This bra fits so well I can barely even feel it, and it holds my bust firmly in place. But they were not kidding when they said "maximum lift." If you're looking for extra cleavage, this bra is for you. But as a guy with gynecomastia, I don't need my boobs looking any bigger than they are already, and this one is pretty obvious under a shirt. That's no knock on Cacique; I have four of their bras, and they are all top quality. This one just isn't ideal for me.
Great information. Sorry it doesn't suit your needs.
oh... yes, any bra with a product name involving words like "boost" is unlikely to provide a sleek and streamlined look! It also looks like the straps are either too short for you or straining quite a bit, so there is a chance it would have become less comfortable after a few hours of wear anyway. (FWIW lack of strap length is a pretty frequent complaint among taller and tall-waisted bra-wearers of any gender. I am very short-waisted so I am usually spared this problem, but I have tender shoulders and I do find that I experience significantly more strap strain with deep plunge and pushup bras.)
Thanks for the tips Wendy. The straps are definitely long enough, I just have them tightened up quite a bit because otherwise they tend to slide out to the sides. There are a few more inches of strap though if I needed it. But yes, I do have that problem with some bras. I'm about 5'11", which I guess is tall for a bra-wearer. And Cacique's bra straps are thick, sturdy and comfy, with slides that stay in place, unlike the slides on cheap bras.
Probably my favorite bra. I'm not really looking for cleavage, but these "boost" bras from Cacique just feel more supportive than regular underwire bras. This one holds everything in place firmly, no jiggle going up/down stairs, etc., and isn't really obvious under a shirt, which is important for a guy with gynecomastia. Most importantly, it fits, and I have an obscure bra size that a lot of companies don't even carry.
I had to go down a cup size for this Cacique Smooth Boost Plunge bra because my breasts fit differently than in their regular plunge. (I'm a 42C in their nonpush-up plunge) I thought it was a cute pattern. It is not as comfortable as my other bras, most likely because it's a pushup. I don't get the cleavage I want, but I'm used to that because my boobs are wide set. I think I can put a pad on the sides and maybe I could get more cleavage...
Great information. Sorry it doesn't suit your needs.