Edit 2022: This baby is old and kind of stretched out by now. The wires are stiff for sure, and after a long day they do make my ribs a little sore. I'd say this bra fits me well most of the time. I've gained a little bit of weight, the shoulder straps are starting to slip more easily, so it's a little bit too small now.
I feel like this bra is smaller than other bras that I own. Though I'm measured 30E with the ABTF calculator, the 32 band does actually feel snug enough to prevent a ton of ride up, and I do need a 32E to not have the horrendous quad boob in a 30E. The underwires are wide enough. Just kinda sad that Wacoal doesn't make it in 30F.
Wow! Just when I've convinced myself that I should never buy a 32 bra again, that 30's are the way to go, and that my size is absolutely a 30DDD, I get an almost-perfect bra with, you guessed it: a 32 band. Go figure!
I ordered this from Amazon because it was on a super sale (seriously, I think I got this new bra for $13 +shipping!) and because I tend to be a big B.tempt'd By Wacoal fan. This reminded me of my very favorite bra by them, the Sheer Delight t-shirt bra, because of the soft, minimally padded cups and the mesh overlay on top ...of them. So I jumped, and I'm so glad I did!
The bra itself is beautiful, with a black lace/mesh overlay in a floral pattern covering tan cups. The band is also lace/mesh. The straps, which appear initially to be plain black, are actually covered with a pretty, overlapping sort of ruched material. I think this bra looks lovely on, and it is well-camouflaged under shirts.
Fit-wise, the band is not super-tight, but it still feels firm enough. It's possible that a 30DDD might be a better fit, but I wonder if the cup might be a little small in that size. To me, it doesn't seem worth the trouble of trying to exchange it. (Also, the special sale price does not seem to apply for that size!) The band feels snug enough on the loosest hook, but I can fasten it on the tighter hooks if I want to. I may opt to do that in time. Read more 158 more words
This fits you so much better than the Feathers. Beautiful!! So happy for you!! Oh. I can wear 32 Wacoal bands easily and I have a 28" underbust. They just might be a bit smaller than other brands.
Thanks, Love4Pollinators! I'm not an expert yet on variations in different brands, but that's good to know I'm not alone at the small underbust/32 wacoal party. :)
I think most of us end up with bras in many sizes - it's possible the next 32 band you grab will be loose and feel awful. Good find!
This bra would fit me well if the wire was not so high in the middle, wires sit on top of breast tissue between breasts due to a very tall gore. I do not find the lace to be itchy and it provides enough coverage for me, especially when wearing looser fitting tops.
This bra is mighty comfortable! The material is soft and doesn't cause irritation. Straps are a good width. It doesn't show through a fitted T-shirt. (The shirt is black, and the bra is a light pink color.) I'm still figuring out my size, and although it should hypothetically fit me, there was always a small gap between the cups and my chest, at both the front and back. It becomes more prominent when I lean over. The only issue other than ill fit was that the part of the gore near the front can feel a bit rough. Not super itchy, but rough enough that it can be a bit distracting. Nevertheless, it's a great bra! I hope to get one that fits me better soon. :^)
This was my first bra that fit, albeit not that well. The cups are too shallow for me and the straps too wide, so they consistently slip off and I bulge out of the top a little even though the underwires sit where they should. Even after a few years of occasional wear, the band has held firm. The shape is nicely rounded but not hemispherical, and the lace isn't too obtrusive, although it does show under thin shirts. I have it in black and in pink, and both colors look great.
This bra is lightly padded with two-part foam cups. There is a decent amount of give in them so if you run a little large, this bra should accommodate that.
This is my second experience trying the Ciao Bella. The first time, I was still figuring out my size and tried a 30DD, which definitely did not fit! I ordered a 32DDD this time. I did not expect it to be so projected, so I ended up with the wrong size. In your typical shallow Wacoal or Natori bra, I can wear a US 32DDD (sister size when no G cup is available) or 30G (normally I wear US 30DDD), however this one fit more like a 32G/30H from those brands. I'll be returning this one as well.
This is a nice bra it just doesn’t fit me. If I squish some boob down and out the sides it isn’t totally obvious so I think I’ll hang onto it until I find my perfect fit. My entire tit doesn’t fall out when I bend over the way they used to with my old 34d Victoria’s Secret bra 🥴 so this is a step in the right direction
The only reason I got this was because I was obsessed with how pretty it was! I didn't know a lot about my breast shape when I bought this, and it was totally a shot in the dark. To my surprise, it was one of the best-fitting bras I've ever tried. My boobs are round, close-set, somewhat narrow-rooted, even fullness, average to slightly projected. The material is excellent quality and doesn't feel too delicate to handle. I love how plush the cups are, and the lace is lovely. DDD sizes have three thin straps instead of two. I only wish the cup was made of three vertical panels ...instead of two, which would have reduced the prominent vertical seam. But it doesn't look too bad under clothes.
