(This review is for the older version, with the rainbow Parfait label. See my review on the Black Casey for the newer version with the purple Parfait label.)

I've been really into Parfait bras lately, having had good luck with the cut & sew foam styles (Charlotte, Charlotte Balconette, Destiny), but Casey is my first molded foam cup from the brand. Based on reviews it seemed this might run large/tall, but I decided to start with my normal sister size of 30DD as I checked the measurements and they seemed pretty similar to my Masquerade Alice in 30D.

However, the advice was true. While the band is firm and the wires are a good fit, Casey's cups are much taller than Alice, and a bit deeper, so the cups are too tall for me and I'm unable to fill them out at the top. Furthermore, the cups are molded with a weirdly pointed, projected shape, and this really hits me at the wrong spot of the body and looks really odd. After trying this in a size down in 30D, I've realized that the cup shape is due to a shape mismatch, as Casey is designed for FOT shapes that round out the cups better. Note that the two different generations of the bra fit differently, and I consider the newer version of Casey to fit me in this size as the cups are a bit smaller, while this one definitely doesn't fit.

I think this bra is designed for tall, projected shapes who find standard molded cup bras to be too shallow, but don't like the super tall cups of Freya Deco or Freya Idol. Upper fullness is necessary to get a rounded look instead of pointy cups. The deep plunge gives a really nice shape if you have upper inner fullness.

I've been impressed by Parfait's quality lately, because I have been enjoying the quality of the materials and the fact that they are truly designed as a full-figure brand. No flimsy bands or narrow straps to be found here! Like all Parfait bands I've tried, the band on Casey is very firm and supportive despite being standard powermesh. The cups and cradle are made from the same shiny knit fabric you often see in this style of bra, and I like the topped on lace at the outer cup. It reminds me of the appearance of some older Victoria's Secret styles, though the quality and construction is vastly different from VS. Straps are medium width plain satin, and are fully adjustable, tapering into the leotard back. A satin bow at the gore is the only decoration. European Nude is a deep tan nude that is darker than many nudes out on the market. It reminds me of a slightly lighter version of the hosiery color frequently sold as "Suntan."

The wires of this bra are quite short yet firm, so I find them to feel supportive and not uncomfortable. The shorter length of the wires means that this bra is less likely to chafe petite frames in the underam area like Charlotte is known to do. Usually I can't stand short wires because they feel like the cups aren't secure, but it's not the case in this bra. Casey, like many other Parfait bras, also has a piece of vertical boning where the cradle attaches to the wings, adding to the stability factor.

Despite its simplicity, I think Casey is a very nice looking bra and a great everyday option.

European Nude colorway

Updated on Jun 13, 2020 Flag this

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