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10:37 Mar 22, 2006 |
French to English translations [PRO] Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / bras | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Rachel Fell United Kingdom Local time: 13:33 | ||||||
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3 +1 | see explanation |
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3 +1 | balconette/balcony vs. half-cup |
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3 | See explanation |
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See explanation Explanation: http://www.laredoute.fr/category.aspx?categoryID=8372682 From what I have gathered a balconnet is a regular demi-cup and a balconnet has the extra added "push-up" element. Wonderbras are under the balconnet category, for example. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 8 mins (2006-03-22 10:46:20 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- What I meant to say is that Wonderbras are under the corbeille category. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 mins (2006-03-22 10:48:31 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- http://www.brasmyth.com/index.php3?SCREEN=glossary.php This may be of use to you Hattie. HTH, Alix -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 12 mins (2006-03-22 10:49:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- My explanation is confusing. Balconnet= regular demi-cup Corbeille= push-up |
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see explanation Explanation: http://www.em6.fr/articles_plus/ccm_soutif_plus.html this site has a general explanation of the differences, but I think that 'balconnet' is a stiff (not necessarily padded) and round-shaped demi-cup intended to make a nice shape while 'corbeille' is an extra low demi-cup without intending to reshape hope this helps! |
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balconette/balcony vs. half-cup Explanation: The balconnet has more push-up Info. about bra terminology http://www.figleaves.com/uk/fitting_room.asp?cat=132&txt=267... http://fr.kelkoo.com/ctl/do/drilldown~108801/Soutien-gorge,S... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 hrs (2006-03-22 14:48:06 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- If you love the straight bustline of a balconette but could live without the extra oomph, then a half cup bra is for you. It gives a similar balcony line under clothes, but without the push-up effect. Very fashionable and consequently much misused, balconette is one of those buzzwords that we hear a lot these days. Here's the official Figleaves definition: half cup, push-up effect, wide-set straps, and horizontal bust line. Often seamed or boned, it creates a great cleavage and a lovely frame-like effect. This is a bra that's meant to be seen. |
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