A beautiful bra! Sensuous stretch microfiber on both the cups and band, both self-lined (no exposed seams). No padding whatsoever. A hidden sling inside the cups. Wide and low wires. Delicate lace. Tall, but narrow gore. Tall wings. This size has a 3 x 3 set of hooks (32F has 2 hooks/3 rows). Bottom line for me, it's the wrong shape: gore sits high and doesn't come close to sitting flush; bottom of cups sit below my IMF/wires are too long; wires are too wide under my arms. (32F cups were too small, this one, too big).
This cup size ran a little small for my standard 32(D4) universal size. I never wore it, just missed the return period from the website that i purchased it from. I opted for a non-shaped cup for more flexibility.
This bra fits really well in terms of the cup depth and the strap gap that I have with other bras isn't as much of a problem because of how the cups continue high up and lie flat against my chest. Only problem is this thing is so gosh darned big and comes up so high on my chest everywhere, I can't wear it with hardly anything without it showing. The gore is way too high and the wires rest slightly on my breasts near the top, and the top of it comes higher than the point where my breasts meet. It's fairly comfortable; the band is a little on the tight side but the fabric is soft so it doesn't bother me too much.
I'm trying to find the right bra for me, and found that this one was just the tiniest bit too tight in the band. It'll work well with an extender, but next time, I'll buy a size up.
The cups fit a little small too, but I think that with a bigger band size, the cups will fit fine.
The Dillard's fitting woman kept trying to get me to look at the 32Gs because that was what they had. I can wear it pretty well on the tightest hooks and have worn it on those hooks since buying it. These straps don't fall off my shoulders. Gore doesn't tack but doesn't hurt.
Fits very similarly to La Femme. *Straps are .75" wide, supportive, and fully adjustable *Microfiber cups material causes all fabrics to glide over *Gore remains too wide for my CSCF breasts *Despite a 4"wing height, the wing is very comfortable *Band is less stretchy than La Femme * Lace along band could be irritating to those with sensitivities *Lift and centering are excellent *Gorgeous round shape under thin knits.
Despite these wonderful qualities, I prefer the padded wires of Wacoal Awareness and Bodysuede.
Is it more like La Femme than Embrace Lace? Looks similar to Embrace Lace but probably different materials.
annabellynn It is nearly identical in dimension to La Femme, but the Lace Affair cup fabric is a softer microfiber. And, the band as well as straps are less stretchy.
Cups: neutral beige, thin memory foam-type on the inside; fine sheer mesh lace on the outside. Wouldn't show under a thin top. Front partial band. Back band: double layer of mesh with elastic edges. Comfortable, true to size. Straps: firm stretch; split in the front, 5/8" wide in the back; completely adjustable. Gore: low enough. Did not interfere with my close-set breasts. Wires: a little long & low; better suited for tall roots. Didn't sit in my IMF.
This is one of my better fitting bras (works well with FOB, shallow, wide roots) and can be worn under a variety of clothing. It's not super fancy, but does have some lace edging and bow at the gore. The edging does roll up a bit over time, as others have mentioned. I like that the cups are thinner and flexible (not bulky or moulded), and it's still comfortable even after worn for hours. Everyone needs at least one good t-shirt bra!
Sigh. I thought I could love this in purple and brave the alterations necessary to make the bra comfortable at the gore and underarm. But, after wearing a flex wire bra for four hours and suffering for two days afterward, I give up. I may have a rib out of place. And, the underarm wire rubs it in the most painful way. So, until I visit a physical therapist to move the rib (#3 I think), I'll garden in my wireless Organic Cotton Kindred Bravely. The organic cotton does absorb perspiration very well, but the synthetic, lightweight Halo Lace dries rapidly. Sigh. Can't have it all....yet https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" /> Meanwhile, here is more data for Bratabase.
This is an amazing, lightweight bra for those who can tolerate wires.
