Bali Women's One Smooth U Minimizer Underwire Bra DF1005

When it comes to body shapes, ladies, we're all snowflakes. As far as my snowflakes are concerned, this bra is a perfect match.Pros: For me, this bra is supportive, and seriously minimizing (I lost 15 pounds the moment I put it on) but still super comfortable. The way I'm shaped, I don't have any problems with the side flaps being too big, they hug my body smoothly and eliminate that ever-so-sexy armpit bulge that appears when I wear a bra that doesn't fit me well. It fits true to size, and I love the shape it gives me.So, if you’re my identical twin with the same goals for your appearance, this is the bra you should get.If you’re not, you can disregard my review because it isn’t going to help you decide whether or not this specific bra will work for you. But I’d still like to help you out, because buying and wearing a bra is challenging. That’s why they make training bras.I don’t remember practicing to wear the rest of my clothes.The following information should help you with bras in general, enjoy!1. Measure yourself properly. Don't guess, don't assume, and learn the proper way to do it. Take three minutes and google “how to measure myself for a bra” or visit the website of a reputable lingerie brand and do as they say.2. Don't cheat yourself out of a great fit because your size is not what you thought it was. We typically enter the world of bras at a age of when our comparison muscles are in their highest gear and our peers are convinced that some bra sizes are more desirable than others. Lots of young ladies determine their size in the dressing room, trying on articles until one seems like it's right, and assuming it must be accurate. Proper measurements are often skipped entirely. Cup size stereotypes are rampant amongst women of all ages and it causes problems when we take our measurements and get a number-letter combo we didn't expect. If this happens to you, relax, it's normal.Actually, it's awesome.Your girls are about to get a serious upgrade.If you've been wearing the wrong size, stop immediately. You're robbing your girls of their glory when you behave as if math doesn't apply to you. Go get the right size, whatever that may be. When you finally put on a bra that fits properly, any discomfort you feel about the letter/number on the tag will vanish. You'll be too busy marveling at how much better you instantly look and how comfortable you suddenly are.3. Measure yourself at least once a year. Maybe when you set the clocks back and check the batteries in the smoke detectors. Believe it or not, bodies change shape even when weight stays the same. Sounds like b.s., totally isn’t.4. Understand that a bra’s support comes from the band, not the straps. Shoulder straps dig when they're asked to do a job they aren't designed to do. If they're what's holding your girls up because you’re wearing the wrong size, you will be uncomfortable, even if the bra is well made.5. A bra that fits properly will sit flush against your chest at the center (right between lefty and righty.) This is true even for those of us who are especially blessed in the size department. If your bra does not meet your skin between your girls, separating them into two separate entities, you are wearing the wrong size and it's causing an unflattering uniboob effect.6. If your cups are wrinkly they're to big.7. If your spilling out of them they are too small. You have twins, not quadruplets.8. The hooks of a new bra should fit into the outermost loops. As it wears, the elasticity will naturally give and you will switch to the inner loops to keep it fitting well. The clasp of a bra is not made to determine your size. If you have to pull the clasp all the way in to wear it at first, you need to measure yourself again.9. Use the right detergent. ForeverNew is specially formulated for lingerie and will extend the life or your new bras. It will also revive your old ones. It removes all traces of odor, sweat, skin oils, and deodorant. I don't know how it works, but it's like a magic trick. (I don’t work for this company, and they aren’t compensating me to drop their name.)10. Bras are supposed to be washed by hand in cold water. (Did you just roll your eyes and pre-ignore this part? Be honest!)Fill the sink, put a tiny amount of ForeverNew in it (if you see suds it's too much) add your bra and swish the water around with your hands for about 10 minutes. Rinse and press between a towel (microfiber will do this faster) to get some of the moisture out. Hang to dry.11. Hang dry on a hanger, fully clasped and by both straps so it keeps its shape.12. If you don't hand-wash (it doesn’t make you a bad person, it just means you’ve got other things to do) use the delicate cycle and ForeverNew. Use cold water. If you need to remove a fragrance use the laundress’s sport spray. It works equally well for body odor and strong perfume. Use a lingerie bag (it will keep your straps from wedging in the washer parts) and always make sure the bra is clasped before you put it in the washer. This protects your other clothing from getting snagged and your hooks from bending out of shape.13. Never put a bra in the dryer. It's will ruin it. The fabric isn't meant to withstand that kind of heat and will lose its elasticity. The tumbling will bend the underwire out of shape as the metal becomes softer when it’s heated up. And the friction will wear out the material. Just say no. If you're desperate, dry a wet bra in front of a fan for 10-15 minutes or use a hair dryer on cool.Hope this was helpful...Now go be gorgeous!

