I love this bra! When I first got it, I wasn't quite sure if I was going to keep it because it seemed too big for me (I didn't fill out the top completely). However, after wearing it and washing it a few times, it fits perfectly. I love the shape it gives me; I get a little bit of cleavage even though I'm shallow and relatively wide-set. I am planning on buying another one in a different color.
My measurements put me in between a 28DD and 28E but a 30DD would definitely be too big. The band on this bra feels perfectly tight on me.
I also tried the Parfait Casey plunge in 30D, but it did not work for me.
I understand others have advised to go up a cup and band size, but I think I should have gone up only in band size. I've noticed I have a tendency to not be able to fully fill out the top of the cups, but the rest is fine. Nevertheless, I still would recommend this bra to others because it's so aesthetically appealing.
This bra is a beautiful purple, not too dark or too light. It is sexy, but you may have to give it some time like I did. (This could just be that I am new to well fitted bras, unpadded/unmolded bras, half cups, and three hooks).
At first, top of the cup did cut a little into my boobs. I got it on sale so I couldn't return it. After wearing it a little more, the cups have loosened a bit, so a G might have been too big after extended wear. I am not used to three hooks, but over time got accustomed. One thing I do not ...care, maybe because I'm used to molded bras, is it does make my boobs look more pointed. My boobs have a slight point without a bra and this bra takes it up a few notches to create "rocket" boobs. So I don't wear this bra with anything thin or light enough. It is nice and light, which is why I got it (along with I got it on sale). But this isn't my everyday bra.
Also, maybe I was bloated when I first got it, the band seemed way tighter than Freya's 30FF (new). But as I said, worth breaking it in a little bit. Seems well made and it is nice to have a sexy bra for once in my life!
Pros: Beautiful, fits well after breaking it in, similar enough to Freya's 30FF (after a few wears)
Cons: You have to break it in, causes rocket boob Read more 147 more words
I have a few other Parfait by Affinitas bras in the 30F-FF range and they fit me pretty well. This bra is so pretty but it doesn't fit. At all. For starters, the band is significantly shorter than the Casey and Jeanie bras. The cup is also a different shape and gave me a very east-west sideways look. The underwires don't stay in the correct place and I get awful quadboob. The gore doesn't tack and it mushes into my breast tissue, along with the underwires. I tried it with a band extender and the cups still don't work. Unfortunately I ordered it online and removed the tags before I tried it on, foolishly assuming it would fit because other 30FF bras from that brand seemed to fit me. Whomp whomp.
I absolutely LOVE the look of this bra, so when I seen it on Ebay for a decent price, although they only had it in a 30G I had to get it! I figured that buying a 30G couldn't be to far off my size (I was SO wrong), as I read a review on Bratabase stating it was more like a 28G.
Band- The band is absolutely perfect on me, so comfortable, I have never worn a more comfortable firm band! My ribcage measures 70cm tight and 73 loose, and this band is 75cm stretched... so I will be looking for bras with similar band measurements!
Gore- Again, the best gore ...I have found. I usually suffer from gores really rubbing me, but this one sat firmly against my sternum and did not move at all!
Wire- The wire wasn't at all uncomfortable despite being the wrong shape (I say wrong shape instead of too long etc as it came up to a nice height, and enclose all of my breast tissue, but at the lower outside it didn't follow my breast tissue and went quite low before curving in).
Cups- The cups came up far to high under my arms and rubbed my armpits, but this could be due to the cup size being too big. I couldn't fill the bottom of the cup despite how far I pulled the bra up so it just must have been to shallow for my breasts (I assume they are slightly bottom heavy, but they spread over a lot of my chest and are sort of shallow and firm at the top so I'm not sure if I'd suit full on top or full on bottom style bras). The cups sat smoothly on my chest if I had correct posture, however if I twisted my body or slouched at all they would gape, mostly near the armpits.
Straps- I found that they were very far apart for a small band and uncomfortably dug into my armpits. I also think the wide-set straps contributed to the gaping of the cups as when I moved, my arms pushed the straps forward, pushing the cups forward. Read more 244 more words
It's really pretty, unfortunately I can't quite fill it, but everywhere seems to be fine. I have the Charlotte in a 34G and it fits perfectly fine. Then again, the cup apparently runs small. So, I'm unsure if the Athena is true to fit or not. However, I do know the design of the top is going to push outwards. I've checked a few other reviews and they say the same about the top. It could probably work with an undershirt. That way it can be held down underneath your regular clothing.
I want to like the Charlotte so bad. It looks amazing and gives a great shape, but the fit it just...off. This bra is tricky to fit. The cups run about 1-2 sizes too small and the band is pretty loose for 30. The upper portion of the cup cuts into my breast tissue in an odd manner as well and had it not been for this, I could have forgave a lot of sins with this bra. I may have to sell this bra.
This is the exact same bra as the Adore Me Leona DD+.
I had a feeling this wasn't going to fit in the first place, but I didn't give up all hope. Well, as it turns out, it doesn't fit. Oh well. When I first looked at it though, I thought, "Wow, these cups are huge, there's no way..." Color me surprised when I tried it on and it actually had cut into my breast tissue on my larger breast. I'm starting to think Parfait isn't right for me though, which is a bummer, because I like much of their stuff.
The band is quite tight. Stretched, it got to ...32, and I probably could have gotten it longer, but let's say that if you don't like your bands very snug (like I do), then you're not going to have a good time. My measurements are actually 30 under (31 on bigger days) too, so if you are a solid 32 or large 32, you really aren't going to have a good time.
