the cup is too small, the back is too big and there is very little support. The underwires are very far off my ribcage at the center. It's a bit scratchy and I haven't been able to figure out what exactly is in between the layers of fabric that scratches.
This is my first bra that actually fits. It provides excellent coverage and support with a very flattering rounded shape. Brings my breasts up where they were meant to be, before gravity had her way with them. After wearing for 20+ hours, can become a bit pokey in the armpits, but I have sensitive armpits. If you're not planning any marathon study-sessions, it's super comfortable for a normal-length day. So far, I've had it for only a week. I'll update on durability and wear after washing it a few times.
I tried this bra in 34D; a 34 band is generally bigger than I like but in this case it fits pretty well if worn on the first hook. I will probably shorten it for a better fit. The cups are very comfortable and don't show through light colored t-shirts. My main complaint about this bra is that the center gore comes up too high and irritates my sternum, making it less than ideal for long wearings.
I bought this bra at a Hanes Outlet a few years ago along will about four of its kind. This one (tan in color) in particular held up the best of them. It's been okay as a T-shirt bra; it's definitely the best fit I've found in a bra that didn't cost me more than $20 at the time.
There are issues with fit, depending upon how much water weight I'm carrying. The band is still a little too big (I have to go straight to setting the hooks on the tightest setting), and the cups are either a little too small or don't quite mold to my shape (a bit of quad-boob!), but it's manageable.
It did stretch out over time, and a few of the other bras that I bought (same size and brand/style) had issues with bent wires or torn bands. I will say that I did put some heavy use into them, and I wasn't very mindful of caring for them.
This bra is definitely too small in the cup for me, but I tried on one in my actual size and the cups were way too tall and went into my armpits, which won't work under tank tops and strapless dresses (which is what a strapless bra is for). Otherwise, this is a good bra. It stays in place fairly well and is comfortable. The wires poke me in the sides, but that's probably because it's too small.
Another outlet mall purchase. Fits OK, probably the un-sexiest bra I've ever worn. Ideal for birth control :-\
There's something deeply depressing about nude-colored foam "t-shirt" bras with built-in nipple concealers, even when they fit. This bra would be the perfect illustration of that concept.
Outlet mall purchase, on sale. It sort of fits, but not real comfortable. Straps chafe where they are attached to the cup. Full coverage style looks too matronly for my tastes. This bra will make you feel slightly depressed.
This bra is very comfortable, especially when you wear a band size or two too large. The band size is also pretty flexible, stretching and forming to your rib cage.
However it does not provide as much support as the name implies. Heavier boobs will bounce almost as much when wearing the bra as they do when you aren't wearing a bra.
This isn't a bad bra for yard work, manual labor jobs (which I have) or for under a sweatshirt. It's a minimizer bra, so it has major grandma appeal (comfy wide straps included). My complaints: the bra stretched an obscene amount in the band, very quickly, and it is unforgiving about quad boob, since the top edge of the cups has a thick seam. It's not the most supportive bra, but it was a great transition bra to get me from my old, improperly fitting (UK)38DD to what I should be wearing a (UK)34HH.
My one big suggestion: size down in the band at LEAST 2 sizes. Towards the end, the band slipping around made for a lot of chafing.
This bra truely doesn't fit, but at the time when I bought it I thought it did. The cups are too small but not noticably so under a shirt. It is very comfortable, though. It comes up very high on the boobs, so it's really only appropriate to wear underneath high cut tee shirts. It is also quite ugly, and is a pretty typical "grandma bra".
Yes, I would tell a friend about this bra. I like the shape of the bra, and I honestly find it comfortable even though the gore doesn't quite tack. The underwires are slightly below the root of my breast, but I do not find that they dig. My only complaint is that the center of the band does somewhat creep up in the middle of my back.
this bra is a bummer for me. First off the straps are too long and can't be adjusted to fit me very good. There's wrinkled empty fabric in the cups . And the under-wire is too high under the arms.
I haven't used this bra for a few years . But I remember the cups were a bit too big and it seemed I was always pulling on it and adjusting it. This bra has these no-slip straps.
This bra is the 1st minimizer I've ever worn and I am suprisingly pleased.It is very supportive and gives me good shape.It has 4 hooks in the back which I think is kind of un-nesassary and 3 would have been just fine. This really isn't a problem. The underwire is comfortable and the straps are padded. All-in-all, It's a good bra!
I like this bra. It is not in my correct size, but it's comfortable anyways. The straps look nice if they show a little, but the lacy detailing shows through tight shirts, and the tops of the cups are too high for many normal tops.
Nice bra if you like that "pointy" look. I do like the strap adjusters in the front, I wish more manufacturers made their bras that way.