Elegant lightly lined bra with sweetheart neckline and pretty seam shaping, but wow is it shallow! Classic navy color with purple bow detail for a little contrast, and my breasts are contained by the cup, but the gore is not where it needs to be. I think I won't bother trying an FF and will instead try the Minx as I like that shape from my Claudette Cool Cotton Underwire Bra (CD8008).
Updated on Jul 28, 2015 Flag this
Still trying to pin my Mimi size down (see 36F - Mimi Holliday » Knickerbocker Glory Maxi Bra (SS14-13)). This is closer but the gore still doesn't tack and I don't know if a G would do it or if a perfect fit just isn't going to happen for this one.
Updated on Jul 28, 2015 Flag this
Parfait reviews seemed consistent re: the gore being divisive, so I was happy to get to try this one on in store. The gore does press firmly but it feels fine to me. The colors and pattern are much nicer in person. Band is on the tight side but not too tight for me. And I fill the cups very nicely with just a sliver of room at the top, not enough to wrinkle. I will definitely stick with this size for unlined Parfait.
Updated on Jun 21, 2015 Flag this
The sports bra in stock in size at my local shop. Such a relief to have one that feels like its supposed to again. Everything stays put without being squished, comfy wide straps, and I might be a racerback convert. Good strong metal hardware, wicking vented fabric to keep the sweat off and stay cool. Great color & looks quite nice on (not a primary concern, but I'll separate the bust from the underbust visually whenever possible, thanks). Pulls over the head, but two options for fastening - hooks behind the back or disconnect the straps from the cups do the hooks in front & slide straps back into slot at desired tightness. If this lasts as long as my last Anita, it will be worth every penny.
Updated on Jun 25, 2015 Flag this
Pretty true purple in satin with mesh detail. The straps have a nice little pattern, and hook together for a racerback with a J hook. Band fits nicely, gore tacks, but the underwire is super far back! Not too tall, all clear under the arms, just too wide. The part of the cup that is on my boob is mostly filled, but there's a wrinkle on the seam and I don't think my nipples are where they're meant to be in the design. I think I will size down a cup the next time I try Elomi.
Iris colorway
Updated on Jul 23, 2015 Flag this
Wow, they are really not kidding about the neon! I tried this on previously in 36E, which was frustratingly near but quad boobed on the diagonal seam. I am fairly firm so it was clearly off in cup size.
This one lays flat on the seam pressing in just enough for support. A little wrinkle at the top corner where the cup meets strap, but flat across the line of the cup. The mesh is very comfortable and forgiving.
I definitely prefer the darker base color for my super pale skin tone. All the skin facing neon bits (straps, hook closure) are lined in a nice felt/velvet kind of material which should help them stay put.
$19 from the Encore shop and the sale code took off the shipping, basically, which is about as good a deal as I've ever seen, let alone for the quality.
The band is, as reported by many others, very very stretchy. I would consider sizing this down to a 34 per my recommendations if I find one someplace I can try it on.
Navy/Lime colorway
Updated on Jun 22, 2015 Flag this
Tried on in store, fits but bought 36F - Parfait By Affinitas » Odette Wire Bra (5302) instead.
This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Jul 17, 2015 Flag this
Very pretty color and contrast details. Low gore. Cups have a little less coverage than I prefer. Elastic at top of cups has lost its snap, so there is a little wrinkle in the lace even though I'm plenty full enough for the cups (but I also did not wash this as delicately as I should have).
Purple/black colorway
Updated on Jun 20, 2015 Flag this
Correct fit for 38DD - Pour Moi » Amour Underwired Non Padded Bra (1502).
Updated on Jul 28, 2015 Flag this
Other reviews indicated the band was firm, so I decided to try the 38dd at $12(!) since I thought the balcony looked nicer than the underwire style and it only goes to DD. This size works comfortably for me in Panache and Wacoal, but the fit is off here. If I scoop the sides in, the gore does not tack and rests on the breast tissue (although this seemed to improve a skosh as it stretched through the day). This color is so so pretty though, I'm keeping it. I would try a 38E if it existed. I will not be buying another balconette from Lulu Tout going up only to DD. I'll stick to the D-G underside range and give my regular 36f a try the next time.
Electric Blue colorway
Updated on Jun 15, 2015 Flag this
