The underwear on this bra digs in to my ribs in a very uncomfortable way. I like that it’s not too thick in terms of padding.

HerRoom Response: It may be possible that you might be wearing your bra too low. Many women don't make sure their underwires are in their breast crease. Sorry it didn't work for you. Zohra from Salem/OR/USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: September, 2023

This a great fitting bra. The only bad thing is that is being discontinued ?? Linda from United States

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70s
• Posted: June, 2023

Agree that cups are shaped ‘weirdly’. Also, it was painfully too small. (Cup and band). I have other styles from Chantelle, so I know my correct size.

HerRoom Response: We are disappointed you did not see our fit notes on this style adn how to possibly change your size. Debra from Memphis

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: December, 2022

I find this bra to be very comfortable. The soft padding gives nice support which is great since as I get older, my breasts are naturally starting to sag. This bra is also minimizing which is not what I prefer, but at my age who's looking at me?!! Virginia from Connecticut

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: March, 2022

Unflattering. Spread my breasts too wide. Although I fit into the cups, and the band size seemed right, the wires extend halfway into my armpits. Cuts lines across the front of my breasts. Sags at the bottom of the cups. Just not good.

HerRoom Response: All your fit comments point to being in the wrong size. But not sure what size to recommend to you. Rachel from Chicago

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: January, 2022

Most of my bras are Chantelle 36D and this fits without a problem. I'm disappointed in the unflattering, rounded, but flattened wide shape it gives me.

HerRoom Response: We have a note on this style that it does provide a little minimizing. BK from New York

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: May, 2021

This is the most comfortable, best-fitting bra for my size and shape. Great for tall/long-torso. Also good for close-set breasts. It lifts and supports and it does seem to minimize. It looks nice, too. I wish there were more colors. Adrienne from Illinois

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: March, 2021

This is my go-to bra. I wish it had a little more shaping, but it's a great minimizer and I love the light padding. I have several of them. Melissa from Mississippi

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: March, 2021

This is my go to everyday bra its very structured comfortable hides nips. Kitty from Atlanta

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: September, 2020

My longtime Chantelle style, 1747 Merci, was discontinued. I did the bra quiz and this was a result. I'm a 34DD/E with widely spaced boobs and based on suggestions I tried 36D. Didn't fit. I was spilling out the sides. I'm desperate for a bra!

HerRoom Response: With wider spaced breasts, a better bra design for you will be one with side support panels. MerryMerry from Rutherford, NJ

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: September, 2020

Not too much padding for my taste, no visible lines with clothes showing and has great support Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: September, 2020

I have always been happy with Chantelle in the past. I don't like this one at all. Doesn't fit as nicely.

HerRoom Response: We appreciate your feedback. Wish we had more information about why you do not think the fit is nice. This is a plunge t-shirt bra. If you do not have firm breast tissue, your breasts can tumble out a bit when leaning forward. Juli from Aliso Viejo,Ca usa

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: June, 2020

I have been buying this bra for a few years now. I like the fit because with the wide band and hook count it feels secure and snug. The lift and support is good. The cup size is sufficient and the coverage with no show through is what I want. I am short so I also look for the fully adjustable straps. Janice from Ohio,USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: March, 2020

This bra is a hideous shape. When I put it on, it looked like a minimizer, with a weird flattened profile to the cups. Instead of lifting them up, it seemed to smoosh them down my ribcage. Not a keeper.

HerRoom Response: We are sorry to hear that this bra did not work for you. We appreciate the time you’ve taken to voice your concerns to us and truly apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced. Diane from Worcester, MA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: February, 2020

Sexy simple and fully will support!! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: September, 2019

It keeps everything in place, is comfortable, and it's good looking. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: September, 2019

Great fit & quality. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: September, 2019

Comments say that this bra seems to run small compared to other Chantelle bras, and this was spot-on! I sized up in the band and down in the cup, and it fits perfectly. This is hands-down the most comfortable bra I have ever owned. Those of us with large, heavy breasts NEED at least 3 rows of hooks. This one has 4! It makes a HUGE difference in comfort. Will be ordering more of this style! Teressa from Raleigh,NC

