Women's Plus Size Balconette

I own this in a 38H and really like it. I used to be a die hard Victoria's Secret fan - back when I was a much smaller C/D cup, but thy no longer make sizes to fit me. I like Curvy Kate even better, and wish that I had found them sooner! The Gia is sexy (I have Seafoam) and for the most part comfortable. It is VERY supportive, fits well in the cup and tacks perfectly at the gore (once I found my true size - see below). My only complaints are that after wearing the bra all day, my rib cage is a little achy and the side of the cups (not the underwire, but the actual bra material) comes up maybe a 1/4" higher than I would like and it can ever so slightly chafe by the end of the day. That being said, I am a stay at home mom, and am currently nursing, so I don't find it convenient to wear a bra all day anyway. I also feel pretty confident that with wear, the band will stretch (eliminating problem #1) and the material with soften up with washings (eliminating problem #2).If you have any fit issues with your bra (not tacking in the center, gaps under the wire, wires digging in, bands riding up, etc) PLEASE get yourself properly sized! It's worth it. For YEARS I lived unhappy with my bras because I just assumed big busted girls couldn't get bras to fit...I was so wrong! I currently live in a small community with no "professional" bra shops, and in the past, professional shops have incorrectly measured me anyway (anything from a 36DD, 40DD, to a 42F) Including Victoria Secret, who instead of just telling me they didn't have anything in my size, told me to buy a 42DDD - My breasts were falling out the top, hanging out the bottom, the cups were gaping all over the place, and it the gore was about an inch away from my body. They had the gall to tell me it "fit". I found lindasonline.com - Linda the Bra Lady - they have a staff that you can email with your complaints about your current size, and they'll help you find the correct size online. It was SO helpful! I finally know my real size - 38H.2/17/2015 Update: After time the bra definitely softened up. I no longer have any itchiness or rubbing - the bra just needed a good breaking in.

Love this bra. The fit was perfect for me. I've lost some weight, so I needed to get a new smaller size (well, 32FF isn't that small, but still). This bra has excellent support and truly "lifts and separates" which is a hard thing to find for larger breasted women. Material is nice and not too stretchy or too stiff. I always wear camisoles, so I don't get the seam that others have mention. Love the little gem on the front too.The women in VS tried to put me in DDD, which is how I ended up with "quad boob", but I thought I'd just have to deal with it. Then I saw a tutorial about measuring yourself (hint: bend 90 degrees at the waist and measure around your "girls"). I was a 34H (how's that possible!?). But, I ordered my first real sized bra and haven't looked back since.

I have a long torso with a short shoulder ratio from bust to shoulder and am narrow-shouldered, large-busted, and plus-sized. I prefer underwire for the shape, but struggle with underwire that is too long and pokes my breast tissue or my underarm and shoulder straps that fall all of the time. This bra provides adequate support for casual or work use (not for working out). Because of the shape of my breasts, I also prefer a minimal bra band that "scoops" in the middle, which this does. I have this one and a black one. Both are easy to wash (even survive the washing machine and dryer even though that's not the best way to wash, but hey, I work for a living and don't need anything too fussy) and are easy to wear with no discomfort. I found this bra by testing myself on the HerRoom website. If you have not done that test, you need to stop what you're doing right now and go do it. There was SO much more to figuring out a proper bra (shoulder ratio, shoulder width, breast size and shape, etc.) than anyone had taken the time to tell me before.If you have similar issues to my own, I recommend this bra.

This was the first time i bought a bra online so i was a little skeptical at first, but i just bit the bullet and sucked it up since i wasn't finding what i was looking for in stores. I am very happy i did because this is now my favorite bra. I read some reviews online (not just on Amazon) and a few people suggested this bra/brand for curvy women. It doesn't "squish" and yet gives nice support and form. Even my boyfriend commented on how he liked the shape it made.The only reason i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because it seems to rub a little under my arms depending on what type of shirt I'm wearing. Not too much to make your decision off of, but be aware it might do this at first. Keep in mind i may just not be used to that, i gained weight and my boobs grew like crazy so this is the first bra i bought that is this size and this supportive. Also i may go up a band size next time to see if that will be better for me, but overall its a good fit, and I'm pleased especially for my first one. It's also a great price for what you get! I will definitely be looking into trying more from this brand soon!

Perfect fit. One of the most comfortable bras I've ever worn. Great quality. It's been a couple years and I still have it and dont intend to replace it anytime soon.

Worse bra fit ever! Not necessarily Curvy Kate's blame - I used this "you've been wearing the wrong bra size for decades" calculator, which told me to go with 28G...which should have been my first flag. Could barely breathe in the 28' band; and my boobs were desperately dancing around in those monster cups, looking for something to grab hold of. It was a lot of bra...and more trouble than it was worth to send it back, so hopefully some skinny-but-incredily-endowed gal found it @ Dress for Success and rejoiced!

Fits well. Looks great. Gives great support. Value for money.

It's appearance is a little plain in comparison to other Curvy Kate bras but it's simplistic and shape make it feel just as stunning as all their other sets. It's comfortable, the material is silky and smooth so it feels nice. The wires haven't bothered me and are just enough to give you the support you would want, while still being a rather comfortable thing to wear

Nice bra, good support and nice cream colour.Fabulous price compared to brands like Triumph, Figfort or Gemma.I'll be buying more from Curvy kate in the future, for bras for busty gals are always pretty expensive and sometimes, plain ugly.

excellent perfect fit ....quality great service will buy again

I really love these bras, they are all I wear now. Lots of support for fuller busted women