Hello Affinitas, arriving in your flower patterned lace, super soft push-up cups, and spotiness. A delicate collection of bras, panties, and sleepwear are now available for Summer. So let's take a look at our options. Today we have a show down between the delightful dots of the Sienna, and a Peek-a-boo lace number called Clarissa. Each fashion group offers a padded bra, unlined bra, matching undies, and a chemise or camisole. The two ladies competing for your attention today are both padded styles.
So let's start with the padding.....
Sienna has an even level of padding throughout, also called a contour cup.This does not provide push-up, but a nice rounded form for the bust. The cup is neither plunge nor full coverage. I'd say on a level of coverage Sienna is somewhere between a Balconet and plunge.
The outer cup is in a casual cotton polka-dotted pattern, with black lace trim.
The straps are rather stretchy and thin, like most Affinitas bra straps. They are fully adjustable and extremely easy to make shorter or longer if needed.
This particular band, because in a size DD, offers three rows of hook and eyes. The same cotton fabric continues here on the band as well as the black lace, so adorable! The band is stretchy without boning, yet can be firm because of the elastic pieces on the edges.
The inner cups are soft and seamless, however the outer cups as you can see have one vertical seam for aesthetic. For this reason, I would not call Sienna a
t-shirt bra. The lace adds a bit of loveliness also, though could possibly show under thinner tops.
The Sienna is a cute comfy bra, and a good option for those ladies who are sensitive to certain fabrics. The Sienna Cotton Collection is new to Affinitas and offers a matching bikini or hipster panty seen above. Both panty options sit low, though the hipster adds a bit more coverage at the hip and backside.
It's Clarissa, in all her push up glory! The padding is different from the Sienna, in that the bottom half of the cup contains a foam bump. It is not a gradual push up, but more of a dramatic lift.
The outer cup is not casual, but more ooh la la! The black lace in intricate detail is what looks to be a rose or floral pattern. The top of the cups are trimmed with scallops of black lace. Beneath the lace is a skin colored fabric.
The Clarrisa straps are thin with tiny thread scallops to help keep the adjusters in place and are fully adjustable.They are not as stretchy compared to the Sienna straps. Both of these bra styles are ideal for ladies who like to wear strappy tops or tanks.
This particular bra is in a C cup so the band is thinner with only two rows of hook and eyes. It is made of a very thin black semi sheer mesh. The straps connect at the bottom of the band, adding a bit more support.
The Clarissa is beautiful and sophisticated with two flat seams running from the bottom of the cup. The center gore is adorned by a looped black ribbon and tiny rhinestone. Clarissa would make a good special occasion bra, like under a dress with a plunging neckline, or for the bedroom.
So........What do you think? Are you lusting after Sienna in her retro dots, or Clarissa with her black floral lace?
Affinitas Fitting Notes: This line is made for the small to medium bust. I would not recommend this line for women in sizes 36DD or larger. (If you need great support for a larger bust ,ask me about Parfait by Affinitas) Best fitting sizes for Affinitas are, 30-38 A,B,C. 32-36 D.
32-34 DD. 32 DDD.
(Most Affinitas' bra styles are designed for medium coverage and little to dramatic push-up.)
Affinitas Care Notes: Almost all Fashion and basic bras/ panties are made with delicate mesh, lace, and trimmings. These materials need to be hand washed, and drip dry. Some Fashion can be worn throughout the week, though others are more for special occasion.
Quick Tip: Rotate your Bras. Wearing the same bra everyday will stretch the elastic out very quickly! The bounce back in the elastic needs about two days to go unworn. Rotating your bras will allow the bra's elastic band and straps to last longer!