I'm so torn with this bra! It's so comfy, and it's a plunge that actually fit my average projection - and I didn't have to go up a cup size. My only problem is that I don't have enough center fullness, therefore, the cups gap slightly in the middle. The gore is AWESOME. I need short gores and this is genius - the gore ends, but there is still the gore "tunnel" (for lack of a better word) but it's just thick fabric, so it's flexible, unlike a regular gore. I'm thinking about keeping this one as it's molded and actually fits my projection and it gives me a lined, rounded look. This bra has more projection that the Moulded Deco. I had a 30E in that and my breasts constantly pushed it down because it didn't allow for my projection.

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Updated on Jun 15, 2015 Flag this

This is the beige colour. I meant to buy 30F but it turned out to be 30G (for some reason it appeared both 30F and 30G in Bratabase, that was odd) . My usual size is 28F-28FF´ish. This bra fits well otherwise but the cups are too big. But not excessively big, I think one sup size down and it would be perfect!
The band is quite snug, it fits me well in the loosest hooks. My comfortably tight underbust is 26 inches.

Might I say that this bra is seriously comfortable! Wires don´t poke, and although the strap placement is too wide for me, even the straps don´t seem to scrathc me. I only wish the size was right! I will have to re-list this bra, please buy it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

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Updated on May 14, 2015 Flag this

This bra fits me much better than the Parfait Lola half-padded. I really love this bra! The cups are perfect for my shallow, slightly FOB, wide-rooted breasts. The band is nice and thick, compared to my other 2 prong bras, and I don't get the armpit fat with it, nor do I get any pokage on the side from the underwires like I've had happen with other bras. The straps are thick and comfortable - I do have broader shoulders. I fill out both the bottom and top of the cups nicely. The only negative is the wire does poke the sternum, but that's an easy fix and I think it's just because I do have a very projected sternum.

Black Floral Lace colorway

Updated on May 13, 2015 Flag this

First of all, this bra in the blush/black colorway is GORGEOUS. The contrast is beautiful and the bow detailing is lovely. The construction is very solid, and the wide back band is extremely comfortable. Being between a FF and a G always gives me an odd fit in the cup, especially considering I'm very FOT and thus it can cause a bit of quad boob. This bra is no different, but not enough to warrant a size up in the cups. I've heard people say to size up in the band but this is not the case in my experience. The 28 band is definitely spot on for me. Overall I would absolutely recommend this bra, particularly for the comfort and striking appearance.

Updated on May 12, 2015 Flag this

This bra is gorgeous! I love the color (dark blue with black lace), and the little dangly-thing at the gore is a welcome change from the usual bow. I'm really not a fan of bows and this makes me think about bellydancing. The double skinny straps in the front are a nice touch as well.

Fit-wise, holy crap this is a firm 30 band! I've been wavering between 30 and 28 bands depending on brand, and thank goodness I got a 30 in this one. It does feel pretty comfy (though slightly tight), and I'm hoping it will relax a little with wear. The gore tacks nicely without stabbing, ... and the wires are only slightly too narrow. I plan to try bending them just a tiny bit wider, but a heavy/ vigorous scoop & swoop from the armpits in seems to work just as well.

I've never tried a halfcup before, and looking at it off I'm surprised they were big enough to fit me, but they do. The padded part was a bit squished/ wrinkly from shipping, but I think it'll be ok after a while. The lace was slightly gappy at the top corners of each cup, almost like it wasn't sewn on quite straight, but maybe it's a slight shape incompatibility instead. Whatever it is, I just tacked down a tiny dart of it right next to each strap and now it lays flat, so I'm happy with it. (Disclaimer: I'm still breastfeeding and just put him down for a nap, so therefore a little empty. Cups might fit totally different in a couple hours.)

I've had it on for about 20 minutes now and everything is still comfy, so for now my verdict is: yay for another bra that seems to fit! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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blue/ black colorway

Updated on May 09, 2015 Flag this

Overall I really like this bra. It's super cute, I think the cut is very flattering and it gives a very slightly retro shape (which I like). It's also pretty comfortable; it has a full band (another plus for me), the cup width is just about perfect, and the gore doesn't poke at all.

This is a 3-part padded cup and the top section is very horizontal and kind of juts inward making the cup a bit closed on top. The cups are pretty short which is part of what makes it so cute, but with the slightly closed on top shape it gives me a bit of quadboob ... sometimes. The straps are a bit wide set but very soft and don't bother me in the armpit area at all. So far I haven't had any issues with them falling off but I've only worn it a couple times and not while being particularly active.

I usually wear a 30D but sized up to a 30DD and I'm glad I did, it runs at least a full cup small. I would even consider getting a second in a 30E. I would say that the band is fairly true to size, maybe a bit shy of a true 30; very comfortable for my ~28" UB.
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Pink colorway

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Updated on Mar 24, 2015 Flag this

I find this bra to be very similar to the 30E Parfait By Affinitas Jeanie. It's almost the perfect molded plunge for my shallow, wide rooted boobs.

