the shape does not suit me, but very pretty and somewhat comfortable.
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Floris Balconnet Bra (7311)
Since AW2013 - Non-padded balconette bra in various flower prints.
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I knew that Floris was unlikely to fit in my current sister size of 30DD as I've already tried Olivia and Thea, which are similar models for FOT shapes. However, since I still fit Olivia in 30D, I figured it was worth a try to see how Floris fit in a size down. Unfortunately, the only reason Olivia fits in this size is due to the stretch fabrication. Since Floris is made with completely rigid cups, the overall bra is too small all around.
The one thing I really liked is that the band is firm and TTS. It measures a bit on the small ... end for a 30, but feels nice and comfortable on me. The wings are made from firm stretch knit, and there's a fairly wide bottom edge elastic that runs throughout the entire band, including the cradle, for an extra secure feel. The printed cups are a silky thin fabric similar to Thea, many printed Freya styles, and printed Cleos like Kayla, Minnie, and Ellis. The bottom cup is completely lined with tricot for a supportive feel. The upper cup is embroidered printed mesh and is quite wide. The edge is scalloped and is simply trimmed to the embroidery shape, with no additional stitching or stabilizing elastic. Because of the amount of embroidery on the upper cup, it does not really have any stretch.
Being a size too small, it was just too small everywhere, from the wires to the cup depth. It didn't look horrible, but you could tell that the whole thing is not the right size. Unfortunately I am pretty sure sizing up to 30DD won't work, since I am not FOT enough to fill out the upper cup in this shape. Therefore, Floris and Thea are not for me, and I can only get away with this cut in the stretchy Olivia fabric in a size down.
Aesthetically, I think this style is a bit hit or miss on the prints. As much as I love florals, some of these are a bit too much like 80s upholstery for my tastes. This Floral Multi colorway is a white-based floral with classic English flowers like cabbage roses, violas, cornflowers, and clematis done is a semi-photoreal style, layered over a stylized woodblock print of blue flowers and indescribable motifs. I'm not sure why these two elements were combined, as I think the flowers would've been nice by themselves on a darker ground. Some people may also prefer the print to run throughout the bra, but only the cups are printed. The band and straps, which are diamond-textured picot-edged elastic, are all solid. The only trim is a small pink bow at the center gore.
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Floral Multi colorway
Updated on Jul 30, 2020 Flag this
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Me: 30F/32E. Center full, close set, relatively even when supported but leaning towards FOB, tall-ish roots. Not particularly narrow - average to wide roots. Soft tissue. Shoulders are on the slightly narrow side so some balconettes have straps that are too wide for me.
This bra was fine when it came to wire width but I gotta move away from balconettes I think. They just consistently have a high uncomfortable gore. This one was relatively narrow with the wire channels side by side at the top, but for some reason it was crooked. Like at the top of the gore, one side was higher than the other. I think it was sitting more against my smaller breast, like it was being forced over that way by my tissue.
Also, I saw wrinkling at the seam between the lace and fabric, which is annoying. The overall shape was good, though - more rounded than conical.This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Aug 25, 2019 Flag this
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I've had this bra in my drawer for three years now, and I've worn it once. Every so often I decide to try again but I have to take it off less than one hour later.
Unfortunately, I find it uncomfortable in every way. The wires are long and wide and dig into my armpits; the cup is a bit empty at the sides and cuts into my armpits; the wires feel terribly stiff and thick. It's like wearing a suit of armour.
Even aesthetically, not my cup of tea.
On the other hand, it's got great side support which gives a super streamlined look under clothes. But that's the front - the side view is quite cakes on a plate.Updated on Jan 23, 2019 Flag this
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This bra is very pretty to look at and comfortable, but the cups are a tiny bit too big for me. It is enough that it might not be a problem, but in addition to that, I think 28 bands are really the best for me right now. Wearing this one on the middle hooks right from the start and knowing I could probably be comfortably wearing it on the tightest hooks does not bode well for longevity.
Teal Flora colorway
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Updated on Jan 17, 2019 Flag this
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This actually is a comfortable bra the band is very nice although it just doesn’t seem to fit me. I sized up to 30GG but 30G is my go to lately but I’m not even 100% on that anymore. Not sure if I should try another size or if this is just not a good match for me?!? The hunt continues...
Updated on Jun 18, 2018 Flag this
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Too small.
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Updated on Aug 15, 2017 Flag this
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About me: size 30FF/G or 32F/FF but most comfortable in 30G. Very projected, close set breasts with short and narrow roots. Even vertical fullness and center full. Best fitting bra is Cleo Lily in 30G.
I really wanted to like this bra, because it's beautiful and the lattice at the top is different from anything that I have. Unfortunately, this bra fits me very poorly. The wires on this are pretty long, so they poke into my armpits on the sides. The center gore is both high and wide, and since I'm so close set, it floats a little. I usually have issues with ... gores either floating or poking into my breasts, but it seems to be worse in this bra. I have tiny shoulders, so the straps are way too far apart for me.
Even though a lot of people have said that this bra runs big, this colorway (black floral SS16) seems to run small on me. The back band is very firm, and I'm getting in cup quadding on my larger side. This doesn't seem to be a shape mismatch since I fit well into similar bras like the Ellis.
As for pros, I think that this bra is beautiful and classy looking. The fabric is comfortable and not itchy, and very supportive for soft tissue. It has great projection and gives a nice, rounded shape. Despite the gore issues, this bra still manages to give me good separation.
I may try altering this bra since it's so pretty. I also really want to try the Ivory color to see if some of the fit issues that I had were limited to this colorway.
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Black/Floral colorway
Updated on Jun 20, 2017 Flag this
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I purchased this bra as it was a bratabase recommendation in this size. It's definitely too big cup size but also the wires are too narrow for me both at the gore and on the sides. Such a shame because it's a beautiful bra. I don't think going down a cup size would make it fit because it's too narrow for me in the cups/wire. Also the gore is too tall for my liking.
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Updated on Apr 01, 2017 Flag this
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Funny, once you get up to my size (32JJ) its fairly wide - not super wide, still, tho. Not as bad as some i've tried.
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I really wanted to love this bra, the design (SS16) is gorgeous and the bra itself feels really well made. Unfortunately for me, the mesh upper cup isn't stretchy and is just a bit too closed on top for my FOT shape. I was getting enough support everywhere else so I think going up a cup size would have caused issues elsewhere. At least now I know that non-stretch lace cups aren't for me...
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Updated on Nov 17, 2016 Flag this
It is great for more narrow, projected breasts, but I, too, need a wider wire. Hope your next choice fits better :-)