I really love this new style from Flirtelle. It's fresh and modern, and reminds me of Curvy Kate Lifestyle Plunge Bra (CK5711) but with a higher/fuller apex. The mesh is soft and has a small amount of stretch for a really comfy fit, the straps are a nice width and it feels great on. My only pain point is that it doesn't come in a smaller band than 32 backs at the moment - so I'm wearing a 32FF where I'm usually a 28GG/30G. I love it that much though that I will be keeping it and taking the band in for a firmer fit!
It is a single layer of mesh, no lining whatsoever. It does pull slightly at the horizontal seam from the strap, but given the structure of the cup it's inevitable and doesn't seem to cause any issues in fit or support - more just an aesthetic thing.
This is a comfortable bra, very simple but pretty appearance, but I would not suggest it for people with soft breast tissue. It has lining but is not molded, and I end up getting a football shape from it. It fits well but I do not like the shape.
I got this because I liked the Flirtelle Rose Balconette (FL9022), a sister cut to Cheryl. The mesh is soft to the touch, like all Flirtelles and Curvy Kate bras I've tried. The colour, Sky Blue, is a bright turquoise; I can see it working on almost any skintone.
The cups are very wide, but deep enough to contain my projected breasts, and the tulip embroidery on the upper cup doesn't cut in at all. The band was, of course, too big, but shortening it just like on the Rose made it just fine. The shape is smooth and rounded. Overall, it's a cute, comfortable, and above all, affordable bra!
The light pink version is a great nude bra on me (think vampire or ghost - that's my skintone!)
Somehow this particular cut of Flirtelles work really well on my shape. The wires are a little wide but that doesn't seem to affect the look and support. Nice, round shape, though not quite as uplifted as Cleos.
The fabric is a mesh that's wonderfully soft to the touch, which is something I've come to expect from unpadded Curvy Kates and Flirtelles. It might not be as sturdy or keep its shape as long as a Panache bra, but sometimes comfort is all that's needed.
I love the little rosebuds on the gore and straps. It's nice to see something a little different to all the bows every other bra has.
Still trying to figure out what fits me (cup wise). This was too large as I didn't fully fill the cups (could fit a c-shaped push-up bra padding in by my breast & still have loose fabric). I'm sure once all my tissue migrates back to my breasts I'll be larger than what I am. My band tends to be about the same (34) but I like to buy them tight (32) as I've had issues with bands stretching out too easily in the past. The band was slightly a bit tight on this one for me. I tend to measure: 35" loose, 33" snug, and 32" tight. I feel without support when I get a 34" band.
