Aviana Floral Soft Cup Bra 2353 Reviews

This is an attractive bra that gives decent support, but I agree with some of the other comments that the seam across the center has an odd way of puckering, so it may not be the best bra to wear under a T-shirt of anything thin. I ordered this bra in a 34G and a 34H. The H hits me too high under the arms and rubs uncomfortably, so I plan to return it. The cups on the G are a little small for me, I think, but it's very comfortable and I plan to keep it. I'm also very pleased with my HerRoom experience -- a large selection and great people that are ready and willing to help. Andrea from West Virginia

• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2008

I have only bought these bras since 2000 and I love them. But since I have had to go up in cup size, I don't really care for the fact that the side is practically in my armpit. I also wish that they would come in another colour other than candlelight. Woman with bigger breasts shouldn't just have to settle with one colour as compared to the many different colours you could get if you were a 'A' to 'D' cup.

Aviana Response: Hi Robin, I work at Aviana - I wear a 40K - and I AGREE! Enough with the candlelight!!! We are currently working on a new bra and you will find it on www.Herroom.com early next year. It will be a beautiful blush color, and it will have gorgeous embroidery. Here's hoping we get it all the way to L cups - so keep checking back with this great retailer and you might find just what you want in early 2009! C Webb, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aviana Robin from regina, sk, Canada

• Age: 20's
• Posted: July, 2008

the item has wonderful support... I was concerned going to a smaller band width (across the back) and seems to be holding up well with not stretching out (had item approx two weeks and wear it every day). my only "complaint" is the cup sizes seem to run a little on the small side. if you're a borderline cup or wear two different cup sizes as I do, be sure to order the *larger* of the two cups or you'll have a spillage effect. overall though, very happy and would buy it again, just the next cup up. Keli from NC, USA

• Age: 30's
• Posted: June, 2008

This item does not have the same support as my 2350 Aviana Bra.

Aviana Response: Hi Lu, The 2350 was sporting some heavy duty latex rubber inside the cup, rather than foam. It is very harsh on the delicate underside of the breast and was causing problems with yeast for customers. We do not use any type of rubber in our bras yet they have ample support in cup sizes all the way to K. C Webb, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aviana Lu from St. Louis, MO

• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2008

Very comfortable fit... finally the strain on my back is gone. Amanda from CA

• Posted: April, 2008

The overall fit it self is okay. The fabric is nice. But support is lacking. The back of the bra is a silky knit, and lets face it the girls need a little more support than a fabric better suited for underware. I will say its comfortable...I use it for a around the house bra...you know the weekend bra...the one where comfort is more important than saluting the sun. Jennifer from Green River, Wy, USA

• Posted: April, 2008

I do like this bra. I was a little disappointed that even though I followed the measuring instructions to the letter the bra still tended to have a very slight pucker in the cups. I probably should have gone with a smaller cup size. I know this is a full coverage bra but the cups tend to come up to the very top of my underarm. I thought the straps would have no elastic but there is elastic on the las half of the straps in the back. I like the wide, five hook back. My breasts don't bounce or move around and that is nice but I wish it was a little more supportive as my breasts are still not halfway between my shoulder and elbow as I am told this is where they should be.. Again, this may be taken care of if the bra was maybe one cup size smaller. The bra is comfortable and I would probably buy more of this brand. Just be aware that that it is possible the cup size may run slightly large. Elizabeth from W.V.

• Posted: April, 2008

Very disappointed! I have purchased this bra before and loved it! They have changed the soft cup support, with something cheaply made and it offers very little support. Will not buy again. Ginger from Louisville ,KY

• Posted: April, 2008

This is a very comfortable bra. My under-bust measurement is 40 and across the bust is 53. Her Room recommended a 42J, but the band was way too loose, even on the tightest hooks. I also tried a 40J and a 40K, but they were also too loose. The 38J fits well on the first set of hooks, but will probably stretch out in time. Then I'll be able to go to the tighter hooks. I didn't notice much difference in the fit of the 38J and the 38K. I wish my size came in black. Sally from Fairbanks, AK USA

• Posted: March, 2008

This is the most comfortable bra I have ever worn. It fits like it was custom made for me. Excellent support for a non-wire bra. I have a very small back and it is difficult for me to find a bra that fits, this one does. And the straps stay put! Love, love, love! Sharon from Asheville, NC USA

• Posted: February, 2008

This bra was awful! It offered absolutely no support. I'll be going back to my underwire, Thanks...

