Vanity Fair Women's Illumination Front Closure Bra, 3-Way Convertible Straps, Lightly Lined Cups up to DD

So I was today years old before I learned that front-closing bras enhance the appearance of wide-set breasts. It makes a world of difference. This bra corrals the girls but is very comfortable. It is also easy to put on. The straps do not twist and turn like they do on some bras, so I'm not spending time after I put the bra on, straightening out the straps. I have super sensitive skin and nothing about this bra irritates my skin. I ordered my usual 36B and it's an excellent fit. In addition to the fit and feel it's also a pretty bra.

I LOVE this brand and style so much, I now have four of these bras in different colors. Here's why:1) FRONT CLOSURE: I prefer front closure for ease of use. No reaching behind my back to clasp, or hook a back fastener in front and having to rotate the bra from front to back. Sure, maybe a front closure takes away a bit from those romantic movie-like moments, but he'll get used to it.2) COMFORTABLE UPLIFT: Perhaps comfort and uplift should be two separate categories, but it's so hard to find both in the same bra. And one without the other is a downer. I'm a B cup, so it's not like I have a lot to begin with, and with age, gravity is bringing some droop. I need all the lift I can get. I look for underwires and a little padding for an effect that creates something that can be recognized as cleavage. This bra does it all and does it with comfort and ease--the underwire doesn't cut into me. I can wear this baby all day, and feel as good as when I put it on.3) STRAPS: I want straps that are substantial but not so substantial they look like they were taken off a piece of luggage. These are the perfect size for me. They're made of a lovely satin-y fabric, they don't cut into my shoulders, and they look and feel nice. More comfort.4) DURABLE: I've done the unthinkable--thrown this into the washing machine and (gasp!) the dryer. I try not to do this often (I always machine wash but try to mostly line dry), but sometimes time is of the essence. This bra has held its shape like a champ.5) LOOKS GREAT UNDER CLOTHES: This is smooth and looks great with or without clothes. It doesn't have parts that poke through clothing fabric in unseemly ways or otherwise call attention to itself. It just makes your boobs look great in whatever you're wearing.6) PRIME SHIPPING & FREE RETURNS: Get it fast. If it doesn't fit, no harm, no foul--return it easily and for free.CONS:1) This is a reasonably-priced bra, but if I could get it for even less, that would make me happy. It's really hard to find anything to complain about with this. That's too bad--I love to complain....

This is a nice bra that is very comfortable without sacrificing support. I gave it a 4 because the front closure is plastic and not as sturdy as a metal clasp would be. Time will tell how well it holds up. I want a front close bra that I can use as I work around the property getting sweaty! I see how well it holds up as it gets hot and need frequent washing. I plan on ordering more to put into the rotation!

This is a super bra. It has additional padding on the underwire making it comfortable to wear all day and it looks terrific on. I love the front closure, it feels good, fits perfectly and washes well. I’ve already ordered more.

Love the fit and feel as well as the ability to move straps... I took off 2 stars, unfortunately the stitching and ridge are formed along the added silk edging shows through clothing. Great bra if going to wear under heavy clothing, not nice fitted tops.

Very nice quality and good value. However, I had to return them because of sizing. They were too small. I wear a 34C and these were too tight. There is only one hook. Most others I have offer a few hook spots. Sometimes the first, second or third is used. I'll see if a 36C works.

I bought the Vanity Fair front closure bras probably 5-6 yrs ago here on Amazon. They were well made, fit perfectly and had a sturdy plastic front closure with little rhinestones as an added touch. I got 3. Well time pasted and they had served me well. I ordered from Amazon ‘buy again’ option…they looked the same, just no rhinestones on closure. So, I bought 3. When they arrived, the fabric and light padding seemed ‘cheap’ looking. Material looked thinner, pad was thinner and cheap looking front closure. I thought here we go, ‘same’ item….but not really. Cheaper, light weight, just not the SAME. I kept them anyway thinking ‘shrink-flacion’. I think I got them around the end of Nov. 2023. Fast forward to maybe late Jan, 2024 (so 2 months or so) I was out with friends for lunch and felt a weird ‘pop’…damn -one of the straps broke. Luckily, my camisole helped ‘hold’ thing till I could get to my car and go home. Upon examining-the strap pulled right out of the front connection area. I’m 74 & NEVER have had a bra strap break. These are cheap junk imitations or their original ones. Side note- I didnt realize the bras were Vanity Fair till I came back to see when I bought them ….around same time back in Nov. 2023, I replaced my panties too. I bought at WalMart prior so went back to get ‘same’ after these few years….guess what? They are Vanity Fair also. Well, I ALWAYS wore a size Large. I have actually lost about 20 # over the last 3-4 yrs and still Large size felt right and not binding . Well the new larges barely pulled up on me. (You can’t return panties). So I buy a 3 pack again..this time size XL…same thing..too small…go again, buy xxl they fit like my old Large version. They also had a new updated style I tried..same thing. I gave lots of new panties to the Goodwill. When I wrote Vanity Fair…they denied ‘changing’ the fit of their products. I told them they make $$ because we have to buy multiple sizes to find a fit. So back to my BRAS -the original ones lasted 4 years…these 4 months. I won’t ever buy Vanity Fair again. I have almost broke my sewing machine trying to sew thru the strap ends (whatever the heck is in them???). So here I am looking for a new brand of front closure bras.