I found this bra in the brown/light Aqua color on sale for $7 at my local TJ Maxx (a store other ladies with "unusual" bra sizes MUST checkout!). Neither the local Macy's nor Nordstrom sell 30 bands or DD+ cups so I'm starting to believe based on this find (and many others, thank the bra gods!) that an online retailer is selling these bras to my local TJ Maxx. In short: go to TJ Maxx.
I like this bra quite a lot! The push up is negligible, it doesn't do much but it does help me fill out the top parts of this bra nicely. It looks great under clothing and can definitely be worn as a t-shirt bra. Even though my "true" size is about 24FF/G, this fits well and I do think people with smaller backs could get use out of this bra.
The only con I can think of is that you do not want to be stuck wearing this bra in hot weather!
I need to go up at least one size. I have another perfectly fitting bra by b.tempt'd by Wacoal that is a 30DD but in a different style. I thought I could order another in the same size online, but that was not true. Bummer, I think that this would make a perfect T-shirt bra except for the whole quad boob thing.
This fits me really well, the only problem I have is with the center gore being a little bit too tall and it presses into me a tiny bit. I don't have this problem with the same brand but other models in the same size. Has not stretched out in the least (owned it for3 months now) and it's one of only 2 bras that I wear. I had also ordered the black version but it seemed really itchy, this one isn't at all.
The straps are a bit far apart and they can occasionally sit uncomfortably. I love this bra and I wear it all the time. It fits a little weird on the top of the cup. If you stand normally it either just fits or I don't quite fill it. If you stand with your shoulders back though, the way the cups are formed gives you a mini quad boob. The tag is screen printed onto the wings and wears off quickly.
Good coverage for shallow, wide set breasts. Has removable pad in the outside bottom of the cup. Wing height is a little small for my taste, but still functional. Straps are generous length but only adjust halfway.
Kept this one as I can adjust the band tension and adjusted top of cups to fit my body shape.
Great support, a bit stiff. The fabric inside the cup where the strap attaches is scratchy on my boob. I'd send it back and get a 30DDD, but this is already a second try from when I ordered on BareNecessities and the 30D CK bra was clearly too small. At this point I don't want to pay any more for shipping on returns and need a bra now since my stupid VS bra's underwire just stabbed me and the 32" band was quickly stretching out on me anyway.
Here is a good cheaper alternative to the French spacer bras (Simone Perele, Chantelle, Le Mystère) if you fall into this bra's limited size matrix.
The sides of the bra are made of two layers of fine nylon mesh. The molded cups are not padded and are thinner and more lightweight than the Panache, Cleo and Freya t-shirt bras I've tried. Overall the construction makes this a nice warm weather bra.
Fit may be better for those who aren't definitely shallow. The band feels true to size. Those in between cup sizes may prefer to take their larger size.
Appearance: Clearly a very pretty bra. Seems fairly well-made, especially at its price point.
Band: A bit loose on the first set. I can start off on the last set, which will mean a shorter life or band alteration, neither of which are attractive options. However, this make goes down to only 30 band, I believe.
Straps: Only two spaghetti straps, which wouldn't be a problem were the band tighter. However, the band isn't as tight as I'd like to begin with. That said, the straps are place well (not too wide) and barely noticeable. I have no problem adjusting them to the desired length.
Cups: The right cup is a ...bit small for me, so everything shifts a bit to the right. Moreover, the cup isn't wide or spacious enough. I can have my breasts floating at the top where they can sit comfortably rather than be squeezed into the cup's shape. If I do try to squeeze in everything, the center gore floats quite a bit, perhaps an inch. If I put in just enough tissue for the cups, the wires sit atop my breasts all around, especially the right one. Read more 82 more words
Appearance: Clearly a very pretty bra. Seems fairly well-made, especially at its price point.
Band: A bit loose on the first set. I can start off on the last set, which will mean a shorter life or band alteration, neither of which are attractive options. However, this make goes down to only 30 band, I believe.
Straps: Only two spaghetti straps, which wouldn't be a problem were the band tighter. However, the band isn't as tight as I'd like to begin with. That said, the straps are place well (not too wide) and barely noticeable. I have no problem adjusting them to the desired length.
Cups: The right cup is a ...bit small for me, so everything shifts a bit to the right. Moreover, the cup isn't wide or spacious enough. I can have my breasts floating at the top where they can sit comfortably rather than be squeezed into the cup's shape. If I do try to squeeze in everything, the center gore floats quite a bit, perhaps an inch. If I put in just enough tissue for the cups, the wires sit atop my breasts all around, especially the right one. Read more 82 more words
This is one of the most comfortable bras I have ever owned. It is also the only push up bra I've ever felt looked natural on me. It's really cute. When I scoop everything into the cups I get a slight bit of bulging (quadboob) out of the cup, but once things settle into place it doesn't really show at all. I would like to try a next size up, however I would need to go up to a 32DD which might not be as supportive. This is a really supportive bra!
Bra was incredibly comfortable and supportive in the beginning. My breast are on the shallow side and many plunge/push-up styles aren't open enough at the top and the cup cuts into me. This one fit incredibly well. But I didn't own any other non-strapless bras in the correct size at the time so wore it several times a week over the course of a few months. Of course the band stretched out significantly. But that's my own fault, it's not really due to the design of the bra. I plan on repurchasing.
Pros: Fits my shallow/ full on bottom breast well, no gapping at the top of the cup. The wires don't poke at all and tack my sternum which I've never had a bra do with my concave chest. (yay for proper sizing!)
Cons: I'm not used to a tight band coming from a size 32C, it will take getting used to. It isn't super painful, but just a little tight for my liking.
This is a cute bra and would be splendid for under t-shirts. I get a little quad-boob, so I'll be re-ordering in a 30DDD/E. It is front closure, so I'm not sure how well it will wear with age, especially if the band stretches out at all. The front closure sits very low, but is comfortable.
This bra comes in a variety of bright colors with contrasting straps- its very cute and fun! The scalloped edges of the cup provide a seamless fit under clothes. It does cut in slightly along the top, but not enough to cause a quad boob effect- it actually seems to help minimize gapping, so it would probably work well for someone who's not as full on top. The fabric is very smooth, and it hardly feels like an underwire. The cups do seem a little far spaced, but this works well for me because my breasts are wider set. Overall, I really like it, it provides nice definition and cleavage without being over the top.
Very cute bra. Very soft and smooth under shirts and tanks. But that annoying bow on each strap is getting cut off as soon as i can figure out how since it is also keeping said straps together. I do suggest going up a cup size, it is slightly on the smaller side. Slight quadboob on my bigger side which isn't very noticeable(according to my husband, so....) but would still feel more comfortable in the next size up I'm sure. Also a very stretchy band so It will most likely be too big for me not too far down the road.
This was one of the first bras I tried on out of letterphobia. It is clearly too small in the cup for me.
The band is fairly stretchy, but the construction is nice. It is molded but flexible and only lightly padded. I like the fabric covered straps and detailing on this bra, it seems well made. This would make a great t-shirt bra.
My problem seems to be more shape than size. Scoop/swoop = quadboob, resting = emptiness. More of a boob cover than boob support, and the "push-up" factor is nonexistent. The band is very comfy, but far too stretchy. Straps comfy and adjustable enough.
