Va Bien La Femme Fatale Longline Bustier 523 Reviews

I give it 2 stars because this was a beautiful item. Unfortunately, that was all I liked about it. The fit was awkward. It buckled in the cups under my breasts and was lose at the hips, even with the back hooked a far as it would go. I felt like if I lifted my arms over my head I was going to fall out. There was no feeling of support. I bought this to wear under my strapless wedding dress and it is in the mail on the way back a we speak.

Va Bien Response: It sounds like this customer needed a 32 – unfortunately Va Bien does not offer 32B in this bustier. Thanks for the complement on the aesthetics. Allison from Westminster, MD USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: April, 2013

Great with low cut gowns! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Posted: April, 2013

I am very tall (6' 1/2") so the length of this bustier was great for me. I can wear either a 34C or a 36B and this 36B fit very well up top, although it gave (very) slight spillage over the upper sides. Not the bra's fault, I am 52 and my tissue has lost its firmness. What did not work for me so well was the fit at the bottom. It gathered in the lower back and also was a bit loose in the front at the very bottom. It might be better for someone woth more flare to the hips. My measurements are: above bust 33", bust 36", below bust 30", waist 30" hips 38". Over all it is comfortable, pretty, true to size, and comfortable to sit in. I would definitely recommend trying it. The Carnival 386 front closing one worked better for me. Peg

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50's
• Posted: February, 2013

This fit perfectly! I wear a 36DD bra but ordered two sizes and returned one. So it runs a little large since I kept the 34DD but fits great! Susan

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20's
• Posted: January, 2013

Beautiful bra, however, the fit was way off. I even took the time to measure before I ordered, but it was still about 2-3 sizes too small and wouldn't clasp, and the cup size was too big. I ordered the size I always wear in bras and measured myself to be.

Va Bien Response: Often times firm control bustiers, especially those with rigid satin paneling, call for a size up in the band and down in the cup. This most applies to pear shaped bodies. Ashley from Texas

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: October, 2012

I ordered this bustier for my daughter's upcoming wedding to go with my dress which is essentially strapless (just thin spaghetti straps). The dress is columnar and I wanted a smooth line. And I wanted to look as good as possible for the pictures. I was hesitant to buy online as I've never even tried on a bustier before. But I used the provided manufacturer's size chart and measured according to the directions on HerRoom's site. I'm absolutely delighted with the way this bra fits, feels and makes me look. The long line smooths and accents not just my waist, but my whole back and hip area, too. The underwire and cups are perfectly placed and lift and hold just right. The bra is well made and really beautiful. I would wear it every day if I could put it on by myself! I look and feel fantastic in it, and it makes my dress fall perfectly over my body. Can't wait for the previously dreaded pics! And HerRoom's service was so incredible! The item arrived in less time than anticipated and it was wrapped in pretty lilac tissue. It's the little things that make your heart happy! This experience was one of the best shopping experiences of my life, and I plan on ordering all my bras from HerRoom now. Best selection, best service! Karen from Vancouver, WA USA

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

I am a ballroom competitor and needed a great fitting bra for my new ballroom dress. This is perfect. I sized down to get the fit I wanted. Great bra. I needed a lot of support and found it in this garment. rosemarie from va beach, va.

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70's
• Posted: May, 2012

I normally wear a 36D in bras and I purchased both the 38C and the 36D to try. The 36D was very snug, which I guess might translate into lots of compression, but it was borderline uncomfortable. Since it's my wedding and I want to enjoy myself, I opted for the 38C. It's a beautiful garment, and I'm excited to wear it! ACW from Massachusetts

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

I LOVE THIS BRA!!! I got it to go under my spaghetti strap "mother of the bride" dress. It fits true to size, and I love the beauty, comfort and firm control. It is longer than many bustiers I tried, but not too long, and the length provides even better figure enhancement and control. LOVE the smooth lines it provides under my dress. It's beautifully made, too. Wonderful! Kacy from Vancouver, Wa USA

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

This is a very comfortable fit which holds the girls very well! The only problem I had was that it showed a tiny bit out of the top of my wedding dress, so I had to order another style. It is perfect for some of my other dresses though, and much better for my shape than regular strapless bras. I did have to go down one size. I normally wear a 36D. Lindsay from New Orleans, LA

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

It was too big so I exchanged it for the same style. The cup size is perfect though! It holds the girls very well, and it makes me feel confident! Lindsay from New Orleans, LA

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

This bustier was pretty and comfortable, but was a little too long in the torso for my petite, short-waisted frame. Moreover, it didn't offer as much support for my large bust as I was hoping. I also didn't like where the low back hit on my back. I returned it since it didn't work for me.

Vabien Response: Petites will do better with a long line strapless bra such as Vabien 506. The back cannot be too low or the front will flip forward with larger bust sizes (for bustiers). Strapless bras are wrapped around high, so a good strapless with enough support in the cups such as Vabien 1506 can run very high in size. It works great! Emily from USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: December, 2011

I ordered this true to my size (36DD) with plans to wear it under my wedding dress. The bodice fit wonderfully and the lace is very pretty. Also, it held the girls in and my first thought was, "Yes, I can get crazy on the dance floor!" But as I continued to look at it, I realized that with the stitching on the cups, my breasts looked very pointy and pointed out towards my arms versus in like a cleavage normally would do. There's so much I like about this bustier but I can't live with a pointy silhouette...I have to send it back.

