This is my new favorite bra. It is the best shape yet I have found on me. The apex of the cup perfectly matches my natural shape. I will be looking for more bras of this type. Higher wings would be nice.
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Ariza Balconnet Bra (5051)
AW2008-AW2013 - Three-piece seamed cup with a horisontal seam across the cup and full band in embroided fabric.
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This bra is discontinued.
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New cut is:
SS2013 - lilac/pink
AW2012 - black/multi
SS2012 - violet mixOld cut:
all before SS2012 and the blossom(nude), black and white ones.
Old cut has higher wings, wider gore, higher gore and (that I have not fully reasearch yet) different cup shape.
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Though the band fits, the band covering the wire is particularly wide and the lower edge can cut into my skin uncomfortably if I don't adjust it exactly right when I put the bra on (or after reclining, bending, etc). I'm happy enough with the support, and the bra and I seem to be getting used to each other so that the wire cover is less uncomfortable after a few wears.
This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Jul 12, 2013 Flag this
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Very pretty embroidering.
Updated on Jul 04, 2013 Flag this
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Band fits tight, but I've worn it without an extender anyway. The cups are deep enough, and while they're a little too wide, it doesn't bother me too much. The biggest problem is with the gore. It's a little too wide and not "stable" so instead of digging in to my boobs the wires flip over each other. It's a wearable bra, but not my favourite.
I'm being a bit weird here maybe, but I don't like how this bra looks. It's too lacy and flowery and trying to be all girly - but it's a huge granny bra and there's no hiding the fact! Ok, the straps are ... really thin for a huge granny bra. I've actually let them show in tops (summer! hot!) and not been too bothered by it. But somehow, I keep thinking, maybe I like the Tangos because they don't try too hard not looking like granny bras. And the colours are nicer. I'm so happy this oneat least is a single colour, a nice enough teal, because the multicolour Arizas look just way over the top.
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Updated on Jul 03, 2013 Flag this
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I wear this bra with an extender as the band is very tight. It is very comfortable and gives me a great shape. This bra and the Panache Elsa (6691) are the only bras I own where I have no space in the bottom of the cup.
https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> I just wish the sizing were consistent across colors with this bra.
Updated on Jun 28, 2013 Flag this
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I wish I had ordered this in a JJ cup. I have a slight quadboob that is probably only noticeable to me in this bra. Otherwise, this bra is one of my better fitting bras. Band sizing is completely off with this bra. The band feels identical to my other Ariza in blossom which is a 36J. My blossom Iits like a champ with only a little space at the bottom of the cup. The cups in this bra fit better than my blossom with less space at the bottom, but again slight quadboob.
Updated on Jun 28, 2013 Flag this
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Sigh. This bra is the most beautiful piece of lingerie that I've owned, but I just don't think that Panache and I get along. I'm keeping it (even just as a wall hanging), and it almost almost fits. There's some wrinkling throughout the cup (mostly on the lace at the top), and the wires are a bit too wide/tall for my liking. It's very full for a balconnet, so probably won't work for shallower breasts. The gore digs into my breast tissue a little as well. though I have very close-set boobs.
Updated on Jun 26, 2013 Flag this
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One of my bras purchased on my first fitting. The saleswoman sized up my band to a 36 saying the band does not stretch as much in this model and sized down the cup to a GG. She had put me in a 34HH Andorra, and after a few weeks with the Ariza I really wish it was a 36H. It fits okayish, but when I'm pre-menstrual I start to get quad-boob, and I don't stay completely contained if I'm active and/or bending down much. Also the top of the gore always sits about a thumb's distance from my sternum, while the bottom sits flat.
OTOH the bra itself is gorgeous, sheer purple with bright pink embroidery, something I've dreamt of finding in my size. It reminds me of the kind of pretty I used to pout over in catalogs that I'll never be able to (but now never want to) order from again.
Some hooks have already started to pull through so they don't set "right" but they're still functional.Updated on Jun 25, 2013 Flag this
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This bra is beautiful. That being said, the cups are much too full and the center gore is too high for my preference. The wires poke my arm pits badly, and the 38 band does not fit tight enough, even on the smallest setting.
Editing: I tried to wear it just a little bit more. The whole front of the band rode down my rib cage and dug into my skin. The straps continued to dig more and more into my shoulders to an unbearable extent. I can't even wear deodorant due to the arm pit poking, it gets all over the bra. AND, the mesh on this is so scratchy and uncomfortable. T
This bra seriously sucks.Updated on Jun 13, 2013 Flag this
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First bra I bought when trying to determine my size. Was not the correct size for me, in fact it was horribly small.
This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Jun 11, 2013 Flag this
You can look up old cut Ariza. White, black, blush, are those I know by hand
Ping alisa she is Ariza expert!