Tried this on in the store though it was a few sizes smaller than my usual (32F/FF (UK) vs 32DDD(US)) because it was on sale. =) It surprisingly fit well. Guess that confirms other peoples assumptions that this style runs big in the cups. Center gore tacks and is gloriously low (ignore my crazy underwire marks from my other bras) for my narrow set. I ultimately did NOT purchase this bra as I was concerned about the width of underwire despite the fact this bra WAS VERY COMFORTABLE. For reference, I am FoB, short/wide rooted, narrow set and projected. What do you think? Should I go back and pick up this bra? (There were a few on the sales rack yesterday)
Idk, there's no right answer. If you dont have a bra more comfortable for around the house, you could certainly use it for that. If you think you'd wear it enough to be worth the price, buy it. There's no bra police telling you what you ca wear!
I should clarify - was hoping to get some input on how the wires look on the sides. Had some side book migration after years of wearing the wrong size (found ABTF last year) and would like to avoid making the same mistake. I believe, Felina uses US sizing so a 32DDD(US) coverts to 32E(UK). So it's technically one cup too small. I've only worn UK brands thus far (Panache and Freya).
I've tried some Paramour and Felina bras, the cups do run large.
It looks good on you. Do you get much gapping when you lean over? If you do that might show through shirts.
I don't think you need to worry about tissue migrating back under your arms. If you buy it you'll be alternating with your other bras. If you like the fit and it's comfortable go for it.
Aha!
There is a bit of gapping on my smaller side when I lean over but not too bad.
Good point about the bra rotation! I have like 3 bras in heavy rotation... Been searching for another with lower gore to give my narrow set a break... Painful by end of the day.
At first glance, the bra fits because the cups stretch. Though I suspect a larger cup size would fit better. The Carolina is very pretty in person, it has a diagonal seamed full coverage plunge cup with a firm underwire. It's very light weight.
The fabric feels like soft nylon and is comfortable against the skin. The construction is very simple, it has a a stretchy black lace overlay placed over a beige fabric to fake "nude" skin (for lighter to light-tan skintones).
My issue with the Carolina is how tight the 32" band is! It's tighter than my 30FF from Freya or my 30G from Simone Perele. I need an extender for the Paramour bra because the tightness of the band mades the underwire press against me uncomfortably.
The straps are not fully adjustable due to their design, but I can tighten it sufficiently enough to fit without issues.
OK, the Amazon website listed this as good for "shallow top cup". So I thought I'd try it. Well, you'd have to flatten me out like a really thin pancake for me to get into this one! The gore was no where near sitting flat and the top of the cups were huge gaping caverns. I could not even fill the bottom around the wire. The band is a full two inches short. It only stretches from the vertical side stitching below the underarm (where boning would be); and I could not even get it on backwards without an extender, or risk tearing it! I would give it 5 stars for looks, because the lace and color are very pretty. But for fit, I have to give it a zero. Maybe it fits somebody, but certainly not me.
Needed a good t-shirt bra and this one was on sale and looked like it would fit the bill. However, it seemed both too small and too large all at the same time. Gore didn't tack and seemed to be floating, yet had some gaping at the top of the cup. It might work better for FOT types. Band was very tight, but being all lace I imagine it would probably stretch out quickly.
Well made. Nice materials: soft and smooth. The lace is not scratchy. Thin foam cups with an overlay of stretch tricot and a 1" wide elasticized band of stretch lace across the top: the stretchy edge supported without gaping. A double layer on the band: pretty lace on the outside, stretch mesh on the inside, with elastic edges. The band width at the hooks is 2.3" wide: good support. 3 rows of 3 hooks. The straps are 3/4" wide, fully adjustable: might be short on a long torso or low-set. Cups are wide. Wire is OK, but a little on the short side. Better suited for a wide and shallow shape but with some projection. A plunge without being super low: nice support.
Unfortunately, the cups buckled just above the wire on me and both the straps and band were just barely long enough. I may try the next size up, in both band and cup.
The softness of the materials is the first thing I noticed. Straps, elastic on the band and wire channel are all flocked on the inside. Straps and band feel like they provide nice support and probably won't stretch out too quickly. The underwires are very flexible and conform to your ribcage easily. Fabric is very smooth. This is such a comfortable bra! It's too bad it's the wrong shape for me. If it weren't for my crazy short (but projected) roots it would mostly fit very well; and it does (when I stand straight), but it doesn't (when I roll my shoulders forward). The straps are pretty far set (however, still comfortable), which is probably another factor causing the gape with shoulders rolled. They tend to buckle next to the strap when I do that. I ordered the Mink color, which is a beautiful rich taupe. Very classy looking. Wish I could keep it!
Like most bras on me the straps were too far apart and wrapped into my armpits. This particular bra actually caused cuts in the skin where shoulder meets chest from the strap placement. I moved the straps in in the front and no more pain or abrasions. It's also really tight, I couldn't get it to hook at all until I used an extender. Other than that I like it, it flatters my shape and is fairly comfortable.
This is a nice tshirt bra that's the wrong shape for me. The wires are too wide, and there's space in the bottom of the cup I can't fill, so this would probably be better for someone with wider/shallower boobs than mine. The 3 hooks on the back are nice! The band is stretchy and comfortable.
I can't comment much on the fit, as I purchased this bra while I was still wearing the wrong size (found out my actual size is more in the 30G/GG range) but I think it's a very cute t-shirt bra. It keeps from being a plain, boring t shirt bra with a pretty, unique lace trim under the top and bottom edges of the cups (don't worry, its not itchy) and lace wings. The lace on the bottom folds up a bit but I think that was just from my belly pushing it up when I was wearing it sitting down all day. The cup material is very soft to the touch and the level of molding is enough to prevent headlights but not enough to be stiff.
This bra is very cute, and it is close to fitting. My only issues are: The band is tight enough to provide adequate support, but it really stretches out quite far. Also, I get quadboob at the horizontal seam that is noticeable under everything. The band is itchy as well, even after washing.
Idk, there's no right answer. If you dont have a bra more comfortable for around the house, you could certainly use it for that. If you think you'd wear it enough to be worth the price, buy it. There's no bra police telling you what you ca wear!