Aviana Softcup Minimizer Bra 2357 Reviews

The bra is very comfortable, supportive, and pretty. Monica from Va

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: March, 2013

Love the bra. I've lost 125lbs in the last year, so my old bras were hard to obtain a measurement from. I kind of "winged it" on this bra, and am pretty happy. It's still a little loose around the middle (and still small in the cups), but I am VERY hard to fit. Interesting note about the bra, I could *not* hook it by reaching behind me no matter what I did. I'm pretty flexible, so this surprised me. I just couldn't pull it tight enough. I ended up doing what I did with my old bras (that made me look like I wasn't wearing one at all), and pulling them over my head. I'm VERY careful with this, however, afraid that I will damage the bra. The one BIG thing that concerns me is the lace on the front. It feels so flimsy! I've only washed these twice now, but I am worried that the lace won't last as long as I would hope for the price. The site however...I'm pretty impressed. I'm so glad I found HerRoom. Never found bras above a J...once I found a K...SOOOO happy I found this place, even if my bras were back-ordered for over 2wks! Ruthie from KC

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: January, 2013

Nice feminine looking garment--Can handle a pair of large heavy G/H cups. Deep cups help as well as the well placed side and lower cup panels for support. Do not try strenous activity-like a workout in this bra--My right side " girl" had a successful escape- out and down. Wish it had a couple of additional hooks in the back--to give that secure feeling. Straps are comfortable. Warning --this bra is nipple friendly. kay from nebraska

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: December, 2012

This is my third time ordering this style off bra and the second time in this size. This bra offers great support without wires and gives a nice round shape to the breasts. This is my go to bra and it is comfortable enough to wear all day. I just wished it came in more colors and larger cup sizes. Rita from Tallahassee

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: October, 2012

I tried this bra because it was considered a minimizer bra. I should have stayed with my previous bra choice. The bra just isn't comfortable for me. The straps feel like they are going to fall down all the time and it tends to ride up in the back. I couldn't return the bra because I needed to wear it an entire day to know how it fit me. I won't be wearing this bra.

Aviana Response: If the bra is riding up in the back then you do not have the correct band size. It is too big. The wrong size bra will never fit correctly. Remember that each brand fits differently and that the fitting charts are just a starting point. I would also suggest using the Universal Cup Size tool now available at HerRoom. Nancy from Illinois

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: September, 2012

I'm a fairly big cup size and this bra has a lot of support, especially for being wirefree. Very comfortable, really easy on the shoulders, and great support. I bought it in both blush and black and love it. Megan from Rockville, MD

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: September, 2012

I loved the item at first, but only having it a week the bra ripped. So am not very impressed with it. MLottes from McPherson,KS

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2012

I was so excited to find your site. I thought, finally, I would be able to find bras that actually fit! Having a small back, and large breasts, it is never easy to find them. I was so anxious to get the order. However, when I tried the bras on, all of them fit me like a demi cup. Not a single one came near to fitting me, and when I ordered, I ordered one cup size larger, just to be sure. The bra I have been wearing fits me well. Unfortunately, it has been discontinued. I put in the manufacturer and size, as your site instructed. It told me to order a 36DDD, still, the cups on the bra did't cover half of my breast. I was so disappointed.

X Response: I’m sorry that this bra did not work for you. It is intended to have a lower profile than some of our other styles and that could be your problem. Please remember that each brand and style fits differently. Size charts and measurements are just a starting point for bra fit. You need to try several sizes and styles within the brand to find the bra that works best for you. Lynda from Danville, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: July, 2012

one of the best i have found. denisa from PANAMA CITY

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: July, 2012

ive been looking for a minimizer bra in my size for a long time and have found nothing. luckily for me, my grandma, bless her heart, found this site and purchased this bra for me and surprised me with it just the other day. i asked her where she got it from and pointed me in the direction of this website. im surprised no one told me about it years ago. but i love this bra. i dont find alot of black bras in my size so its nice that i have one now that i can wear under black shirts. its really comfortable and the straps dont dig in. this is the first bra ive had lately that has been able to support my really heavy girls! the only downside i have is that it doesnt minimize, but i understand that that would take a lot for my size! Liyah from Crofton, MD

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: July, 2012

This was my second time ordering this bra. It still was a cup smaller than needed. I ordered the 40L last time, so this bra fits a little better. Other than the cup size it is my comfortable go to bra. Rita from Tallahassee Florida US

