This is a molded cup, underwire bra. The band extends below the cup more than most (trying to hint at the look of a longline bra, but not nearly that low). This was very flattering (holds in loose bits of skin & flab without looking dowdy) and comfy.
I really, really wanted this bra to fit because it is super cute and sexy, but it didn't. It is gorgeous in the purple. (Also tried the sister size of 34D which fixed many issues but made one much worse. Reviewed separately.)
Fit: * Strap separation was too wide. No amount of adjustment would ...keep them from slipping because of they laid on the highest point of my shoulder. I seriously considered keeping this bra and using a X-back style strap connector, but that seemed silly. * Band length was a bit short (the 34 band was a better fit). * Wing height was borderline short. (Tiny underarm spillage.) * Cup gapped at center edge. * Gore: good * Wire length: GOOD (This is a toughy for me. I need long wires for wide-set breast tissue but am petite so many long wires poke into the armpit.) * Cup width: Wider than most, so not bad (This is good since most cups aren't wide enough.)
About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts * average projection * wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts) * very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line) * short roots * even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full) * mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away) * conical shape (but will squish to round) * full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue * petite (5'3") so have narrow frame Read more 197 more words
This is a molded cup, underwire bra. The band extends below the cup more than most (trying to hint at the look of a longline bra, but not nearly that low). This was very flattering (holds in loose bits of skin & flab without looking dowdy) and comfy.
I really, really wanted this bra to fit because it is super cute and sexy, but it didn't. It is gorgeous in the purple. (Also tried the sister size of 32DD which didn't fully correct the wide straps and caused new issues. Reviewed separately.)
Fit: * Strap separation was WAY too wide. No amount ...of adjustment would keep them from slipping because they laid over the AC joint (the outer tip of the shoulder). I seriously considered keeping this bra and using a X-back style strap connector (because this bra is so beautiful and made me look drop dead gorgeous), but is too impractical for my lifestyle. * Band length: good * Wing height was borderline short. (Tiny underarm spillage.) * Cup fit: excellent * Gore: good * Wire length: good to slightly high (This is a toughy for me. I need long wires for wide-set breast tissue but am petite so many long wires poke into the armpit.) * Cup width: Wider than most, but still ever so slightly narrow. Wire rested on the last bits of axillary breast tissue. (Tried on during the largest portion of my cycle. Probably would enclose all breast tissue the rest of the month.)
In the end, sadly returned.
About me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts * average projection * wide-set (3 fingers width of space between breasts) * very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line) * short roots * even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full) * mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away) * conical shape (but will squish to round) * full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue * petite (5'3") so have narrow frame Read more 242 more words
This is one of my favorite bras! Happy medium of super comfortable, lovely shape under clothes, supportive, and cute. Cups aren't too tall so I don't have gapping issues with my soft FOB breasts. The band is almost too big, but I wear it on the tightest hook and it's just about perfect.
I did try the sister size, 32GG, but for some reason only has two hooks, which I hate. It also has deeper, taller cups and gaps like crazy. (It's the Floral Shimmer colorway, which apparently has more projected cups- I need shallow cups).
Update: I got two additional 34G Charlottes- the Wild Pink ...(bubblegum color) and Dusty Pink (pale pink). Wild Pink fits the same way as the blue one, with 3 hooks and shallow uplifting cups.