HerRoom Response: We appreciate your feedback. This bustier has transversal seams for a rounded look. If you think you are looking pointy, this is usually a sign that the cups are a little too big. Consider going down a cup size. TC from Ohio

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

awesome. Mercy from Manassas, VA USA

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

I think the item was beautiful but I needed to return it because it was too small. I wear a 36D and it was 4 inches too small. I actually measured it and it was 32 inches. I called and got one of the managers to measure another one (since I thought it might have been tagged wrong) and sure enough it measured at 32 inches. I highly suggest that Her Room adds that somewhere on their website to avoid this situation again. They told me I should go up 2 sizes so I had to order a 40C.

HerRoom Response: As and FYI, measuring a garment does not tell you if it is running small or large. The stretch of a garment is factored in. So, the fact that it measured 32" could mean the garment was to be stretched 4".

VaBien Response: Thanks for your kind words about the garment’s look. Regarding the measurement, it was likely not being measured along the correct line. Regarding the fit, we often suggest – especially to ladies with a pear shape – to size up in the band and down in the cup from their typical bra size. With this body type the measurement may apply around the upper-middle back, where a traditional bra sits, but not necessarily further down on the torso. Jamie from Ellicott City, Maryland, USA

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

Very satisfied with the color and the fit. Purchased this item for my wedding day, and everything was exactly as I envisioned it. I would recommend HerRoom to my clients. Satisfied Customer from Baltimore

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

Absolutely beautiful. I bought this low back bustier to wear under my wedding dress in October. I bought my normal band and cup size. Band size fits, but the cups are probably too big, as I had lost weight and my chest is always the first to go. The cup size probably also plays a part in the fact that I don't have much support when it comes to holding the girls up. Nonetheless, this is a great bra overall! Heidi from Pittsburgh, PA USA

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

Pretty but flimsy. Not made to hold everything in and up.

Va Bien Response: 523 is a well-constructed garment that is indeed effective if wearing the correct size. This case sounds like there was a sizing problem. We would need to know what exactly was wrong with the fit to provide you with suggestions on what the proper size to buy would be. Michelle from Lancaster, OH

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

This product was of very good quality, came wrapped in pretty purple tissue paper with the Herroom seal. It fits perfect! Can't wait to wear it!!! Donna from Fishersville, VA

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

Perfect for under my wedding dress! Amy from Ohio

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

Love this bra! It feels great, fits perfectly, and looks wonderful under my wedding dress. AL from Virginia Beach, VA

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

I needed a strapless option for a wedding gown that was cut slightly low in the back. This garment has a good fit and gives a nice shape. I'm a little on the short-waisted side and after trying nearly all options I decided this was the best one for my figure. I ordered my normal bra size and the fit was perfect. The only negative is that the front boning buckles outward slightly when you bend or sit, that may be because I'm short-waisted, although I returned another option that was designed for petites and had the same problem, along with back bulge. Herroom service is great! Lee from New Orleans, LA

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

loved the way it looked, plenty of support for the girls, very comfortable. Cece from Texas

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

I really like this corset. I am using it under my wedding dress. I was very pleased that they had my correct size, as it has been very frustrating trying to find something that fits perfectly for my wedding! It came in a timely manner and was very reasonably priced for the quality of the garment. Also, it's very sexy! I won't have to worry about my Husband seeing me in Spanx or a girdle on our wedding night! Lola from Houston,TX,USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: October, 2010

Perfect for my wedding day. The gown looks great! Laura from Fort Lauderdale, FL US

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

This is the best fitting piece I've ever worn and highly recommend it! Kristen from Alexandria, VA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30's
• Posted: February, 2010

Bought this item to potentially wear with my wedding dress. The bodice wasn't so bad, I'd say it fit pretty true to size, but the cups were terrible!! No shape, made my chest look pointy and unsupported. There should be some structure in the cups to hold the girls where they're supposed to be held. I'm going to try something else because this just won't work. Dani from USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20's
• Posted: November, 2009

It was beautiful, but I purchased this item for my granddaughter who is getting married. She wasn't comfortable in it and had already purchased one without telling me, so I had to return it. Angelina from Lancaster, Ca. USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60's
• Posted: May, 2009

Fit was great for my cup size. The boning was perfect for girls that are smaller on top and larger in the middle. It really gave great support and had a great slimming effect around the middle. Marci from Pine Island NY USA

• Age: 20's
• Posted: August, 2008

The bustier is very beautiful with the lacing, but the fit was horrible. The cup was too small and did not fit right, there was no way the part between the cups would have touched my chest, and the bottom of the cup stayed loose from my skin giving no support at all. Hannah from Knoxville, TN

• Posted: April, 2008