So this bra is EXTREMELY pink https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> Like, crazy pink. Obviously not everyone's cup of tea, but I find it very cheerful!
The bright orange embroidery really pops and the purple bows are a nice touch.

Cups are too tall for me though, and borderline too big. Quite a bit of gaping when moving my shoulders, which normally rarely happens to me (being FoT and having pretty tall roots).

Actually; Flirtelle seems to be making some changes to their sizing!? To me, their fit seems tweaked: tighter bands and larger cups than before. Did anyone else notice this (or am I a Flirtelle ... addict with too many styles to compare 😁)?

Anyway looks like a similar development to Curvy Kate - which makes sense as they're supposedly Flirtelle's big sister. Flirtelle used to run regular-to large in the band and quite small in the cup. I think Flirtelle (Kimberley?) was actually the first brand I tried in a 30 backsize (and G cup) around 1,5 / 2 years ago! Since then I've preferred 30 bands pretty much all over. However, this recently purchased Ariel bra (and Elsa + Giselle padded from the same 'release date') have a noticeably tighter feeling band, to the point I would consider going up to 32.

Then the cups: as a regular size 30GG/30H, I normally needed a 30HH in padded Flirtelles. But Ariel's cups run big compared to earlier Flirtelle styles, which means this is now more true-to-size. I'm not yet sure if this is a trend (?) but I've come across these bigger cups in Giselle and Elsa as well. My purple Ellie was the first Flirtelle in which I noticed decidedly larger & taller cups than before (see review).

Also they've changed their EU conversion and now convert 30HH to 65HH on the label. In previous styles (Zara, Anneliese, Ellie) they converted it to 65M or so. Again, C'Kates did the same some time ago?

So anyway in short; I'm happy with the aesthetics of this fun-colored bra and I'd advise to either get your regular size; or a sister size in a larger band. Think I'm returning this for a 30H or 32GG.


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This bra makes you look pretty in pink: the shade is almost a bit 'dusty/rose' rather than bubblegum pink.
Nice sort of geometric woven border along the cup edges. Material is a little bit scratchy (mesh-like?) but not actually uncomfortable. Band is nice and firm, straps are pretty much standard width and fully adjustable.

Cup-wise Flirtelle padded bras run small, in my experience (I've tried quite a few: Ellie, Kimberley, Mia, Zara). On average I would say smaller also than Curvy Kate (Flirtelle is her 'sister brand'). Same goes for Anneliese: while normally a 30GG/H, I definitely needed a 30HH in this.

For reference my shape is pretty ... FoT, tall-ish roots, average projection? Always thought I was wide and shallow - but with some size fluctuations, I think I'm more medium/projected now.

This bra runs fairly deep in the cups but is a little too closed on top for me (though there's no real quadding). From the side, it gives a slight elf-shoe appearance - a bit too pointy for my taste. Still, as I do fill out the apex of the cups and the pointiness is less obvious under clothes, Anneliese is wearable for sure.

The reason I wear her less than Ellie (e.g.) is mainly the straps + tallness of the side wings: this bra tends to chafe my armpits a little. Not as bad as some (Flirtelle Amelie - review yet to come - a Smoothie clone and VERY wide & tall in the sides) but enough to make me prefer other bras.

Contemplating whether I should give Anneliese more opportunity to prove herself; or put her up for sale.
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Pretty bright red color, nice detailing / embroidery.

The fit is not perfect on me (too wide, too shallow) but it's still very comfy.

I do find that I generally have to size up in Flirtelle: 30HH instead of my usual 30GG/H.

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Updated on Sep 29, 2015 Flag this

Bought this in a 30H first, the larger of my go-to sizes of 30GG and 30H, based on my experience with Flirtelle often running small. This model definitely runs small as I needed a 30HH and perhaps I even could get away with a 30J? Pleased with the fit of the 30HH though - not cutting in (FOT friendly), band is nice and snug, straps are not ridiculously wide set. Underwires are a bit wide but don't bother me. Slight orange in a glass - apparently I keep needing more projection :/ The fit under clothing is fine and I do wear this bra a lot.

Anyway, I also have this in purple, see my review on that one too: same size 30HH and while both fit, the purple has MUCH taller cups than this black Ellie. With the scalloped pointy bits on the top of the cups, this means the purple sometimes peeps out from under clothing. All in all I prefer the fit of the black!

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Updated on Jul 05, 2015 Flag this

Lovely bra, I've been wearing the black a lot.
Initially ordered a 30H (also black) but apparently it runs small. Then re bought the same bra in 30HH which fit well. Because I liked it I got the same size 30HH in purple - same brand, model, everything - but this had much taller cups! Difference is quite big (see pictures).

Both bras fit, but I prefer the less full coverage look of the black Ellie. The purple gives me some armpit chafing, too. So for people considering to buy this; keep in mind the black cups are lower than the purple!

About the type of bra or what breasts it would suit - I'm happy the cups are pretty open on top - no cutting in. Good for FOT or even fullness I would say. Wires are perhaps a bit wider than I need, but not uncomfortably so.

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Updated on Jun 30, 2015 Flag this

Cups are the wrong shape for me. Too much like Freya's style.

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Fits the same as the Curvy Kate Ella, similar to the Emily. It's a lovely bra and fits me perfectly, but the shape just isn't what I prefer. It will work for someone who gets on well with Curvy Kate and Flirtelle.

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