Bravissimo Cleo Beige Bra

I admit I would probably try to avoid buying this bra again, but I wouldn't rule it out completely.  On the positive side, it has lovely back support, and no pressure on the shoulders either. I haven't gotten to have many size 30 bras, but I have tried some on that fell short of this.  Its easily the best I've ever tried in that respect, but for someone size 32 or higher this may be less abnormal.  On the negative side, I don't feel it really supports my breasts, just sort of letting them hang out in their soft cups without really in any way helping.  

I've used it pretty hard, and there isn't any sign of undue stretching or breakage.  On the other hand, it got stained with sweat fairly early on and I've been unable to remove this.  I imagine its because its cut somewhat higher under the arm than others, something I was less fond of, but it remains a blemish and prevents me from easily wearing it with many tops.  

On the subject of wearing it with clothes - despite being beige it can stand out a bit compared to your skin under thin tops, although anyone who sees you wearing it alone might think you're naked if they're not paying attention.  Yes, from personal experience! It has a small amount of lace which can be tucked in well enough, but its a fairly high cut and also it separates your breasts a bit, limited the types of collars you can have.  In terms of the over-separation, it doesn't look as good, and I had rubs on my skin at the top of the frame for awhile, which has settled into a slight discolouring of the skin.  Still, it was the best fit in a 30FF/30F that was neutral toned to go under my light silk dress, and for that it worked admirably.

Finally, its just incredibly stupidly unsexy. I knew this was at least likely even when I tried it on, but that is an additional negative in my book. I've had other plain bras that did look better, even if there is a limitation on how good plain can look.

Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 4
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 5
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 5
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 7
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 8 (With bras as a whole being ten, but having a skin tone one lower)
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 1
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 1 

*Do I think its the best in its field: NO
*Could I live without it: YES
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Adults, Female, Teenagers, People with large breasts, People with small ribcages, People wearing thin clothes, People wearing light coloured clothes

Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.