Aviana Satin and Lace Minimizer Bra 2457 Reviews

Finally, a bra I feel I don't have to return. May even order the other color. I haven't given the bra a trial run yet because I just got it, but so far so good. I tired it on and it fits my large cup sized-breast well. My only complaint is I wish it were available in a 32H and that it only had to two hooks. EJ from Las Vegas,NV

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

fits perfectly, comfortable, supportive. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2010

Very pretty bra and I thought well constructed, but it dosen't have enough support for my size. I do have large heavy breasts and they look saggy in this bra. I was sorry it didn't work well for me.

Aviana Response: I suspect the problem may be that, while you wear a 44DD in bras you find out in stores, in our brand you needed something different. Whatever size you wear in "department store" bras, I always recommend going down a band size and up a cup size when trying a "boutique" brand bra. We size our bras correctly, and we have ample range of cup sizes to allow you to use the band size meant for you. You may want to try a 42F and see what happens? In the proper size 2457, you absolutely will not sag. Teresa from NJ, uSA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: December, 2009

The straps are set too wide set for a bra in this size. Heavy breasts sink toward the middle and are not held in place, puffing over the top in the middle. Will never buy this style again

HerRoom Response: Thank you for your feedback. Your comment has been forwarded to Aviana.

Aviana Response: Aviana straps are set close in the back to prevent shoulder slippage while maintaining proper separation in front. Set any closer, straps or cup material would show under v neckline tops. When breast tissue is pillowing over the top of the cup, the cup is not large enough, and the answer is to try a larger cup size. Placement of the straps will not affect cup capacity, nor will it prevent the "pillow" from occurring. I recommend trying the 36H! C. Webb - Aviana Leslie from Ridgefield Ct USA

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

This was a beautiful bra. However, because I am between sizes, it was too big. As a result, I have returned it. Would probably order this product again in a different size at a later date. The fit though was very comfortable. caroline from los angeles, ca

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: July, 2009

The cup size fit. The bra doesn't provide good support and "flimsy". The wire pokes out between the breasts & can be seen under shirts. I do not like this bra. Crystal from Anchorage, Alaska

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: June, 2009

Excellent support for home-grown mature breasts on a narrow ribcage. I love the comfort and lift while not looking like I'm carrying around a pair of melons. Structure nicely takes most of the weight off the shoulders. The seaming and lace at the top of the cup are probably not smooth enough to wear under a light solid color knit shirt. Under print knits the bra is fine. Hard to remember when the girls last stood up like this. Connie from Orlando, FL, USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: June, 2009

This is just about the best bra I've owned since my "augmentation" from nursing! I used to be a 34 C! It has taken me ten years to figure out that there is such a thing as an 'H' cup. Onward. The bra is comfortable, the under wires fit perfectly, do not dig into my armpits. The degree of minimization is just right - one would not know they were wearing a 'minimizer' except for the ease of fitting big boobs into a size 12 dress. Straps are supportive and do not fall off my shoulders!! I am very narrow through the rib cage, and shoulders - most straps fall down and many bands in my cup size do not fit. Not so with this bra. Only two minor comments for potential buyers to think about. For me, the band size seems a bit on the snug side AND: this is not a tee shirt bra! Nor does it pretend to be. I really wish I could find something this good to wear under tee shirts! I have been searching for something in my size - cannot seem to find anything in AVIANA. Still this bra works so well on all other fronts that I bought three more! Very nice bra. Delia Britton from Toronto Ontario

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: April, 2009

I love this bra freddie from columbus, ga

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: April, 2009

Extremely uncomfortable and flimsy. Since it protrudes in the front, it does not minimize at all. I would not recommend this bra to any person larger than a D cup. Martha from Lawrence, KS

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

I really didn't like this bra. It had no support, and simply didn't fit well. The shape seems to rely on the ability of the breast to hold up the cup -- not a good thing in this size. Sadly, I had forgotten that I had tried this bra before, a couple of years ago, and really didn't like it then! It's possible that it could work for a 20-something in a smaller size... but then, why would she want a 'minimizer"? Karenlee from Springfield, OR

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: February, 2009

The size is right on me so I'm not falling out, and the wires don't dig into me anywhere, but the middle doesn't lay flat against my chest so you can tell that it's poking out farther from my breasts. Not bad of a bra but I wouldn't buy it again. Becky from oklahoma

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: February, 2009

I think it is pretty and if I needed a minimizer...I would buy this one. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: February, 2009

This bra fits well. The wires are comfortable and do not poke or dig into me. My shirts and blouses fit better than ever. D. from Southeast, North Carolina, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: January, 2009

I ordered 2 different bras. This one was not the same rib cage measurement as the other bra. (Even though they are both the exact same size) I love the other bra but this one is not as comfortable. Sharon from Aurora, Colorado USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: November, 2008

