I thoroughly appreciate Bali 3488 and wanted a model with similar features as well as a lower gore. 3550 is such a bra. As an added bonus, the straps are convertible.
Comically large on me, but looks like a good option for close-set breasts that are center full. The cup has both good immediate and apex projection.
Like every Comfort Revolution I've tried, the fabrics are exceptionally comfortable. There are reports that the band flips upward. However, I have not yet experienced this in any of the Comfort Revolution bras.
I'm reordering this model in 34D and hoping for a better fit.
This bra was incredibly comfortable in size 36D. However, the lift and centering provided by the 34DD exacerbates the center shallowness misfit I experience.
The band is soft, padded, 3x4 fasteners, and supportive. It doesn't budge on my 28" underbust. Celebrating here!! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
The straps don't stretch. Supportive!! I hope more manufacturers emulate these Bali straps. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
The fabric and cup shape round and lift my projected breats. However, because the cup shape is shallow near the gore, my breast is quickly repositioned from the center into the soft boning, seam, and elastic on the side. This ...irritates my breast tissue instantly. I want to purchase a 34DDD, but it is not available.
The apex is located somewhat lower in the cup. This bodes well for shorter-rooted breasts. The cup is also closed. There is a bit of quadding along the top, but it is imperceptible under a shirt. Taller roots will likely experience significant quadding.
Under shirts, the shape is round, lifted, and minimized. The support is not as good as a sports bra, but I could easily dance and practice yoga. The support is surprising from a soft cup.
If you have less center full breasts than I, this is an incredibly comfortable option. Read more 110 more words
Lower coverage than the Bali 3484, but too much an east-west orientation for my close-set, center-full breasts. The Bali 3488 is a more structured cup because of the added foam. This Bali 3381 doesn't lift or center me. However, it is exceptionally comfortable and presents an acceptable profile under my yard work attire. Size small may better collect my breasts. However, I'm 75% certain I'll have substantial quadding near the center because of the lower coverage. Bali 3484 is my next trial.
The adjustable straps in the x-back configuration may not be long enough for low-set and/or tall wearers. Strongly, I prefer a j-hook for added support. ...However, the x-back straps work for shorter and/or higher set wearers.
The "nude" is too light for my very pale skin. I bought this bra for my "under white shirts", gardening bra, but it isn't dark enough for that purpose. It does not hide prominent nipples. However, it does provide a helpful barrier for those with sensitive nipples. There is more protection here than a typical unlined bra provides. For best shielding, the Bali 3488 receives my strong endorsement.
Exceptionally soft and comfortable. Read more 81 more words
This "nude" is a good match for very pale skin. Hoping Bali will evolve and recognize "nude" is many different shades.
Unpredictably, this colorway has a more firm band. In fact, it stretches 3" shorter than the fuchsia. This is fantastic for me, and something others may want to consider when purchasing different colors.
Short roots, projected, omega shaped, center full, close set, slightly narrow, even breasts....
A 34" band on a 28" ribcage, does not make a supportive sports bra. And, much of the breast weight was transferred to my shoulders. I have a headache now. The straps are admirably supportive, but I must find a smaller, tolerably snug band in another bra.
It is important to note the cups begin to distort at 29". These are best suited for more shallow breasts. And, I stretched the band to 32" before the cups became nearly unrecognizable. If you have projected breasts, this isn't for you. But, shallow breasts may appreciate this bra.
The straps are convertible, but I much prefer j-hooks to crossing straps in the back. The materials are both pleasant to view and soft. The cups are lined with a subtle polka dot pattern. Lovely.
I wish it had worked for me, but it doesn't fit well enough to keep.
With recent growth to 42DD (L is about 1.5 cup sizes bigger than R) this fits really well and helps even things out. It does have more lift and projection than I'm for.
I tried this bra on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at how well it fit. It has a nice snug band with minimal stretch, wide wings and band that provides added support, the long wires do a great job of encapsulating every last bit of tissue. It definitely minimizes, I'm not sure where it puts it all as the cups are as wide as most of my bras, I think because the cups are quite tall the tissue gets spread out vertically rather than horizontally. It not only minimizes size, it also minimizes movement, my breasts don't move, bounce or sway one bit, just as much if not more than most of my sports bras. My only complaint are the wires are a little tall at the gore and they get uncomfortable after wearing all day.
This bra has great coverage and is super comfortable. Because theven color is grey and it's lace material makes it great to where in almost any color to shirt/blouse.
Very pretty bra that fit me perfectly in both band and cup but it's just too much bra for my small frame. Lightly lined/thin molded cups give a forward projected and rounded shape.
This is my favorite full coverage bra, when properly fitted/sized it's incredibly comfortable. I'm not sure of the correct terms but it gives a nice, centrally projected, round shape.
Best fitting bra I own. The band sits as it should but the gore between breasts isn't strong enough to stay against my ribcage, creating a sports bra type fit... Which is good... But I still hold hope there is a 2 boob bra that loves me somewhere out there!
This bra is so comfortable. It is a seamless underwire. The whole body of the bra is made of soft stretch lace. 4 hooks in the back Non-padded, full coverage cups made of stretchy lace that the rest of the bra is made of.
I can't really speak to comfort, it wasn't comfortable because it's too small. Not to say it wouldnt be comfortable for someone who's the right fit for it.
Make sure you dont compromise comfort....if its uncomfortable when you try it on or ill fitting in any way do not buy it.
Gives a slightly pointed shape, much more than most bras today, but definitely not pointy enough to be a bullet bra. Gives some structure to my soft tissue, though a bit more structure would still be helpful. Bottom of the gore tacks well but the top is pushed out slightly because there is not quite enough structure to prevent my soft tissue from forcing it outward as my tissue tries to pool in the bottom of the cup. But I have this problem with multiple high-gore bras and it is not as severe as usual with this one.
I can jump up and down in this bra with very little bounce. It's more supportive in that way than any sports bra I've ever owned. I saw an Amazon reviewer mention using this as a sports bra and I think it would work well for that.
I had to sew the straps on in the front to be at the top of the cup, not on the sides as they come made. After doing this it fits pretty well. The tops of the cups cut a little into my armpit, but it's tolerable. The underwire is the closest I've found to following my shape. The cups are spaced wider at the bottom and come closer together as the go up, which is amazing to find for me. Just wish this bra didn't have latex in the elastic, leaves deep red marks.
You may want to try Body by Wacoal T-back 65124. Not technically a sports bra but can double well as one, AND it wicks away moisture.