Sizing: The band runs very small -- make sure to sister size up one. I knew this beforehand, so I bought 32DDD when my measured size is 30G. The wire is definitely on the narrow side. Immediate projection is good, but if you're overall very projected you should get a cup size up. The straps are unusually short, but shouldn't be a problem for most people. I have a long torso and my boobs are kind of low-set. I don't usually have to pull out the straps all the way but I did for this one. Read more 114 more words
Overall, this front-close runs small in both the band and cup. (Seems to be that way for all of the front-close I've tried so far.) Quality is good, but I can't really comment as to the fit. Bottom line, if you normally wear a 32DDD, go with a 34DDD/F.
Nice looking bra. Would be comfortable for someone with a wide gore and slightly splayed. The elastic on the edge of the lace cut in from top to bottom, but maybe it's better suited for wide & shallow.
I really wanted to love this bra, but I just can't do balconette bras - they dig into my sternum and it's just too uncomfortable for me. This one was the closest I've come to being totally comfortable in one, though, and it was very cute.
Edited to add: I ended up keeping this as I discovered I could push the wires down in front and that got rid of most of the discomfort
This bra is so super cute and sort of fits for brief wear (e.g., bedroom use), but is a definite shape mismatch when worn all day as it lacks the immediate projection my FOB breasts need. Instead, my breasts fold over within the cup and the wires slide down out of my IMF. The black lace overlay over the bottom blush fabric is sexy, and little bow at the gore and triple strap details are really pretty too. Coordinates really nicely with your basic wide-side black lace thong, although matching panties are available (another reason I'm deeply sad it does not fit). The micro-fishnet overlay continuing around the band adds a sexy, but not in-your-face element. Additionally, the inner cup facing is super soft and comfortable. I wish I could keep this because I love the style, but I'm letting it go as I continue to search for a similar Comexim that is a better fit.
This bra is so super cute and sort of fits for brief wear (e.g., bedroom use), but is a definite shape mismatch when worn all day as it lacks the immediate projection my FOB breasts need. Instead, my breasts fold over within the cup and the wires slide down out of my IMF. The ivory lace overlay over the bottom blush fabric is really gorgeous, and little bow at the gore and triple strap details are really pretty too. The micro-fishnet overlay continuing around the band adds a sexy, but not in-your-face element. Additionally, the inner cup facing is super soft and comfortable. I wish I could keep this because I love the style, but I'm letting it go in favor of a similar Comexim style that is both beautiful and fits well.
This is the first bra in my correct size (was wearing a 34B) that felt right when I put it on. It's very comfortable, and very pretty. I like that it is lined because I'm not a big fan of visible nipples. The lace is smooth enough that I could wear it under most of my knit tops without it showing, but probably not t-shirts.
I actually really like this bra, considering the fact that I purchased it mostly to accompany some sexy underthings (namely, a gorgeous garter belt) that came with the same collection.
The bra has soft, translucent lace cups. Underneath clothing it doesn't really show through; however, my slightly pointy nipples can create a somewhat "bullet" effect in looser shirts. I bought the bra in black so that it would match more of my other lingerie. However, it's currently on sale if you purchase it in "tile blue," which is a very pretty color.
While I initially thought that the bra was slightly loose on the top, I do appear to fill the material when I readjust.
Bottom line: for me, it was very worth the $39 I spent on it. And if you buy it in tile blue, it's only $27! Pretty affordable for a very pretty, very sexy bra.
I really like the b. tempt'd brand as the colors are vibrant. However, the sizing varies between sizes. I bought the B. Awesome Contour bra in the same size but didn't fill it. This model also has the j-hook to convert to a racerback which really helps since my shoulders are slanted downwards. The band is rather tight. The cups are shallow and have wide wires.
Because this band was too big, the straps left deep, painful indentations on my shoulders within five minutes of wear. This was one of the first bras I purchased from Amazon and I returned it before measuring. Perfect for shallow, wide breasts but won't allow projected breasts to sit at the wire.
I've been looking online at the Ciao Bella in blue and really wanting to try it on. My local Dillard's had this in a few different colors but didn't have a 32DDD for me to try on in blue. I ended up trying on the Cappucino color which I'm not a fan of, but the fit was pretty good. The gore was a little high on this one, but everything felt fairly comfortable. This bra felt a little stiff in it's construction and the lace looked a little lumpy under clothing. I ended up deciding not to get this one, even though it fit well. It just didn't wow me.
The one positive from this was that, after trying on several bras that worked for shallow breasts I was able to finally narrow down my size. The 32DDD fits me much better than the 32DD in most styles.
This bra had been in my watch list for months... Now I finally have it, https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> and It is a beautiful and cute bra, happy to say I am not disappointed. The lace is very soft against the skin, it is a bit stretchy, you can wear every kind of shirt with it, the lace does not show even with my tightes shirts, I haven't tried it in cold weather, I suppose because it is unlined and sheer that is going to be a problem, is unbelievable how comfortable this bra is, it gives a rounded and a little minimized shape. The lift is great, even though the lace is a little stretchy it gives good support. Really love this bra!!
Agreed that it is a small fit for cups and band.