tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post2518617907719443032..comments2024-02-15T12:05:40.992-08:00Comments on Bras I Hate & Love: Cleo "Sadie" Longline ReviewBras I Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-9143040484016336232013-12-19T18:40:41.902-08:002013-12-19T18:40:41.902-08:00Just got my purple plain version of this (I think)...Just got my purple plain version of this (I think). It's a bit smaller - went up a size - yet, the lace top section was nothing but gapping. One of the clearer examples of great on FOT, silly on FOB. But, I'll take it - modification to tighten the cup is probably way easier. I just cut the lace off. Then, cut the wires down. I now have a purple plaid bra.<br /><br />However, grr, Cleos are usually super cut on me. But those evil 2 hooks! My boobs are 9-12 inches larger than my underbust, what genius thinks that much weight will do good with two hooks? All my Cleos have pulled hooks, doesn't matter if it's a 30 (I'm 30.6 measured this week), a 32 or a 34 - the hooks each take 50% of the weight, they pull. A longline with 6 hooks means each hook only takes 16.67% of the weight, so the fabric doesn't get pulled from the hooks rioting. Slightly Evil Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337721669405404052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-3344936583129036812012-05-12T17:01:14.360-07:002012-05-12T17:01:14.360-07:00I think the Cleo longline bra would be lovely for ...I think the Cleo longline bra would be lovely for someone like me with a long torso. Thanks for sharing your review, I'll have to check it out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-55893180090254173772012-02-10T01:03:52.254-08:002012-02-10T01:03:52.254-08:00Yeah, I'm not sure why they chose this color, ...Yeah, I'm not sure why they chose this color, but at least it does have an okay size range.Bras I Hatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-832218383339298612012-02-10T01:02:51.782-08:002012-02-10T01:02:51.782-08:00Good luck--I hope the fit works out for you!Good luck--I hope the fit works out for you!Bras I Hatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-10134848488376284162012-02-10T01:02:16.600-08:002012-02-10T01:02:16.600-08:00Thanks for your comment, everyone's sizing exp...Thanks for your comment, everyone's sizing experience is helpful to prospective shoppers! I was only able to size down in the cups because the cup is low-cut enough to not cover the fullest part of my boobs, but if my shape were turned upside down or sideways, for instance, I might have needed to size up.<br /><br />A THIRD longline without a 28 back??? Well now they are just mocking us!Bras I Hatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-3795573848531638382012-02-10T00:37:56.514-08:002012-02-10T00:37:56.514-08:00I found the cups on this bra to be too small. I co...I found the cups on this bra to be too small. I could only try the larger size in the non-longline version, but the cups on it were a much better fit and the construction looked similar to the longline if I remember correctly. As much as I want a longline bra, I really hate orange and pink so I knew I'd never wear this one if I bought it.<br />I had a bit of a rant on my blog the other day when I discovered the Freya's third longline, to come out in the AW12 collection, will still not be available in a 28. Looks like they're adding this style to the ever-expanding 'no 28 backs club' along with triangle bikini tops, tankinis and far too many other styles. Letting us down yet again Freya!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681282104823334403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-85196602445625786872012-02-09T19:00:38.948-08:002012-02-09T19:00:38.948-08:00I was excited to read this post, because I don'...I was excited to read this post, because I don't fit into the size range for the Neive (wish they came in 28 bands)! I don't like the look of this one quite as much, but since it comes in my size, I may give it a try.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928146749204392195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-72445258040914534042012-02-09T18:42:12.447-08:002012-02-09T18:42:12.447-08:00Well, I just ordered on Figleaves and there's ...Well, I just ordered on Figleaves and there's a 20% off promo code I found online (I always seek those out!): BASKET. Got the set for 42 pounds or 66 bucks CDN all in (including shipping). I say that's a good experiment. Thanks for kicking me into the long line adventure. I've really been mulling this over for some time.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-48829407680943398192012-02-09T18:37:42.364-08:002012-02-09T18:37:42.364-08:00If you fit in the Nieve longline's size range,...If you fit in the Nieve longline's size range, give it a go! I've also heard very positive reviews about it.Bras I Hatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-15596942497671025892012-02-09T18:18:01.230-08:002012-02-09T18:18:01.230-08:00Thank you for that feedback. I haven't tried t...Thank you for that feedback. I haven't tried the Tease Me. I just ordered the Criss Cross (not padded) and it was too small in my regular size so I have the new, larger size being shipped to me now. The Tease Me seems like the kind of cup that just wouldn't work on me (though I haven't tried it so what do I know). I'll continue to think on this one. I wonder if the Nieve (also padded) would be more supportive. The reviews on Figleaves seem resoundingly positive on that front.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-12248681967623189552012-02-09T17:53:20.407-08:002012-02-09T17:53:20.407-08:00Unfortunately I never got to try the Nieve, though...Unfortunately I never got to try the Nieve, though it was cute as heck. As I recall it only went up to a G cup (I could be wrong there) meaning I wouldn't have really even been able to try it for reviewing purposes.<br /><br />This bra definitely doesn't add any bulk to my side view. It gives a fairly relaxed shape. I don't like most padded bras either, but this one is fine for me. <br /><br />As for structurally secure, it doesn't feel as secure to me as a non-stretchy non-padded bra, but the padding does add some substance to the cup's support. If you have tried Curvy Kate's Tease Me bra, it feels quite similar to that in terms of non-flimsiness. I wouldn't wear it to a dance or for yoga but I'm also not paranoid about mishaps while wearing it.<br /><br />Hope this helps!Bras I Hatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-64062674747167640362012-02-09T17:34:53.028-08:002012-02-09T17:34:53.028-08:00And one other question: How does it compare to the...And one other question: How does it compare to the Freya Nieve? Have you tried that one?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-16170037630126416742012-02-09T17:25:42.655-08:002012-02-09T17:25:42.655-08:00Glad you wrote about this. I've considered buy...Glad you wrote about this. I've considered buying it but haven't for 2 reasons: I never wear padded cuz I don't need the extra and I find the fit isn't clear and I've tried one other Cleo bra (it wasn't long line) and it was very flimsy. As I'm 41, and I've had a kid, my breasts are dense. They need something strong enough to give them uplift. Would you say it's a) structurally secure and b) doesn't increase natural size even though it's padded?K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com