PlaytexWomen's 18 Hour Active Lifestyle Full Coverage Bra #4159

I've been purchasing the Playtex Women's 18 Hour Active Breathable Comfort Wireless Bra through Amazon for over 4.5 years and before that at stores such as Walmart, JC Penney, and military post exchanges. The name of the bra has changed over the years, but it still remains the most comfortable bra I have ever worn. I am a woman of a "certain age" and large-busted (38DDD). I was tired of wearing torturous underwire bras and wanted something I could comfortably wear through all my day's activities while still maintaining a modest silhouette. While checking out those bras that come in a clear plastic envelope hanging on a hook in that lower price section of the lingerie department, I came across this bra. I purchased it, wore it, and from that point on have worn no other bra.Granted, it's not sexy or pretty, but it does the job admirably! My sister thinks these bras look like a sports bra. Maybe they do, but I know that they wouldn't provide adequate support for me if I were to wear one during any sport involving running. I should also mention that this is NOT the type of bra that supports the breasts entirely through the cups and band that hooks around one's ribcage. A larger chested woman will find that the shoulder straps are necessary. Please have reasonable expectations if you should decide to purchase the Playtex Women's 18 Hour Active Breathable Comfort Wireless Bras.The bra also holds up well to regular laundering (cold water, delicate cycle). I have yet to have the elastic in these bras break down before I'm ready to retire it. I wear a bra once, and then it goes in the laundry, so the six that are in my current rotation are machined washed at least once a week.

I have worn this style of bra for years. It is very comfortable, no underwires, and offers enough support for running. It doesn't provide a lot of "lift", but when it is new it is much better. Looks good now! The shoulder straps are broad so they don't dig in. The strap around the chest is a little short. I have always been on the last hooks, even when I was thinner. I recently tried sizing up in another brand, and can't wear it because too loose even on the shortest setting.

Who knew that a woman in her late 60s could find a well-fitting bra to be tit-illating? After several failed attempts, the Playtex Women's 18-Hour Active Breathable Comfort Wireless Bra wins the booby prize, which in this case is not a bad thing! This bra brings uplifting gravitas to an area where gravity had weighed heavily. As someone else noted, it is not sexy, but having a certain uprightness in one's shirt is attractive. I was beginning to think I was going to have to resort to tube socks, but then, eureka! My cups do not runneth over, but are filled comfortably to their capacity. And its price won't bust your bank account! I hope you were able to keep abreast of my corniness; if not, please refrain from any act of cleavage.

This was not comfortable at first be now it is. The material was a little stiff. But now that it has been washed a couple of times it is more comfortable.

Playtex used to be the go to bra for comfort, support and lift. The back was wide enough but it felt comfortable as a sleep bra would. I kept it anyway, for when Im washing my regular one. It was well made though.

I think the design of this bra is good. It has a stronger band under the breast as a support, which is a nice feature for a wireless bra. (I'm 36D/DD)However, it feels restrictive to me (but I usually wear a comfort bra) and it's just not the right fit for me since I am in between sizes. This is not the fault of the bra, it's just not the right one for me.It is a little bit scratchy (which I am sensitive to) but if it fit me the right way, I would not consider it a deal breaker and I would keep it. It certainly is a good value and looks well made. I was hoping that it would work for me.One other thing, it has a "natural" look. So if you are concerned that your nipples might show, this does not have much fabric to hide them; no padding at all.

I wanted an every day comfortable bra that was more flattering than a sports bra. Everyone’s body is different. For me, this bra does the job. I am 5’ tall and my weight runs between 115-122 lbs. I am 72 years old and in pretty good shape for my age. My bra size is 36 DD. I ordered one of these bras to try in my regular size. I have just ordered 2 more as they were on sale. I will wear these for around the house, grocery shopping, etc. I’m very pleased with this bra.

It squeezes my Breast ad make them look like a blown up balloon.

Not really value for money, I have have given this item away to the charity shop after trying it for one day.

Lovely and comfortable, cool and really is easy to wear even in very hot weather. Nice wide straps give support and not ugly like some full support bras; would recommend but confused about wildly different prices for individual colours, seems unnecessary! However will buy again but stick to lower price colours

This is one of the most comfortable bras I have had. Unfortunately I haven’t found anywhere in the UK that stocks this bra. Thank goodness for Amazon!

Comfortable bra to wear straps do not slide down your shoulders either they stay in place

Es una prenda bien hecha y con calidad, las costuras son fuertes y la tela muy cómoda, da firmeza y sujeta bien la espalda, no se marcan gorditos. Lo compre para mi madre que siempre ha sido talla 40 y lo que me comentó es que lo siente justo y cuando se lo quita si le llega a marcar, lo que me lleva a pensar que las tallas vienen chicas pues se lo sujeta del primer broche. Quizá una talla más grande le hubiera quedado más cómoda. Por eso doy 4 estrellas.Actualización: La parte que queda por debajo del pecho y que da toda la vuelta a la espalda es decir la que indica si eres 40, 42, etc, es la que se marca y lastima, a media tarde mi mamá ya no lo aguanta, no se si viene mas chico en talla o es la hechura porque de la copa y los tirantes le queda bien, por esta razón no me atrevería a recomendar una talla más grande que te pueda quedar floja de arriba, dependería de la fisionomía de cada quien. Hasta medí a mi madre para confirmar que sea 40. 🤷🏻‍♀️Cambié a 2 estrellas por la cuestión de comodidad.