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: August, 2019

First time I have tried this bra. It has a nice profile and fits my girls perfectly. I didn't think I would like the plunge or thicker bra cup as well as I do. It is so comfortable that I can forget I am wearing it. No show through under t-shirts as advertised and does not add bulk to my already generous "girls." A great purchase from a good company! Sheri from San Diego, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70s
• Posted: June, 2019

A lovely bra in the same size in the same brand, but too small. Purchasing clothes on line is always a challenge. Nanmother7 from Powell, OH

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70s
• Posted: April, 2019

Best fitting bra for me. Waiting for more colors. Christina

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: January, 2019

I bought this specifically to use as a sleep bra and am very pleased with the support and softness of the material. The four hook band (for a 36G) was a little odd at first, but it seems to do a good job of preventing any shifting or band riding up while I sleep. The cups are a smidge smaller than other 36G bras, but overall it's much more supportive and attractive than I would've expected. Jen

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: January, 2019

I have tried many bras over the last few months and this is by far the most comfortable model I have had in a long time. I have one in each of the colors that are available. I did have to purchase a band size smaller than I usually buy, but I also gained a cup size so I guess it all works out. Love this bra and especially the wide band that my DDDD cup needs for support. I hope Chantelle keeps making it so I can replenish when needed. Kim from Sedalia

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: October, 2018

The band and cup size were too small.

Chantelle Response: Hi Desta, we recommend trying the Rive Gauche Full Coverage T-Shirt Bra 3286, Chantelle designed by CL. The Rive Gauche Full Coverage T-Shirt Bra provides full coverage support for a well supported and covered look. Desta from Nevada

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: July, 2018

Best fitting most comfortable underwire bra I have ever worn. Easily worn all day without that "can't wait to get this off" at the end of the day that is so common. Makes my clothes fit better and has narrower body shape so wires do not extend too far and poke your arms. I will be buying other colors! Better fit profile for hard to fit and petite bodies than all of the other companies and I have tried most! Lesha

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: June, 2018

I am hard to fit and tried on several brands, styles and sizes at various stores. No one seemed able to help me get a good or comfortable fit. HerRoom helped me find a perfect fit although it took a couple of tries! At last I found the ideal bra for me! Bennie from Novi, MI

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 70s
• Posted: June, 2018

Love the fit, color and look. Very comfortable bra! Deb from Tucson, AZ

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: May, 2018

Very comfortable in the front, feels like a custom fit. However the straps in the back kind of scratch my shoulder blades, no other bras have done this. The cups for this bra do not provide enough coverage for me to consider this a T-shirt bra, nipples do show through. Support is good, but the way this bra is designed my breasts are separated in the middle which moves them to the sides. I'd rather have them positioned forward which has a more slimming effect. This bra is Ok to wear and will not be returning it, but I would not purchase it again. I do believe it runs true to size.

Chantelle Response: Hi Gretchen! We are sorry to hear that the Chantelle C Ideal Plunge T-Shirt Bra 1951 has not provided the shape and comfort that you are looking for. Since the C Ideal Plunge T-shirt Bra has very kicked in straps in back, that could be why they are irritating your shoulder blades. We recommend trying the Chantelle Rive Gauche Full Coverage T-Shirt Bra 3286, which has centered straps for support, a firmer pad for modesty and more forward projection for shape and slimming the silhouette. Gretchen from CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: May, 2018

Nice colors and comfortable. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: May, 2018

Does not show under clothes, straps don't slide down. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: May, 2018

Comfortable and natural shape. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: May, 2018

Supportive and flattering. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: April, 2018

Goes with almost anything and is super comfy. If fitted right, you forget you’re wearing an underwire bra. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2018

Super comfy and can be worn with almost anything! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: April, 2018

Great fit and color choices. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2018

Good solid and secure fit. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2018

This is a very comfortable and flattering bra. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: April, 2018

Good quality bra. The fit was fine when I first put it on. After wearing a few times my breast spill out some.