The Dusty Pink only has two hooks and the cups are deep and projected, totally different fit. I would probably fit better in a 34FF in this version. This is so frustrating! I wish Parfait would make it more clear when they are changing the fit/number of hooks for a particular bra. Read more 79 more words
As someone on the shallow side of "average projection", I find that unlined bras are usually not cut for my shape. This one actually seems to fit all right. I have tall roots and it does cut in a little, so it's not a perfect fit but the projection part is fine. One thing I really like about the bra is that the wires in the gore do not take up the entire channel. There is probably a centimeter of empty channel spacing at the top of the gore. I really like this because I have very narrow set boobs and gores are almost always too tall or ...wide for me. This feature allows me to have a full coverage cup with an effectively short gore. I feel like my boobs sit low on my chest so straps almost never extend long enough for me, and this is no exception. They are okay, but I would like a tiny bit more length. The shoulder parts are padded and comfortable. The elastic is also nice and wide. The band is tight. Very nice. Read more 72 more words
I own this bra in 2 different colors: this pink one and a bronze one. I am completely and utterly positive that they are the exact same size and that the only difference is the color. Interestingly, though, this pink bra has 3 hooks, while the bronze has 2; the bronze comes up much higher in the cups, while the pink is almost like a balconette; and the pink fits MUCH smaller than the bronze. The pink 30FF gives my ~28FF boobs quad boob when I thoroughly scoop and swoop, and I only fill about 3/4 of the cup of the bronze one — I gap heavily on ...top. The bronze cuts into my armpits, as does the pink, but the bronze seems to come up much higher so it’s worse.
Well, beyond the extremely weird sizing discrepancy between two bras in the same size, here goes my review of the pink one. It’s a 30 band, but it’s plenty tight on the loosest hook, and I have about a 26.5” snug underbust. It’s not very comfortable because I find the seams a little scratchy and it straight up refuses to sit in my IMF. I can move it up to sit in my IMF, but it’ll just keep slipping down and it’s also super uncomfortable that way. I think the shape is too shallow for me. Because the cups are a little small, the gore doesn’t sit flat, though I don’t have comfort issues there. The straps are wide-set for my frame but not as much so as other bras I have — they don’t slip down much. I’d recommend this bra for someone on the shallow end of the spectrum, and I’d be sure to buy/order it from somewhere with free returns; I’m not sure if this sizing discrepancy continues across sizes or across different colors than the two bras I have, but it’s worth being cautious. Read more 211 more words
I tried this one twice, 28K in Purple and 30K in Ice Blue, back when I was a 28K. The 28K was way too small (gore over 4 fingers off my sternum with quadding), too wide (armpit eater), and too shallow. The 30K didn't quad but also was way off the sternum and way too wide. Both bands were ridiculously long and stretchy! There was definitely more than a cup difference between the two. Yes, very inconsistent in the sizing. I was tempted to buy a few more when Amazon had them for under $10 with free returns just for the science and data of it, but waited too long and the price jumped back up, haha.
I viewed this one as a great cradle bra for firm implanted breasts to create massive cleavage.
Please don't take offense, it's not meant nor implicit, but this bra results are very similar to a "minimizer".
The very small projection angle of the lower cups kills it all IMHO.
It's either a pattern scaling-up discrepency or an invitation to take 2 pairs of socks in account while sizing.
This is by far the best looking bra I’ve owned – the pictures do no justice at all to the ice blue color! It has a singular black bow on the gore, but isn’t overly lacy or covered in charms/bows, which is a look and style I really appreciate. It’s very silky and smooth, and the cups are made of a very thin foam layer – it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing any padding, but no nipplege will show through it. The straps are THICK, even thick enough that I can wear them over my bad shoulder and tighten them without pain, which is a first for me ...with uncrossed straps. The band feels perfect: I can breathe and move, but it stays in place and is supportive. The band is also mesh, so it stretches easily and gives your back a way to breathe so you won’t get sweaty. The cups are simultaneously my favorite thing about this bra and the reason it doesn’t fit: they are the perfect size, lined in softness on the inside, stunning in appearance, and have the most wonderful and comfortable elastic line running along the top of the cups, perfectly smooth to my skin. However, the sides of the cup where the fabric drapes down from the straps come up way, WAY too high on me. In order to wear this bra, I have to lift my shoulders up pretty high, because of my arms are down in a natural position they force the underwire down, sliding the bra down my body or bending the cup at weird angles.
What I’d love to know is if I can save this bra, or if it’s just not a good fit for me. I absolutely love it, and would really hate to have to give it up. Would a sister size change anything? Has anyone else had trouble with Parfait’s wires and cup being too high? Is this something that is possible to fix as an alteration?
