This bra is a bit too shallow for my projected breast shape, which pushes the wire down, leaving the bottom of the cups empty. I've got a bit of quadding as well.

inspiration colorway

Updated on May 10, 2018 Flag this

Random observations:
Way too large a band and too small a cup.
Not enough immediate projection for me.
Strap gap, but more towards the top 1/8th of the actual cup. I'm new to this and am still figuring out my type, but I think I have tall roots with low volume on top.

energy/honesty (nude/slightly darker, more yellow nude) colorway

Updated on May 10, 2018 Flag this

Some background context: New to finding bras that actually fit because store conventions had me thinking that my boobs were defective. Using bratabase's calculator, I measure closer to a 30e/f, and and am currently looking for my first proper-fitting bra. I think I'm narrow/short rooted, FOB, pendulous and somewhat wide-set.

Even though I know it's not a perfect fit, it's the most comfortable, least-bad-fitting bra that I have right now. The band is too big (just ditched the +4), and the cups give me quad-boob after scoop&swoop. The cups are too wide for me. This model is made of very soft, comfortable material.

I have this same model in a darker shade of tan, and it gives a more pronounced quad-boob.

energy colorway

Updated on Apr 30, 2018 Flag this

Some background context: I resumed wearing regular bras five months ago after years in bralettes. Using bratabase's calculator, I measure closer to a 30e/f, and and am currently looking for my first proper-fitting bra. I think that I'm FOB, projected, narrow & short-rooted, wide-spaced with soft tissue.


Band's far too big, throws off the whole fit. I'm not particularly keen on moulded bras--they just feel weird to me. After scoop and swoop I get overspill, but my breasts settle pretty quickly and I end up with a gap. I think that this model is too shallow in the base of the cup, and that the cups are too tall for me. Before I gave up on bras, I'd gotten it into my head that full-coverage was the best way to go to prevent quad-boobing, but now I know that I just had the wrong size entirely.

energy (nude) colorway

Updated on Apr 30, 2018 Flag this

Some background context: This was one of five full-on underwire bras bought between a period of strictly bralette-wearing years, and the discovery of abrathatfits/r, bratabase, and the Quest for the Grail. The bralettes-only decision came after years of expensive, poorly-fitting, and somewhat demoralizing bra failures. Using bratabase's calculator, I measure closer to a 30e/f, and and am currently looking for my first proper-fitting bra.

Notes on fit: this is a larger cup size that I'd been previously wearing (34C), and I was thrilled at first with what I thought was a great fit, but now know has all the hallmarks of a bad fit. ... The band is definitely too big, being bought before learning about the folly of the +4 band sizing convention. It rides up in the back, offers very little lift, and I do definitely over-tighten the straps to compensate. The cup size is also too small, despite being maxed out in the maker's offerings. This particular color cuts into my breast tissue worse the beige/nude colorway model that I have in the same exact size. I like to think that this model would work well if offered in a band/cup combination more appropriate for me, it's really so far off as to be impossible to tell. I really love how soft and comfortable this material is, but think it's perhaps far too stretchy to ever work for my rather soft breast tissue.
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Confidence colorway

Updated on Apr 29, 2018 Flag this

Really a 30:9, sister sized it for convenience. So of course band is way too big, but cups fit perfectly. If you can find this one in your size, I recommend sizing down in the band since it's nylon - super stretchy.

Updated on Mar 28, 2018 Flag this

I have shallow conical breasts that was measured at a 28DD. This bra fits my shape pretty well. The band is a little bit too loose for me (27" inches) though. The J-hook is a great tool to have, but it squishes out some tissue (fat?) from my armpit area when I put the hook on. The straps just barely adjust long enough to use the hook, so they might be a little too tight now, but am hoping they loosen up enough to not do this. Everything else is comfortable! One last thing to note is that the color (Energy) is pinker than other Aerie bras in this color and the quality doesn't seem as high.

Update: I didn't end up keeping this bra because the quality was not as high as I would like and the armpit squish indicated too small cups

Energy colorway

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Updated on Mar 04, 2018 Flag this

I have shallow conical breasts that was measured at a 28DD. I ordered this bra in a 30D and while the cups fit okay, the underwire was too high and pressed into my sternum. I thought I would try this in a 32C. However, the cups were too big on me (even though it's supposed to be the sister size).

Energy colorway

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Updated on Mar 01, 2018 Flag this

I have shallow conical breasts that was measured at a 28DD. This bra did not work for my shape at all. The top of the cups jutted out with and without the padding.

Energy colorway

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Updated on Mar 01, 2018 Flag this

I have shallow conical breasts that was measured at a 28DD. The band is the smallest of the bras I ordered from Aerie. It fits very well on my 27" ribcage! However, the center gore comes up much too high on me and digs into my sternum. There is also great projection on this bra. Although I have relatively shallow breasts, I do need some projection because I am conical as well. The cup fits my larger side very well, but wrinkles on the inner part of my smaller breast. If only this didn't come up as high on my sternum!

