Basic Beauty Spacer Underwire T-Shirt Bra

I never write reviews but this bra is worthy of some praise. For me, this is the perfect bra (and I have tried on 20-25 recently). It is extremely comfortable and provides incredible support. I wear a 32DDD (and sometimes even a 30 band, which pretty much doesn't exist in the bigger cup sizes). Wacoal seems to run a little smaller in the band, which is great for me. I like the cups, which are soft and partially lined on the sides for extra support but don't add bulk like a molded cup. They support my large but not overly dense breasts quite well and create a nice round (not pointy!) shape. The spacer sits flat against my chest without irritation. The straps are comfortable and come in a bit in the back so they do not peak out under sleeveless tops. Despite being tall, I usually have to adjust bra straps so they are pretty short. Not all bra straps have the range of adjustment I need but this one does. Four hook closures like this used to be a turn off but I've since gotten over it. The closure is one of the best features of this bra as it adds so much added support and doesn't creep up your back. The fabric is smooth and doesn't show under any material. This isn't an overly sexy bra but it's also not ugly. I'd describe it as neutral, a true t-shirt bra. I bought two (one in beige and one in black) and wear them every day. Every other bra I try on gets compared to this one and I haven't found a single one that compares! I will be buying more of these without hesitation.

I was looking for a more "discreet" version of the "Basic Beauty" bra that I love. If you are looking at this bra, you know what I mean. (What I love about the regular "Basic Beauty" is the comfort of the underwire and the fact that the straps stay in place because of how closely they are attached to the center of the back.) Now about this bra: In the old days, it would have been called "padded" or "lined". I purchased 2 in the size I wear in the regular "Basic Beauty" bra. What I found is that it seemed too big and didn't "move with me" and gaps appeared. Very disconcerting. Also, in spite of the "contour spacer", it did not provide the "coverage" I expected. Finally, it added to the fullness, which was not my intention since I find it already more than sufficient. Bottom line: I was very disappointed in this bra.