I like this bra, and I'm keeping it in the 30G, despite thinking the 30 G is a bit too small in the cup. The bottom panels in this cup are strong but sheer mesh, and the upper panel on each up is pretty stretchy mesh. I have FOB breast that are also center full. This plunge cuts through the inner fullness a bit, creating a quad boob effect in an unusual place. I've also ordered the 30GG to see if that fits my larger breast better.
The band on this bra has a lot of stretch. At a 30G, I thought this fit until I wore it for a few hours. Then the bottom of the cups were collapsing/wrinkling and the cups were moving down in the front. Fit seems to really depend on my posture. Quad boob only happens if I work really hard to stand straight and keep my shoulders back.
This bra did not fit me as the cups were too shallow for my breast. It is a characteristic all Parfait bras unfortunately share. This is why I rated the Erika bra okay in comfort and appearance categories.
Nevertheless what struck me with this bra, is that it is poorly made. After wearing it thrice in a month of time, the fabric around the left wire begin to tear. And after 10 wears the right wire pop up! I have other Parfait bras that hold up very well.
I always wash all my bras in a laundry bag and with the delicate setting of my washing machine and then I air-dry them.
Band slightly too large. Gaping at entire top of cup - slightly helped by tightening straps but then digs into my armpits. Wires too narrow and sit on on tissue. Feels like there is empty space at the bottom of the cup. This might be due to the "orange in a glass" effect, being too large a size, or both. I tend to either be a 30F or 30FF and they didn't have the 30F.
I wasn't sure I'd like the style, but it was recommended, so I tried it. In person, I actually like the black vertical lines on the outside. This was the first moulded cup I tried on my new bra fit journey and was disappointed it didn't fit.
One of my newest acquisitions was this bra. I’ve had luck with Parfait in the past (when I was a G cup, about 45 pounds ago) and I loved the way that bra fit. So, I opted to try this version. I have sizing issues with my right breast-it’s larger than my left. I filled this Casey Lace bra perfectly on the larger breast. The very few issues I had (wrinkling/not filling bottom of cup) only occur on my SMALLER left breast. This is not a new issue for me with bras. I just try to ensure that the larger breast ...is taken care of. I have remedies for the smaller one. And the size differential is so slight (yet noticeable) that the wrinkling/empty cup isn’t a deal breaker for me.
There is plenty of stretch or ‘give’ in the cups of this bra. I find the straps to be a little tricky when it comes to adjusting them. (They had to be loosened once I sat down, as they were digging into my shoulders once I sat). When I remedied that situation, I did notice the left strap wanted to shift around a bit. Again, a common issue with me on that smaller side. I will continue to tweak this until I find the right setting.
The band was flexible as well, and I actually think I could wear this on the second hook comfortably on days when I feel a bit puffy and bloated.
All in all, I liked the bra. It isn’t a “love” but it is utilitarian and will be worn regularly. I did buy some nipple covers to wear with these unmolded bras as I have a perpetually alert left nipple. It’s always awake and staring straight ahead. I work in construction with menfolk, primarily, so this has to be something I do, otherwise THEY’RE staring.
8/10 Rating for this one. It wasn’t expensive, so I’ll hang on to it. Read more 238 more words
I previously ordered this same bra in 30GG, but returned it because I couldn't get the back closed and because the color (Emerald) was more bluish than described and seen in the pictures. I reordered in 32G with a different colorway, and I'm glad I did so. It's a nice cross between cute and comfortable, and it's going to make a great addition to my regular rotation. Fit-wise, I would advise anyone ordering this bra to go one size up in the band from their usual size while keeping the same cup letter.
Thrifted this bralette NWT a cup size small. It was worth taking the chance to know how comfortable it is. I’ve now ordered two more in 32G, my usual size. For a wireless, this bra stays put remarkably well, and the band doesn’t crease (my usual problem with bralettes). As someone who lives in a hot climate, I’m not a huge fan of stretch lace. It needs to be washed constantly to stay fresh. This fabric - modal and spandex - breathes very well.
I'm trying this bra after having already tried it in a cup size up (34GG). The GG was definitely better for me, I'm a little too busty in the center with the smaller cup size. I do still think this bra is extremely comfortable and supportive. It is an adventure getting all 5 hooks clasped, but the payoff is worth it.
I like this bra a lot. It's the most supportive bralette I've ever tried, and also comfortable. Getting all 5 hooks set is an adventure, but worth it because the underband does supply a lot of support
**EDIT** I tried the bra on backwards and the band fits perfectly. In fact, I did this with all the old bras I thought were too tight in the band and they magically fit! It’s definitely not the band, it’s the cups. I would try a 34FF in this bra considering how tight the cups were.
I’ve been wearing the wrong size for so long I barely know where to begin. I found this at an outlet store for a great price, so I snagged it. I thought the band would stretch out with wear, but it’s so uncomfortable that I don’t think I can wear it for ...long enough to try. The underwire is very flexible, so the cups widen on me quite a bit due to the band stretching. Due to the widened cups, I have slight gaping under the arm and it flattens the center projection which I really need. I think I would go up in both the band and cup and try a 36E. It sits where I need it to on my torso and provides the separation I want for everyday wear. Read more 80 more words
I usually wear a 30G UK or so. The cups fit ok, but the band was far too small. Not sure if I like the look of the bra in real life so not sure if I'm going to return or exchange it, but if I were to get the same bra in a different size, I would get a 32G.
I bought two of the Charlotte Padded bra in size UK 34GG on sale. They are really well made, beautiful & the band size (UK 34) is true to size. [ I own another Parfait bra, a sport's one where the band is very firm & I needed to go up one size in the band to be comfortable to wear] Unfortunately the cup is too small as the center gore doesn't lie flat against my sternum & I have a little bit of quadboob effect at the top. I am gonna return them & buy the same in size UK 34H!
Definitely runs a full band size small. Or maybe mine was tagged wrong lol. Either way, my 30E fit like a 28F and I wore an extender with it the whole time. Also, the straps are way too long. They couldn't tighten enough and slipped constanty. One thing I actually liked was that I could wear this as a projected wide-rooted person without a weird fit like with most molded cups.
I got this to tryout while I'm still trying to find my best fit. Initially, it seemed like it was going to be perfect. The band was snug but not uncomfortable, and the wires felt great. The trouble came when I decided to lounge (upright but slouched) on the couch while watching tv. The girls sank in like it was nap time. Even when I readjusted there was a ton of gaping at the top with huge unattractive lines under my shirt. I'm functionally full on bottom with average projection, soft tissue, so it wasn't a shock that a molded cup might work that way on me, but I was disappointed. I returned it.
I originally purchased this bra in a 30DD and had to return it and get the 30D instead. For this reason, I think it may run a little roomy or projected in the cups. The 30D is comfortable enough to wear all day.
Was not immediately projected enough. I know that when this bra first came out in its color way, it was known to be immediately projected--much to many people's surprise. About a finger's width of space at the wire, where my boobs should have been (but couldn't bc no immediate projection). Also, some space at the top, where I am expected to be more center full (but am not bc splayed boobs). It fit better than the 30DD, which I had major quadboob.
I ordered this bra pre-owned to test my ABTF size recommendation. Non padded and lightly lined cups. I believe it's categorized as demi and I think it is discontinued. The band fit, the gore tacked, straps were fine, underwire was wide enough- but I completely spilled over the top and sides. I'm still learning so I'm not sure what about my breasts and this bra clashed haha. I passed it along to my mom who got similar size recommendations. She has significantly less breast tissue than me and it fit her wonderfully!