Also, I’d LOVE recommendations of things that would fit similar and have that nice little elastic on top of the cups with a lowered cup and wire height. This bra is for sure my new holy grail in terms of shape and overall feel, and would be perfect if the cup and wire were just a little lower. What sort of shape do I have if this fits super well (except those tall wires)? Read more 298 more words
Do the wires fill the channel completely? If not, you can force them all the way towards the gore, then lower the wing and armpit curve. If the wire fills the channel, you could do a wire switch out, or even shorten the wire if you have a way to soften the wire edge afterwards.
Sister sizing most likely will not help with this issue, as cup volume would theoretically be the same, so the wing most likely would be the same as well. :-/
MamaPagan They do completely fill their channels, though I now notice one is about .125 inch longer than the other.
What is a wire switch out? Not sure if I could soften the cut edge or not if I go that route.
A wire switchout is where you take the wires out and replace them with another set of wires. cupandahalf has a lot of experience with this so she could offer more insight into the process, but as a quick/general idea, the replacement wires can come from another "parts" bra or you can buy replacements online or from most fabric stores.
@Robras If you are comfortable with alterations, you could do this yourself. You would need to remove the end stitching on the wire channel, remove the existing wire then put in the new shorter wire. Then you would want to decide the new wing height and armpit curve, mark that in chalk or something that would wash out easily or carefully mark it will pins. Next you need to remove the edge stitching, cut and fold over at the new desired height/curve pin it in place then sew a new seam, making sure to stretch the elastic as you go so the cup curve still hugs the breast. I've altered the cup curve before but haven't switched wires, but I assume it would be a fairly easy step in the process. Just make sure you sew closed the wire channel so the wire doesn't slip out afterwards. :-D
MamaPagan Thank you for being so thorough!! That sounds super doable.
You're welcome Robras :-) Hopefully cupandahalf can add some insight into which wires would be best to choose and things to consider or avoid. I am clueless with that aspect for sure!
Robras, I bought the same bra recently, and had the same problem as you. I think they have a problem scaling for small band and large bust. I will be very curious to hear if you alter and it is successful, because my bra is currently unwearable...
You honestly don’t need to alter anything but switch out the wire if it’s just the wire that’s the problem. I don’t find any issue with the empty wire channel chafing or flapping around- one you have clothes on it lays flat pretty well. Make sure you match the wire up to your root- I would buy a few wire sizes and styles to try out first.
veggiechic yeah, it’s not even slight either – the cup is like .5 inch too high. I wonder if this is a common issue and if Parfait is aware of it or willing to make a custom. I’ll definitely let you if I manage to figure something out! :)
cupandahalf do you have any advice on doing this for the first time? Or how to guess what sort of wire might be a good fit?
Well you probably know around what width you need. I would buy a few wires around that witdth in different shapes and sizes (Porcelynne’s are $2.50 a pair). Before you put them in your bra, put them up to/in your imf to see if they match at all. Once you get a good match Open the wire channel with a seam ripper- I typically choose the channel top by the band. Take out the original wire and slide in the new wire. I like to stitch the wire so it’s firmly in place- that means adding stitches at the top of the wire, not the top of the channel. I have no problem with an extra half inch of fabric at the side but if it irritates you you can just fold the extra fabric over and tack it down but I doubt a half inch will be noticeable.
cupandahalf thanm you so much! Did you teach yourself to do this? Also, what is imf?
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cupandahalf Do you feel that changing the wire width by too much effects/distorts the cup, band, or fit? My theory (based purely on silly logic and not experience) is that if the width changes too much (such as replacing a 7" wide wire with a 6" one) that the band would be/feel shorter, the cups more immediately projected, & the risk of wire distortions greatly increased. Is there a safe zone of width change, like 1/2" is ok but 1" too much etc, or is it really dependent on the wire strength and flexibility?
Robras I did teach myself. I have very short roots and not a lot of bra choices at 40JJ so it was necessary.
MamaPagan everyone says it will change the fit but I haven’t really noticed a huge difference unless the wire curves up before the cup gets to the band. That’s the biggest problem I’ve encountered.
Robras I did teach myself. I have very short roots and not a lot of bra choices at 40JJ so it was necessary.