Aviana Response: Hi Kim, We have K cup women who believe it's the most supportive bra they've ever worn. Perhaps you needed a smaller band size? Underwires don't actually provide support - they provide shape. Support comes from the band fitting snugly and the straps staying in place. Aviana bras all have straps set closer in the back to keep them from falling off the shoulder. You may want to try our 2457 or 2452 underwire bras. C Webb, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aviana Kim from Richmond, RI

• Posted: February, 2008

It has been impossible to find the correct size bra that fit and felt good. A friend who is a nurse practitioner told me to try your bras and I was over joyed to be able to get them in my size. Thank you so much. Tonia Tonia from Silsbee, Texas 77656

• Posted: February, 2008

I have a big front and a small back and finding a well fitting bra is difficult. In an underwire I wear a 32G. In Aviana 2353 I need to go up to an H. However, this is a comfortable bra and gives a reasonably nice shape. (On me, the front bow area tends to poof out and of course there is seaming.) Barbara from Woodinville, WA 98077

• Posted: January, 2008

I LOVE this bra. I plan to buy more. It fits great, very comfortable and I never have to adjust it. I think they should make them in more colors. The best soft cup bra I've ever found. Angeleen from St. Paul, MN

• Posted: January, 2008

This bra is great, very supportive, good coverage. Seamed bras have seam lines(hmm strange concept)I don't see this as a problem as a seamed bra equals a better fit, better support especially for full busts. And as this is a wireless bra WOW. This as an every day bra is great. I agree this bra band is a little more stretchy than others. Had to use the tightest fitting from the start. Will definitely order again but will be 36j next. Monika from ca

• Posted: January, 2008

The cup is full and soft for a good fit without spillage. It is very comfortable, which is not common in bras this size. I find the 5 hooks in this size wonderful and stops ride up. The one suggestion I would make to the manufacturer would be to add just a touch more material so as not to be so thin it show nipples. Angie from Anderson/Inidana/US

• Posted: November, 2007

This fits really well & I am difficult to fit. Very comfortable. I especially appreciate finding a bra in a larger cup size that is NOT underwired, because I always find underwires uncomfortable. And the straps do not fall off of my shoulders either, and I feel the support is good. Pat from Altoona, PA USA

• Posted: October, 2007

Love this bra! Have had problems with straps falling off my shoulders & band riding up in the back, but not with this bra. The 4 hook closure & wider underarm panels hold it in place well. I've been wearing underwire balcony bras & these straps are not set as wide & don't dig into my shoulders. jessica from west virginia

• Posted: October, 2007

Great fit and look of lace with out the wrinkles. Great coverage with no shoulder digging. Love the pretty bras with out underwires. Cindy from Gurley, AL, USA

• Posted: September, 2007

I just absolutely love this bra. It is very comfortable and pretty and I feel good in it. It has plenty of coverage so I feel confident that everything will stay in its proper place, no bumps. This was my first Aviana bra but it will not be my last. Ellen from St. Louis, MO

• Posted: September, 2007

It feels really soft. But the band curls up and the material is so soft that I bulge on the sides and its not as supportive as I had hoped. Mariley from Tampa/FL/Hillsborough

• Posted: August, 2007

The bra is extremely comfortable, like you have nothing on. And that is exactly it. It offers very little support and looks like I am not even wearing a bra except for the big support seam across the front. Worst support bra I have ever had.

