This bra gives me rolls in places I never had rolls before! The band leaves me sore and I feel I am constantly trying to adjust it throughout the day.
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Charlotte Padded Bra (6901)
AW2011- AW2015 version - This is the plunge version. See 6931 for half cup balconette. More...
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Oops! So... I thought that the 30DD would fit better in the cups since the 30E was too big...
Unfortunately, the wires are not wide enough for me in this size and the cups seem to be too tall. (Similar problems I have with the Freya Deco) But the good part about this bra is that there is an elastic sewn on the edge of it to prevent little gaping that Deco has.
The bra is very cute, a little lumpy under clothes and people say it is "retro". I'm not exactly sure since I guess I haven't lived that long yethttps://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" ... alt=":P" />
Personally, I would not consider it a plunge because the gore is so high. Ah!
I like all the detailing that went into this bra, such as the bow and the black stripes on the cup and the center. The padding is about 1/8th of an inch, so it is a good amount, but I wouldn't consider it "push up".
I also have reason to believe they updated the sizing on the Charlotte, because the two I got (30E and 30DD) stretch to 31 inches, while most of the older measurements show that the 30 band is around 27-28 inches.
Overall I really like this bra, but I think I will try my luck with the balconette version they have.
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Updated on Jan 19, 2013 Flag this
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The Charlotte is a foam three-part cup with side support. Advertised as ‘light foam padding’, I find I disagree- this is one of the heaviest bras I have tried in my size, as the padding is thicker than the Freya Deco, Panache Porcelain, or any Masquerade bra I’ve tried. The sides of the cups have satin fabric over them, functioning as side supports. The straps are almost fully adjustable, except for an inch right above the cup covered in satin. It’s a lot of bra, even if it doesn’t give much coverage!
I’m not a retro person or into the ‘pinup’ aesthetic for myself, but the piping appeals to ... me geometrically. The red color is actually a deeper red than in pictures, and it contrasts well with the black details. It’s low cut and gives a round, uplifted shape, perhaps due to the side supports helping keep tissue in the cups.
HerRoom advised going up a band and a cup size from my usual. Sadly, this bra doesn’t come any larger than a G so I only I went up a band size. The band is still tight at 34, but the cups are just a bit too small- there’s a tiny bit of overspill. Furthermore, the side support boning digs in after a few hours, and it feels like the top and bottom elastic of the band are markedly tighter than the rest of it. If you have migrated breast tissue on your sides, check for how the side support boning and elastic fit.
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Updated on Aug 17, 2012 Flag this
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This bra is very striking and has a lovely vintage feel to it. The front has peach satin side panels on the cups and band, while the cups themselves have contrasting black piping. There is also a large black bow over the center gore. The straps are black and fully adjustable. The band is black beyond a pair of vertical plastic underwires under the armpit which can help reduce side bulge. While lovely, this bra will show through most light-medium weight or light-colored tops.
The cups of this bra have three-part construction. Only one of the seams is visible from the ... front, since the other is concealed behind the piping. From the inside, the seams form a tilted T shape, giving a very round shape from the outside. I find this bra quite comfortable, even though the fit (and probably the shape) is not perfect for me.
The band is very firm even when stretched out. Apparently the band and cup for this bra runs small, which works in my favor in the case of the former and against me in the latter. The center gore comes up quite high (3.5 inches) and does not always sit flat against my sternum, partly because the cups are now too small for me.
The cups are very shallow, meaning after a few wears the cups had developed wrinkles along the bottom that are difficult to get rid of. Furthermore, I frequently get quadraboob due to the difficulty of trying to get my boobs to settle into the very bottom of the cups. I think this style of bra just might not work for me, much as I wish it would!
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Updated on Jul 25, 2012 Flag this
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I love this brand because so many of their bras run tight in the band. This bra is in a 30 but it runs more like a much smaller band. It fits nice and firm on my 26" ribcage, stretching to 26.5" when pulled tight. I wish that Affinitas would bump up their size range because unfortunately the 30G does not fit at all. I'd love to wear it and may still any way.
The band stays nice and tight through several wears before washing. The seams of the 3 part cups are partially hidden by the black ribbon detailing. The side panel gives kind of a pull together even though this bra is listed as a push up.
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Updated on Apr 29, 2012 Flag this
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Great bra for someone that needs a smaller bandsize than the usual 30. The band fits much smaller than most other 30 bands. This bra is super cute with a vintage look to it. The red and black color option is very sexy. The cup size is on the smaller size, so order a cupsize up. I normally would wear a 28FF (this brand does not come in a 28) so I ordered a 30F. To have the best possible fit I would need a 30FF in this bra.
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Updated on May 25, 2011 Flag this
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so i previously had purchased this bra in 32F, at the time i was buying 32FFs but for some reason a 32F was cheaper lol. i had it for about 2 years before it crapped out on me (too stretched & underwire poked out.) it was my favorite bra! so lo and behold, i've repurchased it this year in 30G, which is what i've been buying lately. i did read that this band runs a bit small but i decided let's try it anyway! the band is extremely comfortable on this bra so the only thing that has been bothering me is the side boning, but that's at random & rare instances. overall i'd give this bra a 9/10 again, it's second only to my new favorite the parfait pearl!
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this is literally one of my favorite bras everrrrrrrr. i am definitely going to repurchase in my new size ASAP!!!!!!!
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Updated on Oct 22, 2023 Flag this
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Band slightly too large. Gaping at entire top of cup - slightly helped by tightening straps but then digs into my armpits. Wires too narrow and sit on on tissue. Feels like there is empty space at the bottom of the cup. This might be due to the "orange in a glass" effect, being too large a size, or both. I tend to either be a 30F or 30FF and they didn't have the 30F.
I wasn't sure I'd like the style, but it was recommended, so I tried it. In person, I actually like the black vertical lines on the outside. This was the first moulded cup I tried on my new bra fit journey and was disappointed it didn't fit.Icy Blue with Black colorway
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Updated on Apr 06, 2023 Flag this
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I bought two of the Charlotte Padded bra in size UK 34GG on sale. They are really well made, beautiful & the band size (UK 34) is true to size.
[ I own another Parfait bra, a sport's one where the band is very firm & I needed to go up one size in the band to be comfortable to wear]
Unfortunately the cup is too small as the center gore doesn't lie flat against my sternum & I have a little bit of quadboob effect at the top.
I am gonna return them & buy the same in size UK 34H!leopard print colorway
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