Customer Reviews Wacoal Awareness Full Figure Underwire Bra

I bought this in a 42 DD, and once I was able to get it on it had great lift and support. HOWEVER the band is waaaayyyyyyy too small! I practically sprained a wrist trying to get it on. I measured it against two other 42DD Wacoal bras, and it was NOT the same bandwidth. I returned it, and had to go into Macys to try on a 44DD which was STILL too small! I tried a 44DDD out of curiosity (I'm a 42F in most other bras) and it did fit a little better in the band, strangely enough. The cups are so flattering and the straps are so comfortable, but I can't justify the price for something I would have to buy band extensions for. I almost went with the 44DDD, but I like having a more snug fit for better support.

Ordered 2 bras the awareness and Simone, both 36D. The band on the awareness bra was over an inch shorter than the other. Have to add an extender to be able to wear. I own an older awareness bra in a 34DD and it's band is at least an inch longer. You really need better quality control. Ps. Will give the Simone bra 5*****. Fits great and very comfortable.

The elastic feels loose and stretched out already. The size is right, the color gorgeous, but the quality of the elastic leaves a lot to be desired. I won't be ordering this model again.

I don't understand why this particular model is so tight in the back. I have it on my first hooks, but still tight. I've tried other Wacoal bras, and I do not have that problem. 36 DD

I have been in a 34 for years. And I could barely get this bra to clasp on the longest setting. I measured myself before buying and I measure 34, just to make sure. These bras run SMALL. I couldn't even tell if the cup was a good fit or not because of how small the rest of the bras was. Will have to return.

I always wear underwire, t-shirt bras and loved the look of this one with the wider straps. It is very pretty, but did not work for me at all. I'm almost 60, full busted and needed some lift, but this did not do the job for me. It was very uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I had to return it. Check the return policy at Wacoal; it was a pain and I was responsible for full shipping costs.

Please stop showing this bra as it used to be. I have three that I bought probably 15 years ago that I continue to wear. But the cup IS NOT unlined. It had a little bit of filling. About three years ago I called customer support and was told they might be bringing back the old style due to request. Please bring it back.

Very uncomfortable

This bra is too small. I ordered two bras and the other in my size is great but this one screams "I can't handle you lady" when I try to put it on. I need to return it and go up a size.

I bought this in my usual size but the bra straps slip all the time. I'm constantly adjusting them. I've adjusted straps and band but nothing seems to help. I'm very disappointed with it .

This bra is a good three inches smaller around the band than my other ones of the "same" size.That said, it is pretty and has good support. Just go up a band size.

Sizing is different from other bras. Pretty colors but never fits well. You have to ignore the size chart and try them on on the store.

This bra runs way small. The cup was just slightly too small, but the shoulder straps were so tight (and yes I loosened them as far as they'd go) that they started giving me shoulder pain. I thought at first I'd seriously injured my shoulder until I switched back to my other bras. I could maybe order a larger size and give it another try, but I don't dare

Used to be an excellent product. First the quality went down like everything. That's a given with products today especially since they didn't increase the price. But I just purchased 4 in my usual size 38 and all are uncomfortably tight on the last set of hooks. And, I'm actually supposed to wear a 36 but I prefer my clothing loose. PLEASE keep the quality consistent and just increase the price! If Wacoal gets into that crazy sizing problem that most clothing has these days, then I'm out. I'm already looking at another brand, at a cost increase. Another one bites the dust. We had a good run. Oh well.

I decided to try a larger band size in my favorite style bra. Don't know what happened to Wacoal's quality control but the sides are shorter in height. I compared both sides of this bra (42D) to my other Awareness Underwire bras (38DD, 40D, and 40DD) and they are shorter than any of them. I have been wearing the Awareness Underwire bras for more than 10 years and hope this is a one-time occurrence.

This is the only brand and model of bra I've purchased over the last 6+ years. I needed a refresh, so made a new purchased. Noticed that the band fit differently. Felt like my back rolls were NOT contained like they normally are. Examined the new bra against the old bra and there is substantial material missing fom the cut of the band. I do not like the new pattern/cut for this style!

I'm really disappointed in these new bras. I usually buy the 36 DDD But was feeling a little snug so I decided to go with the 36 F. Couldn't even get them fastened. They are was small for a 36.

I bought two to replace the well loved but worn out items I have. The fit was way way off, the back not even meeting. Having read other reviews with similar issues, I sized up one for extra width and still had that issue. So very disappointed I returned the two I bought. Now what? The quality is still high, but I don't trust the sizing.

Please make longer band sizes. Your band sizes run very short. I love your bras, but bands too tight.

I've worn this style for many years but after a recent weight loss and going from a DD cup to a D cup the bra does not fit me the same. I liked the 3 books on the DD cup but the D cup has only one two hooks. I think this gives the bra a less comfortable fit so I returned the D cup and ordered a different style of bra. Wacoal makes the absolute best fitting bra especially for a fuller bust size! I always recommend Wacoal and will continue to wear only this brand. I've worn Wacoal for 25+years!

I would order a band and cup one size larger

The bra seemed to be more of a 36" that a 38". I can't even hook it, so it will be returned. First time I have ordered directly from Wacoal so I figured sizing would be accurate.

Like the bra. Have bought this style before. For some unknown reason, the band is much tighter than usual. Guess it will stretch out...but, disappointing.

I bought two of these in 36H. I was measured professionally and the store did not have my size do I ordered online. Band was too small so I purchased extention. Very comfortable but by the end of the day my breasts were not as high as the were in the am. Fabric is stretchy. Will try another model.

Took advice from online and item was too small. Had to return.