AW2011- AW2015 version - This is the plunge version. See 6931 for half cup balconette. More...
Official websiteI love this bra. Love the way it looks and the way it fits. Looks good under clothes. Gaps at upper outer edge and actually all along top. But really variable depending on swoop/scoop. The 34E is too small in the cup. The band is pretty stretchy and a little big. Maybe I should try a 32E?
Updated on Sep 21, 2015 Flag this
For me, the band runs more true-to-size than tight. I have a 25" snug UB and this does need adjusting every once in a while. In this size range, the cups seem to have average projection rather than being shallow. My breasts usually don't work well with 3-part cups but the stiff padding hides a lot of projection issues, and this bra definitely gives me more of a push-up effect because of the projection.
Hot Pink colorway
Updated on Sep 20, 2015 Flag this
This bra lifts very well. Of all the bra's that I've tried, this one lifts me the highest. The top rim is tighter then the then the rest of the cup and cuts in on me a little bit on my larger breast. I have even fullness so this could be a problem if you're full on top.The black ribbon details on the cups show's though a t shirt, I don't mind. This bra gives a slightly pointy look, not extreme but most people seem to prefer a more rounded look.
Updated on Sep 08, 2015 Flag this
The slight increase in both width and hight in the 32DDD cup vs. the 32DD cup seemed to fit me a little better and be slightly more comfortable. The actual depth of the cup at it's deepest area didn't actually change, the 32DDD just comes up higher on the top and is slightly wider on the outside edge of the underwire. Unfortunately, because the top outer edge was just a little bit closer to my armpit, the motion of extending my arm forward caused the stiff fabric and top trim edge of the cup to bow outward giving me very noticeable gaping. I decided to stick with the 32DD in both the wild pink and wine purple colorway (see my other reviews for pictures of the purple in both 32DD and 32DDD). I have also added pictures to the comparison between the 32DD and 32DDD Charlotte Padded Bra so the difference in cup projection at the top is visible.
Wild Pink colorway
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Updated on Sep 05, 2015 Flag this
The underwires of this bra come just shy of sitting on my outer breast tissue, but it still feels comfortable. The fabric and construction of this bra are a little stiff and the band is snug. It gives me a very lifted and centered shape under shirts, which I like. I already had this bra in red and I liked it so much that I got the wild pink and wine purple colorways as well. There is a very slight amount of gaping at the top outer edge of the cup when I extend my arm forward, but it is minimal. I also tried on the 32DDD in both the wild pink and the wine purple, so see my other review for comparisons.
Wild Pink colorway
Updated on Sep 05, 2015 Flag this
I tried on both 32DD and 32DDD in the wine purple color. The 32DDD gave me a bit more room on the outside of the cup as the underwires were a little wider and the cup a little taller. The depth of the cup didn't seem to be different, just the hight and width. The 32DDD was a little more comfortable and seemed to fit me better overall but the gaping on the outer top edge of the cup when I extended my arms forward was just ridiculous. I ended up going with the 32DD, as there was far less gaping.
Purple Wine/w Black colorway
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Updated on Sep 05, 2015 Flag this
This bra fits me very well and gives me quite a lot of lift. The construction is a bit stiff, but not uncomfortable. The band does not seem to be quite as tight as the red version of this bra in 32DD. The underwires are just shy of sitting on the outside breast tissue, but they feel OK (I'm shallow breasted, with wide roots). There is a slight bit of gaping on the outer top edge of the cup when I extend my arm forward, but it is very minor compared to the gaping that I got in the 32DDD. Love the dark purple color. I'm definitely keeping this one.
Purple Wine/w Black colorway
Updated on Sep 05, 2015 Flag this
I outgrew my old Charlotte, and I am trying to find my new size. This band is good. I have a lot of quadding on my larger breast and a little bit on my smaller one. Going another size up might help, but I'm wondering if my recent weight gain/size increase has made me too projected for Charlotte's shallow cups.
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Updated on Sep 05, 2015 Flag this
I ordered this online after trying one on in Kohls that was a 32F, I wasn't entirely sure what size to get, but I found it for quite a bargain $24 plus 2 pairs of matching panties on ebay. I took a guess on my size and went with the 30E I thought about a 32DD, but it was out of stock. The 30E fits pretty well though it is a bit too tight, but should be fine after a few wears. Overall I am quite please with this bra and it does fit so I'm happy about that. It does show under tshirts though so I probably won't wear it as much as I would like.
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Updated on Aug 10, 2015 Flag this
This bra is at least a cup size too small for me; purchased before I really understood correct sizing--I'd get a 30FF or G if I purchased it again. The fabric is nice quality for this price point, and the dusty rose colorway is lovely. I think it would work well for shallow shapes; cup seems to run small all around.
The gore was strangely far more uncomfortable than any I've ever tried, not sure if it was because the bra is the wrong size or the wires are very stiff.
Dusty Rose/Black colorway
Updated on Aug 10, 2015 Flag this
