Thread: ISO Pharonics "Butterfly"

Longtime search for me. I am a 34D (#3,#4,#5 cup) and at least a 35.5 UH. I am a shortie, so if the skirt is shorter - well GREAT! lol

This costume has a little deeper meaning than just a sparkly...

My sis in law Mari died of cancer at 47. After her death- I was gifted some of her jewelry and clothing - all were butterfly themed. The Butterfly, to me, means rebirth and transcendence over death. When I go through tough times - they seem to 'appear!' If not the actual winged ones - it can be a picture/object of one!! It is like Mari's telling me I will be alright. I dance at a lot of benefits/fundraisers and because a lot of breast cancer/Komen foundation work I do is in her memory, I'd love to have a costume that is a tribute to her. I recently lost a Troupe sister suddenly to complications from cancer just a few weeks ago as well, so I have amped up my search.

I do a lot of costume "fixing" so I am seeking a Butterfly on a budget or a couple of payments- it can be a fixer of some degree or just well loved and needing lining replaced, etc.

Know it will be going to a special home where it will have new life.

Can anyone help me find one at a low cost? You can also PM me at unholy_lady_malfoy@yahoo.com (kids and I are Potter fans)

Thanks so much!

I will be picking up EliAnn's butterfly that I bought from her today from the PO, I will let you know whether it fits and if I am keeping.

Originally Posted by SaNoorah

I will be picking up EliAnn's butterfly that I bought from her today from the PO, I will let you know whether it fits and if I am keeping.

Ooooh awesome! If you decide against - let me know!

bump for you, not letting this one go anytime soon

That's what most people say about their Butterflies!

I keep looking at Cissciss's Butterfly even though it is an A cup, as the colors are exactly what I want -my D's would never fit it! I think I keep hoping secretly the measurements will change if I keep stalking.

I'll take on a Butterly project too!

Originally Posted by Sahirah_Badr

That's what most people say about their Butterflies!

I keep looking at Cissciss's Butterfly even though it is an A cup, as the colors are exactly what I want -my D's would never fit it! I think I keep hoping secretly the measurements will change if I keep stalking.

I'll take on a Butterly project too!

yeah I like that one too, been hoping the same. you are pretty good with sewing and such...maybe you could use the cuffs (from the chiffon arm thing) to extend the cups? and then if you like/still want the chiffon arm "thing" you can take another type of fabric and add to it in order to still use it...does that make sense?

If it were a B #2 or a C #3 cup maybe... but an A cup would need a deeper cup to make a D out of, and I don't know of a way to create depth without really getting into major reworking.

I am definately not Ozma, Shahla or Monika who can rebuild! I cringe in terror at the thought of ruining something this pretty.

My neighbor was a master seamstress, but she moved to SC- so all those years she spoiled me. If I got in too deep, she always bailed me out.

Still seeking the elusive Butterfly!

http://www.bhuz.com/bellydance-swap-...-interest.html

I have this butterfly for sale, I think you need bigger cups, but want to show it anyway.

Originally Posted by Julchen

http://www.bhuz.com/bellydance-swap-...-interest.html

I have this butterfly for sale, I think you need bigger cups, but want to show it anyway.

I just saw it - and it is gorgeous- can you send me exact cup measurements with the pieces added in? I do know I can wear a Pharonics #4, but I am fearing I wouldn't have the depth I need.

Originally Posted by Sahirah_Badr

I just saw it - and it is gorgeous- can you send me exact cup measurements with the pieces added in? I do know I can wear a Pharonics #4, but I am fearing I wouldn't have the depth I need.

Will do tomorrow!

I know you have been searching for a while, and I hope you don't mind me "butting in" but I really don't think a #2 will fit. and I only say that because we've traded/bought/sold to one another in the past, and I'm a tad smaller than you and I do not like/fit into #2, I've tried on many occassions.

However, the butterfly bras seem a little differently shaped than other pharaonics, so it may work.

Good luck!

Originally Posted by SaNoorah

I know you have been searching for a while, and I hope you don't mind me "butting in" but I really don't think a #2 will fit. and I only say that because we've traded/bought/sold to one another in the past, and I'm a tad smaller than you and I do not like/fit into #2, I've tried on many occassions.

However, the butterfly bras seem a little differently shaped than other pharaonics, so it may work.

Good luck!

Thx SaNoorah! While there are creative things you can do with wristbands, I've not used them to expand depth. I know this bra is a bit wider across, but I do need depth - otherwise the 'girls' look like a pair of mashed pancakes. NOT good!

Hi =)

I'm so sorry for your loss..

Have no idea if you have seen this already, or if it still is for sale. (Or your size)

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Originally Posted by EliAnn

Hi =)

I'm so sorry for your loss..

Have no idea if you have seen this already, or if it still is for sale. (Or your size)

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This is mine Butterfly, I got it as a trade for my black and gold Hoda.
It is an A cup an would never every fit for a D, so I resell it.

Originally Posted by Julchen

This is mine Butterfly, I got it as a trade for my black and gold Hoda.
It is an A cup an would never every fit for a D, so I resell it.

*sigh* My kidlet is a 34A but she is fusion. If I could con her into dancing on the sparkly side again - I would snag yours or Cissciss's Butterfly which would fit her perfectly!

Should have ordered when Dahlal had their sale on Pharonics for my big ole chest size. Grrr.

They should (I hope) have another sale like that.

I'd like to wear the one I have at least 1x before selling

and then I'd have to buy another orange, ha!

(but I know it will fit you)

Originally Posted by SaNoorah

They should (I hope) have another sale like that.

I'd like to wear the one I have at least 1x before selling

and then I'd have to buy another orange, ha!

(but I know it will fit you)

There was an orange Butterfly I passed on for about $200 in the UK and I still kick myself for that, but I did as the bra would have (again) been too small. There has to be more D cup gals getting tired of their Butterflies!

Originally Posted by Sahirah_Badr

There was an orange Butterfly I passed on for about $200 in the UK and I still kick myself for that, but I did as the bra would have (again) been too small. There has to be more D cup gals getting tired of their Butterflies!

ooohhhh!!! I hate that! I hear, I've done that a few times, and sometimes at some point was able to purchase after and other times I never saw it again. I suprisingly love the color on me (orange-fushia-purple) and the fit, I hated these for so long, so I'm surprised but the cups are 'just' slightly too big. But I did sell my former orange to a troupemate b/c I got the butterfly (first time I did so fast too). I like the old style of butterflies not the new style.

Originally Posted by SaNoorah

I like the old style of butterflies not the new style.

Agreed. The beading and detail is different on the older styles. I also like the older details as well, I think more rhinestones were used and the beading is more ornate, fabric slightly different too.

I have to bump this up in case someone D cup is getting tired of their Butterfly!