Bravangelist

ORIGINAL REVIEW AND PICTURES (April 2019):
For background, I have a 33" loose underbust/32" snug underbust, so I sometimes fit into a 32FF and sometimes in a 34F depending on the bra. I couldn't find the Cleo Skye in 34F, so I only tried it in 32FF.

I picked up the Cleo Skye fully expecting it not to work for me because I see it recommended for full-on-top shapes and I thought I was full-on-bottom, but I was surprised. It fits me quite well. The band stretches enough to be comfortable for me. The gore tacks slightly harder than I'd prefer, but I have definitely experienced worse. The ... cups fit me well and give me a slightly rounded, natural shape. The seams don't appear to show through my shirt, but nipples may because they don't fall behind a seam and the fabric is thin. I think the light fabric will be especially nice for staying cool in the heat of summer. Finally, I often have trouble with Cleo and Panache bras digging into my armpit area, but this bra doesn't seem to do that. Again, I think the fabric helps here - it does come up into the area that often gets irritated, but the fabric is soft and doesn't feel like it is digging in. Overall, the Cleo Skye was definitely a pleasant surprise.

I have mixed feelings about the color combo. I don't hate it, but it feels a bit tweeny and I think the bright pink straps may show through lighter fabrics. However, I like the fit enough that I'm keeping the bra anyway.

Update: After wearing this bra consistently for a while, the gore feels much better. It seems to have softened up and become more comfortable. This is definitely my go-to bra now.

UPDATE (November 2021):
This bra got a lot of use over the last two years. It fit well and gave me a shape that I liked. However, I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and my bra size has changed. I now measure at a 34G or 34GG. I can still wear this bra but it feels tight and no longer fits as well. On the last hook, the band feels very tight and restrictive which makes sense given that it is ~2" too small. The cups are more forgiving than most bras and my tissue actually does almost fit but it does quad if I swoop/scoop properly. My tissue pushes the underwire down out of my IMF and it settles ~1.5" too low a few minutes after putting it on. This is another bra that I'm very sad to no longer be able to wear, especially because it is a discontinued model that I won't be able to buy again when my size stabilizes.
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Violet mix colorway

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ORIGINAL REVIEW AND PICTURES (March 2019):
The Parfait Marion has the pleasure of being the first bra that I purchased after the r/abrathatfits calculator showed me I'm really a 32FF/34F, not the 34DD I thought I was.

I ordered this in a few sizes to help me narrow down my size. I ended up keeping the 34F because the band was more comfortable, but the 32FF fit similarly. I've been very happy with this bra. It looks cute and feels very supportive. The straps are only partially adjustable because the top portion is padded (very comfortable), but that isn't a problem for me. Some people may find the gore ... too high, but it works for me as long as I'm not wearing a low cut shirt. I have had some problems with seams showing through shirts, but only thin ones. The lace is very pretty and I find it comfortable (though it was itchy before I washed it a couple of times). I like the overall shape that it gives me.

I haven't had it long, so I'm not sure how it will wear over time, but I'm quite happy with it so far.

UPDATE (November 2021):
I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and my bra size has changed. I now measure at 34G or 34GG according to the r/abrathatfits caclulator. Therefore, it is not surprising that this bra no longer fits well. The band feels tight even though it is technically the right band size. This is likely due to the cups being too small for my breast tissue. This bra actually does allow for more projection than many I have tried over the years so my tissue fills the bottom ok. The underwire is close to my IMF, maybe a little lower than ideal. However, gore floats a good 1.5" off my sternum. I also get some quadding on both breasts at the top of the bra. Overall, the bra feels like what it is - a few cup sizes too small for my current size.

I can also say this bra was not one that I would reach for on a regular basis when it did fit. The seams often showed through my clothing and it was never quite as comfortable as some of my other bras.
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Red colorway

Updated on Nov 09, 2021 Flag this

I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and struggling with bra fit. For context, I was a 32FF for a couple of years prior to getting pregnant with little to no change. My favorite bras were the Cleo Maddie, Cleo Skye, and Panache Underwire Sport. My breasts have definitely grown throughout my 2nd trimester - I now measure a 34G/GG according to A Bra That Fits and my 32FF bras clearly don't fit well.

After trying a few options in a 34G and 34GG in more commonly available brands (Panache, Elomi), I realized the wires in these sizes are scaled differently from the ... wide for my shape/frame. This led to dipping my toes into the world of Polish bras which I've been told typically have narrower wires.

I purchased the Comexim Whimsy Floral Nursing Stretch Lace Non-Padded Underwire Bra in 34HH for two reasons:
1) I'm looking at nursing bras in general with the hope I'll be able to use them while I am breastfeeding (assuming my size doesn't increase too much more, or comes back down at some point).
2) It was on final sale at Breakout Bras in a size that looked like it would work for me (comments on the site suggested to size up two cup sizes from your normal cup size - that would be a 34H or 34HH for me)

Overall, I am very happy with the fit of this bra. The wires are in fact more narrow which means they don't feel like they're on my back. They are actually near, but not on, my breast tissue. They also seem to allow for more projection at the wire which means the underwire actually sits in my IMF instead of getting pushed down.

