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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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Nor for me, to wide for my body and seems to point boobs out instead of in.
Updated on Jul 11, 2014 Flag this
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Finally, a bra that sits flat against my sternum.
I really like this bra looks-wise. It's frilly, something that you don't always get in the 'bigger' sizes. I did notice that after wearing it for a few hours it irritated me some around the band, but I think it's just because it's brand new. I imagine once it stretches some, it will be fine because it's not that bad now. I did however have to slightly bend the underwires on the sides (under my arms) out a tad, because they were really poking into me. I'm not normally one to bend wires, but I was careful about it and only a slight amount.
Be aware that it is very thin - just a layer of lace, so it's sheer and the cups aren't super supportive. Still, I would purchase this bra again - in a different color.Updated on Jun 18, 2014 Flag this
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I don't like Panache; they don't like me. Their so-called balconies are really full coverage on me but they always look so pretty on those models
https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Their wires are too freaking wide AND tall on the sides. The cups are too freaking shallow. It's a hate-hate relationship.
And then I saw the Violet colorway and decided I Just. Didn't. Care.
There was a perfect storm: colorway lust, mostly ill-fitting bras in the drawer, surprisingly good reviews, an adventure with some encouraging feedback including a Zulily sale (with matching briefs available). There was nothing for it but to jump on it and try.
Giggles.
It's awesome.
I could use a cup size up, but it's totally wearable. The wires are narrow enough AND short enough not to piss me off. Straps are skinny, which is a nice change - although only half-adjustable. The band fits like it was made for me and has 3 hooks.
Have bought another colorway and more panties. It's that good.violet mix colorway
Updated on Jun 15, 2014 Flag this
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A good, basic bra that I would never have tried if I hadn't fallen for the violet mix colorway first. This one is the blossom (barely peach) and the fit is consistent. It is wearable, although I would go up a size if I was paying full price.
Pretty for a full coverage (balconette my ass), well made, comfy after break in. Skinny straps (yay!) are almost too short and only half adjustable.
Will buy more - in a 32H.blossom colorway
Updated on Jun 15, 2014 Flag this
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It is a very nice sturdy bra. Ariza known to have a very tight band. Mine has even smaller band that usual. Then i bought it at first i had to wear it with extender. Today I'm underbust measurement is 31" tight and I can comfortably wear it on the loosest hooks. The cups are smaller as well. I wear 32H in Andorra, in Ariza I can almost fill the cups. This bra fits more like 32HH.
I have soft breast, bottom full, very close together (breasts touch each over), set high on the chest. I didn't have a problem with poking wires while using extender.
The bra made from double mesh, keeps the girls in place and cool at as well.Updated on Jun 15, 2014 Flag this
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It looks great, but it's not a good fit. The wires are stabby. Maybe because they're too wide?
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Updated on Jun 14, 2014 Flag this
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Fit is pretty good except the wires poke in my armpits and the gore floats just a little bit, but I think it may be because it is too long
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Updated on May 15, 2014 Flag this
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The Ariza is very pretty. Of most of the bras I've tried on, it has one of the least supportive materials (because it is thin and slightly stretchy and the straps are very narrow).
I haven't tried on any other sizes in the Ariza, but this one fits pretty well. The top of the cups are a smooth fit (and one of the few bras I've ever tried on where I get little to no quadboobing on deep inhales), but on the inside of the cup near the gore there is a little extra fabric. I also feel like the bottom of the cups are just a little unfilled.
The band is also a little big. Only wearing it on the tightest hooks do I feel like I'm being well supported. And the gore digs in after wearing it for a little while.
I might try this in a 28GG.This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Apr 13, 2014 Flag this
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This bra, like so many of Panache's superbras, is wide in the wire and shallow in the cup. It seemed to fit when I first put it on, but with a narrow/projected shape, ended up being quite painful after an hour or two of wear.
The straps are quite thin - so as a projected shape pushes against the cup and pulls down on the straps, it can become a torture device for the wrong shape chest. I didn't feel supported at all, but this is probably due to shape incompatibility between my bust and the bra.
However, it is a nice looking bra - the mint and lavender color combination is really nice, so if you generally fit well in the superbra line, this is a nice addition.This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Mar 23, 2014 Flag this
