I've concluded that 28E is a very good fit for me now in Charlotte, and I have fallen in love with the style after initially hating it. However, since I normally buy 30DD in other Parfait bras where 28 bands aren't available, I was curious to see how 30DD and 28E compare. I ordered the Icy Blue Charlotte in both sizes, and I also ordered a Purple Wine Charlotte in 30DD. I can confirm that the cups are exactly the same in both sizes, with no grading in the proportions, and the only difference is the band. While both fit and are comfortable, I find that I prefer the snug fit on the 28E band since it holds the cups better against my body, but I had originally hoped that the 28E would be designed for a narrower frame than the 30DD, and it is definitely no different in proportions.

I would go with the band that is more comfortable for you, since Parfait bands are quite firm. I prefer my true band size, but I know others will prefer sister sizing up.

Aesthetically, Icy Blue is one of the prettiest colorways for the solid Charlottes.

I have had 7 colors in my possession so far:
- Wild Pink and Purple Wine have much darker colored matte cups and lighter colored satin
- Red, Icy Blue, and Dusty Rose have slightly darker colored matte cups and slightly lighter colored satin
- Peach and Black have almost the same colored matte cups and satin

I really don't like the amount of contrast in the Wild Pink and Purple Wine bras, as I feel that it makes the bra look cheap. My background is in apparel design and merchandising, and we would frequently reject fabrics and trims that did not match closely enough because they look like a mistake. In the other colorways, I think the two-toned effect looks more intentional and not like they simply had trouble dyeing the fabric. Icy Blue is a beautiful cool blue, but is not so pastel as to be considered baby blue. I think it works really well with the black trim, so I am pleased to have gotten this for my collection.

Regarding the quality, I have once again noticed that my various Charlottes tend to have a lot of loose threads hanging off of them when I first receive them. Second, I've started to notice that the front of the cup where the upper cup connects to the bottom panel shows a lot of puckering where the seam crosses over the black trim. Since the outer matte chiffon layer is sewn separately from the foam cups it is an aesthetic issue and not a serious construction flaw that would show under clothing, but this still bothers me. Every single Charlotte I have is like this. So, while I consider this a well-made bra in terms of design and materials, the sewing could be improved.

I've also found that the interior foam cups are prone to creasing, which can distort the fit and make the cups look less than smooth. The cups can be steamed from the cotton side when it is turned inside out, and the foam stretched to smooth out wrinkles. Let them cool in this position before storing, though I feel that storing with the cups turned inside out is better for this style and will keep the foam shape better.

Icy Blue colorway

Updated on Jun 17, 2020 Flag this

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