The band runs a full size small on this bra. My usual size is 28DD or 30D, but the 30D's cups were way too small. I ordered the 30DD and it is very tight -- fits like a small 28DD. I should have ordered 32D. Therefore, I'd recommend going up a band size in this bra and keeping the cup size the same. In other words, if you measure 36C, order 38C in this one first.
Other than the fit issue, this bra is nice for a strapless bra. Built-in "customized" padding is thicker or thinner depending on cup size. The cups are smooth and a little on the stiff side when brand new; the lace is soft. There are silicone strips inside the band to reduce slipping. A good value. Purchased Spring 2010 from Bare Necessities.
This was made for a higher projected breast but works acceptably for lower projected breast tissue. Bra is just too small for me so I want to allow someone else to enjoy it.
This bra has really soft and comfy fabric & feels great on the skin! The cups are a shape mismatch for me though, as I'm starting to quad out of it while having empty space near the top/lace. I think it would be better who was FOT. Also the cups are too seperate for me.
It fit comfortably when I first got it. However, the cups are wideset and don't provide any cleavage https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
It seems to run extra tight in the band. I measure myself at 27 inches in the rib cage and still feel like this is super tight in the 30 band. Because this is more like a 28DD than a 30DD, the cups didn't fit right and I was coming out of them.
The mold isn't a perfect fit. The bra is maybe a tiny bit too small, but the cups are mostly flush with my chest so I don't mind. It has spaghetti straps, and all of the fabric is thin.
After just a couple of wearings, the band and straps have stretched out. I have to put the band on the tightest hook and it is still too big. I can't size down because the 30 band seems to be the smallest available. I wish the bra would hold its shape better.
I'm still figuring out my shape and I don't think I'm very suited to t-shirt bras but I still wanted to try. I believe I'm mostly FOB and center-full, fairly close-set with indenting/deflation near tail of spence, and pretty narrow-rooted with some height and some projection. I also reviewed 32DD - Calvin Klein ยป Perfectly Fit Modern T-shirt Bra (F3837) and I have some similar comments there.
[Disclaimer - I have only tried it on]
PROS: - Comfortable (except the wires) and soft - Generally liked the shape - Band was a good size but hopefully would loosen with wear - No uncomfortable seams - Feels supportive - Smooth line at tops of cups - ...Not a lot of gapping with movement
CONS: - Gore doesn't tack - Wires came down too low and pressed into my ribs - Excess fabric above the wire but it laid flat on my chest
I know this is a full-coverage bra but I feel like the amount of fabric was a little too much and made it seem like I had two large black circles on my chest, particularly with the excess above the wire. It could be a stature issue since I am 5'4 but it overall just seemed disproportionate to my size even though it fit okay. It was better than the 32DD in this regard. I think a 30DDD would work best for me but unfortunately it's not an option. I may keep this since it worked okay but I'm not sure yet. Read more 133 more words
I have had a bra in this exact same model for several years, size 30D, which fit more or less wonderful except for the cups being a tiny bit too small for all but my smallest days, so I decided to finally get a 30DD and see if that worked better. For reference, I am very close set, slightly FoT, moderately wide root, with immediate projection. I don't know if it is just this colorway or a change in how they're doing the model over time, but the 30DD fits me in all ways smaller than the 30D does. The band is two inches smaller and hurts ...without an extender, the straps have to be lengthened the entire way just to loosen the cups enough to slightly fit my breasts in, the padding is thicker than the older version and leaves even less space in the cups despite half an inch more of cup depth otherwise, and the resulting quad boob, particularly on my larger breast, is ridiculous. I tried to give it time to stretch a little since the other one fit so well, but after three months the only change was the inability to return it. I would guess that this bra might fit a 28DD or even 28D great, but don't bother if you're a true 30.
Pros: gore is low and narrow, good for close set breasts, upper lace can hide a tiny amount of fit issues good wing height Cons: band too small cups too small, too closed on top straps too wide too much padding how about some colorways for more varieties of skin tones, eh CK? Read more 222 more words
A great t-shirt bra. Medium-width wires, comfortable band, and easily-adjustable straps. Wasn't a good shape for me as it was too closed on the top. Would suit average-projection or slightly projected shapes better. Fit is pretty true to size.
The band on this bra is is too big for me but it was the best I had found so far. The shape doesn't fit quite right but it is still fairly comfortable except for the center gore being too wide. The bottom of the cup cuts in but the top of the cup gaps. This causes a line to show through certain shirts. The straps are too wide set for me but this is a common problem for me. The quality is good, durable, I have owned several of this or very similar model. (I usually wash them in the machine in a lingerie bag. Sometimes they go through the dryer too, oops.) The fabric is smooth inside and out. I have never had a problem with an underwire poking out of a channel. The fabric on the sides is lined but it is thin and has stretched oddly. I didn't care for the embedded cookies, they are not removable. If you prefer cookies then these are probably good because they are not going to move at all.
I have shallow conical breasts that was measured at a 28DD. I usually wear a 30D (which I also ordered), but the cups in this bra fit small because of the push-up padding on the bottom. So, the 30DD fit better although the wires are a tad long for me. I wasn't expecting so much padding since this was described as "lift". I would prefer less padding or no padding, but it can be a little difficult to find in a smaller band size. It takes a little bit of effort to get the underwires to sit in my IMF because of the padding. I basically have to ...hold my breast up as much as possible and place the underwire in the correct place. Then go in and swoop and scoop once again. Once I do this, it doesn't budge because of the snug band. The band runs tight, which is great for me since I have a 27" ribcage, but may feel tight for someone that is a true 30 band. I do not get cleavage in this bra even though it has quite a lot of padding because I have short roots and it is pretty closed on top. The padding just serves to make my breasts look bigger (more volume) under shirts. I don't mind this. I really like the convertible straps, the lace is pretty and unobtrusive, and the nude color matches my skin tone pretty well. Read more 134 more words
This bra is not the best for lower projected breast. But it works if that is all that you have. I owned 4 so did enjoy them until I found better fitting bras. Bra is just too small for me so I want to allow someone else to use it.
This is a really comfortable bra made for a differently projected breast such as those that are top projected. Excellent fabric and comfort. Bra is just too small for me so I want to allow someone else to use it.
I got this bra to try for free in a trade. I joined this site to find out my real bra size and it suggested sizes 30D-30DD to me. I got a 30D bra and it fit pretty good but the cups were small. Then I got this bra and it fits really good! It's so comfortable and the band is not too tight. Maybe the cups are a teeny bit small but it is still the best fitting bra I have. From the other reviews, it seems that the cups on this bra run small so I'm thinking this is still my best size. It gives a very subtle pushup. I wish it had more but its good for an everyday bra and doesn't show under thin shirts that much.
Great quality, i can't quite fill the bottom though, it collapses and creates creases. My shape has been weird lately (out of BC for a month) so i'll edit this again later.
It did this on me, too. I discovered because of the collapsing, I have projected breasts. You may, too :-)