I bought this bra in 32A on clearance when I needed a nude bra and didn't know my true size yet. I really need something more along the lines of a 28D/30C, so this isn't a good fit for me. Because the style is a full coverage bra and I'm bottom heavy, the upper portion of the cup isn't filled out.
This band seems to fit like most 32s in Aerie and VS. I imagine it would be fairly comfortable if I had it in a 30C instead. I'm not a huge fan of the look of it and the bows on the strap and lace design can show through tighter tops.
Aerie makes some really good bras in 30C, depending on what your shape is. The Katie is actually the hardest to fit, since very few people have the kind of shape it fits. If you have tall roots, try the Sunnie in 30C. If you have short roots, try the Blakely or the Bridget in 30C. If you are one of the few lucky people who can wear the Katie, rock it in 30C.
I agree with Saskia_C the Katie has very narrow and deep cups, I'm a 34B and the 34A cup on the Katie is still too deep. The Sunnie is great and does work well for a tall root. The Bridget will also work well on a variety of shapes.
thelittleone it's not that it has narrow and deep cups. I find it just as shallow as all the other Aerie bras. The problem is that the top edge of the cups cuts into everybody's flesh, just like the Cleo Jude does.
Saskia_C Sorry, you are correct, I had the Sophie on my brain when you mentioned the Katie.
My opinion has been changed! I tried both the Harper (padded) and the Hailey (foam lined) in 32AA when they first came out, and hated them. Turns out both aerie memory foam styles run very small/narrow in the cup. With the original styles (bold colors and ultra smooth fabric), I would absolutely recommend sizing up in the cup unless you have a very narrow root. The new lacy models feel like they have a looser back band, but I think the cups still do run narrow.
The Harper has the perfect amount of padding for me. It's got a little bump at the bottom, but is not extreme or fake looking. Similar to the Bridget or the pushup Paige. The gore is slightly narrower than on my Bridgets, which is great for me. Now, if only they came in 30s!
This Harper is great. It feels so grown-up and high quality for an aerie bra! The fabric is sleek and slippery and smooth, and the memory foam feels dense and heavy and like it will last a long time. The shape of the lace accent is so feminine (especially compared to the blocky and heavy lace edges of other current aerie bras), and the lace itself is not thick and bumpy.
The amount of padding is just right for me. A bump of push-up, but nothing extreme.
The shape is a little narrow for my body, though. It's kind of cool because it pushes everything towards the front and out.
For reference, I get a great fit with a 30B Hannah, and bought the Harper in 32A.
This bra is good for my shape but the cups are way too small and the band is a bit big. This is a 32A and I really need a 30C. It is good if you are shallow, have broad roots, and have far-spaced breasts.
I knew the band would probably be too big on this one, but they didn't have a 30 available, it was buy one get one free, I love longlines, and I really need a new nude t-shirt bra! The band is definitely too big, but the cups fit me and it wears well otherwise. I know from previous experience that altering a 32A down in the band makes the cups too small, so I think I will exchange it for a 32B and make the band smaller. It will be really easy on this bra because the back is straight across. Yay free returns!
I first purchased the regular version of the Maddie, and I really liked two things about the bra that I found unusual. First is the crisscross center gore. While it doesn't serve a functional purpose, the sleek lines of the design really appealed to me. Second is the padding design in the cups. Again, no real functional purpose, but the gently curved lines that section the padding is a treat for someone that appreciates lines and their design.
Anyway, this is my best fitting strapless bra. I have it in beige and it fits perfectly. The band isn't as short as some of the Aerie 32A bras that I own, but it stays in place. The cups are wide enough, yet shallow enough to give a super smooth appearance under my clothing. One of my workhorse bras.
One con: This bra comes with attachable straps so that you can wear it multiple ways. The stitching on the fabric that holds the strap hooks comes apart pretty easily, and I've had to restitch it back.
Quite a cute bra! I have the baby breath print version with lace and bows. The lace doesn't allow shirts to sit quite smooth, but bra is comfortable and lovely to the touch.
This bra almost fits me. There is some gaping at the top of the cups. Perhaps if the underwires were a tad longer and higher at the sides, it could pull the cup more to the sides and flatten it, it would fit. The band measures on the shorter end for a 32, so the band worked for me. Unfortunately, not the cups.
Not the most comfortable of bras, but works when I need a strapless bra.
The cups actually fit me just fine on this bra if the band was tighter. Shortening the band straightens out the weird gaping at the sides and allows the underwire to sit properly. Will look into modifying the bra, but I have other strapless Aerie bras with a shorter band that fit better.
My opinion has been changed! I tried both the Harper (padded) and the Hailey (foam lined) in 32AA when they first came out, and hated them. Turns out both aerie memory foam styles run very small/narrow in the cup. With the original styles (bold colors and ultra smooth fabric), I would absolutely recommend sizing up in the cup. Probably the back band too, as my 32A Hailey feels wonderfully like a 30B. The new lacy models feel like they have a looser back band, but I think the cups still do run narrow.
The Hailey is a nice foam lined bra. I love the unique center gore. The underwire ...doesn't make a "u" shape in the middle, separating the breasts; they meet at the gore pretty much parallel to the band, and there is a little bow to mark the spot! It is similar to my La Senza Show Off cradle bra. This shape of underwire works really well for me, I think it must be very forgiving of different breast widths. Now if only they would come in 30s! Read more 71 more words
Stretched out a lot, there's definitely too much elastic in the band. The cups gap pretty badly (very noticeably in t shirts and sweaters), and don't go high up enough along the sides to gather all the tissue in. If the band were tighter, it would work if I cinched the straps tight, but it's too loose.
Sadly this is the most comfortable bra that I own. It's cute and I've had it a while and it has worn well. Unfortunately the fit is not quite right for me (I need a smaller band). The cups fit fine for the band size but really I should have a different size altogether. Overall it's an OK bra though and I'd recommend it if it fits you!
Aerie makes some really good bras in 30C, depending on what your shape is. The Katie is actually the hardest to fit, since very few people have the kind of shape it fits. If you have tall roots, try the Sunnie in 30C. If you have short roots, try the Blakely or the Bridget in 30C. If you are one of the few lucky people who can wear the Katie, rock it in 30C.