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As my previous two experiences with Curvy Kate weren't successful, I was doubtful whether the Smoothie would be an improvement. The Angel and the Emily don't work at all on me, the former looks droopy (and comes too high under the arms) and the Emily was scratchy, droopy and the cups huge.
But, but. Third time's the magic! The Smoothie will certainly become my new favourite (and yeah, I intend to wear it a lot https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> ), as it
- gives a great, uplifted, upfront shape - think "perky"
- looks quite delicate (no mean feat in J cup)
- is incredibly comfortable both ... in cups and band
- has a sturdy, non-stretchy band
- is the kind of no-nonsense go-to bra every girl needs.
I've set the fit after my bigger boob. The smaller one leaves a little empty room at the top-and-center of the cup, so it gapes a tiny bit next to the center gore.

At the moment I can't give you any cons as it's obviously a well-made bra. The only things that may cause problems to some are that
- the straps are placed quite wide apart. I don't have a problem with that as I have wide shoulders.
- the straps are curiously thin (not narrow!) compared to for example many Ewa Michalaks and GG-K cup Freyas. They don't feel stretchy, so maybe it's just a feeling of mine best left ignored.

Edit: I'm wondering if I've gotten some sort of an unfortunate specimen of this bra as the band suddenly feels a lot bigger after some five washes, more like a 32 band.
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Updated on Feb 01, 2013 Flag this

I've been wanting to try Cleo bras for a long time and when I spotted this very reasonably priced Meg bra in the ebay, I bought it right away.
I've heard that Cleo bras are not like Panache regulars, but that their shape is quite different. That's true. I've never had a bra that gives a similar shape. It gives a great lift, very much like Ewa Michalaks, but the shape is vastly different in profile. I'd describe it as "comic-girl retro". I have old Superman-comics where the Wonder Woman has exactly the same kind of boob profile. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Very fetching, and ... I like the image. If you're wondering what the profile shape looks like, well, it's pronouncedly round with a distinctive upward curve on top of the breast - this bra will suit bottom-heavy breasts great! As the cup volume is precisely right for me, it fits me despite my strongly top-full boob shape. There's some wrinkling in the top-end of the cup with my smaller boob, but the bigger fills the cup completely.

Pros:
- Very pretty print, great colour combination
- Soft material and the overall impression is light
- Excellent support
- Individualistic, feminine shape
- Low underarm wires, despite it being a Panache bra

Cons:
- Nothing, so far
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Updated on Feb 16, 2013 Flag this

I just love the look of this bra! I can't remember having a non-padded lacy bra this pretty since I outgrew f-cup. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I had some trouble finding the right strap-band adjustment combo, so for a couple of horrible days I thought this bra might not fit me after all, which would make the EM Sm-model unsuitable for me. But, patience pays off, I found the right combination.

Pros:
- Pretty, pretty, pretty!
- really soft lace, and the non-lacey parts are silkier than the powermesh EM usually uses
- the Sm shape is so very nicely understatedly perky

Cons:
- The band is ... on the loose side, I have on last hook, so I have a sinking feeling I need to get it shortened at some point when it has stretched with wear
- the fabric on the non-lacey parts (the stretchy part of the band on the sides and back) is really soft, read: very stretchy. EM could have put a bit sturdier powermesh underneath as this fabric has really much "give" to it
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Updated on Nov 29, 2013 Flag this

This bra is the "definite Bibi" for me, being the first Bm model to come out. I just love it, as it fits so perfectly. The other Bms have been thicker in the cup, having two layers of fabric, this one has only one, making it very light to wear. Also, the band runs true to size. In appearance it's an everyday black bra with nice, modest lace, so nothing overly fancy there. But boy, it's so supportive!

