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Bras » Parfait By Affinitas » Charlotte Padded Bra (6901) » 30DD 30:5

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Fits ribcage71.9
B. perimeter22.0
Stretched Band76.4
Band Length61.6
Cup width12.2
Cup depth19.4
Wire length21.3
Cup height14.1
Cup separation2.5
Gore height6.7
Wing height8.9
Strap width1.6
Hooks2

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  1. 4
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    Fits

    Shape: round, projected, even to FoB, close set, on the narrow end of average root width.

    So, typically I fit splendidly in a UK 30E, but it's clear from other reviews that the cups run a size big in this bra. I kept my band size, sized down in the cups, and here we are with a 30DD. I haven't tried any of the other colorways, but once I heard that the Floral Shimmer ran much more narrow and projected it seemed prudent to give it a shot. And it's a great fit!

    Pros: Compared to the much wider wires of the Panache bras I typically wear, these are ... nicely narrow and run about even with my tail of spence. The gore is higher than I would expect for a plunge cut, but it is more comfortable than my other high gore balconnets - I wonder if this is due to how projected the cups are? The projection is more accommodating to my center fullness, which usually leaves the gore resting uncomfortably on breast tissue. Not in this! The overall shape/side profile is VERY up, at-attention, and forward. Under shirts, it legitimately looks like I grew a full cup size or two thanks to the deep, projected cups. This could be a pro or con depending on whether you prefer a minimized look. Lastly, it's super comfy! The shiny fabric and interior cup foam is lovely and soft and it's basically invisible under (darker) t-shirts. Thumbs up.

    Cons: This looks like a swimsuit. I'm not kidding! The thick molded cups coupled with the shiny print fabric give off a serious swimsuit vibe, especially paired with the matching bottoms (as a side note, I have 38" hips / 27" waist and the size small high waist briefs fit perfectly). Not a huge issue for me, just something to be aware of if you care about it. Also, if you have *any* asymmetry, the cups will not be forgiving. The bra fit perfectly to my larger breast, but I get a touch of gapping on my smaller side. It's not extreme, but again, something to be aware of especially if you have pronounced asymmetry. Cookies would probably help.

    Overall, I'm very pleased. This is such a different fit to what I'm used to in my typical Panaches and Cleos, and I think I might have to hunt down more narrow, projected bras. I'm hooked.

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    Floral Shimmer colorway

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      Great review! It looks beautiful. I keep wanting to try this bra. I wish the floral shimmer had a separate listing here so I could filter the measurements since all the reviews suggest it's a very different Charlotte! Are you able to add a cup height measurement? I also appreciate the comments on the fabric as I've been wondering what it feels like in person.

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      letstalkaboutbras Cup averages about 5.5" tall. The exterior fabric is very soft, silky, and shiny. The cup interior is composed of a medium weight foam with exposed stitching where the cup is sewn together, so while soft and reasonably comfortable, if you're highly sensitive to seams inside the cup you *might* be bothered.

    • 100percentawesome Thanks for that extra info! I meant to say earlier that I appreciate how you commented on the fabric in your original review - it's something I always look out for. :)

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    Didn't fit


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    Fits

    Charlotte has turned out to be one of my favorite bras in my current size, and I've collected many colors, but Dusty Rose is quite possibly my favorite colorway! Unfortunately, I only own this in a 30D, which has always been too small for me. Luckily, I found this bra in near-brand new condition from needboobwisdom, who happened to not get on with the shape.

    I am pleased to find that this bra fits exactly as expected. While I prefer the 28E in this style for a more snug band, Parfait makes very firm bands in general, so the 30DD works quite well ... and doesn't feel too large. The cups on this bra measure as expected, with no notable discrepancies although I have experienced some bras running a little larger or smaller in the cup than the others. Note that this is for the older version with the rainbow Parfait label, which fits me quite well.

    Dusty Rose is a beautiful matte cool rose that functions as a nude on lighter skintones. It is a very flattering color on me, and I hope to find more colors like this in other styles as they are more attractive than flesh-tone nudes while still appearing invisible under clothing.

    I am very happy to have this gorgeous colorway of Charlotte in my collection in my size, and will definitely be adding it to my rotation this winter!

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    Dusty Rose colorway

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    Didn't fit

    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.

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    Didn't fit

    VERY cute but not a good fit for me.
    I tried this bra in a few sizes, and unfortunately my weight was also fluctuating, so it's hard to tell if the issues were size or shape.
    It doesn't seem like the projection is immediate enough for me, and the cup might be too tall.
    The construction feels very sturdy. The wires are firm. The materials are not soft but they aren't really scratchy either.
    The straps are slightly wider, which I appreciate. Unfortunately, they are too wide-set for my narrow frame.

    dusty rose colorway

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    Fits

    I've concluded that 28E is a very good fit for me now in Charlotte, and I have fallen in love with the style after initially hating it. However, since I normally buy 30DD in other Parfait bras where 28 bands aren't available, I was curious to see how 30DD and 28E compare. I ordered the Icy Blue Charlotte in both sizes, and I also ordered a Purple Wine Charlotte in 30DD. I can confirm that the cups are exactly the same in both sizes, with no grading in the proportions, and the only difference is the band. While both fit and are comfortable, I ... find that I prefer the snug fit on the 28E band since it holds the cups better against my body, but I had originally hoped that the 28E would be designed for a narrower frame than the 30DD, and it is definitely no different in proportions.

    I would go with the band that is more comfortable for you, since Parfait bands are quite firm. I prefer my true band size, but I know others will prefer sister sizing up.

