This would be a great strapless bra if I had gotten it in my correct size. The older Ultimate Strapless models are said to run one cup size small, but this newer model definitely fits true to size. The wing height is a little tall so the outer cups come up high, but I had no problem with the bra slipping down or being uncomfortable. The inner "hands" do a good job of providing support (even with being one cup size too big)
This is a great fit and I have had it for ages. I wear a 30E in many other brands but a 32DD in Wonderbra and it is true to size. I love that this bra does not push in at the top and it leaves a good cleavage. The bra does come down quite a long way on to the ribs and the shaping makes it awkward to pack small
I wear 32HH UK and 70J in Ewa Michalak, so I was well-aware this bra would not fit perfectly when I ordered it. However, many people have been known to wear it successfully even though the size on the tag is smaller than their normal size. I have a few summer dresses that could benefit from me owning a strapless bra (instead of me always wearing a cardigan to cover bra straps), so I thought I'd give it a try.
I actually love how this bra makes my boobs look. It might be the sexiest bra I've ever worn. I tried it on with some clothes, and the shape ...from the front was actually not too bad. The shape was up-front and rounded, but unfortunately, from the side it still looked a bit odd since I had quite a bit too much boob for the actual cups.
Despite that, I would keep the bra in a heartbeat if the band were smaller. Yeah, I know it's a 34 band, but I was hoping it would be snug. Nope, unstretched this band is 29". That doesn't really offer any support since my BTT measurment is 29". The bra is basically just sitting on my ribcage waiting to slide down. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> This bra is only offered up to a G cup, so sizing down to a 32G or 30G would not work any better since the cups on this 34G are already too small.
I wish Wonderbra would expand the size range for this bra because it seems to be incredible. There aren't any actual wires in the bra, only large pieces of plastic to simulate where the "hands" are. Read more 174 more words
Oh my! That looks great! Does it stay up? What is it like on the inside of the cups?
Thanks! I bought it used and it's a little stretchy so I use it with a rixie clip. It stays up better than any strapless bra I've had so far. I do wish they made 28 bands though. There are "hands" on the inside of the cups that hold you up. It sounds like it'd be uncomfortable but it's the complete opposite!
When I bought this bra, I thought it fit great. I can't say how it fits now, as the band is Definitely too big for me by now, and I'm sure the cups were always too small. I do know that I liked the shape of it a lot, and the fabric is very nice. I have no actual clue how supportive the band is. I only actually wore this about two times. Appearance wise, I really love this bra. I'm over push ups, but if I could find this is my new size non-pushup style, I'd go for it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":p" />
it felt great and looked a bit like my Freya Deco moulded plunge but with a lot more forward projection/ slightly pointy but nicely so, still rounded enough.- it was just so nice to be able to do up my coat over it - I cant in my Freya bra.. This was a bit tight at the top, giving major cleavage and a bit of quad, also sat lower than I would like but all this is prob because they didn't have my ususal size, 34G, but if they did this could be close to perfect. I def recommend it if you like the Deco Plunge but want something a bit thinner in the cup.
At first I thought it woud fit, but since it's exatly the same cut as 32E - Panache ยป Zara (5086) it gave me quadboob. Boo-hoo, it looked very promising.
I feel "meh" about this bra. Seems like it's only useful for sexytime, but I've never worn it for any reason since buying it!
Sometimes the tops of the cups cut into my boobs. The cups are very "cupping," which is odd, to me. I find the top of the bra too high-cut, so it sticks out over any low-cut tops I would wear this under. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
It has NO push-up padding at the bottom aside from the creepy fingers.
On me, this strapless bra fits basically just like a regular bra, minus the little extra help of straps or push up, so I don't ...feel as secure as I'd like. I always pick another push-up, plunge, and strapless bra over this one if I'm wearing a sexy top.
(In my photos this bra doesn't look too bad, but I've had it for a very long time and NEVER worn it other than to try it on and regret buying it.) I think it would work well and even feel supportive on people whose breasts are softer and protrude more than mine.
The band is very tight; I need a 28 band and this is very snug and strong. So a real 30 might want to go up a band.
My measurements are 27.5" under and 33.5" over, simply estimating 28E but really floundering between 28E/F. I tried this in a 30E and it was too loose in the cups and I did not feel like my tissue was properly held in. So my sister size 30DD is a much better fit but I still haven't worn it. Oh well! Read more 162 more words
This bra dose not fit me in the cups. Too small. I am more like DD/E .I do like the gel push -up cups though and the softness of the underwire. I think it would be a better supporting bra if the band was a 3 hook and not just 2 hook.The bra is feminine and kind of cute. Maybe I'll try one in my 38DD size someday. This bra is actually a friends and not mine.
