Va Bien Women's Plus Size Ultra-Lift Hourglass Bustier, Nude, 38DD

It's hard to write a negative review because at first I was really happy with this bra, but then it broke. I needed a strapless bra with a lower back to wear under two bridesmaid dresses so I ordered this one. I've worn many longline bras before and some are really uncomfortable. They dig into your hips or make your bust a weird shape. This one did neither. I'm ordinarily a 36G, so I knew I was ordering a bra with too small cups. But the ones that came in my size were more than twice the price and the gamble paid off because this bra fit well enough.Two issues: First, the center boning line bubbled out some. I've had this issue with some longline bras before where they sort of bump out in the middle of your abdomen. It wasn't a huge deal and the dresses hid it, but I'd have knocked a star off for this anyway. Second, after wearing it once one of the back hooks pulled out of the fabric. I've never seen this happen before with any bra, let alone one I only wore once! Overall, I'd recommend checking out the Bare Necessities website for a better selection.

I wear a size 34D bra so based on the reviews I ordered this bustier in that size—also because there is no conversion in this cup size between US and European sizing. When the bustier arrived I was surprised at how large the cups are—like soup bowls! However, when I tried on the bustier it seem to fit well enough, although I did feel like there was unused space in the cups. I expect a 34C may have been a better fit. In any case, the cups are very structured, so they not only provide support but shape as well, which can be a good or bad thing. The length reaches below the hip bone so there is no uncomfortable digging into the hips. In the end I returned this bustier in favor of one that fits the shape of my body a bit better and has no boning.

I wanted to like it as the materials are more comfortable than other longlines I tried on. Though as all of them do, the plastic boning bends when I bend and pokes me in the ribs. I couldn't find a size that fit right. It was either too tight at the waist or way too large in the bust. Also, the size that was too large in the bust was also a bit pointy. Though it was nicely rounded in the size that fit well in the bust.

Just didn’t fit me well

Against the majority of reviews, I chose to chance the purchase of this bustier in my normal bra size. Needless to say, the negative reviews were correct. While this is comfortable, the cup size was too large. I am a 34 D, so that is what I ordered. The majority of the bustier fit nicely, except there was too much space in the cup, leaving a gap, which did not flatten when I put on my gown. Fortunately, this was purchased with Amazon Prime so I was able to do my return and get my refund quickly.

I got this to wear under my wedding dress. I ordered my regular bra size and the top hooks were very tight so I ordered an extender and it then fit perfect. I ordered several from different brands and this is the only one that didnt show in my dress and it fit well with very supportive cups. I would recommend sizing up in the band.

This fit as I expected it to and definitely kept everything in place. The boning did make it hard to sit comfortably, as it poked inward. Also, if you're looking for shapewear, this fabric is too thin to do much for you; however, it gave me a really smooth overall look and I was very happy with that. If forced to wear a strapless bra again, this would be my go-to.

Not as tight as I would have hoped. The cups are a little small.

The bra is perfect, but I had to order extenders because it won't do up. It's rather disappointing, I ordered for my wedding in a week and I can't even try it on with my dress! The lining tore at the bottom seam when I was trying to see if I could do it up.

Really nice quality and felt great on. I did return but only due to the fact the back was too high for my wedding dress. Would recommend. I usually wear a 38 and ordered a 40 and it was good.

Fits great but doesnt give a nice boob shape. Instead of placing boobs inward and giving a cleavage, it pushes them kinda to the side and makes them pointy... if it wasnt for that, I'd love it and keep it