Chantelle Response: Hi Denise! Thank for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are glad that you were impressed with the quality of the style you purchased, but it sounds like you might do better in a style that provides more containment. We recommend trying the "Chantelle C Magnifique Molded Minimizer Underwire Bra (Style 1891)" which has a soft stretch fabric that molds to the bust and a higher center panel for better containment. If you find yourself still spilling out of the cup, we recommend going up in the cup to a 36I. Denise

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: February, 2018

I soo wanted to love this bra. I have a hard time with plunge type bras as I always fall into the center. This bra was slightly stretchy and held me in well. It has a minimizing effect which looks nice. As I continued to wear it it began to crease under bust and on the sides and they did not go away, I'm now falling into center, the bra feels and looks like I've been wearing it for a year :(

HerRoom Response: We suggest tightening your straps and making sure your band is tight enough. Also really try and make sure all of your breast tissue is in the cups. Check out our How To Put on a Bra video for tips and tricks. C from illinois

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: June, 2017

A super-comfortable bra! The cups of this brand are the best! This bra does flatten and push down and to the sides a bit, but not as much as the C Magnifique Minimizer. Very smooth looking and round shape great for knit tops. The 1241 is more of a front/lift, but straps not as comfortable. Trade-offs! Adrienne from Illinois

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: May, 2017

This bra fits well. I'm 34 G and always have a hard time finding bras that both fit and support. In order to have found enough support in the past always ended up with extra fabric in the cup, not with C Ideal. I need a bra with a wide cup, and this has that feature. The straps come far enough in in my shoulder and never ever slip. I would not have found this bra if I had not been fitted. EmilyGC from Trent Woods, NC

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: May, 2017

This bra fits perfectly and is very comfortable. Initially I tried the 38H because I am usually a 38 but it was too tight. Since Chantelle is a French manufacturer this makes sense because supposedly French women are skinnier! I hope to get this in the Nude color soon. Thank you HerRoom- you're a life saver! Heather from Wilmington, DE, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: April, 2017

I really wanted to love this bra after reading all of the great reviews. This bra gave me spillage from the top. And it hurt just to wear it.

Chantelle Response: Sometimes this bra can be a hard fit. We suggest trying C Magnifique 1891 for a great smooth, round shape with a more comfortable fit. Erin from Illinois

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: April, 2017

Great support and good coverage! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: April, 2017

Basic and comfortable Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2017

Soft support with full coverage! keeps straps on the shoulders and never have to worry about adjusting. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: April, 2017

best fit, comfort and Quality Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: April, 2017

Light weight no extra padding comfortable plunges, invisible under the thinnest t-shirts Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: April, 2017

I absolutely love this bra! I have several of them. When I first wear a new one, I use the extenders because it seems to run a little small. But once I've broke it in, it is so comfortable. It stays put and I'm not constantly pulling on my straps. Also it has nice padding and gives a nice lift. Biggest complaint: not enough colors! ?? Melissa from Oakvale/MS/USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: March, 2017

Weirdly flattens my boobs.

HerRoom Response: We suggest trying C Essential 3816 to help give your breast a nice rounded look. Erin from Bay Area, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: March, 2017

This is a great T shirt bra for a fuller figured older woman like myself. It provides a more youthful contour and makes clothes fit in a more flattering way. The straps and back stay in place while the cups prevent show through. I will be ordering more of this terrific style! Nonna

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70s
• Posted: February, 2017

Best bra ever! Nothing spills over the top or out the sides. The straps don't fall off. No back fat. The side stays don't poke under my arms. Truly the perfect bra for me. I will definitely order more of this bra. Maybe even throw away all the other bras I have.... Shannon from Atlanta GA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: February, 2017

Great fit and does minimize. Very happy with this bra. AD from So Cal

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: February, 2017

Best fitting bra ever! You almost forget you have one on. It lifts and separates comfortable underwire and smoothes back and underarm area. I bought 2 I like it so much! E. H. from Raleigh, NC USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: January, 2017

This fit well and was the size I expected based on the Universal Cup Sizing System and the size of my current bras. I ordered a second one in another color. SLW

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: October, 2016

Great support and looks good on. Amy from Chicago

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: September, 2016

I did not keep this bra simply because it covered a bit more than I was looking for.

