What can I say about this bra??? Well when I put it on it was like instant love. Soft smooth fabric, gorgeous cream color. Soft straps. Well the straps are not the prettiest, they have a zig zag stitch that I do not particularly care for. They are also adjusted pretty far down already, so there is not much room for stretching. Before ordering this bra some research told me that it runs tighter in the band and that the top of the cup fits a little open. Both of these are true. But my larger side, the left, fits perfectly in the slightly open cup while the right has a tiny gap. Nothing worth worrying over, normal when you have two slightly different breasts. I'm so in love with this bra! We'll see how it wears for a bit.
I found the 28 back extremely tight, not like previous 28H Masquerade bras. It is also not properly fitting for my close set boobs. I would suggest Persia would best suit those with definitively set apart boobs, full on top and possibly smaller in the back to feel comfortable.
I like the Rhea and Andorra plunge. Nothing else so far has worked for me. And I have a Rhea that is now 1 size too big for me. :)
I want to try Andorra too! do you have Plunge or full cup?
I have a plunge. I thought she was sending me a full-cup. And then I got it in the mail and it was a plunge. I was so happy because I was expecting another Panache bra that didn't fit me or maybe would, because I never tried an Andorra before. :D
Panache tango bras are awful on my except for the first bra I ever got was a 30DD tango classic or something. I remember it kind of fit but it was too small and then it got smaller.
:) good to know thank you!
I would try a 28F and a 28E in the Andorra plunge. Just because I fluctuate so much.
This bra was a hot mess on my very narrow, very projected bust, which is sad, as it looked stunning on the lingerie model (well, duh...). But it's the widest cup I've ever seen in my size range, and the band is tiny (and thin, and nearly non-existent given the width of the cups). If you're large but shallow and separated and really need a 26 band, this one might just be your one. For me? I dug out an extender to check the rest of the fit, and was surprised when it looked kinda okay after scooping, swooping and tucking. Then I leaned forward maybe 45 degrees to check my phone and fell right out of the middle. Like, no boobs left in the bra. Awkward >.>
Plus side - it doesn't actually cut in under the arm, in spite of half the cup being around there. And it is really pretty.
Brand new, unworn. The fit of this bra just seems different then any other Masquerade that I have tried. It is a plain 3 part plunge style bra, but the construction of the cups seems to cause the breasts to point outward. It doesn't push up, but does give a nice cleavage line. Even with the outward pointed breasts it may provide a great look for some under clothes.
The band does not feel nearly as tight as the Rhea even though the have a similar stretch length. Not really sure what is going on with that. It also has the 2 hook fastening not a normal 3 for this size. I like that personally, but many won't.
I have one major fit issue with this bra. At the top of the cup under the arm there is a crazy gap. It is hard to get a photo of. I'm not sure if it is due to the width of the cup compare to my breasts or possibly the projection of my breasts compare to the cup.
runs big ion the back in my opinion - however i'm closer to a 26 than a 28. Ummm,the underwiring in the front of the body are munted and puff out strange in weird places (i think they were warped/ damaged wires) so I have removed them, it makes no difference to fit only now i dont look like i have strange lumps on my stomach.
My favourite! Although perhaps a size too small these days (I wish they went up another cup size!) - I pop after a few hours of wear. As I am very short, this is a good fit under my armpits as it has a low wing height. I have had a problem with the band though - the stitching right near the hooks has popped on two of these bras (I have 4!) but is easily fixed with a little zigzag stitch reinforcement.
Perfect my first basque. But I don't have tommy https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I do work out. I got flat one. So for me when I tried it there was lots of extra fabric belly side. I had had to removed it all by sewing. For bra side band and bra cups were totally true to size so don't worry. Im sure when you out on this no one gonna hate it X)
I have been wearing the Rhea for the last year or so and it is a dependable go-to bra for certain occasions. I'm really glad to own the Rhea for the following reasons:
1) It's soft. When my boobs are tender or hurt, for whatever reason, I wear the Rhea for days. It's comfortable from padding to straps, which are made of some sort fo foam material.
2) It's warm. As all padded bras go, it's ideal for winter wear.
3) It's pretty. I have the blue colorway and it's one of the prettiest bras I own.
That said, the Rhea has not become my all-time favourite because, unfortunately, it doesn't fit ...my boob type all that well. My boobs are on the softer and wobblier side and they will, sooner or later, spill from just about any padded bra. That happends with the Rhea too - when I put it on, it fits great and creates a great rounded shape, but over time, as my body shifts around, my boobs sag and the shape becomes very projected and unnatural (or they spill out straight away).
So the Rhea, being a padded half-cup, may not be the best choice for softer breats. But that's just about all I can say against it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 106 more words
I got this bra second hand but unworn through another bra sell/swap group. This bra is the wrong shape for me (too shallow at the bottom, too open on top, straps too far apart).
