Irene was a random online purchase from Nordstrom Rack. I purchased this simply because it was cheap and I wanted to try something from Parfait.

However, Irene is a prime example of grading gone wrong. I forgot to take measurements of this before returning it, but Irene's underwires are shaped like a horseshoe (like a U but with a more flattened, bulbous bottom and the upper ends pointed in instead of straight). This is clearly designed as a plus-size bra and graded down to a size where this shape and proportion is inappropriate. I don't think anyone with a 30D cup size has the amount of breast tissue necessary to fill out this bra, as the cups are tall, deep, and run at least a size or size and a half too big.

In addition, the fabric appeared quite cheap and was scratchy, and the wires were downright stiff. This was an all-around unpleasant bra.

Black colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Sep 01, 2019 Flag this