bands are a bit too big for me so I thought this would be perfect - oh well! Very good bra for someone who needs a really tight 28 or even a 26 band. The too small band was the reason ... I put only "Okay" for the bra's comfort.

The bra is really pretty, the mesh is soft and the construction seems sturdy as hell. May not be suitable for full on top breasts because the band on top of the cup does not stretch. The shape it gave my breats was lifted and a bit pointy from the tip. It kind of minimized though the look of my boobs and I'm not really sure if I'm a fan of that personally. This is why I ended up not changing for a bigger band size.
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Updated on Mar 17, 2014 Flag this

The bikini is very cute, but runs small. I wasn't even able to fasten it myself, my husband had to help (that's why it's not fastened in the pictures). Also, the material is much thinner than I expected. The bottoms that are match do not give good rear coverage, but I love the higher rise and cute ruffle. All-in-all, I would not purchase this suit again. It is adorable, but does not flatter my size/shape.

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Updated on Mar 06, 2014 Flag this

Feels a little tight in band. Very cute. Gore presses a little.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2013 Flag this

Very comfortable. I bought it "used" and then was a little bit too big (wire poked), but now I could wear it all the time. Appereance is more like "evening going out" but this is also best daily bra ever!

Updated on Aug 15, 2013 Flag this

Fits like a 28HH. It was at least 2 cup sizes too small. Otherwise, very cute!

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Updated on Aug 05, 2013 Flag this

DDandBeyond

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I bought this bra from another user as my first trade on bratabase, and I couldn't be happier. It's the most perfect fit I've found so far!

The band is nice and snug, (I almost thought it was too snug, but once I got it hooked it felt fine!) and I'm wearing it on the loosest hook, so hopefully it will last a long time as I can start hooking it tighter as it stretches.

In terms of the appearance: it's an adorable bra! I love the little bows on the straps. I was worried about it showing through under a normal shirt, but I don't have any issues. (Although, I tend to not wear super tight shirts. I may do some testing on other shirt styles and update this....)

*Update:* The bows are noticable under more clingy shirts, so I have to be careful of the tops I wear this bra under. However, I've started wearing it with tank tops so everyone can see the little bows!

Updated on Jul 17, 2013 Flag this

A few months ago, I won an anniversary giveaway from Invest in Your Chest. I had won a set of my choice from UK brand Miss Mandalay. Miss Mandalay bills their brand as “fashionably different”, and I had no problem ...

http://www.bratabase.com/blog/2013/jul/02/fashionably-different-mia-from-miss...

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Updated on Jul 03, 2013 Flag this

I loved the pattern of this bikini, and I found it in my size for 25euros only, so I tried it.

The fit is bad on me. Maybe a 30E or a 32 D or DD can fit better but I don't have a lot of hopes...

Wires are too narrow and some of my side boob is outside the cup, the elastics on the cleavage area dig in my breasts, but don't look like a real quadraboob. The deep seems good, and the band too. My breasts are more squised than lifted up.

In 30DD, the pieces of fabrics are too small for the pattern's drawings, all the curves are cutted too quickly, so the bikini in this size isn't as beautiful as the promotional photo.

The quality is good for a 20-35 euros bikini top, but it don't worth the 60 euros original price at all !


I didn't want to keep it and send it back (to asos, if you are interested https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> )

in french and in english (scroll down to read in english)

http://seinsdusphinx.blogspot.com/2013/06/bikini-armature-tentative-moyenne.html

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Updated on Jun 16, 2013 Flag this

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I got this one in a 28F and FF to try out. In black, because that's about the only option I had. 28F bikinis are expensive and the choice isn't massive, and I tried to cut the cost by ordering a black bikini top and getting some funky bottoms to go with it, and 'pimping' out the black top; I can then sort of have a new bikini every year.

I got the FF as well because what little I could read about Miss Mandalay halter bikinis they tend to run small. On my breasts they don't. The FF was too large. The F is a perfect fit ... though. The measurements seem small, but this is swimwear material and stretchy, including the cups. It has a slightly optical minimizing effect, but that's fine. I don't need optical illusions to make my breasts look larger! The halter straps seem flimsy, but they can be tied up well enough; and they make for easy adding of beads and things. I love how long they are.

