Customer Reviews Wacoal Simple Shaping Minimizer Underwire Bra 857109

I've worn this bra for years and while not perfect, it is the best minimizer for me. Although large busted, I am thin and like to wear t-shirts and with this bra, I can do it.

The first one I ordered arrived today and I am ordering another right now! The shape and lift is fantastic for 38DD. I really like this somewhat-more-rigid fabric in the cups; Not saggy at all. I also appreciate the tripple hook closure. The seamless cups are very smooth and I feel that I could wear it under just about anything. The only con, as another reviewer mentioned, are the elastic straps which I fear will wear out pretty quickly. (Otherwise I would give it five stars!) This bra reminds me of the bra that originally got me hooked on wacoal (another scalloped edged minimizer); when that one was discontiued I had to run around NY and [@] buying up all that I could find in my size. Please don't discontinue this one! It's too rare to find a really supportive bra that's not padded...

It would be perfect if there were no stretch straps. When you're large busted, you NEVER want to bounce. I would be willing to pay more money to have the option of strap choice. I'm going to see if a tailor will change the straps for me.

scratchy bands, not as comfortable as my roebuck bra

Like the bra - but the wires are uncomfortable. Wished there was a bra that is comfortable without wires for larger sized women.

I need to find a different cup size. Didn't realize till after I washed it.

The bra is ok but nothing special. It is not padded which is good. The straps are thin and cut into my shoulders. I have been disappointed in the quality and comfort of my recent purchases. The bras, in my opinion, are over priced.

I have bought this bra in the past and loved it. The wires on this one are not comfortable.

While the 44 is better, the wire digs into me & the cup is too big leaving a space at the bottom. I've been a D for years, have another minimizer model which fits far better.

Looks beautiful from front. Just don't bend to the side. Feels like sharp pencil poking toward underarm.

It will work for when I really need a minimizer but it's not my favorite.

I hated to return this bra. It fit perfectly except for by the arm pit. The wire wasn't digging just the band rubbing after wearing for several hours.

The bra fits well and does a good job of minimizing but the fabric itself does not conceal much. I feel like my nipples are quite exposed under tshirts. It would be fine with a sweater or shirt with thicker material though. I am returning this one.

The minimizer styles run differently in sizes. The one I like is either discontinued or very hard to find.

I normally wear a 40D. The first order both the band and cups size were too small. The second order 42DD the band fit, but the bottom of the cup came 3 fingers below my breast. I've order a 42D this time. Fingers are crossed this will fit.

Comfortable fit

Everyday wear

My old Wacoal was extremely comfortable and lasted me a while, but it was time to get a new bra, so I went online and ordered one that I thought was the newer version. My older one was much more comfortable. This feels like the underwire is practically right up against my skin. The casing it's in feels very thin. I hope it grows more comfortable with time.

the bra was very uncomfortable at the underwire. It felt small around the band

This is a lovely bra that provides excellent coverage. And it is comfortable, mostly. I wear a 36DDD. My only complaint is that the fabric at the end of the wire, under arm, extends away from the body. That is, that part of the bra brushes against my upper arm. This makes the fit a little uncomfortable. I have a short torso so maybe if I lengthen the straps, the bra would be more comfy but I like the straps short.

Needed to get a properly fitting bra with good support. Comfort is tops for me especially since I need a bra with wire support! This delivers and doesn't poke harshly into my arms at the sides!

Made well. Fits smaller and tighter than other bras I have purchased for many years. Not sure how to buy proper size. I f I decide to purchase again this I will have to go up cup size, but concerned it will be too large. I may just stay with the Wacoal bra styles that have consistently fit well.

Wrong size/fit. I will return bra for correct size. I am comfort-oriented, so I must have correct size.

I loved the cup fit in this bra and the way that it looked under clothing - but the wires just kept digging into my side below my armpits.

I thought these were the best bras I'd ever had (I bought 2 colors). Perfect fit (38D), great shape, made me look slimmer and clothes looked better. So much better and less expensive than the Chantelle's I'd bought at a department store. But after only a few months, the underwire poked out on one of them. I tried to sew it back in but couldn't get it to stay so I just pulled it out and have been wearing it with one wire in, one out! I haven't decided whether it was just bad luck and I should buy the same bra again, or to take a risk on another brand.