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Bras » Flirtelle » Dahlia Balconette Bra (FL9001)

Dahlia Balconette Bra (FL9001)

AW2010 - Solid colour version of Curvy Kate Ella. More...
This bra is discontinued.

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30JJ

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  1. 0
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    28E

    Didn't fit

    The first soft cup bra I've ever tried.

    Because 28DD's tend to be a tad small for me now, I tried this one in a 28E, but the cups were very large. I'd say they are about a whole cup larger than labelled. They wrinkle a lot, especially in the middle and top part. There is an elastic sewn on the top of cup though, to prevent gaping and I think it is semi effective.

    The band feels supportive though, even though it stretches quite far (But I can't say for sure since I haven't worn it for a long time)

    I like the thick straps and that the cups have embroidery decorations on it.

    Nipples are visible through the nude fabric if you have dark ones.

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    Updated on Dec 16, 2012 Flag this


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    28E

    Didn't fit

    It's certainly a beautiful and comfortable bra, and the bra that fits me best so far; my problems are only due to the fact that I have a really specific shape I haven't yet found a good fit for. The gore is uncomfortable as with all the CKs I've tried (considering Flirtelle is pretty much a sister company) but it has gotten somewhat better with wear. The top of the cups being somewhat wrinkly seems to be due to my shape being really bottom-heavy and somewhat soft, as a size down is definitely too small.

    Updated on Dec 03, 2012 Flag this


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  3. If the underworked dig into your sternum, slide the underwire in the channel - the channel is about 3/4" longer than the wires. This made all the difference in the world to me. I get slight quad-boob if I throw my shoulders back, but for the most part I love the fit.

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    Updated on Nov 14, 2012 Flag this


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    28F

    Fits

    I love this bra! I outgrew the 28Es, but this fits beautifully. It did take some breaking in before the gore was comfortable - I slid the wire into the armpit area at first, but now I don't need to. It is comfortable, pretty, and stays put all day.

    Updated on Nov 13, 2012 Flag this


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    28DD

    Didn't fit

    Supposedly, this is supposed to be a Balconette bra, ideal for my shape boob... whilst the bottom of the cup & most of the cup is filled on top on one side, you can clearly see I'm no where close with my other side!

    Updated on Oct 07, 2012 Flag this


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      Dear Snakecharmer, you got shallow boobs. Bras that work well on boobs like yours are padded halfcups like the Cleo Juna and related cuts.

      I think the Flirtelle Dahlia is too deep in the cup in the cup for you, this is why it wrinkles. I also think the wires might be too narrow, in this case you might be dealing with the additional complication of an Orange-in-a-glass: you boobs cannot get between the wires of the bra, thus they cannot fill the cup.

      If you want an unpadded bra, try the Cleo Lucy. Panache Harmony Balconette (if you can still find it on ebay) might also work as well as some bras by Change. Essentially you need bras that are shallow in the cup with wide wires. The Flirtelle Dahlia is neither.

    • Did you try adding a cookie to your smaller boob? You should always fit the larger breast, since this bra fits your larger breast you can just put a cookie in the bottom of the smaller breast to assist you with filling up the bra.

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    30FF

    Didn't fit

    This bra runs small in the cup, right now the 30F is too small, so this 30FF is better, i.e. best to go up a size. The fabric is lovely, and the cups provide reasonable side support. The lace band on the top is rather forgiving for my full-on-top boobs, so no line. The band is relatively snug compared to for example Freya, but as I am between sizes, it's currently on the middle hook, as I like a firm band.

    Updated on Aug 13, 2012 Flag this

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    Comfort
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    Bra appearance
    Excellent!

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    28H

    Didn't fit

    Nude color. Received from brastop, tried on for fit, the measured. I will return as it is too small in the cup, I think I need a 28H in Flirtelle/ Curvy Kate.

    Cute style, and I like the nude color, though it's definitely a darker nude than my actual skin tone. There's a lot of embroidery, but I didn't check to see if it was visible under teeshirts since it didn't fit. Straps are fully adjustable.

    Updated on Jul 21, 2012 Flag this


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    32JJ

    Didn't fit

    Pretty bra, very similar in fit and comfort to the CK Emily I have just added & reviewed. The armpit is again a little bit too high but there's only a very small amount of rubbing. This bra gives a natural, rounded sort of shape with good support.

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    28FF

    Didn't fit

    This is a lot like Curvy Kate style and fit. I really love it, but it isn't quite right for me. The band is very firm and the bra is very supportive. Unfortunately I fall out a little at the front of the cups (where the two cups meet) although I don't think I could go up a size, as than the cup would be too big at the top (where the cup and the straps meet). It is also very high under my arms already and rubs a little so I wouldn't want to go up. I think if it fitted it would be a really comfortable bra, but for me it isn't right. I also find I need to tighten the straps too much. If i don't I feel my breasts are too low, but I know I have tightened them too much, so they start to dig in a little.

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    Updated on Mar 19, 2012 Flag this


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    28E

    Didn't fit

    Didn't write a review

    Added on Nov 20, 2012



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