I am a freaking pin-up in this baby. Less adorable than the Shockwave tankini top, this Plain Sailing tankini top is a bit slimmer through the body, slightly harder to get off, and somewhat more cleavagey and sexy. Also, the cups are shaped a bit less projected, and give a slightly rounder shape. It is an exact fit on my 36x27x38.5 shape, and if I eat something, it might be too tight... Still awesome.
Updated on Jul 09, 2016 Flag this
Cleo Bella arrived yesterday and it was comfortable enough to immediately put on and wear out! I don't usually have enough confidence to wear a bra until I've tried it on twice.
Really pretty. The yellow butterflies and aqua back are my favorite design elements. The shape is similar to the Ellis, but more closed on top. The closed-on-top aspect can offer an odd shape when combined with the usual Cleo front, center, lifted approach. Since I have a short root, it really works for me.
The gore tacks perfectly, but I didn't need to do any bending outward at the gore tips. The wires are slightly wide ... for me, but since they angle lower, I don't get any armpit stabbing, so it's ok. I'm pretty assymetrical, so I have some slight gapping on my smaller side, and some slight quadding on my larger side, but that's about as good as it gets for me without an alteration. The gapping is less significant than it is in my Cleo Ellis or my Cleo Lily Parrot colorway (don't have gapping in Lily Aqua). The band is more immediately comfortable on the loosest hook than the Melissa or the Ellis were on first wear.
As far as fit, this is my 2nd favorite after the Melissa. As far as shape, third after Melissa, then Lily. As far as aesthetic, 2nd favorite after Ellis. As far as comfort, this is second after the Cleo Lily, but I get the feeling it will be my favorite after a wash. Overall, this is a great addition. I feel extremely supported and cradled in this bra. It makes me happy to wear it.
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Updated on Apr 11, 2015 Flag this
This might be the prettiest bra I've ever had! Also the shape is amazing and round. The cups are more shape forgiving than earlier seasons of Curvy Kates. I think I need the raspberry color, too!
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this
This is my first Curvy Kate unlined, and let me tell you, I'm loving it! I've been wearing it for about three hours, and it's very comfy! I have some significant asymmetry and this bra is taking it in stride; it looks great on both sides. It's got a very natural look and feel, but not in the matronly full coverage bra way. It's more of a low and wide bra. It looks great under wide scoop and square necklines. It isn't bumpy under a shirt. My right side is a tiny bit pointy, but otherwise, this bra is very ideal. Band is firm, straps supportive, and cups ... wide enough for my average width roots. It's fitting right in my infra mammary fold, which is a challenge because my lower root shape is kind of flat, so I have a small space at the bottom of a lot of cups-- not this one! The only other ones that fit right in there are Cleo Ellis, Bella, Lily, and Meg. So my new Gia has just joined an exclusive club.
EDIT: About a year later, I have bought about 10 of these in various colors and sizes as I've dropped pounds. It's my best everyday bra.
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Updated on Jul 08, 2016 Flag this
Gorgeous! Fits similarly to the Jewel or the Madagascar but runs a but shorter in the cup and less deep than either. Beautiful, sheer, supportive. It's my sexiest bra currently.
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this
This bra is so adorable and comfortable! The cups run significantly bigger in the Parrot print 32F than in the Aqua colorway of the same size, which is my absolute favorite. In fact, there is a .2 inch difference in cup depth which is absolutely huge in effect. The cups gape pretty terribly in me in this parrot print, whereas the Aqua is amazing.
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Updated on Mar 08, 2015 Flag this
I own two of this exact bra and two more a cup size down. The shape they give is lovely and round with an uplifted sort of cleavage. They are thin but unlikely to show nipples because of where the seams fall, and while the fabric seems to have a slight amount of give, it just makes the cup size forgiving, not the bra unsupportive. The straps are plain, which is nice sometimes if you're wearing a tank top and the straps might occasionally peek out. My only issues with the bra are the wire and strap width, which are both a bit wide for my frame. Because the wires are not very firm, and end rather low, this does not cause a problem unless I use the bra for lounging on one side, at which point the wide wires will dig into my ribs. It's a wear-to-work-when-it-needs-to-disappear-under-clothes, but take-off-once-home sort of bra. Did I mention I have four, though?
Updated on Jul 08, 2016 Flag this
How adorable is this swim top?! I LOVE this!!! It fits so well that every other suit I've had before now should just go home. I love the halter, which makes the straps very adjustable. The low wires don't stab my sternum, and the long top has adjustable strings on the side to cinch it up if you're petite. I love how narrow the waist is, and how the hips are also wide enough for my 36x27x38.5 figure. Love.
One note of caution: if you have no upper fullness, I could see how this would give you come boobs.
Oh! And the bikini bottom fits great in a UK12/M.
Updated on Jul 09, 2016 Flag this
Great bra; I've owned this in three different sizes. It runs small in the band, and the 32e didn't fit me when I was a 32e; it fit now that I'm a 30e. This bra has the best bounce control and a true racer back without all the hooks. There is a hook set in the bottom band, but thee is no middle set of hooks, and the straps adjust via strong Velcro. There is a slight padding in the cups, but no underwire. If you are a 28 underbust or bigger, and an E cup or smaller, I strongly recommend the Juno. It holds up to a run like none other. For reference, I've also had the Moving Comfort Fiona, Moving Comfort Rebound Racer, Shock Absorber 4490, the Natori Yogi in regular and racer, and the Anita sport bra.
Updated on Apr 30, 2016 Flag this
Garnet color: This bra is stretchier in the cup mesh fabric than the black. The band is too big and I would need to size down. Softer and more luxurious than the Dessous, but a slightly more natural shape.
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