The material feels very nice and luxurious, but the seams looked rather puckery for a luxury line.
The band is very firm, but only has 2 hooks at the back and the straps are very thin, so it's not as comfortable as it could be otherwise.
I purchased the Persia in Sapphire from Figleaves as it was on sale. I was very pleased with the appearance of the bra and the feel of the fabric but I experienced issues with the fit, such as:
- The high centre gore being uncomfortable. It was painful against my sternum and the wires were too far apart for me as I am quite close-set.
- The band being too firm for my liking. I measure 28 inches around my ribcage although I could quite easily fasten this band on the second set of hooks, it was uncomfortable for me and I felt great relief when I removed the bra. ...I am sure this is because of the type of fabric and the lack of stretch. I think if I were to wear a 28 band size in this bra, it would put undue stress on the band and on myself; I believe a 30 band would be more appropriate for me.
Other things I would like to note about the bra:
- I found the cup to be the right size but it gave a flattened appearance which I find unflattering.
- I found the lining on the bottom of the cup to match well with my skin tone.
- I did not find the straps too wide-set in this bra. Because of this, the area under the arm, between the underwire and straps, did not rub against me painfully as it has done with other balconette styles I have tried.
- The straps are partially adjustable. The adjustable part of the strap measures 1.7cm; the non-adjustable part of the strap measures 1.4cm and has lace detailing which makes the bra as wide as 2.9cm in some areas.
I really am a fan of this bra in terms of how it looks and feels to the touch, but unfortunately it does not work with me so it will be returned. I would like to try this bra in 30GG (and I'm sure I would be tempted to keep it) but I know that it ultimately wouldn't work for me. Much to my disappointment, I am starting to believe that I cannot wear balconette bras at all. Masquerade make stunning bras; I really hope that in the future they will release a greater variety of styles and sizes so their creations can be more greatly appreciated. Read more 282 more words
I purchased the Masquerade Delphi in the black/ivory colourway on sale from Figleaves. The bra is very attractive and appears to be very well-constructed. I would like to note that each cup has two seams in this size. The fit of the cup was very good, as was the uplift it provided. However, I experienced the following issues with the bra:
- The straps are too wide for my shoulders. I understand that balconette bras have wide-set straps but I do not have particularly narrow shoulders. I worry that the straps are not placed appropriately to suit many women.
- In combination with the wide-set straps, the cups are high ...under my armpits causing the area between the strap and the underwire to rub uncomfortably against me. I have experienced this issue with several bras and I think that if the straps were not so wide-set, there wouldn't be much discomfort. Please note that I do not find the underwires to be uncomfortable.
- The centre gore does not lay flat. Similarly to the Curvy Kate Tease Me I reviewed, the gore is pushed out a little as there is not enough space for it on my chest. On some bras (Masquerade Persia, Panache Confetti), the wires at the centre gore feel very rigid which means that they will sit on my chest but on breast tissue (which is very uncomfortable). The wires on the Delphi do not feel so tough at the centre gore and so they do not cause discomfort despite not fitting me well. I like that the gore is a bit lower than on some other balconette bras.
- I found the band to be uncomfortable. I measure almost exactly 28 inches around my ribcage but I would have been much more comfortable in a 30 band. This may be due to the materials used in this bra and the lack of stretch, or it may just be a matter of personal comfort.
Although I would like to keep it, I will be returning this bra. I believe that balconette bras are a style that will very rarely work with me. Masquerade make lovely lingerie to a high standard and I look forward to trying more of their designs in the future. Read more 263 more words
I've gotten used to most Panache bras either being TTS or quite stretchy in the band. Before ordering these Masquerade styles there is only one other that I own and the band is firm on the final (last) hook. I found 28's available and thought I might fit one of them best. This is quite a stunning bra and I had high hopes.
The material is like most Masquerade satiny bras in that it is quite firm/stiff and not particularly stretchy (where the less expensive "youthful" Cleo line actually is). I have tried a good many of these shiny styles on and ...found they are not forgiving on the band size. Still, I had hope that if a 30-band were to give out too quickly then maybe the smaller "sister size" would be best with a bra extender until that day arrived. I *would have* ordered 30G and 30GG for comparison but found a 28GG and 28H from the same online store. As suspected both fit nicely although I felt more covered in the 28H and therefore comfortable.
Material quality is very supportive and the "Cinder" color is beautiful. If caught in a particular light it looks kind of like a smokey purple but it is in fact more of a warm brownish-grey with black center lace trim. The wires are just in the right spot and side wings as well (not too high). My only complaint was that I really did purchase it too small and would ideally exchange for a 30G but the store did not have so I reluctantly returned both sizes.
Measured immediately before wearing. Purchased & Returned May 2012 from Breakout Bras. Read more 172 more words
I like the Rhea and Andorra plunge. Nothing else so far has worked for me. And I have a Rhea that is now 1 size too big for me. :)