I really liked the Parfait Ava Unlined Bra in 30DD, so I wanted to try another unlined bra in this size as the 30Ds I tried in the past did not work. Originally I really wanted the Casey Molded Bra in the Rose Print, but the style just didn't suit me, so when I saw this bra in my size in the Casey Lace Unlined version, I picked it up immediately. However, unfortunately this doesn't fit the same as Ava, and is a bit too big on me.
The Casey Molded was too tall for me and designed for FOT shapes, so it didn't work. It ... turns out that Casey Lace Unlined is also designed for the same shape. Compared to Ava, Casey's cups are almost a whole size larger, as well as significantly wider. I would say that this in effect fits like a 30E instead of 30DD. The cups are too wide, a little too deep, and a little too tall for me all around. However, the saving grace is that it works well with foam inserts, so I can still wear this effectively as a t-shirt bra with foam lining, just not unlined like I can with the Ava.
The fabric is also a bit different from Ava, as the body fabric is made from silky printed stretch jersey and lined with nonstretch tricot. The upper cup is stretch lace lined with tricot backing, and the upper edge has a strip of clear stabilizing elastic. This is a 3 piece cup with side sling, and it's interesting that the bottom panel is one piece instead of two. Overall the cups do have a bit of stretch, which can be nice if you tend to have a bit of size fluctuation. However, as they don't fit me snugly, I can't comment on if the stretch cups are less supportive than the nonstretch cups that Ava has.
The same printed stretch jersey fabric is used throughout the bra, including on the band. The wings are also backed with mesh and have a slight leotard cut. Since the cups are too big for me, the band doesn't feel as snug as Parfait's 30DD bands typically feel on me, but it's hard to tell how much is due to the firmness of the fabric and how much is due to the fit of the cups. I wish I could have found this in a 30D as I think this runs a full cup size large based on comparisons to Ava, though note that as the wires are fairly rigid, you should be careful sizing down to make sure the wires don't get too narrow. The trims are simple, with plain black satin straps and a plain ribbon bow at the center gore. I love the rose print though, as it has a really retro 90s feel.
I think this is meant to be a simple, everyday bra based on its lack of frills and the soft, comfortable fabric. The stretch cups would probably be best for firm, full breasts that don't need a lot of cup support and have enough upper fullness to fill out the cup shape. The stretch fabric makes it a good choice for size fluctuations.
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