This is a gorgeous bra. I love the bright, contrasting multi-color stitching. However, I nearly dislocated a finger trying to hook the band. That thing is TIGHT! The cups are a pretty good fit, maybe a tiny bit big on my smaller side. But it's not noticeable, except the lace curved away from my body at the top of the cup. The shape and lift are great. This is definitely a bra engineered to support and flatter a full bust.
Updated on Jan 03, 2013 Flag this
I don't think I would buy this bra based on looks alone, except in this case I wanted to try several different styles and sizes of Curvy Kate. It was just one cup size too small, but that seemed to make a big difference. The underwires seemed too narrow and didn't go far enough into my armpits. There was some definite quad-boob happening.
I'm not really a fan of this style, with the large expanses of sheer mesh. When your cup size gets bigger, so does this panel along the top, and I just don't like it. I prefer more all over lace or embroidery. Also, I thought the black and pink was a little too plain for me.
Since it was too small, I can't say how comfortable it would be in the long-term. I don't like how the bra looks, so I wouldn't buy it unless it was super cheap.
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Updated on Nov 26, 2012 Flag this
Elomi is a brand that really suits me. They are pretty consistent in sizing so the 38h has fit me in several styles. The Suzie has a nice snug, firm band. Hooking it on the loosest hook works the best. The cups are pretty full coverage, which I like. I don't have any cutting-in. It gives me great support and good shape. It's fairly boring in appearance, but I'll sacrifice looks for comfort and fit.
Updated on Jan 07, 2013 Flag this
I fit in the Emily in both 38H and 38HH. I would say the 38H is a little too small in the cup, but not enough to be bothersome. I don't get digging in at the top of the cup, but I do get a bit of the "upside-down 7" shape on my bigger side. I get great support and lift in this bra. In the H cup I feel snug and strapped-in, which I like.
I love the Emily. This is my third one. Everything about it suits me. The center gore lies flat and is comfy. The underwires don't dig or poke anywhere. The fabric is soft and pretty. The band is nice and snug.
Updated on Feb 05, 2013 Flag this
I coveted this bra ever since Oprah publicized it several years ago. I finally got one, and it doesn't fit. Apparently H is the largest cup it comes in, so I'm out of luck.
It is made from such a soft, silky fabric, yet it doesn't seem too stretchy. The straps are comfy and don't dig in at all. It definitely gives an uplifted, rounded shape. It was super comfortable while I wore it.
But the cups are too small. The center gore didn't lie flat. I didn't have too much quad-boob going on, but my boobs were just sort of smashed together and hidden behind the molded cup. Under clothing i could have passed it off. As for looks, we'll its your basic molded-cup t-shirt bra in basic colors.
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Updated on Dec 29, 2012 Flag this
I was surprised and saddened by how this fit. I can fit in both a 38H or 38HH in all the CK bras I've tried so far. Well, the cups on the Gia were way too big. I'm going to send this back as opposed to exchanging it because I'm not sure what size I would need to get.
It's a lovely bra though. The band was snug, the color and lace trim are pretty. Personally I'm not a fan of the little dangling gem in the center. The bra was comfy, too.
The cups gaped along the top on both sides. The support wasn't great since I didn't fill out the cup completely.
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Updated on Jan 03, 2013 Flag this
I purchased this a while ago because I needed a plunge bra but wasn't sure of my true size. I tend to wear low-cut dresses to formal events since they are flattering on me. I was able to wear this fairly comfortably, even though it is too small. The center gore sits flat on my ribcage, and while I had some quad-boob going on, my boobs are fairly soft so it didn't look so bad. The band was very stretchy, which I don't like. I like firm, snug support. The center seemed too wide for me, but that could be a side effect from The cup being too small and squashing me out towards the center. I was pretty surprised how small the cups and straps seemed since this bra was the correct band size and only 2 or so cup sizes smaller. I guess I just prefer more coverage, which I won't really be ale to find in a plunge bra o matter the size.
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Updated on Nov 27, 2012 Flag this
I really like this bra. The band is pretty true to size and has just a bit of firm stretch. The cups are pretty full but nicely enclose all my breast tissue. I get a bit of wrinkling along the top on one side, and at the bottom on both sides. However I think this bra is a good fit. As it softens up with wear and as my boobs settle into it over time I think it will be great. I feel nice and snug and secure with no poking. This is the kind of bra I would wear on a busy day when I don't want to worry about adjusting a bra or having not enough support. It's not the sexiest bra, but it gives a nice rounded shape and looks pretty basic, but nice.
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 Flag this
Kind of a basic looking bra. Gives good support and shape even though the cups are too big for me. Seems comfortable but I didn't wear it long-term. Nice, soft fabric. Definitely a full-coverage bra. Comes up pretty high so it's not good for low-cut shirts. This seems like a great everyday bra for a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl.
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Updated on Dec 05, 2012 Flag this
I think Elomi is really suited to my shape. This bra gives great support and lift and a nice rounded shape. The band is snug enough, but I do hook it on the middle hooks. The bra looks a little boring though. The chain link embroidery along the top of the cup is cute. It's made from a stiff and sturdy fabric. I don't see this bra stretching out any time soon!
Updated on Dec 29, 2012 Flag this
