Avenue Women's Soft Caress Wire Free Bra

Being a "full figured" woman who wears plus size clothing makes bra shopping one of the more frustrating experiences in life. Few stores carry our sizes though many manufacturers actually produce bras in our size. Being able to try on different styles and various sizes to get the right fit would be so much easier... Okay. Rant is over.I wasn't familiar with this brand so I ordered two different styles of bra to check them out. Both have been returned, though I did have to pay for the return shipping. (I am very spoiled by PRIME) I tried to avoid this by visiting a local Avenue store, but they wouldn't take them. I think the cashier was just too lazy & didn't want to deal with it, but she said it was because they don't stock them and she had no way of telling if they had been "clearanced" and clearance items are not returnable. Mailing them back resulted in a full refund of the purchase price, though I was out the return shipping.If you look at how the center of the bra is sitting on the model, you will get a great idea of how this fit on me. I thought the way she is standing (with her arms very close and pushing toward the front) was making it appear that the bra was giving her a look very close to the dreaded 'uniboob'; no separation between the breasts and the center bra hanging forward. Sadly, that is exactly how the bra was on my body, even when holding my arms out "spread eagle". Not flattering at all. As for comfort, I couldn't really say because I only had it on long enough to try adjusting my breasts around to get a better fit, maybe 3 minutes total. The reason it gets two stars is because the sizing seemed to be accurate and seamless cups are almost impossible to find in a DD.

I expect to order more of these bras in this size white and beige. There are two things that can make them better.1. I always take the stick out (the side stick on the panels). It hurts to leave it in the bra. Designer: take out the sticks/side wires. :)2. The SMELL of the new bra is horrible and gives me severe itchy allergies. I ordered these bras before; sometimes, there is no scent but sometimes it's horrible (this time it is).I'll leave the bras in a special gentle handwashing liquid for several days to see if this scent disappears. I haven't found other bras that fit reasonably well or don't have wires (i.e. sticks). :)Reasonable bra-apart from the horrible scent. Please skip the steam iron if that's what is giving them this scent. Thank you.

I finally found a bra that fits!!!!! Getting a good fit with a bra purchased online is a trial and error. I sent back other brand name for a total of about 8 bras. This is also something that has to fit for each person. 48D fits me and you may take the same size but it won't fit you because you have a different body shape. Like I said trial and error. However, the bra is great. I actually bought a black one with this one and then went back and bought another black and nude for a total of 4 bras. The fit is true for me and the quality is great. Very well made. Not really a sexy bra but great for everyday wear.

I don't know if "soft Caress" is intended to say it has no lift or support, but this bra has no lift or support. I was looking for comfort and soft material, but since it is so soft it doesn't do anything but cover, it is not what I want. The narrow bands are not good for full breasted women either. I just wanted to try something new, it was not a good match for me.

Fits as expected just wish it laid flat against between my breast. I love that i finally have a bra where the straps stay in place,that alone is worth it!

Not sure what problem is. It rides up in the back and does not hold me up. I have sagging boobies.

This bra HURTS! The sides are made to provide a certain degree of firmness, but it feels like it's trying to cut into my ribcage. I don't enjoy it and don't wear it. I'm also not crazy about the muffin top situation.

Love it! Perfect to wear while cleaning or lounging at hme with tees or sweatpants and a t shirt