This bra is very cute, but the band is insanely tight on me and the underwires poke my armpits. I have a 33.5" ribcage for reference.

Sand/Ivory colorway

Updated on Mar 08, 2017 Flag this

Short, projected, omega shaped, center full, close set, slightly narrow, even breasts....

This was an experiment. My breasts when lifted sit close together and every gore with a wire is too wide. My hypothesis: a larger band would not lift as well and my breasts would not sit as close together. False. The 34DD was .25" more narrow than the 32DDD. For me, this was disastrous. A narrower wire forces my breasts even closer together.

Even with a loose band, the gore instantly causes the burning sensation I strongly associate with underwires. This is so uncomfortable that I'm selling all my underwires. But, one last experiment for this engineer was...compelling. Or, perhaps I'm obsessed. Both is likely reality....

This bra is simple, elegant, supportive, and short enough that it works with all my shirts. I like it so much that I've purchased it in three different sizes. This is the third and final attempt to find an Embrace lace that fits. Sigh. It doesn't work for my close set breasts.

Violet colorway

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Updated on Sep 10, 2016 Flag this

This is a lovely bra, and I'm pretty excited about it! Thanks for shipping so quickly, annabellynn! It is further confirmation that a 30 is what I need when I come to band size. The band itself is a little snug, but not uncomfortably so.

Looks-wise, I really love the white embroidery on the band. It's unique and makes what could be an otherwise blah tan bra look much nicer. And the "blah" parts are great too! This bra seems like the perfect t-shirt bra, and I think it will work great under a variety of clothing.

My only issues with this bra are 1. the slightly wide-set straps and 2. the cup size. I think that the bra might fit me slightly better in a 30DDD/E rather than the 30DD. But I'm not actually sure? I'd love some feedback to that effect. If the cup size is too small, it's hardly noticeable.

30:5 30DD

Cup size may be too small

Wacoal

Embrace Lace Underwire T-shirt Bra (853191)

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Updated on Sep 06, 2016 Flag this

The band, gore height, and straps are comfortable. The lining is just enough to prevent my nipples from showing. The contrasting lace is beautiful and does not irritate my sensitive skin. This is a fantasic bra for average width, shallow-average breasts. Beautiful and comfortable. However, the gore is too wide, and the cup a bit small since my tissue has migrated from under my armpits.

After narrowing the gore, my breasts no longer fit in these cups. There is an incredible fit change! The band support has significantly improved. However, because my breast tissue is no longer tethered by the wire, suddenly there is substantially more tissue to accommodate. This fills me with trepidation: bra volume must be too big before I narrow a gore or it will be too small after the alteration. How much too big, I don't yet know. More experimentation ahead... https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />

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Altered band, Narrowed and overlapped gore

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Updated on Jun 28, 2016 Flag this

It's soft and smooth, the lace is pretty, and seems to simply hold the shape of the breasts. The straps are rather narrow, but not too bad.

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Updated on Apr 02, 2016 Flag this

This was the first bra in a reasonably correct cup size that I was able to find locally. The band is somewhat firm, so while I normally wear a 30, I find the 32 to be a decent fit. The gore tacks, though it is too wide, and the cups provide a subtle uplift while still looking totally seamless beneath clothing. The color-contrast floral embroidery is a lovely feminine detail to an otherwise simple everyday bra.

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Updated on Jan 28, 2016 Flag this

This one fits and looks great. It's awesome under shirts, very smooth. The band is great, a pretty lace but very comfy. Probably my favorite bra for now.

Updated on Jan 25, 2016 Flag this

I was thrilled when first wearing this bra. However, within just 10 minutes, the bottom of the cup had collapsed, resulting in multiple creases. The band fits better than any of my other bras: firm, stays in place. This is a beautiful bra. My breasts are full on bottom and somewhat projected. Creates lovely rounded mounds. If you are shallow, this may be a fantastic bra for you.

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Updated on Dec 26, 2015 Flag this

When I was finally fitted for a bra, this bra along with a few others I bought fit comfortably, one of the first times I had truly experienced that with a bra. However, as my breast tissue has migrated, it no longer fits. I now wear a bigger cup and smaller band. Wacoal no longer has any bras in my size, otherwise I would get one in this style.

The fully adjustable straps are a godsend as I have a more petite torso. Most of the time bra straps are too long, making the bra droop.

For those with this size, I highly recommend this bra.

Updated on Oct 24, 2015 Flag this

When I was finally fitted for a bra, this bra along with a few others I bought fit comfortably, one of the first times I had truly experienced that with a bra. However, as my breast tissue has migrated, it no longer fits. I now wear a bigger cup and smaller band. Wacoal no longer has any bras in my size, otherwise I would get one in this style.

The fully adjustable straps are a godsend as I have a more petite torso. Most of the time bra straps are too long, making the bra droop.

For those with this size, I highly recommend this bra.

Updated on Oct 24, 2015 Flag this