The cups fit well, without the usual quadboob on top. It may be my imagination, but the shape of the Casey is not quite as good for me as the Jeanie, though they are very similar.

Sadly, just like the Jeanie, the straps too far apart. They sit in my armpits, causing the cups to gap if I bring my shoulders too far forward.

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Updated on Mar 22, 2015 Flag this

Such a cute bra! I love it. This was one I was able to try on in a store in a 30dd and a 30e.

*I think* my usual bra size is 28e/f, but this bra style only goes down to 30. Also, the band is VERY tight. If you normally wear a 30 band, I suggest going up to a 32. So, as a 28 band, I was able to wear the 30 band in this brand. This is tighter than my sole 28e bra (a Curvy Kate bra), so I am very pleased with this one's fit because I knew beforehand how Parfait sizing works! Just be ... careful ordering online! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

You may want to get one cup size up AND a band size up. The top of this bra is tight to hold you in, which I like because I'm not full on top.

I have very close-set breasts, so the center gore comes up too high and starts to poke and separate my breast tissue, which is just not good. In the center of the bra is a double bow and cameo decoration.

The straps are skinny and cute with pinstripes and lace like that on the bra cups and band. They are half-way adjustable and not what I would call stretchy (good!).

I think everything fills out right if I ignore the stabbing the gore. There is no gapping and everything lies flat where it should (besides the very top of the gore, of course) and I get some cute cleavage if I pull the bra down far and tuck everything in well.

I probably still need to push the underwire around a bit to make it comfortable for my bony ribcage, but it was comfortable for about 5 hrs until I started laying around on the couch on my laptop. So the bra is probably too tight for slouchy 'relaxation' poses but fine if you maintain an upright posture or lay flat.

Grade: B+
Would I recommend it? Yes if you have more separated breasts. Got the bra for $23 and the panty for $10. Panty also runs tight, in case you were wondering. I could've gotten away with a S instead of XS.
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Updated on Feb 26, 2015 Flag this

Well this one was cute, and looked pretty good on me and felt okay, except for the very wide straps and the gaping in the cups. Since it's padded it doesn't wrinkle, but I was getting about a half-inch gap between my breast and the bra cup when I brought my arms together or up or leaned over or pretty much generally moved around. Also since the gaping was prominent the cup line showed under shirts so it just didn't work for me.

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Updated on Feb 16, 2015 Flag this

When I first tried on this bra, the top part of the gore poked into my chest a little bit, but I bent them out a little bit and it is no longer a problem. This bra fits so well! The only little things about it that could be considered bad it that if my shoulders aren't pulled back (ie if I slump over a little bit), there is the tiniest bit of gaping on my smaller breast. Also, when I adjust the straps to fit tightly enough, they sit nearly on my collarbone. This isn't really a big deal for me though, as ... it's not uncomfortable-- I can hardly tell. The band stretches perfectly, it's not too tight nor too loose. The underwires, so far at least, do not dig into my ribs as previous bras I've had did, it sits right under my inframammary fold. My breasts are pretty self-supporting so they don't 'conform' very well to bras that are too wide or too shallow or long, and this bra holds them very well without any squeezing in the wrong places. It also gives my the very tiniest amount of cleavage!

As far as fitting under clothes, you can't see the lines under dark clothes or the line at the top of the cup. It gives a very projected shape, nice and rounded, however slightly more pointed then my Tiffany bandeau, which is possibly the roundest bra I've ever come across.

Update: After having this bra for about 3 weeks and wearing it on the first hook, I decided to try it on the second hook, and voilà! Gapping issue at the top of the cups solved. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Feb 15, 2015 Flag this

I love this bra. It's so pretty, with the pink and black colourway, with the lace on the unlined upper cup. I feel very well supported and very sexy at the same time. I still get the jiggle I love with the support from the padding in the bottom of the cup.

The band is quite tight but liveable. I can always use an extender if needed.

This bra seems to work very well with my shape, and gives me a terrific profile.

Pink & Black colorway

Updated on Feb 07, 2015 Flag this

So ugly on me!
I CANNOT BELIEVE that I finally found a bra that fits, but can't keep it because it feels like the cups go up to my neck!
Drives me nuts!

But... I'm one step closer to my perfect bra!
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Updated on Feb 05, 2015 Flag this

Nicely shaped and cute style!
Fit everywhere! ...except the center....
I was so excited when I 1st put it on since I've never had a bra's center gore lie flat... but after about five minutes it started bothering me. After 10, it was digging.

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Updated on Feb 05, 2015 Flag this

I think this is a very good example of what a properly fitted bra can do. I'd pretty much given up on the idea of my wide breasts having cleavage but this delivers majorly. It gives that "baby's butt" touching cleavage like the add-2-cups bras i used to wear did, except that it also fits and supports me. It feels very firm everywhere, definitely not a "forget you're wearing it" bra, but during try-on it didn't seem like it was going to be painful. I'll report back if it is. I would recommend this as an alternative if the Freya Deco didn't work for you. I could never find a size or style in that that worked for me but this definitely works better for my deep, wide, short shape.

