Festive Red Lingerie & Cleo Marcie Review

December 20, 2012

Red lingerie must be the most gifted shade of underwear. Not surprising, considering men love to buy it for their special woman in their life and women feel pretty darn good wearing it. Red lingerie defines seduction and luxury and as such deserves to be given the gift wrapped treatment on more occasions than Valentines. Being a fantastically festive colour, Christmas is the perfect excuse.

With only a few days to go until Christmas Day itself, now’s your last chance to treat yourself or your special lady to some special lingerie. Luckily there are many options for D cups and above.

These are my favourites for stunning Christmas gifts >

The gorgeous Dita Von Teese lingerie brand, Von Follies (which you can buy from Debenhams as well as other stores), stars the exquisite Red Eyelash Lace bra RRP £30.00. This is a beautiful collection that includes knickers and suspender belt. Sadly only up to a DD but I had just had to include this beauty!

Masquerade Rosetti is still on my list! It’s a beautiful design and flattering balcony shape. RRP £40.

Wonderbra has released the Ultimate Strapless Lace in a vibrant red – perfect for a feisty feeling under your strapless party dress this Christmas! RRP £36

Boux Avenue Alexus is a luxurious silk and lace treat, available up to a G cup. RRP £30.00

Curvy Kate Wild bra is a unique design this Christmas featuring red satin, animal print and gold trimmings which work surprisingly well. RRP £29.00

Cleo Marcie is a stunning bra in a true festive bold red. RRP £25.00

Santa is bringing me this bra for Christmas and he allowed me to try it on specially for this post. (Thanks Santa!)

I’m usually a 28H in both Freya and Masquerade, but I’m finding with Cleo a 28GG fits much better. So, judging by my experience with Cleo’s Meg in a 28H, I ordered the 28GG for the Marcie. It fits perfectly!

The band is just how I like it, firm but not overbearing. The back fastening is only double hook and eye but it works very well and isn’t narrow. The style is balcony which cuts nicely over my bust. It’s not full covering so allows a nice shelf of cleavage. The straps are ribbed, which I love, and they’re wide enough without looking frumpy.

I liken Marcie to Cleo’s best selling Lucy. The cup fitting is very similar with the same three sections and lace panel. Where Lucy has flowers Marcie has spots which I love. The centre bow also has the addition of a cute tiny button. What’s different in the bra structure is the band which continues around the whole bra beneath the under wiring, providing additional support to the front. I think it makes it look a lot more attractive too.

I fell in love with Marcie ever since I first saw it online but I was wary about how it would fit considering some reviews I’d read. My experience has been extremely positive which I’m relieved to report. Something I had to do with my Cleo Lucy was amend the centre gore by stitching it closer together to fit my close set boobs. I haven’t needed to do this with Marcie which is just perfect. The band is as I’d expect and the bra is just really good fitting; it looks good and feels great to wear. I fully recommend you give this one a go!

Have you asked Santa for anything red this Christmas? Or do you prefer another colour?

Becky x