I was surprised by how this molded bra fit. I have heard stay away form molded cups as they tend to be shallow, but I have very soft tissue, so I had less gaping than I have had in other bras, but it was still there at the top, but not enough to really bother me. I did have some floating at the top of the gore. The real issue for me was that the band felt too tight and the underwire was digging in under my breast into my ribs. It was too uncomfortable for me. I think I would have liked to try this in a larger band size, but that's not available currently to me. I really liked how soft the cups were and it was a perfect nude cup, just didn't fit me.

European Nude colorway

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(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.
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European Nude colorway

Updated on Jun 13, 2020 Flag this

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

I have tried both the older and newer versions of this bra, and the newer version is a bit shallower with narrower wires. The wires are almost too narrow for me, but still fit OK in this size. The slightly shallower cup depth means that ... this bra generally fits, though on my smaller side you can tell that the upper cup is rather empty, which I tend to get in taller foam cup bras (like Charlotte). Casey's cups are molded with a weirdly pointed, projected shape, though I think this also looks marginally better on the newer version of this bra than the older version, since the overall cup is smaller. It fits, but it's not a great fit. 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.

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. However, the new Casey has skinny straps, which is a disappointment. 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 matte knit tricot, and it seems to be a different fabric than used on the older version of this bra. I like the topped on lace at the outer cup, and the lace design seems to be consistent between both versions. It reminds me of the appearance of some older Victoria's Secret styles, though the quality and construction is vastly different from VS. A satin bow at the gore is the only decoration.

The wires of this bra are somewhat shorter than average, yet quite 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 I think it makes a great everyday option. This size is pretty good for me in this new version, but I have better-fitting foam bras already, so I won't be keeping this.
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Black colorway

Updated on Jun 13, 2020 Flag this

OK, there's one thing I don't understand: when the straps are clearly too far apart and cut into my armpits, why does Bratabase claim this still fits? Rubbing, chafing, twisted straps, cups buckling at the straps don't make the cut, in my opinion. So instead, I listed the wires were too long (which isn't really accurate, but is the only option to list it as not fitting).
Everything else about this bra fit very well. But I can't tolerate straps cutting into my arms.
BTW, the 'Blue' colorway is a beautiful shade of Tanzanite...blue, with just a hint of lavender.

Blue colorway

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I like this bra, despite the nude-for-me being too greenish-gray beige. I prefer beige that is clear with pink or peach undertones. My gripe with this bra is the cup edges are too thick or tilt out so they show under thin, clingy t-shirts. I rarely wear clingy t-shirts, but when I do, I don't want obvious bra cup lines. The center gore is a true plunge. I need very low gores because of my lack of space between the boobs. The cups aren't too high coverage. The straps aren't insanely wide-set, like those of certain Polish bras. The straps aren't too skinny, so they don't chafe. The bra is comfortable. The usefulness of a seamless, plunge, molded cup bra is almost canceled out for me by the obviousness of the cup edges under my favorite gray t-shirt.

Beige colorway

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This Fuchsia Rose color fits as well as my other Parfait by Affinitas Casey in 30E, which is in the original beige with an odd greenish tint. I don't know what they called that original beige color. It preceded the tan one they're calling European Nude. Anyway, the band on the 30E Parfait by Affinitas Casey in Fuchsia Rose stretches to only 28" for me. I am a reformed overstretcher. Now when I do my tedious measuring, I make sure not to distort the wires.

I hope this bra will stretch a bit with wear. The color is amazing. It's exactly the kind of deep pink I like best. ... This one edges slightly toward violet. The color is clear, deep pink--not coral, not red--but avoids any appearance of neon fluorescence. I just realized the buttons on Bratabase that are deep pink, like "Save changes" or "Edit this bra" or "Log out" are very similar to this Fuchsia Rose color. What a coincidence!

I just realized another thing. The name Parfait by Affinitas chose for this bra, Fuchsia Rose, is PERFECT. It's exactly fuchsia infused rose. Fuchsia is a purely cool toned, electric pink. Mix rose in there, and it has a hint of warmth, of spring's weak yellow rays on winter's coldness For once the color name of a bra is accurate! I'm going to have to write them. After the disastrous naming of the color European Nude, I'm sure they need bucking up. If my photos don't capture the color adequately, I'll reshoot them.

I'm mostly wearing my Ewa Michalak 3Ds, but so many of them have sharp edges. This is inexcusable in a bra. So I alternate with my Parfait by Affinitas Casey and Masquerade Tiffany Plunges. In my EM 3Ds, I wear 65F, roughly equivalent to 30F in UK sizes. My Masquerade Tiffany Plunges are 28FF and 30F. The Parfait by Affinitas Casey is somewhat deeper in the cups, especially toward the center gore, so I can size down in the cups.
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Updated on Sep 14, 2017 Flag this

This bra has better depth than the deco but the cups are still too tall and open for me.

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Updated on Aug 12, 2017 Flag this

Really awesome bra, often compared to the Freya Deco. Like the Deco, the cups run a bit more generous. From my photos, I had awesome cleavage but since I've shrunk, I gap now https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

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It projects my shallow wide boobs, which makes my happy. My breasts do not always nicely fill in the cups. Depending on how I'm bending my body the cups are either OK, too big, or too small (top digs into breast tissue). However, this doesn't show too much under clothing, so I'm not annoyed. Would probably work better for softer breasts. The fabric is beautiful, it has a matte shine to it (I know this sounds weird). I only wish it came in size 28, the 30 is a little wide and I'm afraid it'll stretch out quickly. I'm keeping it and will see how it goes.

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Parfait By Affinitas

Casey (2801)

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Updated on May 16, 2017 Flag this

Overall this is a good bra and I have very few problems with it. Those that I have noticed, I'm happy to set aside just because I'm glad to finally have a bra that fits me. I did have to order a cup size down as I was warned that the cups ran large. I was measured at a 30DDD/E, but I got a 30DD.

My most notable problem with wear seems to be common with this model: the straps are really far apart. This means if I'm doing anything except standing up with my back straight, the cups gap in the front. I just roll with it; I ... use it as my motivation to have better posture.

My second minor issue is that since the cups are fairly tall, at the end of the day, the cup gaps a touch on the top of my smaller side. It irritates me slightly, but it can easily be fixed with a little padding or an adjustment in the middle of the day. I use my bathroom break to readjust my bra a little and everything sits perfectly again for a few hours.

Regarding the craftsmanship, it's a nice bra. The quality is good and it feels sturdy and looks nice. My one complaint is that I can also see how, over time, the tops of the cups will begin to roll outward and make a visible line under a shirt. Since I'm handwashing the bra in cool/warm water and letting it air dry, I hope this will delay the process but I can see it will happen eventually.

Finally, it's nice and supportive. This bra brings everything very front and center, holds everything very high, and gives a very rounded look. Out of personal taste and due to my own anatomy, I prefer a slightly farther apart, less rounded look, but I'm okay with it. I feel like everything is held a little high on my chest as well, but again, I'm okay with it. No one seems to notice but me anyway, so it doesn't matter too much.

I'm still very happy with my purchase. I need another bra to take some of the stress of everyday wear off this one and I'm considering buying another one of these.
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