Charlotte Padded Bra (6901)

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Charlotte Padded Bra (6901)

AW2011- AW2015 version - This is the plunge version. See 6931 for half cup balconette. More...

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30		30D 30:4 21 bras	30DD 30:5 28 bras	30E 30:6 40 bras	30F 30:7 23 bras	30FF 30:8 28 bras	30G 30:9 41 bras	30GG 30:10 9 bras	30H 30:11 12 bras	30HH 30:12 6 bras	30J 30:13 8 bras	30JJ 30:14 1 bra	30K 30:15 7 bras
32	32C 32:3 1 bra	32D 32:4 7 bras	32DD 32:5 15 bras	32E 32:6 19 bras	32F 32:7 42 bras	32FF 32:8 24 bras	32G 32:9 17 bras	32GG 32:10 25 bras	32H 32:11 19 bras	32HH 32:12 12 bras	32J 32:13 12 bras	32JJ 32:14 3 bras	32K 32:15 7 bras
34	34C 34:3 0 bras	34D 34:4 4 bras	34DD 34:5 4 bras	34E 34:6 11 bras	34F 34:7 16 bras	34FF 34:8 17 bras	34G 34:9 15 bras	34GG 34:10 10 bras	34H 34:11 9 bras	34HH 34:12 9 bras	34J 34:13 7 bras	34JJ 34:14 3 bras	34K 34:15 4 bras
36	36C 36:3 0 bras	36D 36:4 0 bras	36DD 36:5 2 bras	36E 36:6 2 bras	36F 36:7 9 bras	36FF 36:8 10 bras	36G 36:9 9 bras	36GG 36:10 3 bras	36H 36:11 8 bras	36HH 36:12 9 bras	36J 36:13 4 bras	36JJ 36:14 5 bras	36K 36:15 4 bras
38	38C 38:3 0 bras	38D 38:4 0 bras	38DD 38:5 2 bras	38E 38:6 4 bras	38F 38:7 8 bras	38FF 38:8 2 bras	38G 38:9 3 bras	38GG 38:10 4 bras	38H 38:11 2 bras	38HH 38:12 3 bras	38J 38:13 6 bras	38JJ 38:14 3 bras	38K 38:15 2 bras
40	40C 40:3 0 bras	40D 40:4 0 bras	40DD 40:5 1 bra	40E 40:6 0 bras	40F 40:7 2 bras	40FF 40:8 4 bras	40G 40:9 9 bras	40GG 40:10 7 bras	40H 40:11 3 bras	40HH 40:12 5 bras	40J 40:13 3 bras	40JJ 40:14 0 bras	40K 40:15 3 bras
42	42C 42:3 0 bras	42D 42:4 0 bras	42DD 42:5 1 bra	42E 42:6 1 bra	42F 42:7 0 bras	42FF 42:8 0 bras	42G 42:9 1 bra
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28K

Hasn't set fit

*28K Purple Wine *
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Charlotte 6901 is a padded pushup bra. The padding is a light foam liner, without any additional pads. The outside of the cups have an additional crescent nylon across the outer part that is not attached to the cup that acts as a lift/support and push up effect without additional padding. This review is for the 28K in Purple Wine.

The band measured 25” to a max of 30.5” with 4 sets of hooks and 3 rows of eye loops. ...

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 11”

2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 13”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

This one had a wider cup at 8” making the 28K cup ½” wider than the 30K. The center gore was wide at 1.25” as compared to the 7/8” spacing on the 30K, though the height remained the same at 4”. The cups on the 28K were definitely more than a full cup smaller than those on the 30K making the sizing inconsistent and thus unreliable. This would explain why Amazon reviews list it as 283 too small, 577 fitting, and 119 as too big at the time of purchase…….

As a quick review of the 28K, the cups were too small to the point of being painful on my breasts. The center gore was way off my sternum (more than 4 fingers off it) and I had quad boob. The straps were so wide set that it wasn’t even funny. I forgot to take pictures before returning this one, sorry.

