First I need to say this is the first plus size bra I've tried out. I may need to update my review of this bra.

Strange enough this bra gives me the best shape I've ever seen in a bra, perfectly rounded, no pointeness what so ever. Boobs are held very close to the body due to the shallow constructions of the cups and the upper section holding it in place on top of the cups.

I wonder why on earth bras are not constructed like this in general.

On my boobs it doesn't even matter that the bra is too big. It's still stable enough. But then ... you might want to know that my boobs are extremely shallow and I'm a muscular build that don't need very much stability. As long as the wires are wide enough a bra will work for me even if the cups is too big.

What makes this bra not wearable for me is the thick fabric. When it wrinkles on top it's just too visible under clothing.

What I love about this bra is the side panels. Compared to the side panels on my Panache Andorra, that just adds a flimsy fabric that doesn't help the shape, this is a totally different bra in that respect. In other respects they have that lower cut bottom section in common.

So let's nerd about shape and cut.

Alice is a four section cup with the typical balcony shape where the bottom section comes up to meet the strap. But the bottom section is cut in three pieces where the section meeting the straps is the side panel. That section is also cut shallower, just like my boobs ( I do think most wide boobs are shallower under the arms for I don't see how one could move the arms other ways) but it still has very wide wires that contain my boobs. It just distributes the boob volume way better than Curvy Kate, Panache or Freya.

Now I think it's probably nothing new for someone used to plus size bras as from what I can see most plus size bras are cut this way. I just wanted to be thorough on the matter as there might be more girls out there with those typically wide and shallow boobs that would appreciate this bra.

However it has problems. The fabric is so thick that it's visible under clothing and with the wrinkling on the top I get I just cannot wear it under clothing.

Also on my body the wires are too far apart. They separate boobs that are not separated so I would need to alter the center gore to make it fit better, but then the wires would've been to short on the sides.

Due to the thick stiff fabric with the thick embroidery it makes the bra not very wearable. At least not for me or another that often wear tight fitted or light clothing. Sad thing as I've never seen a better shape of my boobs in my life.

Once again this is my first try of a plus size bra but I still wanted to write the review.
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Updated on Sep 11, 2012 Flag this

I'm wide root, close set, center full and short torsoed. This works really well for me, the wings and wires aren't trying to eat my armpits! The stretch lace works beautifully to contain my soft tissue without cutting in. I also tried Elomi Tia which is somewhat similar, but was too jiggly. Only complaint is that the straps are a touch too wide for my narrow sloped shoulders.
UPDATE: only other complaint is that the band stretched fast--I could fasten on the tightest set of hooks after a week or so.

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Updated on Aug 18, 2018 Flag this

Too much separation overall. Love the length of underwire under my arms, but goes too high on sternum. Chest is flat until cups begin. Cups begin very high. Expands way too far past silhouette.

Updated on Nov 10, 2024 Flag this

This bra did not fit me (wrong size) but is well constructed. Feels like it would wear well. No underwires. Material feels like it is tough enough to support breasts but not too thick to be hot in summer. Straps have a lot of room for adjustment.

I did not like the shape it gave me - sort of a cone-shape that had been pinched flatter from top to bottom of breasts. Not sure if it would give same shape if it was the correct size for me. Probably would.

I have tried Goddess bras in five different styles, all in size ... 34L (US). This 34 band is MUCH tighter than any of the others - more like a tight 32 band. So, I'd suggest ordering 1 (maybe even 2) band size bigger. Not sure if you'd need to go down a cup size for a sister size or not since the cups didn't fit me and I'm still trying to figure out what size I need. (My ribcage measurement is 33".)

There are 4 hooks which I found difficult to hook. If the band wasn't so tight, it might have been easier to hook them. (Plus I'm use to hooking 3 hooks.)

I liked the bra quality enough that if it was available in larger cup sizes, I would have tried it in 36 and 38 bands and bigger cups to see if the fit, shape and ease of hooking it improved.
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Updated on Oct 10, 2014 Flag this

Great everyday bra! Very comfortable, and very natural shape. Only downside is that they have a very stretchy band, and wear out a bit faster than my bras with firmer bands.

Updated on Oct 26, 2013 Flag this