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Updated on Jul 20, 2015 Flag this

Well, this bra was definitely a surprise. After being almost happy with my Comexim Irish Coffee, I wanted to try one cup size bigger since the Irish Coffee doesn't sit quite flat against my sternum. Enter the Geisha.
Hooo boy, the cups are like, huge! I had to check both the above-mentioned bras to be certain that it's really a 70N. It is. Second, the band is seriously much tighter than the Irish Coffee's band, and with that I mean it has no give whatsoever and feels too tight on me unless I've been living on lettuce for three weeks straight up. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" ... /> So let's just say it's too tight for me. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />
But weirdly, it fits. My boobs feel at home in the cups and the center gore sits flat. Unless I move about a lot and play a contortionist, the band keeps the bra exactly at an optimal place on my rib cage, giving me a to-die-for silhouette under a shirt. (And a nice cleavage, too.)
So I live in hope the band would stretch a tiny bit since I can't live without my weekly dose of Häagen-Dasz.
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Updated on May 03, 2016 Flag this

Not my usual style, the dots and pink lace, but for some weird reason it looks pretty on me. DH was much impressed. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> LOL. I had no success with the Rococo Charm bra, but this one is much better when it comes to Bravissimo half-cups.
Pros:
- very soft, skin-friendly material => yet it's unstretchy => excellent support
- sturdy, tight band
- curious cup shape, you lose 2 cupsizes yet look perkily uplifted => not bad, Bravissimo

Cons:
- the cup shape is HUGELY wide, the underwires go 3 cm over the center line of my ribcage side to my back! So naturally, there's wrinkling under my arms. But, strangely enough, it does not affect the fit, it's just a visual minus.
- the straps are very wide set, so this style is not for the narrow-shouldered, especially in the larger cup sizes

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Updated on Jan 20, 2014 Flag this

This is my first try with Kris Line, and I must say I'm quite impressed despite the bra having been at least one cup size too small. This is a true plunge bra with a really impressive boosting cut - at H+ cup. Nice. The center gore is seriously low and the straps quite narrow (perhaps even too much so...). The band is sturdy with minimal yield, although I would have preferred three hooks in a row. The material is incredibly soft and the bra is finely made. The only con I can come up with is that the cups seem to be on the smaller side of the scale, this bra being more of a 32:12 than 32:13. But, looks like I'm going to have to hunt for a 70J in their Deco Plunge style. Kris Line, you may have gotten yourself a new acolyte.

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Updated on May 09, 2016 Flag this

This bra gives a nice shape and is comfortable. Doesn't poke and feels light on. Unfortunately the fabric feels stretchy, so while the support is (at least now) good, I have a feeling that this one will not hold its shape well as it ages. A good everyday bra.

Updated on Jan 16, 2012 Flag this

This was my first Nessa bra and I purchased it because it was on sale. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> So I didn't have any high hopes, having had an earlier disappointment with Avocado. I have the Flame/taupe colour version, which is rather striking irl (looks weird in pics). Imagine my joy when this bra turned out to be almost in par with Ewa Michalak!
The fit is very consistent (I have 3 Nessa bras now), the band runs true to size and is quite tight. Nessa has this lovely, wide and soft strap material, which I absolutely love. Also, the straps are more to the ... center in the front as compared to EM S, Sm and Pl models. The overall cut is classic, more generic in appearance than EM bras, but the cups are comfortably shaped and the materials (mesh and lace in this case) soft and high quality. The cup sizing is gravitating towards small, so if you're on the upper limit of your known cup size, do size up for Nessa.
The only minus I can think of with this bra (and its sister models "Soft", all sharing the same cut) is that it gives me a very slight but clear horizontal nipple peak line in profile as opposed to the clearly uplifted one you get with EM bras. As I prefer the perky profile, it's a significant minus. But as an everyday bra, under clothes, this is a great one.
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Updated on Oct 14, 2016 Flag this

Bravissimo is the other brand in the industry that has managed to do a seriously good plunge for larger cupsizes - and with a plunge I mean the center gore is really low. (The other brand is EM.) The Sweet Medley doesn't let you down, it's consistent with Bravissimo's other plunges in both size and quality.
Pros:
- a true plunge shape, without the in-your-face-vavoom!-effect you get with EM plunges or Freya Deco in smaller sizes
- soft, summery material. Sturdy nonetheless.
- broad, soft straps that surprisingly do not ruin the rather delicate look of the bra
- really wonderful colour
- comes in J-cup
- band runs true to size

Cons:
- runs 1/2 cupsize small - pays to buy a bigger cup if you're normally on the upper edge of the size
- may be stretchy in the band in the long run - remains to be seen

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Updated on Jan 20, 2014 Flag this