Vanity FairWomen's Beauty Back Smoothing Strapless Bra

EDITED 12/18/2023Still the best strapless ever. And still inconsistent sizing. My testimonial below was for the black color in 40D. I ordered same bra in beige to cover all bases. 40D Beige arrives, I cut off the tags and throw it in my drawer. Couple of days later, I receive an off-shoulder blouse to try on. I whip out the Beige strapless, only to find the same size bra is NOT the same size at all! The cups looked smaller to my naked eye, but I also took a pic with rulers for the VF folks to see there is at least 1/2" difference in the height of the band. Beige is shorter, and I spilled out everywhere! Needless to say, Beige bra already returned, but I have no idea what to do for neutral now. I already returned Beige in 42D because it was too big in the band. Only buy halters and off-shoulder in black? Oy vey!UPDATED 1/27/2024Tried some other strapless bras from other brands hoping to find another gem in a light or neutral color. All I found were multiple trips to the return counter. I decided to return here once again and give 74380 another chance, this time in White. When it arrived, I didn't even have to open it; the back of the bra was visible through the clear VF bag, and I could count 5 glorious hooks. The shorter (less tall) Beige only had four hooks. Tried it on to verify, and it's just the same as Black. Beautiful! Officially ready now for summer and all that romantic off-the-shoulder action, in any (every?) color! :)The last hopefully helpful thing I would like to offer is, when you wash these beautifully lined bras in the washing machine, use cold water, a delicate, low-spin cycle, and put them in a hosiery bag if you have one large enough; if not, use a pillowcase. They work just as well! Tie a loose knot at the top of the case to keep the bras inside. Loose being the operative word here, otherwise you'll struggle to open it afterwards when wet. I've never dried my bras in the dryer, I just lay them out on the bed and make sure the cups are smooth. Mine require a flip to get both sides dry, but it's worth it to avoid the heat damage and keep the colors vibrant long-term. My grandfather used to say, if you took care of your car, it would take care of you. Bras are absolutely no different! ;)*************************************************************************************************************************This strapless bra is amazing! It lifts like a crane, it doesn't move, and in the correct size, it's actually comfortable! I've been on the bra hunt lately, and VF is my brand. I didn't realize I've always been wearing them until I went to throw away some 20-year-old retirees and saw the VF tags. They didn't have the Full Figure feature back then, which is absolutely incredible for back and sides! And this strapless version is definitely Full Figure, not Full Coverage. Meaning, the cups are lined/padded/molded, giving perfect shape, while the higher sides do lovely things for the underarm and back areas.Now, here's the trick. Getting the right size. In this bra, you want to be accurate. Bigger is NOT better, neither is smaller. When you first get this bra, it should be snug to your body on the last/furthest-out hook, with no more leeway than a finger between you and the bra. If it stretches as you wear it, you will have two more hooks/places to go inward. The cups should fit around your breasts snugly without spillage over the top, or a gap at the top between you and the bra.If you first get this bra in your typical size, but the cups seem gigantic, try tightening the hooks. If that helps the cups fit better, there's your first clue you have the wrong band size, not cup size. I know, right? I would have thought a bigger band would always be more comfortable, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Bigger chafes where it shouldn't, nor does it perform on sides/back like the correct size.The first size chart I saw for this bra said my measurements should be wearing a 44D. (My underbust is about 39.5" and my overbust is 44".) That chart must have been incorrect, because three orders and returns later I can personally attest I am a 40D in this strapless model. And though the 44D (and 42D!) fit me comfortably, I wasn't comfortable in the way I should have been, and now I know the difference. Tight IS right because the bra doesn't slide or roll; it just stays flat and stationary...and correctly positioned! Of course, too tight wouldn't be very comfortable either. If you must err, go with the closer fit!You came to the right place if you have bodacious tatas in need of a strapless crane. This bra will be your new best friend! :)

38H: This just arrived, so this is just my initial impression, but it feels and fits like a great bra for busty ladies, seriously!!!Fit: I'm in a weird in-between size, where I either have a back that has to be started on the third set of fasteners (leaving the bra too big when the back band naturally stretches out), or having a bit of spillage from slightly too small cups. This bra is a great fit and quality, especially at this price point.Function: If you've owned a convertible bra, you already know what it does, so I'll spare you, but this one does stay up really well. It has silicone along the underwire and the top and bottom of the outer edges, like they all do, but this one also has two large horizontal stripes of silicone to keep it in place. The side panel placement and thick boning prevent side-boob, and the 38H has 5 hooks for support (love that!). Also, a bonus, the cups aren't super padded. The cup is thick enough to preserve your privacy, but not like some other convertible bras that seem to boost my bust size, like seriously, why would I want them bigger, they're big enough already!!?? The cups also come up high enough so that it looks good under a t-shirt. With that said, if you're wearing something low-cut or a deep V, this isn't a good bra for that.Durability: I have no idea because it just arrived, but it was under $20, so if I get a few months out of it, I'll be happy.

I had rotator cuff surgery and needed a strapless bra. This one had good reviews, so I decided to try it. It actually has been a great bra. And I have been very pleased with it, except…I had to size up. I bought my normal size 34 DD. It was way too small in the band. So I returned it and got a 36DD and it fit perfect. Just be aware that you probably will need to size up on the band. Other than that, I have felt like it’s given me great support and I’m pleased with my purchase.

I ordered this bra in my usual size 36D and at first glance I thought oh gee the cups look huge. Then I put it on and it fits perfectly. It has a lot of the no-slip tacky strips so it is a little difficult to get the four hooks behind your back so I hooked it in front and moved it around to the back. The tacky strips make sliding it around difficult, so if you have a partner to clasp it for you, that would help. The color is beige, no pink tone at all, even though the color is listed as rose beige. It works well. Nicely padded but not with pushup pads, just a decently thick layer of allover padding in the cups. Once in place, it does not budge. It feels very nice like a quality bra.