My search for a minimizing bra is finally over! I’ve tried at least 20 different bras, all claiming to reduce bust size. This bra is THE ONLY one that lives up to this claim. My shirts now button without gaping or pulling! Don’t be fooled by the price- this bra minimizes better than bras 3 x the price. I just bought two more to stash away. Highly recommend.

OMG!! LOVE this bra!! I’m ordering another in the tan and one in black!! I’m 5’ 8” 137lbs, wear a large 36C or 34D and because I’m super conscientious about the. If girls, I really want a good minimizer. Unfortunately, most minimizer‘s cause significant back bulges because they need to be relatively snug to hold things in place. This bra has a wonderful border of a light seamless fabric around the back and under the arms which doesn’t cause bulging the way elastic does. The fabric is also super soft sonthe bra is really comfortable. The other bonus is the fact that you can cross the straps in the back for sleeveless tops!! I’ve never found a minimizer bra with a cross back and the cross back bras I’ve tried on in the past usually don’t have straps that are long enough to cross comfortably.

Finally, a bra that has a flap under the arms to hold in the breast. And the band in the back is like magic where the back fat doesn't show above or below the band. The only thing I am going to do is have my tailor take in the flap under the arms to make it tighter. That is what a majority of us women want and need. To help reduce the appearance of the underarm fat. But I love this bra. Will be buying again.

This bra definitely reduces projection but it does it by smooshing your breasts out to the side. So instead of looking booby I just look fatter now. Not really the look I was hoping for. It is comfortable - I'll give it that.I found the band size to be true to size but the cups are maybe a little small compared to my other 36DD bras.

When I think I have to wear an underwire, this is my go-to. It's much more comfortable than the many others I bought. The little extra support on the sides adds to the comfort, and definitely enhances support. Under-arm flab is reduced. This Bali is not a serious minimizer, however. I think of it as a gentle minimizer, which probably contributes to why it's so comfortable. But if you're looking for 3/4 to an inch reduction, you may be disappointed. You won't be disappointed in the fit or construction!

The only good thing i can say is that the material is super soft and nice against the skin. Other than that, there is ZERO minimizing effect with this bra. I am new to the whole concept of minimizing bras and if that is what it says, that is what I expect. This one merely smashed me into a uniboob and left me with more side-boob than I already contend with. Which, by the way... that sheer panel at the top of the band, DOES hold in nicely. I fluctuate between 34 & 36 but am always a DDD (at times just fuller depending on my weight that has begun to fluctuate since menopause) and I was REALLY excited to discover minimizers since I've already had one reduction that left me with fabulous C cups but after 10 yrs, I am back where I started. I did much research and ordered a Soma Sensuous Sides 3" Minimizer and it actually worked!!! Clothed, it was like I had another reduction! Aside from the ugly color and fabric, I have really loved this bra. Why? Because it MINIMIZES; and it does so without smashing me or giving me uniboob or anything unsightly or uncomfortable. Why did I order this Bali bra? Because I wanted pretty fabric and colors. I really did want to love this bra but I'm afraid I'll just be going back to Soma and ordering more of the one I have because I've literally worn it every day since I got it. Between that and the frequent washings, i'm going to need something else soon. This truly is a nice bra with regard to feel and construction but it just didn't make the grade for me when it came to the job I expected it to perform.

This was returned and credited very fast but prefer to go to a post office. Only returned because it did not fit. Did four stars because of the inconvenience of Purolator drop off place.

Se desborda el seno por los lados porque no tiene buen ajuste lateral. Pésimo! Ni siquiera reduce o sea que cero minimizer. Lo malo es que me fui por la marca y compré 4!!!! Fatal. No volverIa a comprar ese diseño.

This is a nice feeling, smooth bra however I returned it as it didn’t provide the same support as the Bali Women's Satin Tracings Minimizer Underwire Bra

good fit and so comfortable but kind of expensive, unfortunately or I would have ordered more

Solo que cuando lo abrió mi mamá los tirantes no se pueden cruzar como muestra una foto.