Wacoal Women's Full Figure Basic Beauty Underwire Bra

I really am disappointed to have to rate this bra so low. I've been wearing this bra for years, I loved them! However, the two new ones I recently bought both have a design flaw that the former ones did not. The underwire, on the end that is under your arm, is at least a half inch too short and doesn't come up to where another layer of fabric would cover and pad the end of the wire. In just four wearings and one hand wash/air dry, I can see the fabric giving way to the end of the sharp wire trying to poke through. I don't think they coated the end of the wire, either. And it HURTS! My other bras lasted 5 plus years. These two new ones aren't going to last any time unless I figure out a way to sew a durable patch over the failing fabric. It will just happen again because the end of the wire wasn't covered with plastic first to keep it from cutting the fabric. This is inexcusable. $50.00 bras shouldn't come as home-fix-it projects.

I love this brand, but hate the shopping experience. At the stores, they never keep them organized by size so you waste so much time just trying to find your size if they even have it in stock. This is the second time I ordered online, and this time I got a joke of a bra - clearly a manufacturing mistake. The back band is shorter than the width of the cups!! The thing bows off the ground when clasped! Photos for hilarity. I have also shown this bra compared to another wacoal bra that is also marked at the same size.The previous bra I bought online was a little small but wearable. It also came in a different color than requested, but I kept it anyway. I feel like I need to buy three at a time to get a descent chance of getting one worth keeping - why does this have to be so stressful??

This bra is fantastic! I have searched for a new bra that would fit my very large breasts. I had a rapid weight loss and needed as a bra that would give my breasts 'shape'. This one has a heavy underwire that completely surrounds the breast, leaving no room for 'seepage' from the sides, bottom or top. It completely separates the breast, too - no uni-boob like sports bras.There is no unwanted padding either, just a very firm fabric. It fits perfectly. I tried DDD's and the G fits best. It is not a bra that I would wear with thin strapped tops. The straps are very firm and come up fairly high onto my chest. Low-neck tops might show the strap as well. I will buy this brand from now on. I tried Bali, Playtex, and Cirque in the mid-range price tags. They did not offer all the features this one did. It was well worth the regular price, but when it went on sale, I snagged it up ASAP!

I've been on a whirlwind of buying new bras from many different companies lately, after my physical therapist told me I needed a professional fitting to get the weight off of my shoulder straps and onto my rib cage. Turns out I was wearing 36DD and I needed to be in a 38H, which is 3 cup sizes larger! This is finally the bra that the sales girl put me in that actually FIT, probably the first bra I've ever had that fit since my first training bra. The quality of this bra is amazing, and the fit is just as expected. Every other company I've purchased from seems to have issues with the fit and/or construction. You absolutely can't go wrong with this one, in my opinion.

I was measured at Nordstrom's to be a 32DDD (F) and bought a Wacoal Red Carpet strapless bra, which fits well. Now that I know my real bra size, I wanted to buy some regular daily bras.This bra fits very well and provides a lot of support. At first, the band was too tight and difficult to get closed, and the underwire would hurt my ribcage after a few hours of wear. After a few weeks of wear and washing, it fits great and is very comfortable.There are, however, some things to take note of (they are not huge problems for me, but might be a deterrent for others):1) These aren't molded cups. So if it's cold, it will show through... They do have a lining and the fabric is generally thick enough for me.2) The cup, at least in this size, is very much a full coverage cup. Sadly I have some shirts with lower necklines that I can't wear with this bra. I don't usually wear low cut shirts and I frequently wear full coverage bras; this one is just not shaped to work with some of them.Overall I like this bra. I'm still on the hunt for some others (looking at Natori brand right now) that will work with all of my shirts.