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: June, 2012

I like the Minimizer much better than the Soft Cup. Both are comfortable, but the Minimizer is much more true-size, in both band and cup. It doesn't have the lift of the Goddess Bras, but it does a very good job, and is much more comfortable. I do believe that I've found a new bra! Mishel from Florida

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: June, 2012

This bra is comfortable and fits nicely. There is only a medium amount of support, however clothes fit nicely over this bra. Ann from Utah

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2012

I received my bra. I tried it on and loved it. I washed it on gentle cycle in a lingerie bag. When I took it out, one of the side seams under the right arm was coming apart. Hugely disappointed. I have never had that happen to a bra before. It was easy enough to fix but I expected more, especially for the price. Kelly C from Jenks, OK

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: May, 2012

The bra was too large, and rather uncomfortable. It sat too low on my ribs. I am rather long waisted, but this just sat wrong on me. Cindy from canonsburg,pa.usa

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: May, 2012

so comfortable tidewater gal from va

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2012

Good range of sizes, but not comfortable because of lace on the bottom edge of bra (between breasts) Need to sew in soft cotton cover to protect this area, so design needs improvement. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2012

Holds everything in, comfortable straps and no wires! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2012

This bra does not have a lot of support but it is very comfortable, almost feels like you're not wearing one and I haven't experienced that for many years. Vicki from San Antonio, Texas US

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: April, 2012

This was purchased for my granddaughter and it did not fit properly. Ann from Saginaw

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: teen
• Posted: January, 2012

Awesome, super comfy without wires and does its job while fitting well. happy to find something that does not dig, jab or squish :) MJ from CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: December, 2011

LOVE THIS BRA.... try it. Can't say it minimizes anything, but then nothing short of a knife could... very comfortably and fits really well! monica from wv

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: November, 2011

This bra does not offer a lot of support. There are only three hooks in the back. Two more hooks would be better for larger fuller and heavier breasts. Also, the cups do not cover well with the sheer section. It was nice that the bra has colors to choose from. As an African American woman with large breasts, it is difficult to find larger cup size bras in black. This is a nice bra to wear around the house.

Aviana Response: You might want to try the Aviana soft cup bra 2353 in size 42K. This bra is the strongest, most supportive bra made in this size range. The 2357 was introduced as a pretty alternative in this size range. The more delicate embroidered material is very nice under sheer clothes, and the lift from the internal sling helps give support. It’s minimizer cup helps reduce overall projection - and fewer hooks were put in this style to reduce the amount of bra under the arms. Rita from Tallahassee FL

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: November, 2011

I love this bra! I purchased it before, it gives me just enough support without underwires. Not as strongly constructed as some that I've worn that make me look like I'm in a opera with horns on my head but it's very supportive. I would recommend that you buy true to your size as the cups are generous yet keep the "girls" contained. Diana from Laurel/MD

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: October, 2011

I returned this bra as I didn't realize it did not have underwire. It offered no support or shaping whatsoever.

Aviana Response: Some body types require underwire – many do not. Sounds like you should try the Aviana minimizer bra 2457. The 2357 on the right body gets 5 out of 5 stars! Vanessa from Claremore, OK

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: October, 2011

great fit Anna from Grayslake IL

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: September, 2011

I use it as a sleep bra. Very pretty & comfortable. I don't know if I would find it to be supportive enough for everyday wear, as the band rises up between my breasts instead of laying securely on my ribcage. That happens for me with any non-underwire bra, no matter the size band or cup. I had hoped this bra wouldn't do that! Lisa K. from New York, NY USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: August, 2011

I bought this bra after reading some of the stellar reviews. Unfortunately, this garment didn't work for me at all. While very pretty, it made the girls look weird, kind of splayed out like water wings, not very attractive and the lace tore the second time I wore it. All is not lost however, I did use it as an "underbra" beneath another less sturdy number and voila' I did obtain lift. If you have a heavy bosom, I would not recommend this bra. Geri from Wisconsin

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2011

Finally!! A bra that fits and gives the support I need. No slipping straps, either. I will definitely order again! Lu from Clinton, Tennessee USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2011

The best bra I have found yet! Finally one that fits! Straps are comfortable and don't dig! That's amazing! Only wish that it was a little less fragile, I don't know how long it will hold up. Lynn from OC, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60's
• Posted: August, 2011