Anita Rosa Faia Classic Soft Cup Bra 5493 Reviews

Very easy to wear all day. comfortable and soft. Great support. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Posted: March, 2009

This is the most comfortable bra I have ever worn. Melinda from Dunmore, PA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: January, 2009

No support whatsoever! Inner liner bunched, couldn't get it smooth. Returned for credit. C. from Fort Lauderdale/FL/USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: November, 2008

Mixed review. I'm giving 4 stars because it is comfortable. Felt supportive for first month until it stretched; now I feel a bit saggy in it, as someone else posted. But it isn't meant to be a highly structured bra. For that, I will turn to the styles with seamed cups like the anita safina...

I was surprised that someone else found the band tight, because I found the bra so stretchy I had to size down in the band. I wear a 36-38 band normally and I went down to a 34 in this (granted, I did need an extender at first but I won't for long at the rate this fabric is stretching).

I also think you should take comments about the bra straps being short vs. long with a grain of salt. I am average height, and they were long for me (already adjusted as tight as they go). That may be why I'm feeling less support in it since it stretched. My torso is shortest above the waist. So that all depends on how you're proportioned.

Agree with others who said they should make 3 hooks in all sizes. Anita offers the wider back band (3 vs. 2 hooks) in cup E and above regardless of band size. I tried on the 36D and it didn't feel like it was keeping things in place at all for that reason. I wish they would change that and offer the wider band above a C cup or just across the board. Sarah from Boston, MA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: October, 2008

I never had such a comfortable bra, worth every penny...and I love the service. Millie from Los Angeles

• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2008

Beautifully made, good quality, but it didn't fit me properly. The second microfiber layer did not lay smooth. It bunched up while the outside layer lay smooth. Evelyn from Salinas, CA

• Age: 50's
• Posted: August, 2008

Very comfy. Was very disappointed that you do not carry my size in Black, would have preferred this style over the other one I purchased Linda from Lumberton, NJ USA

• Age: 60's
• Posted: August, 2008

I have this bra in several sizes for the several sizes i can be. They are all comfy. Deb from Madison, Wi

• Age: 40's
• Posted: July, 2008

At first when I tried it on I was pleased with the fabric and comfort. However, after wearing it for awhile, I found it had little support. Kris from Seattle, WA, USA

• Age: 50's
• Posted: July, 2008

Fit was nice - but not happy that nipples showed through fabric.

HerRoom Response: We suggest you consider the Dimr's product on our site to eliminate this problem. Kathy from Adrian, MI

• Age: 50's
• Posted: June, 2008

I was shocked. For a wireless bra, it is pretty supportive. Very comfortable. I recommend it highly. Connie from New Boston, MI

• Age: 40's
• Posted: June, 2008

Very comfortable, and for me the support is very good. The cups conform nicely, and the look is very smooth under a t-shirt. I have two of these. The band is designed to be snug (but should not be hard to close) which offers nice support and ultimately more comfort because there's no rubbing and shifting. Matilda from Ohio, USA

• Posted: April, 2008

First, it FITS! Major score. Second, it is soft and comfortable. I have never owned a bra that I could wear all day and barely know it is there. This bra is on the pricey side, but worth every cent in my opinion. I'm buying another one. Thanks. Whitney from Grants Pass, OR, USA

• Posted: April, 2008

This is the most comfortable bra I"ve worn in a long time.......I bought 2 more right away Sharon from WI

• Posted: April, 2008

Although I already had a fitting at Nordstrom's and had been told I was a 36, this bra was very tight around the chest and would not close comfortably. I do have a bra in 36F that is made in France that is comfortable. In general I'm finding that most American designed bras, are not true enough to size and do not fit. Barbara from Medford, OR

• Posted: March, 2008

I really love this bra. It provides surprisingly good lift for no underwire and the comfort cannot be beat. I plan to wear this bra as a weekend, travel, and sleep bra primarily but I could see enjoying it this summer, too, all the time. The reason it does not get a five star rating is that I feel the straps are slightly wider on the D cup than seems necessary and there are only two columns of hooks. I think the description says three. So, I wish it were possible to adjust the bra slightly more around the band as it may perhaps stretch out...but overall I'd recommend this bra--I am really happy with it. Kimberly from

• Posted: February, 2008

Very comfortable, perhaps a tad less supportive than the underwire. My standard non-work day bra. Joanna from Maine

• Posted: January, 2008

Best fit and comfort of any bra I've tried. I wish it had 3 columns of hooks instead of just 2. Merry Lyn from Denver, CO usa

• Posted: January, 2008

Very comfortable Jamie from New York, NY, United States

• Posted: November, 2007

Absolutely no support. Debby from Springfield, VA USA

• Posted: September, 2007

One of the most comfortable aspects is only 2 hooks in the back, which means a narrow band in the back and under the cup. This style really works great for me. I barely notice having a bra on! The only negative is the straps only can be adjusted a few inches. Carol from Bowling Green KY

• Posted: September, 2007

Not as good of support as I had hoped it would be. Also, pretty expensive. Bev from Jane Lew, WV, USA

• Posted: September, 2007

MY FAVORITE BRA IS STILL ANITA 5490. I WANTED TO TRY THIS ONE AND I FEEL I WILL LIKE IT AS WELL. Donna from United States

• Posted: September, 2007

Finding a bra that fits borders on the terrifying. Even though this bra costs more than I usually wish to spend, it is worth it to finally find comfort!! Deborah from Ooltewah, TN

• Posted: August, 2007

It's the ONLY bra that fits me properly! I have a small cup size but a large band size and most bras don't come in the proper size for me. This Anita bra is the only one that comes in a large enough band size with a small enough cup, and the microfiber stretches to a perfect smooth fit. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Posted: May, 2007