I am totally obsessed with rose print, so I've wanted to revisit Mimi for a long time despite this not working for me when I tried it in this size about a year ago. At the time, I was a pretty standard 28DD/30D, so I found both the band and cups to be far too big on me. Now, even though I am still a 28 band, I can get away with some 30DDs without band alteration due to increased cup size and fullness. Because of this, Mimi in 30DD fits almost perfectly, though the band is still a little loose and a 28E/28F would ... be preferable. At last, I've gotten my hands on the rose print Mimi!
In my current size, I found Mimi to fit very similarly to my Freya Summer Haze Padded Half Cup in 30DD. Both bras are 3HC styles, and have similar cup measurements and band measurements, though the main difference is that Mimi is slightly more open on the top than Summer Haze, and Mimi uses thicker foam padding that feels like memory foam, while Summer Haze is made with lightweight batting. Both are good for even shapes that are not too FOB or FOT. Both bras give me a rounded and lifted shape that looks great. I think compared to the Fantasie, Fauve, and Comexim 3HC styles, Mimi and Summer Haze are more immediately projected and more closed off at the top, which is ideal for my shape. The shallower and more open styles just don't really suit me. Note that seams are slightly more visible on Mimi than Freya Summer Haze or Patsy due to the thicker padding, so this is not great for wearing under very tight clothing.
In this size, Mimi fits quite well, though I feel that the wires could be a bit longer on the sides for me, and I could use a little bit more depth in the cup. I am measuring closer to 28F these days though, so many 30DDs feel a bit small in the cup. Therefore, I'd say that Mimi's cups run TTS, but the band isn't the tightest. My 30D and 30DD Cleo Marcies feel much more snug in the band. So, better to stick with your normal band size as sister sizing up may end up being a little too loose.
I'm not a huge fan of Mimi in the animal or polka dot prints, but I do love the rose. The background is slate grey, with a blue cast, and the design is of pink English roses with olive and chartreuse leaves. The print runs throughout the bra in the front, extending to the front straps, while the band is solid grey knit. The printed fabric is pretty standard lightweight knit used for many printed bras (similar to Freya and Fantasie). The band is single layer fabric, and it's on the thinner side, so this might be why the band doesn't quite feel as secure as a thicker fabric or firm powermesh. When I hook this on the tightest hook, it stays in place, but I think after some wear, it would be better altered down. 3HC styles don't give the best lift and shaping without a properly fitting band.
Cleo always plays with pops of color, and the rose print has chartreuse picot edging under the cradle and under the binding of the cup edge. Hardware and center gore bow are both pops of fuchsia. It's not too fancy, but a little unexpected, and I think the color combo works quite well. Other than the slightly flimsy band, one thing to note is that the straps are only partially adjustable, as the front is made from self fabric, and the elastic is medium width plain elastic. I wish they would've gone with a wider, textured option like on the Marcie to avoid slippage and provide better stability. Still, Mimi is a solid option, and if you are still able to get your hands on it, give her a try, and if the fit isn't quite right, try sizing down in the band to get a better fit in the cups.
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