I feel the shape isn’t quite perfect for the larger cups, especially if you have softer breast tissue like I do. If you have over the muscle implants, this would most likely be a great bra for you. If you have soft breasts (ie-older post breast feeding boobies) this bra may not give you the desired effect as it’s portrayed. So, for the most part, great for firm young breasts, while the rest of us should go with Ewa Michalak or Comexim bras for the knockout pushup bra effect.

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Purple Wine colorway

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30K

Hasn't set fit

Parfait by Affinitas *30K Icy Blue/Black *
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Charlotte 6901 is a padded pushup bra. It comes in many colors, though I tried it in Ice Blue/Black (30K) and prior in Purple Wine (28K). The padding is a light foam liner, without any additional pads. The outside of the cups have an additional crescent nylon across the outer part that is not attached to the cup that acts as a lift/support and push up effect without additional padding. This review is for the 30K in ... Icy Blue/Black.

For the 30K: The band measures 25.5” to a max stretch of 33” and has 4 sets of hooks with 3 rows of eyes.

The width of the cup is 7.5”and the center gore is spaced at 7/8” wide and 4” tall.

Cup Depth as measured by:
1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance.
This measurement is: 12”

2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance.
This measurement is: 14”

I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.

For the 30K, the cups fit very full without quad boob, but the center gore does not sit on my sternum, either. If it did I would have quad boob. The straps are wide set, with the side curve of the cup too high. As for the straps length, the adjusters, when tightened down to a comfortable level, are sitting in the front as they are so long. The cups are too wide and wrap wider than my breasts. With the Straps being too wide set, and the side curve on the cups being too tall, it does create the "armpit eater" effect.

The nicest aspect of this bra is the 4 hooks which provides wonderful support. I'd love this bra if the side cup curve was lower and the straps further in!

I feel the shape isn’t quite perfect for the larger cups, especially if you have softer breast tissue like I do. If you have implants, especially over the muscle, this would most likely be a great bra for you. If you have real &/or soft breasts (ie-older post breast feeding boobies) this bra may not give you the desired effect as it’s portrayed. So, for the most part, great for fake young boobies, while the rest of us should go with Ewa Michalak or Comexim bras for the knockout pushup bra effect. :-/

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Ice Blue/Black colorway

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34D

Hasn't set fit

Cup size runs big, balconnet style bra, great for low density

Nude colorway

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28DD

Didn't fit

This bra is the first Parfait by Affinitas I have tried. I found that the 28 band was just a tad too tight but the cups were perfect. I added an extender to solve this. I'm fob, wide set, with soft tissue. I often have problems with gaping because my tissue will follow the path of least resistance in the bra, which is usually towards the sides and bottom of the cup. The Charlotte's strong cup structure, high cup sides, side support panel, and it's inward angle at the top of the cup helped push my tissue up and in. I had some gaping on my smaller boobs ... but the angle of the cup hid it marvelously. I'm very happy with the shape this bra created. I'm not in love with it's high contrast style, especially the black vertical stripes on the cup. It almost looks retro, but with a dash of the 1980s thrown in. As to comfort, I wore it for 4 hours today and I was aware of it's presence the entire time. It's thick, squeaky,(hopefully the squeak will fade) and the band is a touch scratchy. This is the ultra super overnights maxi pad of bras. It will contain those breasts! I do very much like the look, I wish it were a little more comfortable though. I'll definitely continue to wear it, but I'll probably choose something lighter most days unless I am needing maximum lift and projection.
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Purple Wine colorway

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32K

Didn't fit

Better for someone who needs only moderate projection

Updated on May 24, 2018 Flag this
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32FF

Didn't fit

First off, Parfait needs to get their act together. The hangtag says this is a USA/UK size 32FF. The sewn-in tag says it is a USA 32H/UK 32FF.
I think if it had been a true 32FF it might have fit, but not as a 32H. It is simply way too much bra for my short torso/average shoulders. The cups were very tall and the straps cut right into the arms. (I had previously tried the US32F, but that was too small in the cups.)
Construction wise, it's well made with nice materials: the cups are lined with cotton so it's soft and comfortable. The flocked straps are fully adjustable. I appreciate the 3 hook band...so much more secure. The weak point in materials is the single layer of mesh on the band. Especially at this size, it needs an inner lining for additional support.

