Felina | Essentials Bustier | Strapless | Plunge | Demi Push Up | Runs Small

I'm 5'8, thick around and busty so I have hard time finding any kind of strapless bra that looks good AND holds up the girls securely. I'm a 40C/D. The first one of these I ordered was too big (a 42D). A lot of reviews said to order a band and cup size larger but for big breasted women who need the support- order your normal size! After returning the other one, I ordered the 38C. This time it was a great fit and surprisingly comfortable. It creates very smooth lines and supports the girls without making them any bigger (there's no padding, in case you're looking for a push up factor). It's like being 17 y/o all over again LOL! I'm very happy with this product and look forward to using it many many times.*I've included pics with just the bra and then with a silky fitting slip over it so you can see how smooth it looks under clothes. I definitely recommend it.

Hi ladies,Here is the short version:I am 5' 6.5" tall and 165-170 pounds with A LOT of curve. After reading reviews and followed Felina's sizing guide, I went UP two band sizes, but DOWN two cup sizes and it fit fine (usually 36D and bought 40B). I put it on the tightest setting, and its not too tight or too loose. If fit as expected, after sizing up with the guide on felina.com.Here is the long version:Ladies, please do your research! This bustier will be tighter than your usual size-especially if you are curvy like me. First off, if you are sizing up, remember you have to go a cup size down for each size - just because bras/bustiers have standard cups A-DD and so on, does not mean they are the exact same cup per size! If you read a review that says "I am a 34D and I sized up to a 36D" it probably was actually too big in the cup, even if the band width fit well. So, if you are a 34D and size up, get a 36C and so on depending on how much bigger you want to go in the band width. Google it if you don't believe me.Also if you are unsure, Felina's actual website has a great measurement guide. I screen shot a couple of parts of it for you to see (please look up full guide for accuracy): they have sections for each type of bra/bustier, and a step by step guide with how to measure. For me, in a regular bra I am a 36D. I bought a 40B after following Felina's measuring guide for this bustier and the cup fit. Remember, every company has their own sizes - usually they will differ from other brands.As for quality, Its a pretty nice bustier but I wish it were a little better for the price point. The boning at the back digs a little but I have had worse bustiers. The hemline puffs out a bit as well: It is not a big deal when I put it on because it molds to my body, but a stay-stitch would have been nice at the hem to keep the lining in place at the bottom and keep it from rolling outward. The fabric however, is nice and smooth (non-itchy) and I can fit it under my revealing v-neck dress without it showing which is why I bought it to begin with. I will be keeping it.Final thoughts, if you are a fuller busted girl, and looking for a bustier that give a ton of support the padding from the cups will not give you that. The purpose of this bustier is to give you a padded lift, I would look for a less padded bustier if that is what you are looking for.

I gave it 3 stars because it seems like a great bustier, but it was not right for me. I have a short torso and this bustier came down too low on my waist/hips and when I tried to sit, it bunched up. I was wearing a tight, nude, dress and the extra fabric that bunched up would have shown.I ended up buying Felina Women's Essentials Longline Strapless Convertible Bra, which is shorter, fit me perfectly, and gave me great support.

I'm barely a 38B so I ordered a 40B and the bottom half fits fine, but it's loose in the cups. I tightened the top few notches and left the rest at the outer-most notch and it's better. I really just wanted this as a strapless bra that wouldn't slide down, so it has suited its purpose - for a TON of money, but c'est la vie.UPDATE - after wearing this for a bit now, the front seems too long (I am 5'6", which I'm pretty sure is an average height). The plastic sticks(?) in it bend and buckle and stick out of my already loose shirts when I'm sitting. Then they don't flatten back out when I stand up and I have 2 lumps on either side jutting out of my shirt. SUPER embarrassing. I left lunch and walked around the grocery store with my arms crossed in front of them (trying to look natural and push them down at the same time) - they never flattened back out the entire grocery trip. I don't think I can wear this anymore. So upsetting to have wasted all this money on such a cheap product that can't even keep its shape.

Definitely high quality, will work fantastically under my wedding dress. The sizes are a bit off, I wear a 32 or 34 in every brand. I read that the sizing runs small so I went with 34, I had to get someone to help fasten the back and they had to pull with all their strength to get the clasps all fastened. I am also a B cup in every bra, these cups were just a bit big for me. I debated returning it but decided to keep it. I have some adhesive pads to fill out the cups and with those it looks great. I'm in the process of getting fit for the wedding so I've chosen to optimistically assume this size will be slightly less right in 3 months when I get married!

The fit on this is bizarre. I am normally a 32D. Based on reviews, I ordered a 34B. (Perhaps I should have ordered my normal size? But I think it still would not have fit well...) It was too short, so it flared out at the waist in an unflattering way. (I do have a slightly long torso, but I think it was 3-4 inches shorter than I'd like.) The cups seemed too small but also gapped and offered no support. When hooked on the tightest hooks, it seemed to be the correct band size, but the top and the bottom were not held tightly to my body. I am returning - this product is far too expensive for such an ill fit. The positives were that it seemed to be well constructed and it had a smooth outer layer and low back. Consider ordering your normal size, if you gave a shorter torso.

It would be perfect if it wasn't for this bizarre, uncomfortable fold under the breastline.Maybe I got one with a manufacturing error... but I am not happy with this one.

Regularly a 34D, got a 40C- too big. Was able to return the product and reodered a 38b. it fit but was too tight and dug into my back. cups are meant for regular or full chest. I have a shallow best and this product did not work for me. Also the 38b kept rolling up in the front.

Very good quality product. It gave the lift I was looking for with the padded cups but the bottom did not lay flat and kept rolling up. Had to return it.

I wore this under my wedding dress and it held quite nicely all day. It's comfortable, too!

Descend très bas au dos, maintient excellent, confortable, discret et beaucoup moins cher qu'en magasin!

I sad order bigger

The bra was exactly like I expected, however it was way too small. Had to return it.

It has survived two trial afternoons so far for bridal gown fittings. I found it surprisingly comfortable. The size was accurate for me (34D)

Arrived quickly and fit perfectly!

To big

Everything was Perfect. Thank you.

Ordered my normal size (38D). Was able to put it on but was fairly tight and created spillage at top in back. Product seems appropriate and comfortable so i ordered in one band size larger and a cup size smaller.

Good