Customer Reviews Wacoal Awareness Full Figure Underwire Bra

Size varies between the 3 bras I gotall supposed to be the same size, but they are all differenthad to buy bra extenders for some.

I have been wearing the awareness bra for at least ten years. I have found that the quality has gone down. The bra used to have substance. Now it's flimsy. The sides of the bra used to be lined with a lovely soft material which I feel helped the bra hold its shape for a long time. I find the Lacey material against my skin to be a bit scratchy. I guess this is the way everything is now. Every company eventually changes their best selling product to save money- but keeping the same price for the customer with a product that is no longer up to the old standard. It is disappointing, but what can you do. :(

I bought this awareness bra after you discontinued the moulded cup awareness. It's just ok not my favorite. The mounded cup was perfect, please bring it back

I picked up 3 of these bras. Two for my Mother and one for me. I wear 34 band and have done so for 40 years. My Mother wears a 32 band and has done so for 70 years. The 34 band I tried on was about 8 inches too small around. The 32 band my 89 year old Mother tried on was 4" too small around. (For her, too tight to force it around.) I"ve ran into this about a year ago when I bought a different brand name. I did some research and I'm finding out the bra industry all over the world (each country) and in the USA does not have a bra standard sizing system to follow. Wow!!! Seems to me this is bad for the bra industry and women all over the world. So to find the size that fits me best, I will have to shop my bra by country??? This is made in the Dominican Republic. It is a very nice bra, nice material, pretty also. Unfortunely, they make their bras too small in the band/band size comparing to some other countries. All three bras are being returned. Reason- Too small in band sizing. We could reorder a lot bigger size, but I'm not going to monkey around with that.

The fit wasn't the best. I wear a 36 C and I think a 36 D would have been better.

Looked like a great bra. I always read reviews to see if it runs small etc. I just got it yesterday and I'm a 34C and this is very small in the back and the skin pinches over and the cups are unflattering. I am 53 115 lbs. This will go back. Please leave reviews it helps us all.

It was very pretty, but did not fit, so I had to return.

This bra provides support and is very pretty, but the underwire digs in and becomes uncomfortable. I only wear it for a limited time. It's not my "go to" bra.

Not pleased at all. Bra does not fit properly.

I have worn this bra for many years and the last several times I have purchased, I've gone up a size because these bras are so tight it's all I can do to fasten them. That, in turn causes unsightly bumps and bulges that spill out over the sides and back and causes the band to roll. I've always loved the wider shoulder straps and the cups separate and fit me nicely (I'm a DD). But PLEASE consider a wider band that has more coverage without being so tight. Also, why do so many of your bras only go up to size 42?

If you order size up a couple of sizes. For petit women. I find this bra fits small, I have 32D in other styles but ordered this in 34C - and it fits smaller then my other bras. The straps are not great for taller women - picture shows that the model has the strap shortened but that is not the case if you are taller as the strap will be fully extended. I will keep this one as I hate to return anything.

Purchased two different styles of bras. The band on this style was over an inch smaller than the other style. So this bra was two tight which is a shame because I really liked the fit of the cup. Had to return.Planned on ordering a larger band size but unfortunately it does not come in a larger size.

This awareness bra is not the same it used to be. The sides and back are no longer lined, the straps are more narrow, and it does not have as much support. I doubt I order again.

I have at least 5 of the Awareness bras. The fit is good, the support is good. My only complaint is that they are not comfortable, almost painful. They chafe under my arms and breasts. When I get home from work, I can't wait to take it off. I would give this bra 5 stars if the comfort could be improved. (38G)

I like this bra, but I do think it runs a bit small. I measured carefully and ordered the size I've been wearing in other hi-end bras, but it is too tight to be comfortable. I'm keeping it, as recent medication caused me to go up a few pounds that I should lose soon. I look forward to giving it a fair try.

I love this style, but this time around, the band size (36) that I usually buy was way too tight. Very disappointed

I've been wearing this bra for years. I was disappointed this time because the material in the back and sides and straps is much thinner and more stretchy than before. Obviously cheaper and not as supportive as before. I also suspect it will not last as long. Sad to see this.

Pretty but band is a little tight. I'm a 34 D and fairly petite with a measured 32" band size. The bra measures 27" flat and so has to stretch 5" to wear. So feels pretty restricting on my rib cage even using the last hooks. It's definitely not a size 34. Seems to be the case for all three of my Wacoal bras.

Wish it would fit! It provides perfect full coverage which is amazing, but the straps aren't long enough and pull on my shoulders something fierce. I'm 5ft 9in and 34DD.

I used the digital Find My Fit thingy which said that I should be wearing a 40DD (I had been purchasing 42D in other bras but they were riding up in the back). I got 2 of this style and 1 of the Surreal Comfort bra. The Surreal Comfort couldn't be more perfect, but this one is painfully too small. I am 5'7", about 211# and age 49; the bra fitter said I have a shallow top/full bottom. I typically wear the Chantelle minimizer bra and I love it. If you're considering this style, you may want to go up one size in the band - it's clearly a quality bra, but the sizing is off compared to other Wacoal styles.

I've bought this style for years because it fit so beautifully but my last purchase has only 3 hook and eyes and I were a 40H. Doesn't support me as well

I have always bought this brand of bras but the quality in the hook/eye closures has very much gone to poor quality. I am a seamstress so I can replace if they would send me the back hook and eye closure in rose wine I would be happier.

I have written to Wacoal a few times and must say their customer service is lacking. I bought two new Simone sports bras and the bands were over an inch different in length as were the straps. No response was received, even though I sent a photo. These bras are great, but they need to make a 42 G! The customer service once told me to increase from my usual 42 DDD and it would fit the same as a 40 G. I did, and the band was too small. Please, Wacoal, make your straps and band a bit longer so we don't have to size up.

After recently losing weight I've been in search of the perfect bra (spoiler alert, there is no such thing). I have tried probably 30-40 bras in an assortment of brands & styles. I've kept 7, 5 of which are Wacoal. That said, I would like this bra if not for the small band size. As soon as I put it on I knew it was smaller than others. I measured the other 4 Wacoal & the band sizes were the same. This one is 3 in. smaller. I checked label & it is the same size as others. After checking reviews, I see I am not the only one with this problem. My question is whether Wacoal quality control has looked into this complaint. I'm leary of ordering a larger band size because other reviewers have not had luck doing this. Undecided at this point.

Almost a win with everything about this bra except the decision to put rough, pokey stitching almost at the shoulder. I have no idea why someone would do this - especially when care has been made to create wide, padded straps. I hope someone reads this and changes that part of the bra.