Cleo by PanacheWomen's Juna Balconnet Bra, Nude, 32D

First off, if you've never tried to measure yourself for UK sizes, stop everything you're doing and do it. Do NOT just convert the cup size. Completely remeasure everything and be prepared to make a switch.That said... I'm petite, ahtletic, and busty. For several years I've been wearing a 34 band, usually a DDD cup. Age and gravity are not my friends, so slowly the girls and their lack of support are starting to fight back. A good friend that has the classiest style of any person I've ever met recommended converting to UK sizing and I thought "why not?" Amazon Prime has a nifty return policy so I only have a few minutes of time to lose. The first thing you learn with UK sizing is to STOP adding 4 inches to your band size. So I measured. 29 inches... hmmm. Then just measure correctly for the cup size and look at the handy dandy chart and... "wait a cotton pickin' second, whuck is a GG??? I've never even heard of a 30GG!!!"But I tried it anyway and, expecting it on Friday I slipped what I thought my most supportive, twin friendly bra on and waited. I'll note that when I wear that one I cannot jump, bend over, run, or really do more than sit around and look pretty unless I plan to do the fish and lift after every bounce. As soon as this Juna arrived I pulled it out and gave it a go.The first donning is vastly different. The band is tight. Much tighter than anything I've worn before, and the cups look massive. I twisted into it, using the same sizing guide that outlined how to test the size and make sure it was accurate. I bent over, let everything I could reach squirm forward and into the cups, stood back up, and lightly tucked everything in... then I just stared. The gore actually sits directly on my chest and I can see my own feet. That has NEVER happened. Since this particular bra is a balconette it lifts everything up and together. I stuck the shirt I had been wearing on and looked again. Do you have any idea what your shirts look like when the twins are where they are supposed to be? Yeah, I didn't either. I've had that shirt for years and suddenly it was like a whole new shirt. I was excited to see what everything else looked like so I pulled out everything I could find. It was all the same. I even tried jumping, running, bending over repeatedly, and all the other things I really can't do in the other bra. Everything stayed put!So seriously, don't be afraid of trying a true UK size. Yes, the band is going to be very different if you've been adding 4 inches. The cup size is going to come out feeling different in the varying styles but you'll know easily if a style isn't working for you.I would have given this a five star but a couple minor things keep that from happening. I'll list it out, pros vs cons:Pros:The nude color is nice, very neutral and pleasantThe straps are smooth and extremely comfortableYay for 2 hooks!The lace detail is pretty without being froo-frooPadding is just enough for modesty and shape, not too much to add mass and layerUnderwires are nicely padded so they don't dig or poke throughCons:The seam going vertically down the cups was visible under my shirt(s)The lace, while pretty, didn't lay as flat as the rest of the bra so it stuck out a little, also visible under my shirtsAlmost seems like this should be a 3 hook at this size- the band felt undersized in the back and created insane back muffin that I've never had beforeI haven't decided if I'm going to return this and try another style in this brand or not. I'm not sure if I just need to adjust it, ate too many nachos this weekend, or if the cups are just not quite right for me and my body. I ordered the same size in another brand and don't have thie same issue, so I'm thinking it might just be this style. I'm a little bummed because I'm still reeling in amazement over the difference in going with a UK size. This is an excellent bra to start with if you're not sure what to try, and I'm guessing that it's going to work for most people.*I wanted to add this, because it's kind of an important detail: I have a large-ish tumor in my breast that will be surgically removed soon. My "old" bras in the 34 band size have started to rub a little over the tumor and it hurts (either the seaming or end of the underwire rests against it). The fit was just loose enough to create that rubbing feeling, hence why I tried the UK sizing. This bra actually encompasses the entire breast and all the breast tissue, so there is nothing to sit over top of the tumor and rub against it. My dr recommended better support, both for now and after it's removed. A lot of other women have or are experiencing something similar to this, so I wanted to share this. Get a better sized bra!UPDATE: Unfortunately I am returning this item. It's just not the right fit for my body type. I'm sure that this is the right size and that this is a great maker, just not the style I need. I would still recommend this bra and this maker, it's very well made and I'm bummed that it won't work out for me.

I recently bought the cleo darcy and it fit excellent. So far it's the only cleo bra to fit me "as expected." Each one has been different. I bought this one because I wanted a black version of the darcy and these appear to be the same bra, but they aren't really. They seem to be the same design, but the differences are these: The Juna is way stretchier and the lace doesn't lay flat unless I tighten the straps slightly. The Darcy has stiffer cups and sturdier straps that stretch but don't have as much give. The Juna seems like it will easily stretch out a lot sooner. The Darcy has fully adjustable straps--the Juna does not, it has satin in the front and is only adjustable to the top of the shoulder. Both the Darcy and the Juna arrived with the cups somewhat smashed and misshapen, but both have smoothed out after wearing, although this one took a little longer! I almost returned it thinking it was a little big on me (it is slightly more roomy or stretchy than the darcy--maybe not technically big just more giving when I don't need it to be), because the lace wouldn't lay flat, but after adjusting it and wearing it for an hour it smoothed out. These bras both have a prominent seam don't the front of the cup which does give a very slightly pointy shape, but it's also rounded so I don't have a problem with it. Also the seam showed through shirts at first with both bras, but it does smooth out in a day, so don't despair! Over all this bra is fine, I'm just annoyed they can't make a plain black darcy bra. I feel this one is more expensive with less quality. I think it will stretch out sooner, and I did read some reviews that said exactly that. If you don't need a black or nude bra, buy the darcy!

I LOVE the original Cleo Juna Bra!!! So much that I had 5 of them, then started buying more Cleo bras. That brought me to the Maddie, which I did not like. (Too much gapping, REALLY molded - like battle iron, not as soft & comfy, cut smaller/ shallower.)After losing 20 pounds this summer, my beloved 32GG Junas no longer fit. I repurchased smaller original Junas (in black, nude and strawberry) and they fit perfectly. The weekend, I rec'd this Animal Juna.PROS:-Beautiful. The blue is very bright. The leopard print is pretty and not tacky looking.-The cups are the same soft Juna material.-Great construction. Typical Cleo/ Panache craftsmanship.-The band is nice and firm.-New fully adjusting straps.-"Head lights" will be concealed.CONS:-The straps. They now fully adjust, which is great. Sadly, they are no longer the soft, padded, and silky Juna straps. The are the exact same straps as on the Maddie. No padding and stretchy. Not very helpful for 30GGs.-The cups seem a bit smaller than the original. In the original, a 30GG fit my bigger side perfectly and was just a hair big on my smaller side. In the Animal Juna, a 30GG fits my smaller side perfectly and it's a hair too small on my bigger side. It seems as if the cups are an exact cross between the original Juna and Maddie.The cups have an extra vertical seam. This isn't anymore noticeable to me through a tight tee, than the original Juna's seams. Also, if you are looking for a truly molded bra, this isn't it (neither is the original Juna). The cups are more lined, than padded - which is what I like. (I like shaping, not adding bulk or size.)I hope this helps fellow Juna lovers!

A great everyday bra. Fits true to size and is comfortable to wear. Gives a rounded shape. Nothing special to look at, but a great ‘go to’ bra.

I love a Cleo bra by Panache and this one is as perfect as ever! Gives me a lovely shape, isn't a boring boulder holder as some are known! Will be buying the Juna in other colours as it's that good :)

Would not class this as a full cup but still like it as the Cleo range gives a nice shape, but its definately not one of the best.Not suitable for my 32gg