I originally owned this bra in a 32DDD, full review here: http://bra.pe/XZVe/

This bra doesn’t provide the best technical fit, but it is comfy! I choose this bra on days I just don’t want to wear a bra, but need more than a lounge bra. The center gore is very high for me and doesn’t come close to touching at the top of bottom. Since it doesn’t bother me, I’m ok with it. Again this is strictly a comfort bra for me. This gives a very nice rounded, seamless shape. Since the straps are further in towards the neck it works pretty good under certain cuts of tank tops. The back band is definitely on the stretchy side as you can see my squish on the back pic, with the lower elastic visibly digging in. While you can see it, I can’t feel it. This is a 32 band, but I say it runs small for 32 and great for someone between a 30 and 32.

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Updated on Feb 03, 2022 Flag this

This "Basic Benefits" seems almost identical to the Wacoal Basic Beauty (#853192), Contour with spacer cups. The only difference I see is this gore is taller and narrower at the bottom, (3.4" tall, .9" wide at the top, 1.75" wide at the bottom.) It sat way too high on my center closeness.
This one has a single layer band with flocked elastic edges. It has 3 rows of 4 hooks, which I thought was very unusual; I have not seen that in this size except in strapless.
Tall, full cup design. (Doesn't fit my short frame well at all.) There is an inner sling ... along the outer edges of the cups. Spacer fabric gives good support and a rounded shape. Breathable for summer. My past experience with spacer fabric has left something to be desired as far as support is concerned, but this one is the exception. Maybe that's because the front straps are centered closer above the apex, rather than being placed near the armpits. Maybe it's because of the 4 hook band, or all of the above. Still, spacer fabric is stretchy, so good for varying fullness. Did a fair job of supressing nipples, but definitely not completely hidden, even in warm weather.
The band is short in its' relaxed state, but stretches easily when wearing. Might that be an indicator of a short lifespan?
The color "Love Potion/Lilac Snow" is a bright Fuschia Red with just a bit of pink lace surrounding the cups along the bottom, sides and the base of the front straps. There is no lace on the back band.
The straps are partially adjustable, flocked in the back and attach close to the hooks in a "V" shape. No strap slippage here.

Bottom line: the gore sits on my center-close breast tissue when I stand up, but it falls away (stops tacking) when I lean forward. The full cups are uncomfortable on my short frame. I'd like to find a spacer cup bra that has a low gore but good support. I'm afraid it doesn't exist, since it seems that most of the support in a spacer cup fabric has to come from a tall gore/the wide band.
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Love Potion/Lilac Snow colorway

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Updated on Jun 10, 2018 Flag this

This review is for the color “Navy Peony/Infinity”.

The color is a beautiful Navy blue, almost sapphire color having a hint of cobalt undertone to it. The contrast lace color looks to be a blue-grey hue. The cup is a mounded spacer foam that is very lightweight with just the right amount of give, yet supportive. The backband is wide and very soft, no itch here! The front portion of the strap has the lovely lace detail with an adjustable elastic strap in the back. As with the Basic Beauty model this also has straps that are set closer together. They don’t fall off narrow shoulders and perfect for under regular tank tops. They also sit further in on your shoulder so you don’t get that digging in where your clavicle/shoulder joint is. This provides a wonderful rounded shape and smooth appearance under clothing. A fantastic gem for my bra collection.

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Updated on Jul 13, 2018 Flag this

This review is for the color "Hydrangea/Ivory". After having such wonderful luck with Wacoal's Basic Beauty, I gave this Basic Benefits a try and I'm glad I did. It is almost identical to the Basic Beauty. It has the exact same cup and frame with the exception of having a shorter side wing height by half an inch as well as an elastic strap that is every so slightly thinner. The center gore has a beautiful lace that runs under the cup along the band and up the side by where the side wing front part and back part meet. The same lace is also found on the top of the cup where the strap meets to cup and up till the front strap meets the elastic strap portion in the back. It goes without saying this color is gorgeous in person. I'd say it's a sky blue color with a hint of lavender with the lace having the Ivory in small portions of it. Defiantly another win in my book.

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Updated on Jul 11, 2018 Flag this

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