This has been a favorite of mine since I began my fit journey. I'll swap the wires, narrow the gore, and report back soon https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
Wire swapping was not an ideal solution, but removing the wire completely has worked very well. The wide, supportive band compensates for the missing wire. The shapes droops just a bit, but the shape under a t-shirt remains delightfully round. The pictures show how the bra fits with no wire.
Sadly, I SO love the Kindred Bravely Organic Cotton nursing bra, I never reach for this.
Wacoal straps are my favorite. So, I have recently purchased a few used Wacoal "donor bras" from which I will harvest straps, bands, and/or wires to transplant onto bras with less comfortable/supportive features. Comfort is everything to me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
This bra is gently used, and the band is generous for a Wacoal 32. In fact, this feels more generous than some of Wacoal's 34 bands. However, this generous dimension may be 100% due to its previous wearing. Nonetheless, the band is holding firm and is, predictably, very comfortable.
The cups are lined with microfiber and the outer lace is invisible under thin ...knits. The straps are fully adjustable, stretchy, and perfectly wide. Oh, how I adore wider straps. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> I will harvest the straps https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />
The gore width is a bit too wide and causes the wire to bite under my breast, and that same wire stabs my most center-full breast. Ouch. Shifting the cups a millimeter or so toward the center dramatically improves the fit. Even with a poor fit, the lift is impressive. I didn't notice how high my nipples had been lifted within the cup. Painless lift. Lovely.
If I needed another lined bra for my wardrobe, I would happily narrow the gore and wear this frequently. I'm almost sad to harvest its parts. Sigh. But, how I will appreciate these straps and this short wire on other bras https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
EDIT: I removed the wires and tried the bra on without the steel. Wow! So much more comfortable. So far, all of my wire removal projects have been delightful surprises. My breasts have not found a wired bra that stays 100% clear of breast tissue. But, these same bras (without wires) are working better than I expected. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
This soft, lightweight wonder works well under thin white knits. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
The gore is too wide at the top, but will alter easily. The non-fill in the bottom of the cup will disappear after narrowing the gore. And, the quadding along the top may be remedied, too.
This is the most comfortable, lightweight bra I've encountered. And, I'm determined to make it work https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />
I find this bra exceptionally comfortable. This size feels better (there is more space in the bottom of the cup) than in the 32DDD. And, I'm quite compressed into the 32DDD which over a few hours causes lingering discomfort. However, I'm not experiencing any lift while wearing the 32G. Although I appreciate lift, when there is no lift, the gore width and height is perfectly comfortable. When my breasts are lifted, the gore must be .5" or narrower because my tissue becomes very close set. There are also wrinkles in the top of the cup. Finally, on my petite frame, this is "more bra" than I want to wear.
The band is exceptionally supportive as are the straps. If the cup was shorter than 8.5" tall, I would contemplate keeping it. But, it will fit a taller person more admirably than it fits me. I will save the 32DDD for my small week.
This is a lovely bra. The straps are fluted and hold adjustment well. They are more stretchy than I prefer, but sufficiently supportive. The cup will fit average projection easily and projected breasts if you don't require center projection.
The cup is not ideal for center projection, as is the case for most of Wacoal's bras. Exceptions include B.Tempt'd's B.Wow'd and B.Splendid. Both of the exceptions have significant foam in the bottom of the cup. And, I don't prefer the foam, but it works better for my center fullness than anything else, so far. La Femme's gore is too wide and manages to poke both breasts. Bras with good center projection will poke just one of my breasts. Not something to cheer about either https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />
The cups provide a rounded appearance under thin knits.
Nothing too special. Still searching for the very narrow (top and bottom gore width), very low gore, and significant center projection for a 30G.
Very basic 'workhorse' bra. Nothing to look at but very comfortable and supportive. The band stretches with the body, does not dig in. The cups are also very stretchy and conform to my breast shape. The bra gives me a very smooth rounded shape.
Cups are smooth, but not lined, so summer/air conditioner nipples do show. Otherwise, this is comfortable and can be worn all day without issue. I could probably wear a smaller cup size.
Is it more like La Femme than Embrace Lace? Looks similar to Embrace Lace but probably different materials.