The bottom of the cup isn't filled on me. It's all puckered up, like a molded Panache Porcelain bra I tried on at my not-DD+-friendly Nordstrom Rack. If I adjust myself a bit I can get it mostly filled, but after moving my arms it slides right back into place. The same goes with the cup cutting into my breast. If I push the breast down and to the side a little (where some tissue likely slips out of the cup), it fits in there, but if I ensure nearly everything is in the cup, it cuts a bit. On top of that, the cup is clearly too big on my smaller breast. The gore also doesn't stay flat, but is pushed out because of my breasts. My measurements put me in around a 30GG/30H, but to be honest, I found that to be so unbelievable because a short two months ago I was a 32F. I guess that's tissue migration for you.
The wires are a bit too long on my sides. If they were a centimeter or two shorter, it would probably be fine.
The straps aren't fully adjustable, which I don't care about, but others might. They can be removed though. There is also a silicone strip along the band to hold it in place were you to wear it strapless.
The bra itself is very pretty, very soft, lovely to look at, and comfortable despite it being illfitting. There are some loose threads on it though, namely on the center of the cup and by the hooks, but that's easily fixed (not that it matters anyway). Read more 329 more words
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 yet https://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. Read more 123 more words
The band is obviously stretchy (by hand I can stretch it only to a 27) but it fits my ribcage of 31"! The tops of the cups pull away from the breast which I think is a flaw of the design (a very cute, flower-like top) which makes it NOT ideal for under most shirts/dresses/etc. Because of that I can only rate it as "Good" in the Bra Appearance section. However, under an undershirt it can work. It provides great uplift and doesn't really rub in any particular place.
I heard this brand runs small in the cups & that is TRUE of this molded cup model (although NOT TRUE of a soft cup bra I have by the same brand).
I normally wear a 30DD, but this 30E fits me perfectly.
This is a molded cup bra with a very slight retro "cone" shape - a great shape for tear-drop shaped busts (fuller on the bottom but still perky). I would compare it to the Gossard Ooh La La bra, which is also a great fit for breasts which are not extremely round on top (hard to find such a fit in DD+ sizes).
The band runs a ...bit small, but I still wear the 30 on the smallest hook comfortably.
My only complaint it how thick the straps & how wide the band are. They are not uncomfortable, but I just think bras can start to look frumpy when the straps/band are very wide.
This particular bra does not look frumpy though. It is great quality, comfortable, flattering & very cute.
It has two sets of straps - one with a lacy frill which surprisingly hides easily under most clothes & can look cute peeking out of tanks on purpose. I havent't had the need to switch to the plain, second pair of straps. Read more 104 more words
This didn't fit me, but I wish it did! I've never seen another babydoll that comes in this size range, and it's a proper bra with the babydoll bit added so it's supportive as well as being pretty. I'm usually a 28G and I'd say this one fits much more true to size than the Charlotte (the other Parfait bra I own, which I wear in a 30G). The band was definitely too loose on me, but I really need a 26 band so it's hard for me to judge if this is a true 30.
The cups are lightly padded and quite flexible. The band is nice and wide ...so it looks like it'll be comfortable, and there is a nice cut out section between the band and the body at the back. The lace edging at the top of the straps is very pretty. Petite ladies like myself may find the strap placement a bit too wide, and those with a short distance between their breasts and shoulders may find the straps too long, as they are only partly adjustable.
Some additional measurements: the chiffon fabric measures 52cm flat at the first point I can flatten it out fully below the band. The fabric part is 46cm long from the band to the edge of the lace. Read more 108 more words
Jeanie compares to the Freya Deco as a seamless molded plunge bra. However, the curve across the top line of the bra seems steeper. There’s also side boning in this model for side support. The fabric is more cottony than that of Deco.
Runs true to size in band, and perhaps a bit small or true to size in cup, Shapewise, they do fit a bit differently, as well. I get quad-boob towards the middle in Jeanie and the cup is pretty tall, so I can’t quite fill it and have some empty space up near the strap. My tissue is rather soft, so that contributes to the ...spillage. I am sure if the black version is tighter than the nude version. Additionally, the side boning can get irritating after a while and probably needs to be ‘broken in.’ At this point, not a replacement for the Deco, more’s the pity- I’d size up in the cup but have hit the end of the size range.
Plain, simple, basic, and goes with my three black tank tops and under any t-shirt. There’s a little heart charm at the bow which is a bit much for me. The shape under clothes is round and smooth, so it works well as a t-shirt bra. Read more 103 more words
Another beautiful Parfait by Affinitas bra. It's a decent fit for me, just not my preferred style. It would be great for a sweater or heavier shirt, not for t-shirts for sure. There's not as much lift as with the padded version in my opinion, but still gives a good shape, though a bit more separate than I like, but then again, I have a pretty decent gap between my breasts and don't need any extra help there https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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. Read more 145 more words
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! Read more 183 more words
I usually wear a 30GG, and the 32G (though it should be the same cup volume) feels about 3 cup sizes too small. It's supposed to be a demi bra, so I don't expect it to come up high, but the top of the cup totally squashes my breast. The lace embroidery on the cups does not have much give. I have top-heavy breasts, so perhaps that's the problem.
The bra is really comfortable, though, and I'd love it if it fit me!
Stiff bras usually gape when you slouch. At least on me.