Thelittleone

Normally I wouldn't buy a VS bra, but I found this basically brand new in a thrift store for $1.50 and couldn't pass it up. It's a non-wired padded cup bra with lace detail on the cups. It has four colums of clasps which is nice and right now I'm on the second from the loosest. I usually need shallow cups, but wow, these are super shallow, bu they work for me, actually give me a bit of cleavage. The band is snug and the material is soft so it doesn't dig in or itch. The straps are non-stretch in the front and ... not full length adjustable and I can't shorten them quite enough as I'd like, but they are convertible so I can criss-cross them in the back and then strap length is no longer an issue. I recently wore the bra on an international flight, so I had it on for close to 24 hrs and it remained surprisingly comfortable and I wasn't looking to rip it off in the bathroom in the middle of the flight, which I have done before https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
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Updated on Nov 24, 2018 Flag this

I finally purchased a bra from TLBC. I followed their guidelines and purchased one band size and one cup size up putting me in a 36B (also used their calculator which came up with the same size). The band fit well but I could probably get away going down to a 34 band. The cups are a whole other issue - too narrow and too deep, even with the push up pads in place I couldn't come close to filling out the top of the cup and the apex is very high so lots of extra material. If I sized down to a 36A/34B the cups would be even narrower, no way I could make this bra work in any size.

The quality of the bra was good, the material was soft and comfortable and the wires were medium stiffness, I liked the high wings and the side boning wasn't uncomfortable.

I think you would need very narrow roots and lots of projection to make this work. Not good for shallow breasts.

Updated on Nov 29, 2020 Flag this

Normally I don't go for real "girly" bras, I'm more of a "meat and potatoes" kind of person when it comes to bras, meaning I normally go for more understated and practical designs, think solid print t-shirt bras. But something about this bra just drew me in and I needed to have it.

It's really cute, even if I don't do the cuteness factor justice. Being a mesh band I thought it would be very stretchy, but to my surprise it is nice and snug. It's more of a balconette style and has non padded, sewn, three section cups which is hard to find ... in my size. I have never been able to wear a balconette, the wires have always been too narrow for me, but these wires are wide enough for my wide roots.

Overall it's an ok fit, but the wires don't stay put and slide down. This could be one of two problems, either the cup doesn't have enough immediate projection or the straps are too long. I have the straps shortened to the max, so I can't tell if it's bottom cup depth or the straps causing the issue. Being shallow, I've always had the opposite problem of the cups riding up so I wouldn't think the cup depth would be the problem. I may have the straps shortened a bit and see if that helps.

Even with this issue it's still comfortable to wear and cute, but doesn't provide the support I though it would.


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Updated on Aug 03, 2017 Flag this

My normal 32C Aerie Sunnie is starting to feel too small in the cups so I thought I'd try a 32D. The cup width is about 1/4 inch wider, the cup depth is a full inch deeper, the wing height and gore height are both 1/2 inch taller. The band is a little tight, but the band on the Sunnie stretches a lot so that wouldn't be a problem. The problem I have is not being able to fully fill the cup. I will have to stick with the 32C for now and look for another bra that has a cup depth of about 7 inches.

Updated on Dec 23, 2021 Flag this

I like this bra a lot, it's kind of a sports bra, it's marketed as "Active" and seems to have a lot of sports bra qualities. Wide, soft shoulder straps, convertible straps, moisture wicking material and good control. The wide band is snug for a 34 which i would expect from a sports bra, it has high wings, the cups are full and the straps are centered so they stay put and don't slip. The high wing combined with the tall center gore and full cup encapsulates the breast rather than compresses, which I prefer and the gore tacks nicely without digging in (which surprised ... me because most tall gores don't work for me). The underwires are sturdy but not too stiff to be uncomfortable. The stitching and seams are smooth so there's no irritating rubbing on the skin. I've worn it to the gym and on the treadmill with no issues, I haven't worn it for any kind of intense sports so I can't comment on how it will hold up under those conditions, although I'd probably still gravitate to a more traditional sports bra for those scenarios. It's also comfortable enough to wear as an every day bra...not as comfy as others I have, but in a pinch I wouldn't think twice about grabbing it...though it is a bit bulky...

It's funny, I never thought I'd be buying Bali bras, seems like something that only my mom would wear, but hey, the price was right and it fits, so why not.
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Updated on Jun 20, 2017 Flag this

This is a a very basic but plainly pretty t-shirt bra. It's really well made, the band is a true 32, nice and snug and doesn't stretch much. The cups run a little deep for my shallow shape, and they are tall. The thin spacer fabric is a nice departure from the normal foam. Being a small 34B/32C I never really thought/cared much about support...until wearing this bra. I have to say it's a game changer for me. This bra provides a ton of support the likes I have never experienced, I think partly because of the high quality band, tall wings and 3 row 3 column hooks (most bras in my size are padded with very narrow bands and thin straps). My only complaint is the stitching on the shoulder straps is a little irritating, hoping it will soften up after a few washes.

Updated on Sep 01, 2016 Flag this

I feel this is one of my best fitting bras. It's a plunge bra with a continuous one piece band. The wires are more "J" shaped than "U" shaped and the little push-up pads are more on the sides than on the bottom, so it gives me a nice shape. The wings are also higher than most so no tissue escapes from the sides. The material isn't that great and the quality isn't too good either, I'm not expecting this bra to last too long.

Updated on Jul 16, 2013 Flag this

I've been wearing the Aerie Sunny for quite a few years and it's been the best fitting and most comfortable bra I own - it's definitely my go to bra. Aerie was having their after Christmas sale with bras 50% off. I purchased a new Sunny to replace my very worn out one. Sadly this one doesn't fit. I compared the bratabase measurements I entered for the old one against the new one. The new one, the band is 3/4" shorter and stretches 2" less. The cup is 1/2" narrower with a 1/2" less depth. I had to add an extender to get it clasped and when I did I was quadding out the top and the gore was digging in. This bra is more like a 30C than 32C. I don't know if I just got a bad copy or if they changed something over the years. I will have to head back to try on some other sizes.

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Updated on Jan 06, 2019 Flag this

I really wanted to like this bra, it's comfortable and seems well made, the color is a nice deep purple with lace trim. Unfortunately the cups run narrow and I escape out the sides while at the same time the top of the cup gapes a bit. If I'm fully swooped and scooped and I fill the entire cup but the cups cant keep me contained.

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Updated on Nov 04, 2013 Flag this

Super cute bra with 3 part cups and lovely frills along the bottom of the band and a nice center bow. The band is soft but the added 3rd row of hooks is a nice touch and gives the band extra firmness. The straps have a hook in the back so it can be worn racerback style. The wires are wider than most 34B's which is nice for my wide roots, but the cups are very deep. It is very comfortable to wear but I just don't have enough boob to fill the center of the cups. I put some cookies in which helped me fill it out better unfortunately it has a very pointy look to it.

Updated on Feb 15, 2016 Flag this