This bra is absolutely gorgeous and I WISH that I could fasten it. Unfortunately, the band is way too small for me; I bought it years ago from someone on Reddit when I was trying to figure out my bra size (so of course I could not return it). The embroidery is so pretty, and the construction feels solid. It also is a true nude on me.
First off: this is a really comfortable bra that hugs my breasts well. It gives me fair support. I love it a lot.
Second off: I'm not convinced the quality is very good. I have three of these bras and no matter what I spread them over; my boobs, a knee, a ball, the cup wrinkles a lot. I don't think the two layers of elastic lace are expanding at even close a similar rate, the top layer wrinkling a lot over the lower. The elastic lace that edges the cup varies from digging in, to being too large, to being just perfect.
This bra is pretty much a clone of the Curvy Kate Princess Plunge, so if you like that, then you'll like this and vice versa. I made the mistake of ordering both because I didn't know Flirtelle was a kind of sister company to Curvy Kate.
This bra is a gorgeous light peach colour, the type of shade that our grandma's undies used to be made of. However, it doesn't look granny-ish at all in style, it's so pretty and has a more contemporary touch with the style of 'Spiro' lace. I think it would look gorgeous on all skin tones because it isn't really a 'nude' or a 'latte' ...like it claims to be. The quality is top notch!
I don't get along with this bra for two reasons: it's too projected for me and I should have sister sized up.
Some info about me: I'm even vertical fullness with medium width and medium to not-so-much projection. I find Cleo Marcie to be a perfect cup fit, but it's too narrow for me. I like a low gore due to being close set and I'm a 34G to 36FF depending on band stretchiness.
It fits great along the top of the cup, I think it anticipates a hair more upper and inner fullness than I have, because the lace at the top sticks out a little, but it looks totally smooth under a cami so it's not a problem for me. I have a LOT of wrinkles underneath the boob, which for me usually means that I need a less projection there. If you have more fullness at the wire when supported, you may like this.
The second issue is that I find the band a little tight for me, and therefore the gore slightly painful too. This is probably because I'm in-between a 34G and a 36FF, so it's very true to size. I found the gore on this one a little worse than on the Curvy Kate though.
I think this bra is best for those who have a lot of inner fullness and need projection at the wire. It looks absolutely gorgeous and I would recommend it to anyone who isn't shaped like I am! Read more 254 more words
This bra was midsized, flimsy, and poorly constructed. The fabric was scratchy. The band was a size too small and there was no center room. Very disappointed.
Stretch lace provides the expected quad boob appearance, and wires sit extremely high in my armpits. Lace band also gets a bit itchy after multiple hours of wear. Good bra, just not for me.
Fairly comfortable. Underwire starts digging into chest after a few hours of wear. Straps are good, firm, closely enough set that they dont fall off my small shoulders all the time. Id count this as a teir 2 bra.
I have close set breasts and usually have a problem with the underwire poking me. This bra fit wonderfully, the gore was flat agasint my chest, didnt press my breasts on the inside or under the armpit. The straps were close enough together that they werent constantly falling off my shoulders. I love this bra, and would buy another, but it looks like its been discontinued!
Not a fan of this plunge bra. I kept it because WOW CLEAVAGE! Only with the right top though. Anything where my chest is enclosed (e.g. T-shirt) and I get unaboob.
I've always really liked this bra and found it comfortable for most of the day. However, it is one that at night I am glad to take off as it does start to feel as though it is digging in after several hours of wear.
Had to return this because it fit so poorly. 30F is my typical size, and I had originally ordered a different bra from flirtelle in this size. Brastop does this weird thing where they give you a random bra from the same brand if they run out of stock of a bra before they can place your order. Yes I found it extremely obnoxious, but I'll probably still order from them in the future because of their prices.
Anyways this bra came out small in both the band and the cup. Laughably small. It's been a while since I returned it, but I don't know that I even got it to close. I may have, but most of my memories are just of how ridiculous it looked. I definitely checked to see if the cups fit without the band fastened. Nope.
The material also felt rather flimsy, and while I get that a "delicate" look can be very desirable, I was a little worried about snagging a nail or something.
Very stretchy band. I'm a solid 34 ribcage, and was able to immediately close this on the smallest hook. It's my best fit at the moment, but I'm looking for something a little more projected.
and just to be clear - a 30F is a cup size smaller than a 32F. The cups are in proportion to the band. so you should be a 30FF (or even G, some of the 32Fs look too small for you also)
Yeah I agree, I've tried G cups and they've all been too big. I'm sure some G cups might work, just haven't found any, 30 FF seems to be my sweet spot right now. Thanks for the feedback :)
But again, a 30FF and a 32FF are different cup sizes. A 30 FF is the same cup as a 32F. A 32FF is the same size as a 30G.
Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, very soft tissue, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, splayed, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG
Lots or immediate projection, but not quite enough centre fullness room. The cups are slightly too wide, as expected. I get some in-cup quading and straps are extended as long as possible so the straps are not quite long enough
Made of super soft no-stretch mesh, lined in bottom part, embroidered on the top part. Back of band is stretch mesh. Three hooks, no side boning. Sturdy supportive centre gore and wings. Straps are scalloped and fully adjustable.
Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, splayed, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG
This is the Flirtelle/Curvy Kate cup size up and it fits way better than my usual. Slight wrinkling at bottom of the cup - not quite enough immediate projection, but pretty good. cups slightly too wide, but not bad. Straps actually fit my shoulders!! I love the three hooks. decent for an almost fit.
Beautiful two tone red embroidery. Soft, double layer mesh. Diagonal seam shows through clothes. No side boning.
My breasts: projected (immediate projection), even, short roots, narrow/average roots, close set, center fullness
This was my 3rd bra I bought during my journey to find fitting bras. I gotta admit this one is still my favourite and the best fitting bra so far. It feels good and looks good. Also its red, my favourite colour. Win!
The wires are wide enough and do not poke me at all. The cups are deep enough as well, so there is no extra fabric between my boobs and the wires. I have that issue with some of the bras when there's no enough immediate projection. There is no gapping on top either, ...except little bit where the straps start.
It gives me nice round shape. The gore stays flat on my chest and the wires are not pressing or poking anywhere.
The bra is so comfortable, I really love wearing it. Now if I could only find it on nude (why it can't be named something else?) colourway as well! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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My breasts: projected (immediate projection), even, short roots, narrow/average roots, close set, center fullness
I am in love with Flirtelle. I have now two bras from them and both fit me and they feel really comfortable as well.
While Flirtelle bras are not the most exciting looking and prettiest, they are still rather nice. Yes they are quite simple and usually one coloured only. I love colours and combinations of colours, but with Flirtelle it doesn't matter as their bras just fit me so damn well! I think it might be my Holy Grail! lol (my first fitting bra was 36GG - Flirtelle ยป Ellie Balconette Bra ...(FL6401) )
The cups are deep enough as I do need some immediate projection. Everything on this bra just feels so comfortable, nothing is stabbing, nothing is rubbing or itching. It feels like I have no bra at all! Well, almost as I do get nice supported feeling but yea, feels so nice https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> The band is nicely tight, a lot tighter than 36 on my Freya bras. I like it.
I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this bra.. I love it!
Not my last Flirtelle bra. I have now become a huge fan of theirs!
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Were you able to measure the bra before returning it?