I love the band on this bra. Four hooks offers so much support that I initially felt like this could be a strapless bra. But the bra does have straps, and those straps are not well designed. I have broad shoulders, so usually wide straps are not an issue for me. However, the Charlotte's straps are affixed to the side support, and this start in the armpit. It wasn't uncomfortable for me immediately, but I am certain that it would chafe if I kept the bra. The straps angle inward immediately, which meant that there was gaping. The strap is just too wide and flat to negotiate the curve of my breast near my armpit. While it was possible to tighten away the gaping, the straps were cutting into my shoulders uncomfortably when I did so.

The gore is also a little too wide for me and did not lie flat on the top. I am not sure why Parfait decided to put some fabric between the two wires to make this gore larger than most. It seems like an unusual choice, and one which won't work for a lot of people.

I agree with the many people who have suggested that the new larger cup Charlottes should be sized up in the cup but there's no need to size down in the band. I typically wear a 34GG (36G in Panache) and the 34H was a good fit in both the cup and the band.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Oct 05, 2013 Flag this

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