Reddit reviews Parfait Charlotte 6901 Padded Underwire Bra, Dusty Rose, 28D
We found 3 Reddit comments about Parfait Charlotte 6901 Padded Underwire Bra, Dusty Rose, 28D. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Balconette bra featuring satin and matte finishes with contrast ribbon accentsUnderwire and side-boning supportAdjustable shoulder strapsBack hook-and-eye closure
The first thing that immediately jumps out at me is the discrepancy between your measurements and the bra band size you went with. Sister sizes get gradually shallower and wider as you size up in the band, while having the same volume. Does that make sense? In other words, a 28D/DD or 26DD/E is going to have far more projection in the cup than a 30C is.
It seems like you're experiencing what a lot of us on here did, stuffing our 30DD busts into a 34C and ending up with a fit that sucks. I think a 30 band size is going to be much too large for you given your measurements, and even if CK runs 'small' in the band it's not going to change the mismatch in cup shape, which means the C cup is going to be much too shallow for you.
I'd highly recommend trying something in a 28 band size, if not a 26. I understand that 26 bands are quite hard to find. In my experience 28 is significantly easier to find. What is available to you is probably gonna depend on your geographic area, but ordering bras in your size online to try on isn't a bad idea. Amazon Prime, for example, does free exchanges/returns.
Edited to add: Here are a couple bras available in 28D/DD on Amazon Prime.
Parfait Charlotte, assorted colors
Skarlett Blue Petite Plus Balconnet (I have this bra and it's one of my favorites! I would get it in all the colors if I could.)
Freya Patsy
In my case I originally thought my boobs were shallow, but later found out they are projected, just thin. I'm sure the fact that I wear binders somewhat regularly doesn't help them in that department, heh.
Seconded this! Look into brand name Parfait, specifically the Charlotte style. It's a molded cup, balconette style. I think it starts around a 28D, and is available on Amazon. Parfait is more affordable brand, too, so that's a bonus.
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Parfait - Charlotte on Amazon
Are you in the US? For regular bras, I found some cute ones on Amazon with free prime shipping and free returns in either 28D or 28DD that you could try if you like any of them!
Also, you can turn any bra into a babydoll like so: http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-you-bra-into-a-sexy-Baby-Doll-for-Valentines/
Sure, it's not necessarily as pro (or as lazy ; ) as buying it premade, but it gives you a lot more options!