Icy Blue w/ Black colorway

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28H

Didn't fit

I was skeptical about this bra because it looks very heavy and IMHO the design is a bit much. But I changed my mind when I tried it on- it’s actually one of the most comfortable bras I’ve ever worn and my boobs feel completely supported and weightless. It’s got pretty mega lift as well. Almost like a corset, but way more comfortable.

The fit unfortunately is not quite perfect, but I think I will keep this bra anyway because I really love the “weightless” feeling it gives me. The padding predictably makes the cups shallow and does not allow for a lot of immediate projection or inner ... projection, which causes the gore not to tack on me in my usual size, 28H. As some people recommended, I tried to size up to a 28HH but it was comically large. The wings were jutting into my armpits, the cups were up to my chin, and the top gaped. So back to the 28H I went, and just accepted that the gore wouldn’t tack.

I wish I’d gotten the blue color. The “dusty rose” is okay but a bit underwhelming.
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Dusty Rose colorway

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32FF

Didn't fit

The hangtag says it's a size 32FF. The sewn-in tag says it's a 32H. I'm more inclined to believe the sewn-in tag.
I previously had tried the 32F, which was too small, and when this arrived, even at first glance I thought "Wow, what a big difference between sizes". Now I know why.
With that said the band still fit well, but of course the cups were too wide and way too open...and the band cut into my armpits...and the straps are too far apart.

Purple Wine w/ Black colorway

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32F

Didn't fit

I love, love, love the purple with black trim!!! It's such a vibrant shade of purple with a red hue. Makes the black contrast really 'pop'.
As for fit, I'm finding this one is not very forgiving if you have an uneven size. Its' structured foam cups are squishy like a memory foam, but I quad on my larger side (especially in the center) and gape on the smaller side. However, the cups are probably too small anyway because the gore doesn't sit flat. Thankfully it's not uncomfortable, despite its' 3" height. (I'm not sure how they call it a plunge with a gore that tall!)
The straps are already on the very edge of my arms and do cause some friction. So I'm certainly afraid if I went up a cup size the straps would be cutting well into my armpits.
The band feels true to size and has a nice firm stretch. Fabrics are soft...no noticeable scratchiness. Seams do show under a thin top.
Oh, why does finding the perfect bra have to be SO difficult?

Purple Wine with Black colorway

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38HH

Didn't fit

I took a chance and ordered this bra on eBay based on the Bratabase recommendation and the fact that I had tried on this bra last year when I was a different size. Last time, I'd bought it and then realized the sizing was incorrect so I had to return it.

The 38HH almost fits. The issue is that the cups are very wide and I have close-set breasts. The way the bra is designed, the gore doesn't tack. Because the gore doesn't tack and my breasts push the middle out, there's a tiny bit of gap at the sides where the strap meets the front of the bra. ... I think I'm somewhere between 38H and 38HH right now, so the cup is probably slightly big, but the way my boobs keep growing, I'll probably grow into the cup in the next 2-3 months. That won't fix the shape issue.

I probably need to look for a bra with narrower, deeper cups. I tend to wear Panache and Elomi. Panache gives me the perfect tack at the center gore, though sometimes they tack a little too well!

As for look and comfort, the Parfait Charlotte is very va-va-voom. It's a sexy bra. I wish it was a little more center-projected. I feel like there is too much boob at the sides.

I will give the bra an A+ for support. The band feels very secure without being too tight and it is alleviating the back strain I've been having from my bras lately. The foam cups are very comfortable. I'd definitely recommend the bra to someone with a different shape. If you do better with wide, shallow bras, this is a good one to try (I also like Freya for that as well).
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Updated on Apr 07, 2018 Flag this
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