MamaPagan everyone says it will change the fit but I haven’t really noticed a huge difference unless the wire curves up before the cup gets to the band. That’s the biggest problem I’ve encountered.
Thank you cupandahalf! That is good to know and can open up some other possibilities for sure. Maybe I can wear KrisLine after all.....wire shopping time!! :-D
I mean maybe my boobs are just big and a bit squishy so they go where the wire puts them, I dunno. Unless you are a stickler for fit I don’t think it’s going to be a huge deal.
It is worth trying as long as I know someone was successful with it. :-) Thank you again!
cupandahalf Wow, that’s so cool! Are there any good places to buy these wires?
My favorite is Porcelynne because of the variety. Really you can google sew lingerie underwire and find lots of places though.
Great bra for so many of my women except I am having the issue where it does not fit this customer because the center gore sticks up off her chest. On two of my other customers the the "ring" holding the strap to the top of the cup does not hang flat and will almost turn to the side.
It doesn't seem to be able to accommodate my projection and the gore won't sit flat. Feels like it's floating on my ribcage.
Pretty bra, nicely made, though. The 32E had side support wires (they were flexible), whereas the 32dd did not. 32dd was a newer model though; perhaps that's why?
This is cutest t-shirt bra I've seen in a while. It would be perfect under v-necks or a cute low cut dress. I liked how soft the material was. The lace bits around the top of the cup were a bit itchy. With it being a plunge, I expected cleavage, but this is was just insane amounts of spilling.
If you are center-full, all plunges pretty much mean spillage. With the right support, you can have cleavage above the apex of your breasts (i believe you said you are full all around, yes?). Even Ewa Michalak's PL, which many say they dont fall out of as much - I still fall out of
That would explain it! I have wide roots and I'm full on the bottom and sides. Not so much on top. I might just try this one out if spillage is normal. The wire wasn't even noticable to me - which was nice!
I thought it was cute too and bought a 34FF a few weeks ago. It seemed to fit better in the store than when I actually wore it but the cleavage (aka spillage) worked out for me and looked good with a few of my tops. Definitely not a great fit but ok to wear when I want that look.
I feel like if my boobs were positioned on my body differently, this bra would actually fit. The band is nice and snug and I actually very much appreciate the wide band; I feel like it smooths out some rolls on my back. The cup is too wide on the sides, though, and the underwire does end up digging into my sides (I feel like I get red marks/bruising in this area from ALL my bras, and this is no exception). I also am too full in the center and end up getting a little quad-boob when I scoop and swoop my boobs into place. As a result the gore also floats a bit on me. Super cute and sexy bra, but not great for a normal wear. (Sexy wear, sure, but I don't want to wear this otherwise).
Sigh. I understand your phrase, "I feel like if my boobs were positioned on my body differently, this bra would actually fit."
Super cute bra but barely fits anyone... it’s notorious for that so it’s really not you but the construction of the bra itself. It’s too bad as the bra really is lovely just not functional.
There is nothing good about this bra for me. The underwire pokes me everywhere. My sternum, the side of my ribs. I try to move the bra and I can feel the underwire pressing into my ribs on the side making it hurt very bad just a few seconds into putting it on. It is very uncomfortable. The cups are WAY too large. This bra should come with a warning label: "Cups are not true to size". It is possible this is well known knowledge to veterans of bra shopping, but as a beginner I had no idea the cup size would be that off. There is at ...least an inch of free space between myself and the bra at the top of the bra. The bra is just floating away from my body. I have a long torso and the straps did not adjust long enough to be comfortable to me. I have broad shoulders and even I thought the straps sat too far towards the outer shoulders. The lace is pretty. If it fit, this bra might look okay. But what matters when it comes to a bra did not work for me. Read more 87 more words
I had the exact same problem. The cups do indeed 1 one size large. If you're looking for something that runs true to size, try the Gossard Superboost Cosmetix?
Runs TIGHT. I'd recommend the 30 band for those who need a 26!