My biggest issue with the bra is the colorway. The pattern definitely shows through some of my shirts which is frustrating when my wardrobe is already limited. I'm not sure if it comes in other colors, but that's something I'll look into.

I'd also appreciate any recommendations on other bras that may fit similarly to this one.
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Updated on Nov 08, 2021 Flag this

I have mixed feelings about this bra. I like the basic look of it, but I don't think it is working for me.

The band fits ok, but it feels like it will be too loose once it breaks in. This is a struggle I have with 34" bands (I think 33" would be perfect, but I obviously can only choose between 32 and 34.). The straps are set too wide for me. This causes two problems in this bra: 1) the strap/top of cup digs into my armpit uncomfortably, and 2) I think the wires go too far back for me - the underwire extends under my arm ... nearly to my back. However, the wire seems ok between my breasts (maybe tacks a touch hard) and the bra does have enough projection at the wire for me. I get some wrinkling in the lace over my smaller breast where the lace meats the fabric of the cup. The lace also gapes a bit when I move around. I was expecting it to move with me better, but it may do better for someone with more top fullness.

Finally, I feel like the cup gives me a slightly weird shape, but I can't put my finger on what I don't like about it. I think the set of the straps cause the bra to lift more from the sides which brings the tissue towards the front. That isn't necessarily a bad thing for some people, but it gives me a pointier shape than I want.
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Animal abstract colorway

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Updated on Apr 11, 2019 Flag this

I like the color and general construction of this one, but the fit doesn't seem to work for me.

My biggest problem is that the wires want to sit lower than my inframammary fold. It ends up digging into my ribs and being uncomfortable pretty quickly.

The cups both do and don't seem to fit. I feel like they are too wide but they aren't deep enough for me. I also get some wrinkling in the top of the cup. Probably a shape issue more than anything, but it may be worth trying a cup size smaller.

Unfortunately, the straps are also too wide spaced tor me so they don't want to sit on my shoulders correctly. The sides of the cups also dig into my underarm (common problem for me).

Ultimately, this one looks ok but isn't a good match for me. I *might* try a different size, but I don't know if that would help.

Steel blue colorway

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The Moving Comfort Maia was my go-to sports bra before I discovered r/abrathatfits and realized I'm not a 34dd.

Despite not being anywhere close to the correct size, the dual layer construction makes the bra workable for me. Honestly, it mostly just squishes things down, but the inner cups help keep my boobs from hitting each other within the cup. It's underwire sits well below my boobs (because the cup isn't big enough), but it doesn't cause discomfort for me. It helps that the fabric is comfortable.

These bras have held up well over the years despite being too small for me.

Black colorway

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Updated on Mar 30, 2019 Flag this

I really wanted this bra to work for me because I liked the idea of the dual-layer construction. Unfortunately, it didn't quite work for me. The band was ok on the 34" (and the 32" was too tight), but it didn't move well with me. Additionally, my breast tissue didn't quite fill the top of the cups.

I did try this in the sister size down (32H), but that didn't work either. I ended up finding another sports bra that worked well for me, so I didn't explore other sizes, but a 32G or 34F may have been worth trying.

Blue/green colorway

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Updated on Apr 10, 2019 Flag this

While I am typically a 32:8 in most bras, that didn't work for me with this bra because there was just a bit too much space in the top of the cups. The 32:7 fits more closely, though it may be a touch small in the cup. That works okay for a sports bra.

The style and fit are very similar to the Panache Wired Sports Bra, though the Panache fit more true to size for me. As with the Panache, the Chantelle bra does a good job of encapsulating my breast tissue and keeping everything where it needs to be. It has an adjustable j-hook to convert it to a racerback. The nice thing about the j-hook is that it can be moved up/down the strap.

I liked the Panache Wired Sports Bra better, so I'm returning this in favor of that one. However, the Chantelle is definitely a solid contender and I would consider trying it again in the future.

Black colorway

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Updated on Apr 11, 2019 Flag this

This bra is so close to perfect it makes me sad that it literally doesn't come in the right size for me. I am usually a 32FF/32H (UK/US).

This comes in my sister size of 34F/34G, but the band on that was clearly too big for me. It doesn't come in a 32FF/32H, but I figured I would give the smallest 32 band a try anyway. The smallest cup it comes in is a 32G/32I. I tried it on the outside chance it would work and it almost does.

The band feels good - snug enough to be supportive, but not too tight. The cups are a nice shape thanks ... the the seams/boning in them. My tissue fills the bottom decently (thanks to good projection at the wire), but I can't fill out the top. I think I truly need a cup size smaller. Unfortunately, it literally does not come in the size I need. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> I'm honestly considering adding some padding to make up the difference, lol.

If anyone knows of a similar bra that does come in 32FF/32H, please let me know.
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Black colorway

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Updated on Aug 01, 2019 Flag this

Nothing about this bra works for me. I know molded cups are hard to fit, but this was laughable. The shape makes it feel both too small and look too big.

The underwire wants to sit about an inch below my inframammary fold. The cup then collapses and wrinkles, while my breast tissue is pushed up. The cup isn't deep enough at the apex, so it feels tight. But then there is space in the top of the cup that my tissue isn't filling. Obvious shape issue.

The straps are a bit wide set for me and the cup comes up too high under my arms.

Definitely one that I'm returning.

Rosewater colorway

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