Customer Reviews Wacoal Ultimate Side Smoother Bra 853281

The fabric is lightweight but strong and very comfortable!

The bra is great. The cups fit perfectly and are comfortable. The straps are rigid and narrow. The sides are wonderfully comfortable.

The back smoothing seems like it will work quite nicely with this design, however the band on this bra is smaller than other Wacoal bras. I ordered 3 bras in 34DDD and the band is fine on the other 2 styles but on this one it's quite tight. I would like to try it in 36 but worry the cup will no longer fit. But it seems like a good style.

I love the bra, but had to use extenders because it fits tighter then other bras.

I just bought it and it's fit.

I own this bra and wanted to replace them. The sand color had a bigger band size than the navy one so I had to fasten it in the second row of hooks. Would have returned it but I had already thrown away the bag and invoice. The navy one is perfect. So, sizing seems inconsistent.

Seems off sized again. I tried the at ease bra with similar issue. Gap at top but smaller size would not work right. Cups seem off to one side gapped more and my breasts are the same size. Sent back.

I was looking to update some of my bras and as a larger breasted woman, I was looking for better coverage all over.This bra is so comfortable with great coverage all over. The crisscross sides are wonderful too. Getting my second one today - and I agree with other posts - more colors please!!

I like the style and color. It kinda makes me itchy on my back and rides up just a little bit. I love how little the padding it. The more I wear it the more my body and the fabric are adjusting to each other so there's less issues.

Good support, comfortable

This bra does smooth on the sides and does not cut under the arms after wearning all day. The back does not lay as smoothly as I would like, but overall fit and quality is good.

Great fit and value!

This bra gives great support and fits well. I am a 40 DD. I only gave 4 stars because I do not feel it really does that much to conceal my sides, I think it would need to be wider to smooth more of my sides down.

First time I've ordered directly from Walcoal. I like the bra very much, it's supportive and comfortable.

Really nice, natural lift, and does smooth back and sides. Comfortable cups. I wish the fabric was softer, though. It's a bit scratchy. Most disappointing is the fabric of the straps - no stretch! More colors please!

Very good bra, minor rough area at strap by cup r from stitching not a problem with l side. otherwise a very well fitting bra, not riding up.

First Wacoal Purchase! I've been a devoted buyer of the major competitor but the quality of the product has deteriorated..The competitors brand provide bras focused on "pretty" with inadequate support. WACOAL seems to offer a product line that provides the best of both! I Googled top bras to buy & WACOAL was the primary find! I've always purchased the competitors 34DDD but with WACOAL the 34 band was definitely too tight. The Ultimate Side Smoother offered a fabulous comfortable full coverage DDD cup but the 34 band encouraged my back fat to bulge upwards. I rechecked with my measuring tape & I precisely measure 34, however, the 34 band fit was obviously inadequate. I'm sadly returning this wonderful bra. I will order this in a 36/DDD later. I'm so impressed with the WACOAL product quality that I'm patiently awaiting my next choice. I've sized up to a 36DDD & just placed an order for the Flawless Comfort Spacer TShirt Bra. I just thought I should assess another WACOAL option. Based on my first WACOAL product delivery I believe WACOAL has already convinced me to become a loyal devotee!

The side reinforcers really work!

This is my first bra from Wacoal and I'll admit I wasn't disappointed! It was smooth under clothes a decent amount and had no trouble keeping straps up and zero overspill. The band is pretty tight at first if you order your usual size (32G) but i usually prefer it tighter as bras tend to stretch and wear with use. I will see how it holds up as far as comfort.

This bra is a good fit for me, cup-wise. I was hoping to find a bra to replace my favorite every-day work horse, Wacoal style #853215, which sadly, appears to be discontinued. This bra is similar in fit, but the side smoother feature isn't wide enough or strong enough to tame my side tissue. I still have muffin top under my arms. It may work well for others. I am keeping the bra, because I love the fit otherwise. Beautiful dusty pink color.

I've been struggling to find a supportive, comfortable bra for so, so long. This bra nails it with being supportive and gets it mostly right with comfort. The fabric used for the band is a bit scratchy for me, but I am like the princess and the pea when it comes to tags and seams so I might be a one-off. Definitely great for ladies with a petite ribcage and large bewbs.

This is my first purchase with Wacoal, this particular bra fits snug lee but so far its not uncomfortable. I used bra measuring tool online to make sure I purchased the correct size. At this time I have no complaints.

I loved this bra at first but after awhile it bothered me under the armpit so I had to return it. I would recommend this bra to at least try because if its comfortable it is very flattering.

I wish the shoulder strapps on front side were more toward center. They are too close to arms that they rubbs arms.

I will enjoy it but its not as pretty as in the picture.