This bra is not attractive. Some might say it is downright ugly. The important thing is that this bra does. not. move. A 4 hook strap and silicone on top and bottom holds things in place. So much so that on a somewhat sweaty, not full of movement day I actually wound up with a blister on my side after wearing it all day. So now it's reserved for special occasions. Not much to look at, but it does the job.
This bra is ridiculously comfortable. It's also the only molded bra I've found that will fit my shape well. Since it's a spacer bra the fabric is very soft and pliable. It gives a very nice, rounded shape under clothing.
My only problem with it is that the band is very stretchy. A 30 band would have been perfect.
I love this bra, and it was a total surprise. I didn't expect the 36DDD to fit, because I'm usually more of UK F/US G. But I think the cup must run a little big, because the wire and cup shape is the same as my Panache Porcelain Moulded T-shirt Bra (3376) in 36F and the cup is even a tiny bit roomier. Granted, the gore doesn't quite tack, but that's because my breasts are different enough sizes that I usually have to split the difference. I also think the gore might not be quite wide enough, but I've never found ...a gore wide enough for my wide-set breasts. I've got a little room in the cup on the small side and it's maybe a little tight on the large side, but ultimately I'm not spilling out or getting either quadboob or wrinkled cups so I call that a win. Sizing up might let the gore tack but then I'd be swimming on my smaller side. EDIT: Yeah, no. I tried it on in my correct size and it fits well on both sides. This bra is slightly stretchy in the cup, so it might be good for people kind of in between sizes, but you should buy your regular size in this bra. All the good things I say below still apply, though.
There are several genius things about this bra. It's made of that lightweight spacer foam, which really does work to keep you cool on hot days. And unlike my Fantasie Rebecca (2024), which I felt didn't give quite enough lift and only has a small panel inside the cup at the side to keep your breasts center, this bra has a support panel that covers about half the cup, so it's lightweight but still lifts.
Also, I love the shape of this bra. It has a more open, balconette shape that I love. The top if the cup is super-rounded, which fits my FOB boobs really well. The shape at the top of the cup is similar to the Panache Porcelain, but it's more flexible, so it conforms better to my breasts. The top of the cup is also just stretchy enough that I think it might accommodate some breasts with a little more fullness on top as well.
The bra comes up a little higher under the arm than I'd like and digs into the armpit a little, but this is the case with 99%of bras out there, and that's really the only drawback. Otherwise it's a comfortable, supportive bra that gives me the nice round shape I prefer.
I do find it hilarious that they call this style "Seduction" because it's such a basic bra. Still, basic was what I was looking for. Read more 370 more words
This bra is has very full cups, but is very comfortable. The straps and band are very secure, the gore tacks nicely. I can wear this all day and not want to even take it off. Not real cute, but still great.
To be honest, I didn't think I would like this bra much because it looked like a whole mess of scratchy lace, hanging there on the bra rack. But I was determined to give any bra within my size range a chance, just out of curiosity. Well, the Seduction bra certainly surprised me, because I was pretty sure it wouldn't even come close to fitting me. But I put it on, scooped and swooped, and there were my boobs, firmly supported, ta da. Although a tiny bit pointier than I'm used to.
What I liked about this bra: the band, mostly! The wing is longer than most of my other ...bras (except for a couple of longlines I have) and I really like that it comes up on my sides. There is also boning on the sides, for extra support, I assume. The underwires are pretty long, so they go right up to my armpits, collecting the tissue there, but without gouging out my armpits. In general, my breasts just feel really firm wearing this model.
What I don't like about this bra: the material could be softer. It might soften up after I wash it, though (I haven't worn it enough yet). It's definitely not designed for v-necks, as it lifts and separates more than brings your boobs to the front. And there's the aforementioned pointy factor. I'm wearing this on the middle hook, and it's only been the third wearing - but it could be due to me losing a half inch around my underbust recently. The 32 band is tighter than some other 32 bands I've tried, so you might want to keep that in mind if you're in between sizes.