I wanted a bra that would actually hold me in place. This one does. I drive 7 hours a day, bouncing down the road over potholes and bad pavement, and that's way too long for my "girls" to be bouncing around on a daily basis. After my old, discontinued bras wore out, I spent a month of a pain staking shopping around, trying on bras at every dept. store in the tri county area. I finally found this style. It's not one of those molded cups that only fit for a minute then there are gaps at the cup/strap area where the girls are free to bounce all over. This cup doesn't show thru and holds you in place and doesn't make your shape un-natural like a molded cup. The right size is soooo important. My first 2 were a 38F, and this was a way bigger cup than I had expected to wear, but it fit pretty good. I was on the 2nd hook and over time the elastic stretches and the usual droop begins when you use up your extra line of hooks. This time, I went up a size on the cup, down on the band width...and perfect!! Now a 36G, I don't have to wear tight undershirts under my regular shirt, to hold me down when I drive. This bra also is styled so that the straps don't fall down. I've always worn T-backs for that reason, but this bra is no issue. It is tighter around the band than I've had in the past, but it stays in place because of that, and I got used to it quickly. You should fit 2 fingers under the band....and the underwires should rest against your body between your girls.If your a full figured girl that wants support, but not a bra that comes up to your chin, try this one. Make sure you know how to fit it. Your band width is a tight measurement right under your "girls", then measure your girls at the largest width and subtract the difference. 1 inch is one cup size. Check the size chart on amazon...it starts at AA.I dropped a star for only one reason....it doesn't come in white!!! Why???

I love the cup shape of Wacoal bras, different from other bras, it supports and makes the bust look a little smaller big.

The sizing is very strange. I ordered 34F but received 34G. The cups are large, but the 34 size is more like 32...

Comfortable and excellent value.

Love these very comfortable.

Actually not a bra. Just a paper thin piece of poorly constructed made elastic.....former Wacoal fan.

I recently did some homework on wearing the right size bra. Turns out I always wore cups that were too small. After some detailed reading and measuring i concluded that I'm a 36I. (That's a hard to find size.) I couldn't believe it because I've been wearing 36DD for a long time. So i ordered a 36G. The band is snug, which is good as it most bras stretch after a few washes. The cups suggest I truly am an I.I like the firm support and the shape! You can definitely tell it's good quality material.Another thing I found when researching was a recommendation to use bra extenders with new bras; I borderline need one with this bra.

I read the reviews on this bra and decided to try it. I had gone into a specialty store to confirm the size and it was absolutely perfect. Well made, soft fabric and I have bought 2 more since. This is so comfortable and being a bit larger in the bust area, helped control the girls... you can wear this all day and night and never have a sore back. Love, Love, Love this BRA!!!!! The only draw back is the in the larger sizes we don't get offered the pretty colors that the smaller sizes do.

This is my favourite bra ever. Its comfortable but very supportive, holds its shape and makes me look and feel a few pounds lighter. In addition, the straps are closer together at the back so I can wear it with tops that have scooped out arm holes, almost like a racerback bra. I highly recommend it. The only thing I'd love even more is if the front were a tiny bit lower cut so it doesn't show when I'm wearing a low cut top.

This is the best bra I've owned in at least a decade. Fits perfectly, is probably the most comfortable underwire bra I've ever owned, is smooth under clothing (no lumpy lace). I can't say enough positive things! I wear a 42H, and was unsatisfied with the department store bras I'd been trying to work with for years. Googled the sizing chart, measured, and ordered this. I look great! Will definitely be buying more of this bra, and looking for Wacoal bras in the future!!

I have been wearing this bra for several years and have always loved them. They pack easily for travel. The best feature is the straps that are close to the hook and eye closure at the back so that they don’t slide down over your shoulders. That’s the main reason I buy this bra. I have never had a problem with this wacoal bra or any other style until this one. After wearing it for one day the underwire is poking through on one side! This has never happened before! This is the first one I have ever bought online. Is it a different quality or material than ones bought in a store? I don’t know.

This is a great supporting and comfortable bra!! I feel so good when I am wearing it and my posture is greatly improved. I did up the band size as per suggestions of other reviews and ordered my regular cup size resulting in a perfect fit. The straps don't slip off shoulders due to being kicked in at the back. Quick delivery.

Fits super well, totally comfy, creates a nice shape...and like every other bra that doesn't make lacy lumps under my shirt and is my size, it is uninspiring to look at with clothes off. But I don't wanna tear it off the second I get home, either, and that means a lot in my curvy gal world. Most bras are sweaty, squashy, pokey nightmares and this one isn't. so yay.

Quick delivery. I ordered one size up as I knew this style fit a bit small. Still snug .. hoping it will "give" a bit. Full coverage is good. Think I will like this one!

Love this bra. Fits perfectly and is very comfortable. the only difference from buying in the store is that they come in a bag with a hanger instead of a box. Otherwise exactly the same. My only wish is that they were less expensive.

At 36G, I have a lot of trouble getting bras that fit properly. Was absolutely delighted at this bra. No binding or pinching, Total coverage and comfortable for hours.