This is a gorgeous, moulded, demi-cut bra. The multi-layered bow and victorian charm are a classy touch.

The band is tight for a 30, which is nice. The 30F only has two hooks (when you go up to a FF there are 3!). The straps keep the pinstripe look going, but it is not as decorative as the thicker straps of the 30FF. The downside to the pinstriped straps means they are only halfway adjustable. While I normally have to do some serious strap adjustment, I didn't in this bra, so the partially-adjustable straps weren't a problem.

The cup is shallow in the center, like most Parfait's ... I've tried. That being said, the gore does tack despite my quadboobing. However, there is some serious shape incompatibility. My center heavy boobs get pushed up and out by this bra, causing a bit of an east-west appearance. On me, the apex of the bra is out to the sides (I swear I look like a box when I look down on it - flat from the front all the way out to the seam, then straight back to my sides). A friend tried it on though (shallower, more FOT boobs, not center heavy at all) and she looked stunning in it despite it being a size too big. No weird apex stuff at all. I get cleavage in this bra. Not deco cleavage, and not squished up cakes on a plate cleavage, but classy, gently rounded top and center cleavage (ignore the quadboob). The lace on the top of the cups will show through a thin shirt.

Despite the shape incompatibility, I love this bra. The pinstripes make me feel like a classy, sexy 1920's gangster. I seriously wish I could wear it as a top. Every time I put it on I feel like I need a fedora and a martini. If only it fit my boobs better!
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Updated on Oct 06, 2015 Flag this

Such a cute bra! I love it. This was one I was able to try on in a store in a 30dd and a 30e.

*I think* my usual bra size is 28e/f, but this bra style only goes down to 30. Also, the band is VERY tight. If you normally wear a 30 band, I suggest going up to a 32. So, as a 28 band, I was able to wear the 30 band in this brand. This is tighter than my sole 28e bra (a Curvy Kate bra), so I am very pleased with this one's fit because I knew beforehand how Parfait sizing works! Just be ... careful ordering online! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

You may want to get one cup size up AND a band size up. The top of this bra is tight to hold you in, which I like because I'm not full on top.

I have very close-set breasts, so the center gore comes up too high and starts to poke and separate my breast tissue, which is just not good. In the center of the bra is a double bow and cameo decoration.

The straps are skinny and cute with pinstripes and lace like that on the bra cups and band. They are half-way adjustable and not what I would call stretchy (good!).

I think everything fills out right if I ignore the stabbing the gore. There is no gapping and everything lies flat where it should (besides the very top of the gore, of course) and I get some cute cleavage if I pull the bra down far and tuck everything in well.

I probably still need to push the underwire around a bit to make it comfortable for my bony ribcage, but it was comfortable for about 5 hrs until I started laying around on the couch on my laptop. So the bra is probably too tight for slouchy 'relaxation' poses but fine if you maintain an upright posture or lay flat.

Grade: B+
Would I recommend it? Yes if you have more separated breasts. Got the bra for $23 and the panty for $10. Panty also runs tight, in case you were wondering. I could've gotten away with a S instead of XS.
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Updated on Feb 26, 2015 Flag this

Super cute, the band runs about a size small as do the cups. Works better for wider set and shallower boobs than I have sadly.

Updated on Dec 05, 2015 Flag this

This is a gorgeous, moulded, demi-cut bra. The multi-layered bow and victorian charm are a classy touch.

The band is very tight for a 30, which is nice. The 3 hooks are even nicer. The straps are a bit thick, but they keep the pinstripe look going, so it's worth it. The downside to the pinstriped straps means they are only halfway adjustable. While I normally have to do some serious strap adjustment, I didn't in this bra, so the partially-adjustable straps weren't a problem.

The cup is shallow in the center, like most Parfait's I've tried. That being said, the gore does tack, and it's a better ... fit than my 30F. There is a slight east-west appearance, but whether that is due to the shape incompatibility (center heavy boobs getting pushed out by a shallow centered bra) or due to cup design, I'm not sure. The cups are on the verge of being too tall at the edges (but I need a very short cup).It gives just enough cleavage to be classy without feeling squished/like I'm falling out. The lace on the top of the cups will show through a thin shirt.

Despite the shape incompatibility, I love this bra. The pinstripes make me feel like a 1920's gangster while the white lace and the bow and the victorian charm make me feel like a sexy, supported french maid. I wish I could wear it as a top (it goes so well with with my pinstripe pants!).


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Updated on Oct 06, 2015 Flag this

I got this bra at Burlington coat factory super cheap. Oh how badly I wanted this to work, I love the way it looks it reminds me quite a bit of EM's prohibicja, but much cheaper. But unfortunately that's the only pro I have about this bra. It's uncomfortable due to the band being really tight, but this might be a plus for people who need a 26 or tight 28 band. I find it small all over actually do I would recommend sizing up in band and cup. The cups, well just horribly wrong for my shape, they're spaced far apart and where the apex is gives a very east west appearance as well as being pretty shallow near the gore so quite a bit quadding in the middle as well as causing the gore to float. The wires are really wide and not too comfortable on my ribcage. The straps are very far apart and dig into my arms. And... That's about it.

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Updated on Apr 20, 2015 Flag this

Finally getting around to writing this review.

These cups aren't deep at all, yet really open. I feel like I'm spilling out, when I'm not. Very odd feeling and fit. It's not supportive, clearly. Kinda hard to feel lifted when the bra barely covers half your breast.

Like most Parfait bras, size up in the band AND cup. The 32 fits like a tight 30. I might even suggest 28 banded girls to get the 32, because the fabric being kind of scratchy and the tightness may acerbate sensitive skin problems.

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Updated on Apr 19, 2015 Flag this

Really cute bra! Band is nice and snug but the cup width and depth aren't working to well for me. Feels to shallow and not projected enoigh.

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Updated on Apr 12, 2015 Flag this

The band on this runs quite firm, for reference I wear a 32 band in the Charlotte. The cup sizing for this I believe runs true to size. This bra reminds me of the Fiona except with a better construction., my Fiona always collapsed in the midline edge of the cups.

If you are VERY Fot, you may want to go up a cup size, but for somewhat FOT, you should be ok.

Really pretty bra, I love the detailing and the center pendant, gives a vintage feel.

Updated on Dec 17, 2014 Flag this

Pretty pinstripe with a neat little bow and pendant (mother-of-pearl facsimile). The bra seems decently made, but wow, the band is tight! I couldn't fasten it without an extender; definitely more like a true 28 than a 30. The cups were decently deep at the bottom, but I still get square boob from the top view (not uncommon, since the Parfait gores tend to be too wide on me anyhow). Not too shabby, otherwise. Cups are nice and narrow, band is firm. The straps are a little thin and wide-set for my liking, but they'd be easy to move. I will be looking for this in a bigger band size.

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Updated on Nov 21, 2014 Flag this

I really like this bra! There are a few small issues but definitely getting closer to A Bra That Fits https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

I am fairly even with firm tissue. Overall this bra works pretty well with my shape. I think it may be a tiny bit shallow on the bottom for me as I noticed the cups slightly buckling underneath. Other small issues are that the band on this runs rather firm and the straps are set too wide. I have another Parfait by Affinitas bra that has wide set straps, so maybe it's this brand. This bra also feels as tight as other 28 bras I have. Still, I'm quite happy with the shape it gives me and will look for styles similar to it.

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Updated on Aug 23, 2014 Flag this