This is a bra of ironies. First the idea that this is called the soft-touch push-up. Well in DDD and G cups, the straps aren't padded, so no "soft-touch" for me. Then there's the fact that I was able to find a push-up bra in a 30DDD (30E) at all. They are hard to come by, presumably because bra makers assume that the only reason a woman might want padding is to look larger, whereas in my case, I just want to equalize my breasts on top.

But most surprising of all is that I think this is my favorite bra. It gives me the shape I most favor: rounded, lifted but minimized. And it's surprisingly comfortable. I put it on right out of the box and literally didn't take it off until bedtime.

The irony is that it is also the cheapest. I purchased it for $30 USD, less than half of what I've paid for some of my bras. I think that a lot of it just reflects how much I'm learning about what I need from a bra. And on closer inspection, you can see some very clumsy stitching around the gore and inner wires. The materials are cheaper as well.

The center pull straps (a feature more bras should offer) are nice and narrow and the white lace detailing, combined with the black fabric and little pink rosette at the center gore made me think of prom or homecoming and girls' corsages.

Which is appropriate, I suppose, since b.temptd seems to be Wacoal's junior or starter brand. The band is surprisingly snug for a US 30, though not as snug as the band on Parfait by Affinitas' Charlotte.

Not all of their 30s are just as snug though, so be advised.

All in all, I thought I'd never pay just $30 for a bra that actually fit me. What a nice surprise.

After some wear, I've decided the band is too long after all. Will be returning.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Nov 13, 2012 Flag this

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