My mother ordered this bra in 38G for me last year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have since lost 25 pounds and am back to my original size of 36G, so I decided to order another one. This bra is great for minimizing and lifting so that I can fit well into certain tops that I would otherwise be unable to wear. My only complaint is that the cup is full-size, and I am rather shallow in the cup (top to bottom). This results in a little extra material, which tends to roll up. Amy from Charlotte, NC

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: November, 2008

I am still trying to find the perfect Bra toni from smithton PA

• Age: 70s
• Posted: October, 2008

I think it's a new miracle. Comfortable, beautiful, minimizing - all in one package. You just can not ask for more. I tried one (black) and immediately ordered another (peach).My sincere thanks to the designers of this bra - well done! Anna from Brooklyn, New York, USA

• Age: 50s
• Posted: September, 2008

I was not as happy with the fit of this bra versus the 2452 (which I love) because it seemed to be too wide across the front. Hard to describe the actual fit. The straps seem to be to wide set. Was going to return but decided to keep. Thought it just might be me. Will try to wear because I usually love a mininizer since it helps with fit of blouses that button down the front. Probably will not order this bra again. Will just hang with the 2452.

Aviana Response: Hi Roberta. I'm Christie with Aviana. Yes – the 2457 is a different fit than the 2452. It is built for a different body type than the 2452, and may just not be the bra for you. Anyone reading this should hear this…IF IT DOESN’T FIT, RETURN IT! Every bra style SHOULDN’T fit you. Thousands of styles exist for a reason – we are all different. Neither HerRoom nor Aviana wants you to keep a bra that doesn’t fit! Roberta from Pelahatchie/Rankin/MS

• Age: 70s
• Posted: July, 2008

Great bra! I like the shape it gives me. I feel very supported and secure in this bra. Not good for T-shirts--you can see the seam. The band size feels a little big, like I could go down a size. I am wearing this bra at this size and it feels ok, but will order one size smaller band size next time. I would definitely order this bra again, and I recommend it.

Aviana Response: Our bands do run a little large. It is always a good idea to go down a band size from what you wear in other manufacturers.

Christie with Aviana Amy from St. Louis, MO USA

• Age: 30s
• Posted: July, 2008

So far, so good. Of course, I haven't worn it yet, just tried it on. That said, it was comfortable from the first minute on. One person noted that the underwire goes too far back; it does sit beneath my armpit, but it doesn't feel odd there. As others have noted, the front wires do not lay against my sternum; I noticed a HerRoom response that said that a minimizer isn't expected to. That surprised me. I am now not sure what to do. Depending on the bra, I can fit into a US G or H; because it didn't sit flat, I assumed I needed an H, but am not sure it will make a difference.

Per the shaping, it is a minimizer and does make the breasts more rounded and pushes a bit toward the sides. That said, compared to other minimizers, this one seems to have a much more natural shape than any other minimizer I've ever tried on. I measured myself as 1" smaller (48 instead of 49) with this compared to a full coverage "regular" bra with a more projected shape.

Aviana Response: There are some minimizers built to “skirt” the outside of the breasts, pushing them back toward the chest wall and not tacking in the center. The 2457 should tack in the center if it is the correct size and style for you. If you find the best fitting size and it doesn’t tack, you have to decide if you can live with it. HerRoom is right – it isn’t going to tack in the center on everybody.

Christie - Aviana Annie from Chicago/IL/USA

• Age: 40s
• Posted: July, 2008

This is my second review of this bra. I have been wearing this bra for 4-5 years. I still love it, but what I am witnessing now is a lower quality in the side stretch panels. Brand new, the hooks just barely reach the last set, but after about 10 wearings, I'm at the tightest. If I buy the smaller 42DD, I can't even hook it at all when new. It's still a great bra, and the best I've tried, but at nearly $50.00, I might start looking around again. Oh...and I do not have the wires poking up in front that others have mentioned. When new, it fits and feels like a dream. It just does not wear well. (I am 5'3)

Aviana Response: I have worked for Aviana since it’s inception. We have not changed our vendor or the specifications for the back band fabric. We may have to very soon, since most US fabric manufacturers are being put out of business by Asian imports. We take great pride in the fact that we use only the highest quality materials in our bras. These are memory fabrics, and must have a day of dryness before re-wearing. This will cause the fabrics to maintain their original properties for much longer.

Christie, Aviana Debra from Maine

• Posted: April, 2008

I haven't been comfortable in an underwire for years, but can hardly wait to order 4 more of these. They're wonderful; it does poke forward a bit, but that's a small price to pay for having a bra that's actually a comfortable fit. Pamela from Phoenix, AZ

• Posted: April, 2008

I did not like the look of this bra. To minimize it pushes your breasts close to your armpits. I don't like that look. It is not as comfortable as other bra's I've tried and did not do much as far as minimizing either. A true let down.

