Aviana Softcup Minimizer Bra 2357 Reviews

Fits well. Great product. Dee from USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: August, 2011

I was really looking forward to getting this bra, based on the comments from other people that were on the website. I was very disappointed when I received the bra. It was flimsy and did not have any support. Terrible, especially for the price. I sent it back for a refund.

Aviana Response: The 2357 is very supportive, but we agree it has less structure than the ŭber-supportive softcup, style #2353. This 2357 bra is intended to lift, separate, and minimize, all in a pretty bra that looks good under the sheerest blouse. It has a lower center front, lower underarms and thinner cup fabric. We certainly wouldn't call it flimsy, since we've seen it lift and hold a size 44M fit model, but it wasn't built to be what you were looking for. Please try the Aviana 2353 or 2352 to get more of what we like to call "oomph". Jen from Oklahoma City, OK

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: July, 2011

This bra is comfortable, especially the straps. For a petite woman I had no problem with the sides being too tall or anything associated with having a short torso. The minimizer effect was good in that I had less of the protruding look. I will buy this style bra again. Diana from Laure/MD

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

As with the other style I tried in this brand, LOVED this bra, but had to RETURN it because even with them fully extended the straps were too short for me, which is often a problem for me. I have tried other styles in this brand and had the exact same problem :( Great bra, otherwise, very soft and comfortable, excellent construction, good separation! Shoulders comfortable too, if straps hadn't dug in on me. Ed's mom from Floyd County Virginia

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

This bra is almost paper thin and cannot give the uplift and support needed. I had to send it back. Robin from W-S, NC

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

I can never find a bra that fits actually how I want a bra to fit but this Aviana bra is the closest to the ideal bra I seek. Since I have a large cup size all my past bras did not hold my chest up and no one likes to look like they are not wearing a bra when they are wearing a bra. I ordered two of these bras and glad I did. These bras are pricey but I intend to order three more when Herroom runs a promotion on this brand since this Aviana bra holds up my chest the best. Now I look better in my clothes instead of 'droopy'. Plus I love that this minimizer bra does what it says and gives the appearance of looking a size smaller than you actually are...great for us over-busted women. Hope this review helps you. Annabelle from Malden

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

This is a very comfortable bra and I have tried many to fit my large, wide breasts. The minimizer really is a blessing. The shoulder straps are very wide and comfortable. I finally found my perfect bra and have no reason to return my order due to poor fit. In fact, I just ordered another one. Thank you. Elizabeth from Fleming Island, Fla.

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2011

I finally found the perfect bra for me and I have tried many! It's very light weight and extremely comfortable, especially for larger side of breasts. The bra truly does minimize my bust. I highly recommend this bra to women with very large and wide breasts. I am almost afraid to recommend it because I want it to always be in stock when I reorder my next Bra. Elizabeth from Fleming Island, Florida

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2011

After wearing this bra for 5 hours my shoulders get very tired. It does not hold me up near as well as my other bras.

Aviana Response: Without more information about the fit, I can't offer much advice. I assume it doesn't fit properly, or that this style is just not the style for you. There are thousands of bra styles and hundreds of sizes for a reason - we are all shaped differently. I appreciate you giving the Aviana best seller 2357 a try, and I'm sorry you didn't find luck with it. This style does fit most of the women who give it a try - especially in the I cup. Karen from Fresno, CA

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

This is my go-to bra when my shoulders start to hurt or I need a different look under my clothes. The fact that it's a soft-cup makes it comfortable, and it's also pretty. Nice bras at this dimension are so very rare that I really appreciate having this one as an option. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: April, 2011

totally deceiving on the size!!!! its like 3 sizes too small! WOW

HerRoom Response: This is a minimizer. Perhaps you are not familiar with the fact that a minimizer reduces your projection.

Aviana Response: The cup shape of the 2357 minimizer allows more capacity at the sides and under the arm. The cup does have a shallower projection than our super-roomy 2353, but the full cup capacity is identical. If your shape is "all up front" I do suggest moving to a higher cup size in this bra. a-rod

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

Very comfortable. It makes busts appear smaller. Good crisscross lift too. Marilyn from Tifton/Ga/US

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

This bra is amazing. I have a really hard time finding bigger cup size in minimizer bras (which makes NO sense to me!!). I am really pleased with the fit. I ordered a band size down and a cup size up, as recommended- I could have done a bigger band size though. I do feel like it minimizes. Great product, now if you can only get it in SEAMLESS! Big busted girls like smooth cups bras for t shirts and lighter materials too! Seems like there is always a seam going right down the middle that is visible with most bigger cup size bras. The seamless ones never come in big enough sizes. That is why I only gave 4 stars, very close to a home run. Sandra from Chicago, IL

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30's
• Posted: February, 2011

Gave it a 3 though really it is a nice bra, very attractive, and if it had fit I'd probably give it 5 stars. My own fault for not paying better attention to the size I entered....But, for those looking for an attractive minimizer, this would fit that requirement. MLT from Florida

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

Comfortable bra, although the lacy bit at the bottom in the middle (where it meets your rib cage) can be a little itchy on first wearing. Looks great under clothes. Keep in mind that the cups themselves run slightly smaller -- you might need to futz with it a bit to find the right cup size. Overall though it's a pretty comfortable bra -- especially with those wide shoulder straps! Bibi from Toronto/Ontario/Canada

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: December, 2010

It fit very well, and felt comfortable, but the support on the side of the breasts was not adequate. Returned it. Patty from Houston

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70's
• Posted: December, 2010

It's just OK. Not Satisfied

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50's
• Posted: December, 2010

Fits very well and is very comfortable. Lisa from Montevallo, AL USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: December, 2010

Size ran a little smaller than other bras. but love the look of it. Charita from Georgia

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: November, 2010

Great up-lift and very comfortable. Good support for the back and very stylish. Elizabeth from Fleming Island, Fla.

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: November, 2010

This is the best fitting and most comfortable bra I have found yet. I hope Herroom gets this in black soon. joan from easton pa usa

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: September, 2010

In response to the HerRoom Response to my review: I can assure you the band size wasn't too large, it was nice and snug, snugger than the band size of bras I have that actually do lift my breasts. This bra just didn't do anything, no lift, no centering, it really did look almost as if I wasn't wearing a bra at all, hence my unfavorable review. Candice from Los Angeles, CA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: August, 2010

This bra is comfortable and does minimize. Under certain clothes, it really looks good. Donna from Wixom, MI USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: August, 2010

This bra doesn't give the least little bit of support. When I put this on and adjusted it, it looked no different than it would if I wasn't wearing a bra at all. If you wear a smaller size, your result may be different from mine, but I simply can't recommend this bra for someone with a large cup size.

HerRoom Response: If you saw no support and no change in your profile, your band size must be way too large. Otherwise, your breasts would have been pulled up and centered. Candice from Los Angeles, CA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40's
• Posted: July, 2010