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Transferred from another member, this bra is so undersized as to be mismarked. Even with an extender it is too tight. This one fits (and measured out) more like a firm 30.
If the bra was marked, say, 70FF, I might believe it.
So, fully adjustable straps, beautiful materials, 4 columns (angels sing) of 3 hooks.
Although entirely covered in lace, I imagine it would still be workable under most fabrics.
Back into the universe it goes.

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Updated on Mar 14, 2013 Flag this

Sooo cute-such attention to detail! Alas, I guessed wrong on the cup size, so it is too small by at least a size - maybe 2.
The band is tight but wearable.

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Updated on Jan 05, 2013 Flag this

This is a lovely bra, but my boobs are narrow/round and it is a better match for shallower/wider ones. I tend to be more full on top, but that doesn't cause a problem in this bra. The seams are nice and flat under clothing, and it's not as crazy stretchy in the band as some Freyas. It runs reasonably true to Freya sizing, meaning it fits more like a Panache 34GG.

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Updated on Jan 23, 2016 Flag this

This is the 3-toned pink colorway. Although it fit, I never wore it because just putting it on and taking it off was a workout. It's not ugly for a sports bra. It did an adequate job at squishing my boobs together and to my chest for moderate activities. I liked the 2 sets of hooks that allowed me to adjust to my particular chest.

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Updated on Feb 25, 2016 Flag this

This bra is justthisclose to fitting. I could alter the band down and it might be fine, but I don't sew, and the cups would probably be too small anyway.
It's very pretty, shape and support are lovely, construction details don't show through clothing, has 4 columns of 3 hooks and half-adjustable straps. It even has with the cookies/cutlets/pads to correct asymetry or add vavavoom.
Although some EMs come too high on the sides with straps too wide, this one is not one of those; it's extremely comfy.
If this fit, there wouldn't be anything to dislike.

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Updated on Dec 06, 2014 Flag this

Wow, this is one tight band for a Cleo; I could have gone with a 32GG but I think it will be fine after the initial break in. Meanwhile, I can use one of my trusty extenders.
The pattern is just this side of matronly, but I like it. I think the pink lace funs it up.
But it also allows weird bulging along the seam where the two fabrics meet. I have the Meg and it doesn't do that. Still, it's fine as long as it's not under thin or sheer clothing.
The sweetheart cut with the narrower wires and good projection give a really good shape.
12/2018 update: Did I ever wear this? The band still works (with an extender) but the cups . . . don't. It looks like a half cup. It does seem to run true to size given that I need a 30J/32H-HH.

Updated on Dec 24, 2018 Flag this

I love this bra - a lot. I have little tolerance for quadraboob and lumpy show-through, yet I wear this one anyway. It is fine in the band (I could do with a 32, but the 34 doesn't ride up; I just like 'em tight) but too small in the cup. I should say rather, that the whole bra is true-to-size. I purchased it when I was still coming to terms with letter combos above "D", so it's not the bra's fault it doesn't fit. A G-H shouldn't fit in an FF.
So, to review. It is gorgeous. I have the black ... w/lemon trim. It isn't practical under many fabrics due to the decorative treatments, although it is less impractical than the Thrill Me. The shape is lovely.
It is unbelievably comfortable. In spite of the rampant ribbons & lace, the pretty darn wide wires and the very wide-set straps, it never cuts, digs, irritates or otherwise annoys me. (The Thrill Me, for instance, is a similar style, but the satin edge at the bottom of the band on that one folds under and cuts into my fluffiness after several hours' wear.) I literally sleep in this one with zero discomfort, and it holds it's shape regardless of the hours I log in it.
The band has 3 hooks in a row, the cup lining is very smooth.
The straps are fully adjustable.
Support and lift are very good.
I want 32GG's in every color, and I might sacrifice a toe for the emerald one.
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Updated on Mar 09, 2013 Flag this

Great swimsuit! Elegant print with great construction.
Top ties at top and band, so it's infinitely versatile for height and underbust variations. The cut is cleavage enhancing without being at all over the top.
Bottom is mid-rise with a portion that gathers and folds at the hip to disguise less desirable bits.

black white & taupe hibiscus colorway

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Updated on Feb 01, 2015 Flag this

It fits fine but I've only worn it a few times. It's a pretty color combo, not too bright or busy, particularly with the navy body. The wires are remarkably narrow for Panache, it's well made and the upper lace section is very forgiving. Although it stretches quite a bit (I was surprised when I measured it) it feels quite firm on. The 4-part cup with the strap attached on the rearmost part provides good support. The seams lie nice & flat under clothing.
I think my objection to this bra is that the cups are pretty tall on the outside - but I'm not. It's a little full-coverage for my taste.
I also have a preference for a lined/lightly padded cup because I feel I get better lift/shape in those; that's probably more to do with my boobs than the actual bra, though.
Anyway it's a great bra for the right "girls" so it's going back into the universe.

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Updated on Feb 07, 2015 Flag this

The detail on this is so lovely. The materials and construction are top notch, too.
Unfortunately for me, the cups don't have the immediate projection at the bottom or at the gore that my rounded boobs require. If the gore tacked, I would have quadraboob. If I wore it, the base would be pushed down my torso and I would have quadraboob. Even if it fit, it would be more full coverage on my short torso than I prefer.
The wires aren't Panache wide, but they also aren't as narrow as I've come to expect from Ewa Michalak and Comexim.
3 hooks & partially adjustable straps.

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Updated on Mar 10, 2016 Flag this