I admit I've been unfair to Wacoal in the best, only because I encountered what were I thought horrendously narrow 34Bs and 32Ds, not realizing I was simply wearing the wrong dang size :/
[ETA]: Another one for the quadboob collection, sigh. Read more 213 more words
The Couture Contour is a pretty comfortable bra, made of smooth, soft material. The embroidered detail at the top of the cups gives the bra a nice flourish in what otherwise would be a very utilitarian bra. I also consider it a bonus that it is not scratchy. Some Wacoals I've encountered in the past were all up on my boobs with the scratchy lace and whatnot. I am on the fence about the fit of this bra. On the one hand, when I scoop and swoop, I get slight quadboob at top. However, the breast tissue seems to settle down after a while, giving the bra a better ...appearance. Does this mean I need to scoop and swoop more or can I let the boobs settle where they choose? I'm going to have to wear this model more often, and give it some thought. The straps are comfortable, although I noticed that the range in which you can tighten them is very short. While I was able to adjust them to a comfortable length, this could be an issue, maybe if you have a short torso? There is no gapping when I lean over, and I can fill out the bottom of the cups. The 32 band is what I would call a tight 32 - compared to some other 32 bands I've tried. I measure about a 31 at a snug fit, and 30 if I pull REALLY tight like I'm going to break the tape. I found the last hooks to be most comfortable -which is how a 32 should be, but because of my in-between size I find myself in either 30 bands, or 32 bands using the middle or even first set of hooks. I gave this bra what I call the exercise test --in which I go through my normal routine of weighted squats and other leg and butt exercises-- and it passed with flying colors. Granted, my routine doesn't include things like jogging (for that I guess I would need to bite the bullet and get a decent sports bra) but the bra didn't shift out of place or pinch, and my breasts didn't try to escape. Overall this seems like a good bra. I'm going to give it some more time before I decide if I need to change cup size, or if I can live with slight, periodic quadboob. When I put on a t-shirt and moved around some, you couldn't really see it, so.
[ETA]: Oh dear no, this doesn't fit each due to tissue migration or I was off to begin with. Such a shame because I love the feel of the fabric. Oh well https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Read more 340 more words
Very supportive. High impact running and no uncomfortable bouncing. The strap length adjusts via hook, I'm currently on the loosest, I could see an issue for someone with a longer distance up around the shoulder, do not know if there are extenders.
I really like lightly lined T Shirt bras. They give me a round shape and they are smooth under tops. This bra doesn't poke, is snug around and is so light in the cup its like an unlined bra. The gore is a little wider than the space between my boobs, so the gore goes into my boobs slightly. The wire goes comfortably from gore to the other side of my boob, which is where my underarm starts. The wire does not go up in my underarm, rather sits comfortably beside the top of my boob. The cups have a sling on the inside of the cup by the underarm for added support. I like this bra very much, when it goes to H cup, I will buy it.
I really need a no bounce sports bra but It looks like it doesn't give any lift though, does it flatten/compress? is it just firm supportive fabric?
It sounds weird, but it kind of encapsulates. The wire is very supportive and it comes up very high in the center gore. The wires actually float above the 'cups' so nothing is rubbing uncomfortably. It almost feels like you have it on inside out at first, but it's on correctly. The fabric is compressive, but not in the way a pull-on racerback sports bra is. I'd say it's kind of like a supportive mitten for your boobs. :) If you get a chance to try one on, you should. It's been well over a year and it's still my favorite sports bra. The only downside is that it comes up fairly high, so low cut tanks will show it.
I tried out the Wacoal Alluring bra, because even though it seems rather boring in appearance (beige! full coverage! yawn!), it looked vaguely similar in shape to Wacoal's Inspiration model, which I love as a comfort bra. However, upon closer inspection, beyond the full coverage aspect, the two models are nothing alike.
When I first put on this bra, I noticed right away that I had to use the tightest hooks for my desired fit. So far that has been unusual with me for Wacoals in a 32 band. Usually they are snug enough that I can use the loosest hook (leading me to think that Wacoal bands ...run tight, because I'm in between band sizes). Anyway, I arranged my boobs in the bra and studied how they looked in it. Not bad. A little… retro, what with the seams and the full cups and the beige everywhere. The texture pattern is a nice touch, I suppose. My boobs were definitely lifted and separated, and felt fully supported.
I moved around some and that's when I felt it. OUCH, right in my sternum. It was sneaky, because I didn't notice it at first. But then after a while, the gore seemed like it was frantically trying to burrow its way into my chest. So much for lounging around or sleeping in this thing! A shame really, because the rest of the wires followed the outlines of my shallow breasts quite nicely (much like the Inspiration), even up into the armpit area. And once they got into the armpits, there was no breast tissue trying to sneak its way out!
Upon measuring, I realized the Alluring had the longest underwires I've encountered on my recent bra fitting adventures: 13 inches. It was also the first bra to give me stabbing gore issues. Lop an inch off each underwire, and it probably would have worked! The rest of the bra was quite comfortable, and I would've considered the comfort level marked down as "excellent" if it wasn't for that. Read more 228 more words
This bra is a plunge T shirt bra that gives awesome cleavage. Its comfortable and fits well. The band is snug and the cups cover with cleavage on the inside. I'm an H cup and this line goes to G only, but it still works well. It does not poke at all, and my underwires are far back where my underarm begins. The gore is comfortable, the underwire is comfortable. Its a pretty bra, this one is nude in color but I also have a 34G in black. I will see about posting pics of the bra.