Aviana Response: Hi Jill! At 34H you realize that all that breast tissue has got to go somewhere! In order to flatten the breast by 1 cup size, it must be spread out, so yes, some goes out to the side. On a narrower body like yours, perhaps this is just too much under your arm. Sounds like this just isn’t your style. Please try the 2353 or 2352 which also offer the 34H size without the wire, and keeps the tissue up front. Neither is a minimizer, but will give you a great shape I bet you will love.

Christie, Aviana Jill from Thurmont MD

• Posted: March, 2008

First of all I bought this bra on another website and it is absolutely horrible and not worth the money, whether on sale or not; it's not made well at least not for the women with larger size breasts like myself. After one wear I had to use the last row of the closure snaps when I put it on. I've only had it for 3 months and I'm ready to throw the two I bought away.

Aviana Response: Aviana bras, like most bras, are made with memory fabrics. These fabrics are designed to go back to their original shape after washing. If the bra is worn, not washed, then worn again, body chemicals will begin to break down the fabrics and it will begin to stretch to the shape of the wearer. If the wearer is using a size that is actually wrong for her, it may stretch or wear unusually. Memory fabrics should be gently washed, then hung dry and left dry for 24 hours before another wear. That's right - let it sit, after drying, for a day before wearing! This allows memory fabrics to return to shape. Bras worn every day, even if washed at night, will begin to lose shape quickly. Keep in mind that having more bras in your drawer and rotating them makes them last much longer. 1 bra worn daily may give 90 wearings or 90 days. 4 bras, worn less than 2 times a week, washed and left dry, will last 2-3 years. We'll actually sell you fewer bras if you follow our advice! Christie Webb, Aviana Not Pleased from Brooklyn/NY

• Posted: March, 2008

I am 60 years old and just finding a cup size to fit. I wish more stores carried bigger cup sizes so we did not have to play the return game. With my larger stomach I guess I am not a candidate for underwire bras. Just too uncomfortable. The wires between the breasts protruded outward which was the main reason for returning the bra.

Aviana Response: You may be a candidate! You just need to find the style that works for you! Those wires protruding probably means the cup isn't deep enough, and the band may be too small.

My suggestion as a manufacturer of bras exclusively for women like us, TRY NEW STYLES & NEW SIZES! We manufacturers are TERRIBLE at maintaining size consistency not only within the industry but within our own product lines. A 44H in Aviana may be a 48E in another brand, and yes, a 44H in the Aviana 2353 doesn't have exactly the same cup capacity in the Aviana 2457. Herroom has a great return policy, so you can shop without worry - so just order lots of things at once, try them when you are cool and relaxed - then send back what doesn't work! - Christie Webb, Aviana Marcia from Rapid City, SD

• Posted: March, 2008

Finding a well fitting bra has been a challenge for me for many years. If the front is flat against my breast bone, then the wires go too far in the back ... almost behind my underarm area. The front wire justs outward and forward when I sit down (even if I keep my back Victorian lady straight). Perhaps if the wire was about an inch shorter in front it would be ideal. However, this his bra was comfortable from the time I took it right from the packaging. The fabric and lace weren't stiff and scratchy. My upper breast material doesn't jiggle around even though the lace is delicate in feel. I am delighted that it doesn't give me a pointy, torpedo look. I simply wish the wires would lay flat against my breastbone when I sit down.

HerRoom Response: Thank you for your feedback. From your comments it sounds like you are in the wrong size, and/or are short in stature. If you are under 5'4" it's possible that the underwires are too large for your frame. One option is to look at demi cup bras. Also, this bra is a minimizer. This means the wires will not sit flat against your sternum. I really don't think this style bra is right for you.

Aviana Response: I agree - this may not be your style. It is our best selling underwire, but that doesn't mean it fits everybody. Try others and good luck! Christie Webb, Aviana Marissa from Kankakee, Il USA

• Posted: March, 2008

best bra on the planet! gives support without looking pointy; nicely rounded shape and just the right amount of cleavage. love it, love it, love it! marshonne w from seattle WA

• Posted: March, 2008

Very pretty bra but its cut too low for me. My breasts spill over the top.

Aviana Response: Breasts spilling over means your cup isn't deep enough, and may hint that the band isn't right either. Don't rely on fit charts - try several styles in several sizes. Don't rely on historical fittings at stores either. Your bra size can change based on what you had for breakfast. In fact, you may need a couple of sizes & styles in your drawer just to get through a month! Think about days when you are bloated, or feeling thin - we know these things affect our jeans, but they affect our bra size too! Try 38H. Christie Webb, Aviana Merrill from Mt Pleasant SC USA

• Posted: January, 2008

This bra is wonderful, will never buy anything else, I have found my winner! Straps stay up (I am 5'4" too) and no underwire pokes forward when I sit down, I read that in other comments and was concerned, I know from past bras, that can be a nightmare. The look of the bra is very pretty. 3 people have wondered if I have lost weight, now that's a bra worth holding on to! Darlene from West Chicago, Il

• Posted: January, 2008