I first grabbed a 30E, and I could NOT get all the hooks closed without the delicate nylon lace feeling like it was going to rip!! The associate was able to help me, but the wires were SO strained, the cups were extremely east-west. We grabbed several 30 bands to see if the one I had was a fluke, but NOPE, all the 30 bands were about 2 inches shorter on both wings when held up to the 32!! I ended up going with the 32 band, because it was more comfortable, and because with my ...flared ribs in front, I need more flexibility since the bra has plastic boning that likes to dig.
I am surprised this molded cup looks and fits so awesomely on me. The wires fit perfectly, so narrow for a molded bra; there's no empty space in the bottom of the cup, so not shallow; and it BARELY cuts into my full on top breasts, not too closed on top! All three things that molded cups are notorious for!! The cup apex is a bit higher than my natural one, giving a slightly empty bubble in the direct middle of the cup, but I am VERY full on top and point slightly downwards, so that's fine. (I don't want upside down 7 boobs under shirts, so molded perky is just fine, haha). For those who are projected, the cup shape is PERFECT! Also, the gore is low, which is fabulous for my close roots. Being a long line, it feels very secure despite technically being too loose near the bottom of the band. It doesn't ride up, so I count that as fitting. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
The one downfall is that over time, the plastic boning has curved so that it stabs into my ribs. (Yay flared ribs.) This means that at the end of a long day, I want to rip it off, which I usually don't feel in bras that fit me! I've contemplated replacing the boning, or removing it all together. Because I freaking LOVE this bra! I want to wear it all the time!!
Other perks: BEAUTIFUL lace details up the straps. I honestly don't care if they show, because they're SO PRETTY. Also, they aren't too wide!! The straps don't cut into my armpits! The mesh is breathable, so I don't get sweaty despite it technically covering more skin. The color is FABULOUS on my skin. It's a bit more cool-toned than I am, but you can hardly tell. In some lighting, it blends perfectly. Works great for under thin summer shirts. Speaking of which...
...Now that summer is here and most clothing is thin and clingy, I need a bra that doesn't show through. I'm ok with seams showing, but prefer smooth under thin clothes. I never thought I'd have a molded bra again, especially being FOT and having immediate projection, BUT THIS ONE WORKS!!! YAY!!!
Would love to have this in black to wear as a crop top!
Shout out to The Pencil Test in Portland, Oregon for their forever excellent bra selection and customer service! ^_^ Read more 424 more words
Thanks for the detailed review!! Now I think this one will work for me in a 30DD so I'll have to be on the look out.
yogurt You're welcome! ^_^ I'm trying to catch up with all the reviews I'm lacking.
Thank you so much for providing such an informative review. I came across this bra online and really liked the look of it. There aren't many reviews for it but yours is so detailed that it makes up for that :-) I'm in a different size range to you but the projection, narrow wires, low gore and more centred straps give me hope that this might work for me. How is the cup height? Would you say it is average for your size range?
M91 Oi, in my head I had responded already!! Oops :P
As for cup height, I find it a bit tall. It seems kind of full coverage. I have tall roots, and it feels like it touches pretty high. Even in the photos, you can see that there is almost as much cup above the apex as below. If you have short roots, you might find empty space at the top. It's a great shape for tall roots especially if full on top.
The cup are also quite "closed" near the center, so while the gore is very low, don't let some of the stock photos fool you, there would be NO way to get crazy cleavage in this bra unless: A) you're quadding, B) you're spilling out the center and the cups are cutting in, or C) the cups are made more "open" on top by the breasts pushing the apexes to be pointing down towards the ground. For a plunge, it's quite closed all the way around and full coverage. Great if you want to for sure be strapped in, but not good if you have close roots and a lot of center fullness.
As for the immediate projection.... I have found that now that I've worn it for a while, it definitely slides down throughout the day. Now that the band has stretched and is definitely too loose even on the tightest setting, the wires end up sitting about a half inch below my breasts, and I feel like I always have to push them up. If I tighten the straps, then the wires stay put, but then the band rides up. :P So I'd say that for a molded, it's more projected than usual, and very projected at the apex for a molded, but definitely not Ewa-Michalak-worthy immediate projection.
