Curvy Kate Women's Daily Dream Padded Bra

I will start by saying that I'm kind of obsessed with well-made, well-fitting bras, and this bra does not disappoint. I've been only buying Curvy Kate bras for the past few years and I couldn't be happier. My previous go-to bra was their Daily Boost bra, but it appears that's either mostly out of stock and/or being discontinued. I bought this bra as a replacement for one of my Daily Boost bras, which -- after years of service -- finally snapped an underwire. I was so sad! I'm very picky about my bras, especially my everyday ones, because they have a long, hard day's work ahead of them. I am a very petite woman (under 5') with a fairly large bust (34-36F), so finding bras is a challenge.Curvy Kate has the perfect combination of comfort, support, and style. In an everyday bra, I expect something very comfortable and easy to move in, full coverage, that's made with thicker fabric or preferably foam cups. I have big boobs and I get cold easily. I don't want my Monday meetings to turn into the build-up to some kind of soft-core scene, full of inappropriate amounts of nipple. I also tend to be picky about the appearance of my bras because I want something cute, damn it. Too many decent bras appear dowdy and unattractive to me, including some of the most popular brands.The Daily Dream Padded Bra is perfect for what I'm looking for in an everyday bra. The "padded" part of the description is truly misleading -- the cups are thin, flexible, breathable foam -- no unnecessary padding or push-up nonsense. It's full coverage while still allowing me to wear low-cut and v-neck tops without showing the bra. The cups fit perfectly and are very supportive. The underwire doesn't dig in or pinch. The band has some nice lace/mesh detailing that's hard to see in the pictures, but it's very cute! There's an attractive little satin bow at the front of the bra, but no bows on the straps, which is something I kind of disliked about the Daily Boost. I dare say that I like this bra even more than the Daily Boost! The most important thing of all... The cups don't dig in under my arms! Being so petite, this is a HUGE problem for me. Many otherwise high-quality, well-fitting bras end up digging in and creating angry red marks in my armpits after a long day, but not this baby.IN SHORT - THIS IS THE PERFECT EVERYDAY BRA! I love it!I just wish it was less expensive, but you get what you pay for. How about a bra sale one day, Amazon? I'd snatch up ten of these if they were a bit cheaper. It's always so disheartening to see the smaller bra sizes cheaper and/or on sale, but not the larger sizes. When a bra ranges in price from $19.99 to $70... I know I'll always end up paying $70. But that's a problem with larger bras in general, not this amazingly perfect garment. Well done again, Curvy Kate. Only you understand me.

I'm pretty familiar with Curvy Kate's sizing, so I found that it fit as expected. The shape is high and round, and it projects the breasts forward, instead of sideways. There are 3 hooks in the back in my size (30J), and the straps are fully adjustable. The bra is more of a balconnet than a full cover, which I find works well for me. I have narrow shoulders and a small ribcage, and the center gore sits flat. I am not spilling out of the bra in any direction, and I don't need to adjust myself during the day.Sizing runs typical of Curvy Kate bras, by which I mean tight/firm in the band and small in the cup. The cups are shallow and the underwire is short, so you'll want to take that into account when ordering. For reference, the underwire and cup depth for the 30J I got is the same as in the 30H in the Panache Underwired Sports Bra that I have. I knew it would run this way, so the size I got fits well; you will want to go 1-2 sizes up in the cup.The band is very firm/tight, which I also expected. I'm using it with an extender currently, since I only need a tiny amount of extra space. It will NOT loosen much over time, so don't plan on that. If you prefer a looser band, go up 1 band size and 1 cup size; if you prefer a tighter band, get your regular band size and go up 2 cup sizes.If you're tall or have a longer torso, you may want to skip this one. The straps are fully adjustable, but they aren't very long - mine are fully loosened, and I'm 5'6" with a short torso.

I normally wear a 30DD-32E depending upon the brand. I bought this in 32E because that's what was available and it fits on the tightest setting. It's a little uncomfortable because the stitching on the bra is bulky, but it's wearable. I personally would appreciate a higher side support on my bras, just because I spill over the top outer edge of the underwire in this one. The price was reasonable, and I needed to replace some very worn out pieces, so I'm keeping it.

The awful picture of this bra looking so unflattering and just plain ugly on the model is a sad mistake on the sellers part because this is a great bra. I would have never ordered such a bunched up looking mess if I didn't take the time to read the reviews. The straps are slim and wide set on the shoulders which makes it perfect for boat neck tops. The cups sit low enough on the breast for deep scoop neck tops. The center breast plunge is great for deep V cut tops. It is supportive, just thick enough to hide chilly nipples and very well made. I give this bra four stars for these reasons. The one thing for all of us that isn't great about this bra is the fact that you can see the seams under most tops and that's unattractive and unfortunate. The second thing for some of us that isn't great about this bra is that the thickness of the cups is not enough to hide jewelry for pierced nipples.

This is one of the few truly supporting and sturdy bras for ladies with a large bust! I wear a 34 J, so I struggle to find my size in store. This one fits great! The material isn't the flimsy stuff that most bras in my size are made of, and lends to a nice shape with no embarrassing show through of the nipple. The straps can be adjusted to the perfect length, helping to lift up the girls (no more saggy boobs)! This bra is nice and smooth under tops without coming up super high and showing when you wear a v-neck. My only wish is that there were more colors of this bra.UPDATE: While I still love this bra, one of my straps just bit the dust! Tore right off the back of the band. Good bra, but it won't last forever!UPDATE NO 2: After less than a month of wear I just had another strap rip off the band! Has only happened to my black ones...so disappointing! I can't afford to buy a new bra every month!

Good fit . I wear a 28H and I find this bra gives me good support . I also like the wide band, it may feel tight at first but it does loosen after a few wears. Love this bra!

soft pads but lace deco rolles up, it is also a bit smaller than other Curvy Kate bras of that size

Fits well but cups are quite large. So its only ideal to wear with regular t-shirts etcBut it is a nice bra for giving you chest a boost though.

The elastic on the sides is uncomfortable by the end of the day and you will find that the finished effect is a bit 'wobbly' because of how the straps are set on slightly forward from the armpit. However, it gives a good shape and wears well, so overall a good bra for curvy shapes.

This bra felt tight at first and was too snug in the beginning. After washing and wearing a bit, it felt fine. I wear this bra often and it looks good under a lot of shirts. Good support for the price.