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Updated on Jan 29, 2015 Flag this

Okay, give me a second.
HAHAHAHAHAHA. HAHAHAHA. WHAT?
Okay, let me continue.
I'm supposed to be busting out of this thing, right? That's the point?
I can't decide whether it looks ridiculous or not. It gives this weird quadboob shelf on top of the padding.
The bra itself is beautiful. White satin, eyelash lace, tassel in the center. I love its appearance but it looks very strange on. I'll have to think about this one...

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Updated on Jan 29, 2015 Flag this

The rave reviews I read before purchasing this bra are all correct. This is the first time i have cleavage in a well fitting bra.The phrase "sexy scaffolding" is a perfect description for this bra. Cups are shallow and I went one cup size up from my usual 38F. I think that would have fit just fine because I have a bit of gaping around the top edge after a few hours, but I have very shallow, FOB breasts so this is good enough.
The bow on the center gore was mis-sewn on mine and a little messy but I got it for $18 on Amazon so I love it anyway.

Peach/Black colorway

Updated on Jan 09, 2015 Flag this

Tadaa! New project launched! (Scroll down for english)

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Updated on Jan 08, 2015 Flag this

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I decided to try this bra after trying the half cup version. The bra itself is very attractive and I'm a fan of the eyelash lace details. There is a charm in the centre that is a nice finishing touch, but it was not stitched on properly and came loose.

Fit-wise, it's not ideal for me. It's about 1-2 cups too small. I'm having problems filling the bottom of the cup because it's too shallow in this size. The wires are also too narrow and is sitting on some tissue at the sides. The gore is spacing is too wide for me and sitting on quite a bit ... of centre tissue. Sizing up to a 30G may help with some of these problems but likely not all.

Other specs to note: the straps are not fully adjustable but this is due to the lace detailing on the front part of the strap so it appears to be a good compromise, especially if you don't need to adjust it too much higher. The band can stretch quite a bit but it's a snug elastic. I've never worn this for longer than a few minutes to take pictures, so I can't comment on whether the band wills stretch out. If it's anything like the bands on my other Parfait bras, it won't easily lose its elasticity. The satin cups are more sophisticated than the fabric covering on my Decos.



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Updated on Jan 06, 2015 Flag this

This bra has some down sides and some pluses. Make sure you know your shape before you buy! This bra is good for my very soft breasts as it gives them more shape, and as I am fob it works well for that too. My roots are narrow so the wires are a bit wide for me. Since they are not poking so I will live with it, but the wires are very firm. In the peach colorway mine runs about 1/2 to a full cup size small, so bear that in mind if ordering. The straps are very wide set, and I angle them in a little, but they stay up just fine. Overall this bra has very cute retro styling but it definitely will not work for all shapes.

Updated on Dec 17, 2014 Flag this

Last thing first: With the exception of the Charlotte, Parfait by Affinitas is not very good at making comfortable bras.

---My Shape---
Boobs: mostly even slight FOB, wide-set, 10.5-11" perimeter depending on place in cycle.

---The Bra---
This bra has a couple fit issues, one requiring adjustments when you put it on. First, the straps are quite long, even long for me as a 6'0" tall woman. When I put it on at first, there was slight orange-in-glass effect going on. I have perkier boobs, so I needed to adjust the straps quite a bit. After doing so, the orange-in-glass went away, and my boobs filled the bottom.

The second ... fit issue is the overall shape. This bra takes on a stiff, tear-drop shape that is common in American brands (this is a UK brand as far as I know, so that surprised me a bit). The shape bothers me underneath clothes, and contributes to the slight orange-in-glass effect I was experiencing. Thankfully adjusting the straps seems to correct that. If my boobs were totally even-shaped, this bra would be a dud.

The band is VERY VERY SNUG. I tend to prefer a snug band to extend the life of my bras, which Parfait by Affinitas has down. However, if it were any tighter it would be unwearable. Extremely small band for a 34.

The material is slightly scratchy. I don't think it was worn much before I bought it (from another user). The 3-hook structure also makes it a little difficult to undo. I really do not prefer 3 hooks as I tend to accidentally break one of the hooks off, as I've done with several bras. I have to be really careful about that with this bra.

Overall, not one of my favorite bras. I've been spoiled by my six Freyas, I think. I've owned a few bras by Parfait, and all had some component(s) that made them super annoying to wear. My first bra (the Tamara) was so ridiculously shallow in the cups that my boobs had nowhere to go but up. I've tried on a few others off Amazon, I can't remember the names now, that I pretty much returned the next day due to crazy fit issues, mostly with orange-in-glass and shallowness (Parfait is so extreme!). It's like they either make super shallow boobs-up-to-your-chin bras, or really stiff tear-shapes that hardly anyone could fit into right.

I can't be the only one, right?


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