The support level is low. Not uncomfortably so, but I wouldn't go for a run in it

I tried it out in the pool at the gym. I always feel silly going there with a bikini, but water testing a bikini requires water. 80 laps, including a few tumble turns and powerful push offs and the bikini was definitely still exactly where it started out. In fact, it only seemed to fit better.
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Updated on Jun 05, 2013 Flag this

I was really curious to try Miss Mandalay. I've read a lot of different reviews about it.

My first impression: this thing is stiff! And tight! And it looks pretty.

And it fits. Easily. If you're a small 28 that is; anyone with an underbust larger than 26in should size up to a 30. Yes, the +3 or 4 rule applies to this brand I think. The cups are forgiving in terms of breast shapes: the tops of the cups are fairly supple and loose.

I am just not really fond of this bra yet. The band stretches just as far as my Cleo Zia, but it somehow is a lot tighter. Stiffer, really. It doesn't really feel sexy either, despite being sheer. I'd like the shape to be a bit more balconette. I really feel like I have to 'break it in'.

Also quite interesting: the wire is super-bendy; despite appearing narrow. It widens and springs back.
And I love the narrow gore.

Updated on May 31, 2013 Flag this

Adorable bra, just too small for me in the cups.

Very firm band.

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Updated on May 05, 2013 Flag this

The band: It runs tight. So it's suitable for 28-underbust and also 30-underbust who likes their band to be really snug.

The cup: It doesn't cut my full on top boobs. It's deep.

The fit: I have wrinkles on the side, but that's because I have narrow roots. However after my breasts settles during the day, the wrinkles are very minimum.

The shape: Natural. Those who wants Cleo-round won't like this bra. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />

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Updated on Apr 24, 2013 Flag this

The first thing that struck me about this bra was is cuteness. I bought it in the yellow/white colorway and it is almost too cute for me to handle.
This bra is generally comfortable, with a firm band. Its major problem is its annoying too-long gores, which poke occasionally throughout the day and incessantly if I am laying down. The straps are also almost too long for me, and slip off very occasionally. (I'm about 5'3".) Modifications will be made, but I'll definitely be keeping it.

Edit: After months of having this bra and making some modifications to the underwire, it's become my favorite bra. If you are petite and/or ... find the wires to be wide, you can tweak the wires in order to keep them from stabbing.
I bent both wires in the middle of the cups to make them form a curve that points out from the body (see link), and bent the outer sides of the wires inward to make the wire tops bend away from my chest and armpits. The bra is now finally worth keeping.

http://www.tomima.com/2009/10/08/do-your-underwires-poke-your-underarms-heres-a-possible-solution/
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Updated on Mar 24, 2013 Flag this

While this bra seems stiff at first, it does soften quickly and the fit and look are excellent. The bra is both sexy and supportive (especially in the cerise colourway). It fits pretty true to size. The shape is neither pointy nor round and it's quite good under lots of shirts, even though there are seams. The non-stretch ribbon at the top of the cups does present a challenge for full on top breasts because it has no give.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

Band is too large. Excellent bra otherwise, but the looser band gives the bra a sagging shape.

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Updated on Mar 19, 2013 Flag this

Beautiful bra, but the fit is off. A 32H or a 30HH would fit much better.

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Updated on Mar 19, 2013 Flag this

Well this was a huge fail. I purchased the yellow version. It is far too small - it nearly fit on my ten-year-old sister, as a matter of fact (a plain 34DD molded bra is the size that comes closest to fitting her normally). I also purchased a 28 DD for my daughter at the same time, in magenta, and that one seems more true-to-size in the cup although the band was more snug than her Curvy Kate Lottie.
The mesh and lace were stiff and itchy for me. I love the colors of this bra, though, and am sad that I can't wear it. Once this baby weans I may be able to use it though, so it goes in the drawer of 'too tiny in the cup' storage.

Updated on Mar 01, 2013 Flag this