Wow. This thing is quite a bra. It feels like armor. I've never felt such a firm band in my life. The good news is, one you have it on it's not going anywhere--this is definitely the ultimate solution if your strapless bras tend to creep down. The bad news is once it's on it's not going ANYWHERE. It might be helpful to have a second pair of hands to help you adjust it. The cup seems to have a hard plastic insert instead of a wire. The insert has sort of a "finger" shape that pushes you up and in. The bottom of the front comes away from my body a little and can be seen under tight clothing. But overall this is definitely the hardcore solution to strapless bra probs. I wish I'd had something like this at prom.
Tried this strapless bra on in store along with a 30E (I am usually 26FF). The band fits tight, probably most like a 28, but it was too big on the smallest hook. It did stay up though, but I didn't try jumping or anything. The top of the cups curl inwards and cuts in, and I did not get the advertised cleavage due to my shallow boobs.
Like many women with large breasts and/or a small ribcage, I've struggled all my life to find a strapless bra that stayed up and supported by boobs instead of slipping down my torso.
When I wear this bra, I find that I'm always in a state of half inhalation in my breathing cycle. I keep my diaphragm expanded slightly in order to keep the bra from slipping down. This results in very short breaths as well as sore and tense middle back muscles.
The bra gapes from my chest wall a good amount that I can peek through and see my toes. The cups don't fit either, they're a bit small. I'm thinking of taking it to get the band altered.
It's a very close fit on the sides and bottom , but the top of the cup cuts into breast tissue just like most I've tried. Stupid tall roots! The gore is a bit too wide as well, which makes the wires sit on my breast tissue in the center. I do love that it has extra silicone on the sides and tops of the cup to keep everything in place. The fit is close enough that I'm keeping it, but the search continues for the perfect strapless bra.
Wonderful bra! I just wish I could fit into it. It has lots of silicone/elastic grips on the side for extra stickiness, the band is firm but not too tight, and it's overall great at staying on, even if it was the wrong size. However, my roots are too damn tall for this bra, plus tissue migration happened, so I now ought to be a 30FF.
I bought this bra because I was bridesmaid at a friend's wedding and kept having nightmares about the wrong bra falling down on the dance floor and taking the dress with it (look this whole wedding party thing was a very stressful experience okay!) I ended up changing out of the bridesmaid's dress before I busted my moves on the dance floor so I didn't get to test its full staying power https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> but it did stay perfectly in place for the whole ceremony and I was free to run around performing various bridesmaid tasks without having to constantly yank the damn thing ...up. Just for the peace of mind it gave me this bra deserves ALL THE AWARDS! Extra points for the weird plastic hand underwire thingies giving me excellent lift and cleavage while the other bridesmaids were sewing padding into theirs https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> A+ Strapless bra, would recommend!
(side note, my proper measurements are a 30D but I read this ran especially tight and since I'd been wearing a 34B until very recently I figured I'd size up and just wear it on the tightest hook if necessary- it wasn't) Read more 93 more words
Yeah, you want cleavage? This'll give you cleavage. I thought for sure this would be too shallow for me or would mangle my squishy breasts, but it works like a charm.
My only complaints are:
1) Based on reviews, I expected the band to run tight. I sister sized over from my current 32G to a 34FF. Turns out it wasn't necessary. This feels best on the tightest hook, but dealing with that is better than dealing with international exchanges. So a word of advice: Go to +1 or maybe +2 on this bra, but not +3.
2) I'm short with high-set breasts, so the upper corners are barely ...clearing my armpits. This is more an issue with my body type than the bra itself, but it's worth noting for my fellow hobbits.
3) Why, OH WHY, don't bra companies make wardrobe staples in (lots and lots of shades of) fleshtones? I got stuck with the ivory because it was all I could get in this size, and even on my pasty skin, its going to show under everything--at least at the armpit of the one-shouldered dress I bought it for. What is the POINT of this color?
TL;DR: Thumbs up on the bra, thumbs down on the color, don't go crazy sizing up in the band.
UPDATE: After wearing the bra for a day, it is definitely too loose in the band and too tall at the armpits. In fact, there's now a nice little right-angle crease in the corner of each cup from my arms crushing them down (which went away after washing, but still). Somewhat uncomfortable, but not a deal breaker in the world of strapless for me. I do wonder if a 32G would dig too much. Read more 179 more words
SUCCESS! I previously ordered this on a 34FF because of other reviews that said the band ran tight. However, I find it true to size, maybe even a little stretchy. (As of this morning, when I bought the 32G, both the bra and I measure exactly 32".)
All the same comments about look and construction from my 34FF review apply. (See http://www.bratabase.com/bra/dllii/) It still cuts a bit at the armpits (more a cosmetic issue than a comfort one), and I have a sneaking suspicion the band will stretch out quickly. Otherwise, I'm calling this a fit! Narrow girls, fear not!
Now if only Wonderbra wouldn't make it so hard to buy for US customers. I swear, I feel like a smuggler.
This bra looks great. It does provide cleverage. Unfortunately the cup width is too big for me. As a reference Marcie by Cleo fits me perfectly. The straps are quite wide apart.
Oh my! That looks great! Does it stay up? What is it like on the inside of the cups?