Another update: I have ribs that stick out right below my breasts, and this has caused the plastic boning to bend so it digs in like crazy. I'll have to remove it or I want to die by the end of the day. :(
It's a really awesome bra, until it wears out. But I guess that's true for all bras?? Haha
Slava-Zone Thank you so much for your reply! You provided so much detail and it was really helpful 😁 I'm sorry to hear that the bra has work out and is not capable of doing its job so well anymore. It seems like this bra probably wouldn't work for me but I'd still like to try it some day. I think my roots are average-tall but I'm high set and so most bras do not work for me 😞 I think I sometimes stuff myself into smaller cups than I should wear because if I size up it will be too tall under the armpits. I suppose Comexims with alterations may be my best chance of finding a good fit.
Order a band size up in the Sandrine Longline. It's gorgeous, but unwearable with my regular band size. Just one band size up would've made all the different. I can't close the band, and all of my regular Parfait 34s are perfectly fine. This is also true for their Elissa Longline.
Yes I found the bands to be super tight, too! I had to go up two sizes, because the 30s were strangely 4 inches smaller than the 32s... I'm usually a 28F or 28FF, and the 32DD measured and fits like a 28F!
Gaped badly on the top of my breasts, didn't lay flat at all. Wrong shape for me I guess. The fabric is very soft, mostly modal. Seam in cup wasn't very noticeable under a shirt.
OVERALL RATING: 6.5/10 DESERVING PRICE: £20-£25 BEST FOR: Wide roots; moderately projected breasts; back fat and armpit fat issues; moderately shallow breasts in large sizes; everyday wear; fibromyalgia suffers or people who need soft, comfortable bras.
Parfait Casey is an underwired, padded plunge bra with a flowery pattern and a lace accent. Overall, the bra is beautiful, but it suffers from some serious quality issues in the fabric and the sewing. It fits well for certain types of breasts, but could easily look strange on some breasts. I paid £27 for this bra with an RRP of £58, and I would say that the quality ...isn’t up to scratch compared to bras in the same price range. I would not want to pay more than £25 for this bra.
PROS: LOOKS: This bra ‘looks’ expensive from a distance or at first glance. The fabric is very soft and shiny, without looking tacky. The beautiful lace detailing on the edges of the cups is also very soft, flexible, and thin, so it won’t snag or scratch. The cups are a unique shape, which creates excellent cleavage for both fuller and shallower girls, although if you are very shallow this bra may not be for you. COMFORT AND FIT: The entire inner-side of the bra is lined with a soft, comfy mesh-type material. The bra has a wide band with spaced-out hooks, which helps to smooth any unwanted back fat or armpit muffin problems. It has very wide wires, which are good for girls with wide roots or migrated breast tissue (breast fat underneath your armpits – creates a ‘muffin top’ effect). The gore is short. It’s wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, and very comfortable. It does feature a ribbon detail, which may be uncomfortable for some girls. The band is very comfortable. It’s true to size and firm, but not inflexible like the bands on bras like the Cleo Kali, for example. Although this bra is padded, the padding is not thick. It’s very flexible, so it will form around tight dresses and tops. CLEAVAGE: This bra will give fierce cleavage for fuller, rounder breasts, and good cleavage for shallow breasts too. Close-set, projected, full breasts will get true ‘tavern Wench’-style cleavage from this bra. Projected breasts will look better in this bra, but shallower breasts will be comfier (due to the shape of the cups).
