Carnival Brasselette The Silhouette Maker Longline Bra 313

I've used this bra for years as a performer. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars is that the sizing runs vastly different from color to color. I recently purchase this piece in both beige and black. The cups in the black are easily one to two sizes larger than the beige, which fits like a true D cup. I kept both, but I needed to add pads to the black bra and won't get as much use out of it. Karen M from Los Angeles, CA, USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: June 16,2017

I first ordered a 32D but had to return it because it was way too tight! I received my 34D replacement very quickly and it fit great (my bra size US 32I, UK 32G) and had good support. Unfortunately it was not low enough in the back for my dress, so I'm probably returning it. Would have maybe kept it as lingerie but I can't put it on myself and I don't have handmaidens to assist me on a regular basis ;) Diana from Pennsylvania, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: September 12,2016

I love it!! It is perfectly low in the back for the dress I am wearing for. I did go down in the cup size & it's a perfect fit. I usually wear 32DD but got 32C & glad I did. I have awesome cleavage but not spilling out so Yey!! R.Aguirre from Dallas Tx USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20s
• Posted: July 27,2014

This is a great long line bra if you need something with a very low back and very little padding. I agree with the other posters about the cup size, though. I normally wear a 34DD or a 32F and so I ordered a 34D. The cups were too big. I am ordering a 34C as a replacement and hopefully it will work. I tried on a very old Carnival long line bra of a different style (with a higher back) and the cups were a C and perfect - gave a nice little pushup effect without spilling over. I'm hoping for the best on this new order. It is very pretty and very slimming - just what I want for my wedding day! Linda from Houston

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: March 10,2014

Love it! Completely invisible under my wedding gown (tulle with lace overlay) and feels great. I don't think I will have any problems partying the night away in it. It is snug enough to make me feel secure and slim without feeling confined. Did go down a cup size as site recommends and glad I did as it saved me the hassle of returning it. Michelle from winchendon

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: February 27,2014

I wear a 32D in most bras, but ordered a cup size down based on other reviews in addition to my regular size. Due to the style I really could have worn either size but went with the 32C as I wanted less coverage with the dress I bought it for. It's very pretty, but provides less support than I'm used to with a regular bra. I do wish that it came with the option of straps for extra support. Mari from Portland OR

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: January 21,2014

Fit and feel is great. I got this one along with several others for special occasions! Wayne from USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: March 28,2013

I can wear either a 34C or a 36B and the cups of this 34B were still TOO big for me. I had read other reviews, which indicated the cups run large, so I ordered a size down, but they were still too big. The bodice fit very well but my boobs just swam in it. I think a 34A in this style would be more like it for me, but if I tried that in any other bra, I would not even get it on. I can't even wear a normal 34B - just too small in the cups. The back is very low, which I need for my dress. The lace is really pretty - I think it is the prettiest of all that I tried on but because of the cups I have to return it. It is also a bit short for me, but I am overly tall (6' 1/2"). Aside from that, it is very, very comfortable and lovely. I'd definitely recommend trying it, but keeping that generous cup size in mind. For my body shape (above bust 33", bust 36", below bust 30", waist 30" hips 38") everything worked for me but the cups. Because of my height, I ended up keeping the Carnival 386, even though this one was pretty respectable in height for someone as tall as I am. It would have worked but for the cups. Peg from

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: February 7,2013

This is my very favorite strapless bra and, truly, the only one that really works on me. I am a natural 32D and other strapless bras either slip down or flatten me out. This one works so well, and looks so great, I have turned several friends on to it, as well. This is my second time buying this bra and I bought it, this time, in two colors. I buy it one cup size smaller, based on other reviews and it works great! Jessica from San Diego, CA USA

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

I followed instructions that I read on the site and go a smaller cup size that my every day size and also did the leaning forward thing to put on the bra. When I stood up straight it was a nightmare! My boobs never looked so horrible; it looked like they couldn't fill the bra and were separated as if the bra was pointing them outwards towards each boob's respective arm. Also there was no padding. I travel a lot for wok so by the time I got to try it on it was too late to return/exchange. I don't know how anyone could give this bra a good rating.

Carnival Response: This bra is lightly lined with fiberfill. Nowhere does it say in any description that it is padded. As far as your experience with your breasts separating this is the first time I have ever heard anyone make this complaint about this or any other bra that we manufacture. The cups on this bra are demi cups which by nature force the breasts to your center and create cleavage. I’m sorry that you had a bad experience. Michelle from Miami/Florida/USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: October 5,2012

Looks very pretty but the size is off. I normally wear a 32D but the universal chart said to order a 34B. It was way too big so I am returning it for a 32B. Hopefully it will fit, I really like the way it looks.

Carnival Response: If you usually wear a 32D then a 32C would probably be your best bet in this bra. Since 32C and 34B are cross sizes the sizing charts could replace one for the other. Shirley from Asheville NC

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: October 4,2012

I am a 32DD but purchased the 32D based on the other comments and it was definitely the way to go. Probably could have gone down another cup size. This is perfect for my bridal gown as it is low enough in the back for my keyhole dress and is corset like but not too tight and I wanted to push the boobs up! Leah from San Francisco/CA/USA

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