The first thing I noticed about this bra is that it is very comfortable. I haven't had too much luck with Wacoal bras in that usually the material is too scratchy and depending on the model, my breasts end up kind of squished and separated rather than lifted but brought closer together. Often I've found the cups to be too narrow, but that may have been because I was trying on the wrong size. I really want a bra to get up on there in the armpit area and this model does just that. The underwire is longer than what I'm used to, but the gore does not stab ...me in the sternum. My breasts seem perfectly encased in smooth deep purple fabric. I'm not going to lie you: I probably petted my breasts for a couple of minutes after I put this on, so entranced was I by this smooth fabric. I love the deep purple color, too! However, this is no cleavage enhancing bra. It does the job of separating and containing my boobs, so I have put this in the category of being a practical full coverage bra rather than a ~*sexy*~ bra. I haven't tried sleeping in it yet (because I normally don't sleep in bras) but I have tried exercising in it (push-ups, crunches, hand weights). I didn't experience any weird pinching, and the bra didn't ride up, shift or stab me in the sides. One thing I noticed is that when I lie flat on my back, the bra keeps my boobs contained. This never happened with my old (pre-new-measurements) bras! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_surprised.gif" alt=":o" /> Another observation I made is that the band is tighter than what I am used to in a 32 band. Not that this is a bad thing! I measure at 31, so I like to try out 30s and 32s, and most 32s I have to put on the second tightest or tightest hook. I don't have to with this bra, so I have a feeling a 30 band would suffocate me lol. In conclusion: if you have bottom-heavy, spread out breasts like mine, even if you have had poor luck with Wacoals in the past, give this bra a try. Read more 264 more words
This was my first proper fitting bra and if it didn't need to be washed I would never take it off.
I have somewhat pendulous breasts and it was very easy to fit all of my tissue into the cups. At first it didn't look/feel as if my breasts would fill the cups, but after swooping and scooping all of the cup is filled up perfectly!
It has just enough width on the wings/band to keep everything controlled and comfortable. The inside lining of each cup is very soft, the gore tacks firmly but comfortably, and the full coverage of each cup is very reassuring and supportive.
This and another Wacoal are new bras for me. I purchased them at Bella Intimates in Rye, NH. For both bras (I'll enter the other later, I don't know what it is right now), the wires seem thicker and stiffer than other bras I've recently bought or tried. Also, they seem to be more of a deep U shape with the tops of the U aligned, while other bras I've tried recently are more of a wider U and the tops are not necessarily at the same height. This one seems to be like the other where the tip of the wire under the ...arm presses into my body a bit more than I'd like. I was able to wear the other bra all day, though it left a red mark in that spot on each side. I think this one will be the same.
This one is snugger than the other Wacoal, and Shelley at the shop said it is some sort of fabric (I forget what sort) that will ease after some wear. It's comfortable enough on the loosest hook, though we'll see how the day goes. It was hard to measure this bra unstretched as the band curves a lot. The 24 inch unstretched measure was sort of the midpoint. It stretches out much more "flat", so it's easier to see where the measure begins and ends. You can see that in one of the detail pics. Both ends are like this.
Today is my first day wearing it. I will DEFINITELY be snipping the tag out of this bra, it is irritating. I used to wear another Wacoal (in the wrong size) and always snipped the tags on those too. Seems to be a different material than, say, the Fantasie bras.
The bra itself is pretty enough, but not "cute". It provides somewhat more forward projection than others I've had recently. Read more 220 more words
I love this bra. It is so comfortable that I have fallen asleep in it. It lifts my boobs and even makes them appear more round and smaller in a shirt. For me, this is not a bad thing as I have always been self conscious about my chest. I have several of these bras and switch them out daily. One thing though, and I'm not sure how to get around this "conflict"...my bra is not a racerback style. It is more like a "leotard style" I guess, with a rounded U-shape at the back. However the style number on my tag is listed 65547. The cups and band are lace and quite nice. And this can be worn with a thick strap tank style top without showing. They do stretch out if not circulated, but if taken care of it is a very nice bra.
This is the worst fit I've ever had from Wacoal. The frame of the bra is huge, the center core felt like it was at my chin, & the shape of the cups was very unnatural. The center tilted outward as it does when the cup is too small, yet this cup was too large.
It would be absolutely 110% perfect if it were tag free and cotton lined. As it stands, it rates 99%. I love the more substantial straps (1/2" wide instead of the standard 3/8" ) and the light, flexible side boning, which provides some extra support and keeps the underneath portion of the cups from buckling. The foam lining is graduated from 1/8" thick at the edge to 3/16" over the apex, and prevents show-through under fitted tops. Sizing is pretty accurate. The straps sit at a good spot and the bra overall is very comfortable.
If only Wacoal would offer nursing bras! *Sigh* ....
I really need a no bounce sports bra but It looks like it doesn't give any lift though, does it flatten/compress? is it just firm supportive fabric?