Energy colorway

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Updated on Feb 25, 2018 Flag this

I have shallow conical breasts that measured at a 28DD. I heard that Aerie bras ran tight, and was curious to try them out. This has a very stretchy band and I wonder if it will stretch out quickly. I will try to remember to update in a few months. This is an incredibly comfortable and soft bra! The color (Energy) also matches my skin tone quite well. Since I have conical breasts, I was glad that the cups did not squish me down, and shows my natural shape. They hug both my smaller and larger breasts very comfortably. I will have to get used to unlined bras (used to molded cups) since my nipples may show through. All around highly recommended though!

Energy colorway

Updated on Feb 25, 2018 Flag this

I have shallow conical breasts measured at a 28DD. This bra was a little too shallow for my larger breast. After swooping and scooping, there is a slight quad boob effect on my larger side. However, it fits my smaller side quite well. Otherwise, everything else is quite comfortable and the bra has soft material.

Energy colorway

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Updated on Feb 25, 2018 Flag this

This bra is pretty and very comfortable. It is quite shallow, but since it is unlined, it works for my shape (conical, soft tissue). Unfortunately, the band is a bit too stretchy and large for me (27" ribcage). It also doesn't lay too well under thin fabrics since it is made of lace. I may keep it though because it is so comfortable.

Energy colorway

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Updated on Feb 18, 2018 Flag this

This bra doesn't belong to me but from what I have seen, it was liked (worn often). For how used it was and how it was washed, the straps seem to be fairly good still. The cups themselves are a bit tattered though

Updated on Jan 24, 2018 Flag this

I bought this bra knowing before I tried it on that it was going to be to big, I’m a 30D sometimes C, but it was only $4 at Marshalls and in theory the correct cups. So I tried it on quickly and seemed like cups fit, it’s the perfect tester before spending $30-40+ For one from Aerie. I’m happy with fit/comfort other than band issue. I have just been wearing it with a shelf bra camisole to keep it from moving around. I get to decide if it holds up well enough to buy or if I continue to buy S,M,L sized and or 34b clearance bras that I sew the band tighter in. So far it’s holding up well.

Red and pink weird stripes colorway

Updated on Nov 23, 2017 Flag this

Finally getting around to writing a review about this bra .

It's great to find an unlined bra in 34B. I originally bought a 32C as Aerie bras tend have stretchy bands, but this was not the case with this bra. The band is a true 34 and feels good and snug on the first set of hooks and the leotard back adds to the comfort of the fit. The cups fit well, though they could come up a little higher on the sides. The lace cup material is not very stretchy, and it has a half vertical seem, this combination provides good support and ... a natural shape, at least in my size range...can't speak to how it would be on larger/heavier breasts. The wires are medium stiffness and not an issue for comfort. The lace trim was a little scratchy but not a problem after the first washing. The straps are SHORT, very short actually, I have about 1" of adjustment left in them and I'm not tall. I like the light airiness of this bra which is great for the warm summer months, only downside is where the cup seem stops and makes a "dart"...right over my nipple and is highly visible under thin shirts, like permanent high beams. I originally thought that cup was too large so I added some padding to pull the material tighter but it didn't make a difference, that's just how it's designed.

My overall impressions of this bra are great, it's comfortable and cute and has held up well over the summer...and you can find them on sale for $10-$15.
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Updated on Sep 25, 2017 Flag this

Stretchy band and narrow cups and short wires. I hate it, as I thought I would!

This bra's measurements have been altered

Altered band,

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Sep 02, 2017 Flag this

I have tried this bra and the Demi from Aerie's Happy line. This bra is really comfortable but I prefer the Demi version - I feel like this one is a small fit for the size. I also find the straps are not super practical (I wear a lot of spaghetti strap tank tops)

It's still a comfortable bra, but not my most favourite.

Black colorway

Updated on Jul 27, 2017 Flag this

So far have only tried this on briefly, but I really like it. Aerie advertises this bra as having the comfort of a bralette, but with more structure. I definitely agree with that statement! This bra is very comfortable and I didn't want to take it off. Really glad they started selling these in DDD!


My only negative about this bra is I get some slight, slight quadding. So if you are very full on top this may not be the bra for you. I do find it runs slightly small in the cup as well but that is not a huge deal for me

Cherry colorway

Updated on Jul 27, 2017 Flag this

This bra was altered from a previous user. The alteration was genus and it fits great. The lace is very thick and sturdy, and a tad pit rough, especially around my armpits when i start sweating.

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Altered band, Altered straps,

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jul 20, 2017 Flag this