    Aesthetically, Icy Blue is one of the prettiest colorways for the solid Charlottes.

    I have had 7 colors in my possession so far:
    - Wild Pink and Purple Wine have much darker colored matte cups and lighter colored satin
    - Red, Icy Blue, and Dusty Rose have slightly darker colored matte cups and slightly lighter colored satin
    - Peach and Black have almost the same colored matte cups and satin

    I really don't like the amount of contrast in the Wild Pink and Purple Wine bras, as I feel that it makes the bra look cheap. My background is in apparel design and merchandising, and we would frequently reject fabrics and trims that did not match closely enough because they look like a mistake. In the other colorways, I think the two-toned effect looks more intentional and not like they simply had trouble dyeing the fabric. Icy Blue is a beautiful cool blue, but is not so pastel as to be considered baby blue. I think it works really well with the black trim, so I am pleased to have gotten this for my collection.

    Regarding the quality, I have once again noticed that my various Charlottes tend to have a lot of loose threads hanging off of them when I first receive them. Second, I've started to notice that the front of the cup where the upper cup connects to the bottom panel shows a lot of puckering where the seam crosses over the black trim. Since the outer matte chiffon layer is sewn separately from the foam cups it is an aesthetic issue and not a serious construction flaw that would show under clothing, but this still bothers me. Every single Charlotte I have is like this. So, while I consider this a well-made bra in terms of design and materials, the sewing could be improved.

    I've also found that the interior foam cups are prone to creasing, which can distort the fit and make the cups look less than smooth. The cups can be steamed from the cotton side when it is turned inside out, and the foam stretched to smooth out wrinkles. Let them cool in this position before storing, though I feel that storing with the cups turned inside out is better for this style and will keep the foam shape better.

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    Icy Blue colorway

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    I've concluded that 28E is a very good fit for me now in Charlotte, and I have fallen in love with the style after initially hating it. However, since I normally buy 30DD in other Parfait bras where 28 bands aren't available, I was curious to see how 30DD and 28E compare. I ordered the Icy Blue Charlotte in both sizes, and I also ordered a Purple Wine Charlotte in 30DD. I can confirm that the cups are exactly the same in both sizes, with no grading in the proportions, and the only difference is the band. While both fit and are comfortable, I ... find that I prefer the snug fit on the 28E band since it holds the cups better against my body, but I had originally hoped that the 28E would be designed for a narrower frame than the 30DD, and it is definitely no different in proportions.

    I would go with the band that is more comfortable for you, since Parfait bands are quite firm. I prefer my true band size, but I know others will prefer sister sizing up.

    Purple Wine is a very deep, rich royal purple. It is very similar to the ancient shade known as Tyrian purple, but a bit deeper and less red. This is one of the Charlotte colorways where the cup color has a lot of contrast:
    - Wild Pink and Purple Wine have much darker colored matte cups and lighter colored satin
    - Red, Icy Blue, and Dusty Rose have slightly darker colored matte cups and slightly lighter colored satin
    - Peach and Black have almost the same colored matte cups and satin

    I really don't like the amount of contrast in the Wild Pink and Purple Wine bras, as I feel that it makes the bra look cheap. My background is in apparel design and merchandising, and we would frequently reject fabrics and trims that did not match closely enough because they look like a mistake. In the other colorways, I think the two-toned effect looks more intentional and not like they simply had trouble dyeing the fabric. However, the Purple Wine is a unique colorway in my collection, and I haven't seen a bra quite this color before as it is a shade not commonly used in clothing.

    Regarding the quality, I have once again noticed that my various Charlottes tend to have a lot of loose threads hanging off of them when I first receive them. Second, I've started to notice that the front of the cup where the upper cup connects to the bottom panel shows a lot of puckering where the seam crosses over the black trim. Since the outer matte chiffon layer is sewn separately from the foam cups it is an aesthetic issue and not a serious construction flaw that would show under clothing, but this still bothers me. Every single Charlotte I have is like this. So, while I consider this a well-made bra in terms of design and materials, the sewing could be improved.

    I've also found that the interior foam cups are prone to creasing, which can distort the fit and make the cups look less than smooth. The cups can be steamed from the cotton side when it is turned inside out, and the foam stretched to smooth out wrinkles. Let them cool in this position before storing, though I feel that storing with the cups turned inside out is better for this style and will keep the foam shape better.

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    Purple Wine colorway

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    Didn't fit

    This is the noisiest bra I've ever worn.

    I also think it's a PMS bra for me; without water retention, my boobs don't feel like they're filling up the inside of the top of the cup. They look like they do, but feeling them doesn't return much more information due to the lining/padding.

    Purple Wine with Black colorway

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    Didn't fit

    Pretty good fit, but I suspect a 28E would be better. Nice projection. A bit stiff, but still pretty comfortable.

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    Used to fit

    I got this bra in red. It is very pretty and well-constructed. I definitely prefer this look to the Charlotte balconette, but that's just me.

    The band on this bra is very firm and feels more like a 28. This is good for me, but others may want to size up in the band. I also followed the advice left by other reviewers and sized up in the cups (the early version of the red Charlotte runs small). I was worried that they would be too big, but they were fine. It might not be good for full on top shapes because it's not very open at the top. I have fairly wide roots, and this bra works well for them. The straps are very wide-set for me. They rub at my armpits, which can be uncomfortable. Overall, though, I'm pretty happy with it.

    EDIT: Boobs have grown. Now I'm quadboobing a little.

    Red colorway

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