The fit was just awful. I have another similar bra in the same size and it fits beautifully. The only reason I ordered it was the color.
Elila Response:
This is a heavy duty posture bra which means it has a lot of power in the back. All bras are made differently. Each brand has a core set of rules which they design products by and therefore if you are unfamiliar with a particular brand’s performance it can be confusing when the garment is fit.
darielle, ocala, fl, Age: 60'sAugust, 2010, Average Height (5'4"-5'8") Size: 38D
It does not support me in anyway.
Carol, Parma Heights OH, Age: 60'sJune, 2010, Petite (5'3" and under) Size: 46E
I was very disappointed in this garment. The cup size didn't seem to run true to any other standard manufacturer, and fit oddly and small. The actual cups were either poorly designed or poorly sewn - they were lumpy and stuck out at odd angles. I was looking for a bra to take some of the stress off my shoulders - this wasn't it.
HerRoom Response: An Elila H cup may not be the same name in other brands. This is why we have a great Cup Size Brand Comparison Chart to help you find your cup size in all brands.
Elila Response:
Elila bras are made with extra control so if you are looking for a bra to help reduce the stress on your shoulders due to the straps on your bras doing all the work, I would recommend any basic bra from the line. The posture bra is extra, extra support for your back and will therefore have much greater power than what you are used to and you may not necessarily need it.
Stefanie, Norwalk, CT, Age: 40'sDecember, 2009, Petite (5'3" and under) Size: 38H
It came close to meeting my needs and I would like to have worn it. The band and cup size were great, but the straps were not long enough for me. For a few seconds it did make my back feel better.
Renee, Bellevue, WA, Age: 30'sSeptember, 2009, Average Height (5'4"-5'8") Size: 40H
I didn't like the front/cups on this bra, the material was too stretchy and didn't support my breasts very well. I liked the back and sides, but the cups were definitely too stretchy. The layers of material weren't even...the bottom layer seemed to be smaller than the top. The top layer bunched up on top of the cup and created a line of fabric across the top of the bra.
I really like the 1305 bra ( great support, shoulder straps and cup support) and was hoping for the same cup support in the 1415, now...if you could combine the back/sides from the 1415 and the front from the 1305...I'd never wear anything else!
Also, I did read the "help" section, there is some really good information there, thanks for answering a couple of my questions!
HerRoom Response: Thank you. We have forwarded your comment to Elila for a response.
Elila Response:
They are different cups entirely. The 1305 is a three piece cup and the 1415 is a slanted 2 piece cup with side support. If you have a heavy bust and are not full at the top of your bust and need a front hook then I would suggest the 1515 for the support in the cups. Ellen - Elila Designer
Jo, Chicago, Ill, Age: 60'sSeptember, 2009, Petite (5'3" and under) Size: 46H
This bra does not separate the breasts but pushes them together toward the center of the body. Not very flattering. Perhaps this bra should have been made with underwires. Nevertheless, given the wide straps and posture back this bra should work well as a sports bra.
Evelyn, Chicago, IL, Age: 50'sJune, 2009, Average Height (5'4"-5'8") Size: 42H
I have myofrascial pain, have had 2 shoulder surgeries and have compressed disks in my back. In a 40F (size varies a little by manufacturer), it should be obvious that finding a comfortable bra is difficult. The racerback and front hook ease a lot of the pain. Even at 5'2", the sides don't seem too high, rather they seem like what is necessary for proper support. I am getting a rash under one breast.
However, if I stand up straight, the back of the band gaps open while the front band still feels tight (maybe my body is weird). It gives me mono-breast because the center doesn't come close to fitting at the breat bone, which always seems to be a problem with soft cups. The girls point east and west instead of forward. I'd kill for a front hook posture bra with an underwire - why doesn't someone make these? I'm keeping it since it's the first bra I could tolerate for a few hours (without narcotics) in years. If I've got the wrong size, I hope Herroom or Elila will comment.
Erin, Dover, DE, Age: 40'sMay, 2009, Petite (5'3" and under) Size: 40F
It fit and felt good on my back, however, the bra created uni-bust and I don't like that at all. I had to return the garment.
Patricia, Mesa, AZ, Age: 60'sJanuary, 2009, Petite (5'3" and under) Size: 40F
Problem was the conversion did not equate to what was measured so I had to return the bras.
Connie, Fredericksburg/VA/USA, Age: 40'sSeptember, 2008, Size: 44F
I ignored the bad reviews on this bra thinking maybe they got the wrong size but this is one of the most uncomfortable bras I have ever wore. If we're wearing a bra this size we are more than likely fat so we're going to have large arms, this chaffes in the front and back of the armpit because of how small the arm allowance is. The hooks dig into my chest where the band touches skin and it points the girls outwards...kind of triangular looking if you will. I don't know but it seems like this bra is actually cut a cup smaller.
joanna, wynnewood, paApril, 2008, Size: 46g
I really like this bra. It fits well and reins in "the girls." I like the way the bra covers the back bulges and comes up high under the arm, this creates a very smooth silhouette under clothes. The posture part of the bra back is fabulous, that's my favorite part. The only part I would like to see different is the adjustable strap. During the course of the day, the straps with the sliding clasp tend to move out my original spot and maximum breast support is lessened. Maybe the manufacturers could change the strap on the 1415 to the one used on model 1515. It has a locking clasp and after the strap is adjusted for fit and locked into place, provides better breast lift and support than the one used in model 1415. Additionally, I LOVE your website. HerRoom is the only site I've seen that shows the merchandise with front and back views, so customers don't make a mistake buying a bra that looks pretty from the front, only to have it not meet your needs in the back--Thank you for this added feature! The lavender wrapping paper is a nice touch - good customer service extra. I can't wait to make my next purchase.
Karen, Los Angeles, CAApril, 2008, Size: 50G