Aviana Response: Hi Mel, Sounds like the band is too small if you can't even feel it. To achieve support you must have a snug band. Try a 38J or 38K - maybe even a 36K. C Webb, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aviana mel from davenport, ia

• Posted: August, 2007

The bra is very pretty and comfortable for the most part. However, there was a sewing error where the strap was not put thru the O ring correctly. I will correct this myself. There is to much elastic in the band. I had to put this brand new bra in the 2nd hook because there is to much give in the band. I have to adjust the bra down several times a day. This was not necessary on another style (same size band and cup) that I purchased at the same time. At the price for these bra's, I will be needing new bra's much sooner then I should.

HerRoom Response: We appreciate your feedback and have forwarded your comments to Aviana,

Aviana Response: Aviana Response: Thank you for your feedback. It's true that the Aviana 2353 runs a little larger in the band than similar competitive bras. It is also made of a much softer yet very supportive material, making it a more comfortable all-day fit. I highly recommend trying a smaller band size (choose 1 band size smaller and 1 cup size larger). We regret any sewing defect in the strap. These defects are rare, and replaced immediately when we are notified. Concerning the elastic in the band, all Aviana bras have infinite adjustability and rigid straps. This means you can move the slider onto the wide part of the strap and it will stay there permanently - even through the wash process. It should not move during the day. Our garments are made very carefully with the highest quality fabrics. When hand washed and line dried, left hanging dry for 24 hours between wearings, not exposed to unusual wear, and worn no more than 3 times per week, these bras should last at least a year. We have reports of the bras lasting more than 5 years.

Valerie from Tampa, FL

• Posted: July, 2007

I was fitted for the first time a few weeks ago with this Aviana bra--couldn't believe the difference. It's supportive and comfortable without binding or cutting into my shoulders or around my chest. And there's plenty of coverage, so the "lovelies" can't escape and create those extra bumps that are so unattractive. Separates, too, so I no longer have a "uniboob". Jeanette from Livonia/Michigan/USA

• Posted: July, 2007

It's a nice full-coverage bra for large busted women. However, like another review noted, the stitching across the cups are too obvious. The bra does give good support, though, and it's nice to wear when I'm exercising. Linda from Littleton/CO/US

• Posted: June, 2007

comfort, long wearing. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Posted: April, 2007

This is the best bra I have ever owned, I can't wear an underwire. I have been wearing them since 1999, I will never buy another kind of bra again. And now that they actually come in my size 38J I am soooo happy! Crystal from VA

• Posted: May, 2007

Beautiful bra: comfortable and pretty jacquard fabric, no-stretch straps, metal o-ring and adjuster (a must for the heavy breasted) and high side frames that protect from "spill over." My two disappointments were the stitching across the cups, too obvious through every top, draws the eye to the bust; and be warned, this bra is not a minimizer (and does not advertise as one). I felt well supported but larger than usual.

HerRoom Response: It's a simple fact that the more seams in a bra's cups, the greater the support. With larger cup sizes there is a trade-off between support and seamless cups. One solution to hide cup seams is to wear a camisole over your bra.

cba from new jersey / usa

• Posted: July, 2006

I have been a big fan of the Aviana bra 2353 for several years now. I can not wear a underwire and found this bra to be the most comfortable. The main problem I have had with them is the plastic o ring and the plastic slide to adjust the straps have broke several times. I just bought a new one at a store nearby and it has metal now and that is wonderful.

HerRoom Response: Since early 2004, this Aviana bra style has been made with only metal rings.

Deb from Granger/Iowa

• Posted: September, 2004

I am in my 30's. Being that my bra size is a 42h, it was hard to find a bra that fit properly and that didn't look like an older ladies bra. I have bought bras in the past from just about every maker. The store I buy my bras at notified me that they would be having a represantative from Aviana offering free fittings. My mother and I went. Since then(3 years ago)we have only purchased Aviana bras. We are totaly satisfied with any purchase we have made with Aviana. I have never had a bra before, that has held their shape like these do. I am so glad I found Aviana. paige from staten island /new york /usa

• Posted: August, 2002