CONS: QUALITY ISSUES FABRIC: the fabric is a MAGNET for hairs and lint. Mine arrived covered in hairs. The fabric is also prone to snagging, and will arrive with some snags already. SEWING AND THREAD: The vertical seam on the bottom section of the cups is over-sewn, so there is frayed thread in the middle-top of the cups. There is also some fraying on the edge of the gore, but it is mostly obscured by the ribbon. The sewing on the bra as a whole is not great – there are many loose threads all over the bra. FIT ISSUES STRAPS: The straps are too far apart – they create friction burns against your armpits when you lean forward. The straps are also very badly sewn on (it almost looks as though they are hot-glued), so there is a strange ‘lumpiness’. CUPS: The cups are very open at the top, meaning lots of gaping issues when you move. This will suit girls with very full breasts and people who are Full on Top, but shallower girls with need to swoop and scoop breast tissue often. Because of the shape of the cups, depending on the shape of your breasts, this bra can give you simultaneous gapping (near the straps) and quadboob (near the gore). You may find, if you are a shallower girl, that this bra gives you a strange type of cleavage. Cups can be very minimising and make your breasts look small, too, for the same reason (minimised cleavage). The cups are relatively shallow, so girls with full, projected boobies will want to SIZE UP, unless you’re looking for a bra to create really nice cleavage. For girls with projected breasts, this bra might not be a good everyday choice. WIRE: The wire is very wide, so girls with normal roots will probably find a lot of empty space at the sides. The cup is very high, too, so if you have a short nip-to-neck distance, you’ll probably find that the wire pokes you in the armpits. FABRIC/PATTERN: The lace MAY show through and deform tight and light-coloured shirts, but I have not noticed this yet. GORE: This bra has a relatively high degree of cup separation (distance between the cups), which could be a problem for girls with close-set breasts, and may cause the gore to dig into your breast tissue painfully.
ABOUT ME I NEED BRAS TO FIT: wide roots, moderately full on top, moderately shallow; 30G-32FF
DISCLAIMER: I'm just at the beginning of my bra journey, so take everything I say with a note of caution! Read more 708 more words
Yes, a bra that fits! I normally wear a size 28F but sized down two cups to 28DD as PetiteCollegiate recommends her review. The band is exceptionally tight for a 28, which is excellent for me since I have a 24-25" UB. I can comfortably wear it on the middle hooks.
The cups are very closed at the top - at the black rim, they are nearly curving back in a 90 degrees. I have super short roots and not much upper fullness so this works well for me. It's one of the few bras that don't gape at the top even if I move ...my arms. The cups fit my narrow roots which end about an inch in front of my arms. The sides are cut low and forward so they don't dig into my armpits.
The apex of this cup is quite high, which makes it a pushup bra without the extra padding. This isn't my breast shape, but it isn't uncomfortable either. The only gripe I have with this bra is the gore, which is a bit too wide for me. But there is basically no space between my boobs and I always have a hard time with any gore that isn't a extremely low. Read more 104 more words
I had very high hopes for this bra, it looks so well on the model! Here is what I found, the gore is high and a bit uncomfortable, but I could possibly become accustomed to it as it is fairly narrow. The band can stretch unusually far, but feels decently firm and supportive while new. The cup volume is perhaps slightly large for me, because the seams are rumpled and don't quite lay flat, but the wire width feels nice. The top lace portion of the cup has a narrow rubber elastic strip that digs in a tad on me. It looks rather rough under a t-shirt- all lines and ripples. Overall it's pretty and fairly comfortable.
Short rooted, close set, slightly narrow, center full, even breasts...
Note: These wires distort easily. If the cups feel especially shallow, you may want to use an extender.
This is my first Parfait bra. I appreciate the three column fastener and supportive band. The straps are perfect for those who prefer narrower straps. Still, I prefer Curvy Kate and Comexim's more substantial straps. The bra is minimalistic and easy to wear under tight knits.
The cups are a bit tall near the strap for me, but that is a fit issue I experience in most molded bras. These cups can accommodate moderate projection. Both shallow and somewhat projected tissue may ...happily fit. It slides out of my IMF quickly, but I expected that.
The molding expertly hides prominent nipples and creates a very smooth, rounded appearance under tight knits.
The gore is delighfully low. But, it presents the same problem every plunge has so far: there is mot enough space for center projection. I'm returning to balconettes because plunges are not working for me.
Because I practice minimalism, this is not a bra I need to keep.
I am sorry this doesn't work for you. I been trying to think of some solution to help but they just don't make plunges that fit the way we need them. Balconettes also fit me better but they sit on tissue. Don't give-up there's a perfect bra out there for everyone. :)
violetknight Every bra is an adventure, eh? :-) :-) It has wonderful qualities and I'm grateful I could try it without travelling to a store :-) :-)
lovely color! reminds me i need to review my new purple FB!