HerRoom Response:We suggest trying style Aeria 1291. The cups are a lightweight spacer foam for breath-ability and no show through. The cut of the cups are less coverage than C Ideal too. JH from TN/USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: August, 2016

I liked that this bra was lightweight, comfortable and it fit well, but I wasn't happy with how it made my breasts look. The underwire was very wide, so my breasts were kind of pushed to the sides. Just wasn't flattering on me. Elizabeth from Pennsylvania

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

Best fitting bra I have ever had! The step by step guide on finding a bra was perfect. The customer service person recommended this one for more coverage based on the fit that I liked. CKE from SD

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: July, 2016

This bra is not quite as comfortable as the Wacoal. It's a little more constricting to wear, but it is lightly padded. Older petite from Houston TX

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: May, 2016

I ordered my size but the cup size was way too small. It is a beautiful bra but I won't be able to keep it. Too small . . . .I'm bummed out. Susan from Millers Creek

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: May, 2016

So I usually don't do these reviews, but this is a great bra! It really keeps me in place without hurting, and it's soooo nice to put on a fitting bra! Amy from Damascus MD

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: March, 2016

This is an OK bra. I like that it is full coverage and it is well made. That being said, the straps are NOT set-in - they constantly fall off my shoulders even after I have adjusted them a hundred times. I can feel the underwire in this bra and after a few hours it is unbearable and I have to take the bra off. (I have worn underwires all my life - this is the first time it has bothered me). I wish it were more comfortable because the fit is perfect.

Chantelle Response: Hi Virgie! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. Is it possible that this isn't the right size for you in this style? When a bra's band size is too wide on on the body, the straps are subsequently too wide as well, even when they are set in. This commonly causes the straps to fall off of one's shoulders, no matter how many times they've been adjusted. The wrong size can also cause the underwire to become uncomfortable, due to either the cup being too small, causing digging into the breast tissue, or the band being too big, causing the wire to easily move/rub against your body as you move. One suggestion for a style with a comfortable wire would be our "C Magnifique" (style: 1891). Both the centered straps and the underwire are lightly padded for an ultra comfortable feel on the body. We hope this helps! Virgie from Connecticut

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: February, 2016

Did not fit right. It flattened the breast and I had tissue over the top of the cup. I sent it back.

Chantelle Response: Hi Jen! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. Any time you have breast tissue coming over top the cup in any bra, it might mean that you need to increase the cup size to ensure that the breast tissue is fully contained. While 1951 doesn't come in the next cup size up, our "Rive Gauche" (style: 3281), "C Magnifique" (style: 1891) and our "Parisian 4-Part-Cup" (style: 1471) are all great for amazing comfort, support, and shape, and they all come up to an I cup, which might be what you need in Chantelle. We hope this helps! JEN from Pasadena / Ca

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

I think this bra runs small. I have another Chantelle bra that I got in a 34F because the 36 was too big around, but I had to exchange this bra for a 36G. Both the band (34) and cup (F) were too small. Overall, the bra is fine -- lightly lined so it gives a nice shape; the straps are thin enough to be cute and they are very adjustable; and the number of hooks increases with the size. It's not as supportive as I'd like, but it's still absolutely fine (and I can't stand when my chest moves around when I'm moving). Make sure you get the right size. anonymous

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20s
• Posted: January, 2016

Fits perfectly! Mary from Powell

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: January, 2016

This bra fits smoothly, is light and comfy and has a nice rounded shape. I fall into the middle of most plunging bras, but this one works for me and I'm glad to have it if only for that reason. It's also a bit slimming without compacting, and has a softly rounded shape rather than sticking out in front a lot. However, it needs more support at the base of the cups, where it's already sagging after wearing 4 or 5 times. I also find the straps a bit too stretchy. More sturdiness and support and I'd buy 2 more today, but no. It runs a bit smaller than Chantelle 1896, which was my favorite bra until it was discontinued. Chantelle, thanks for the clever and flattering plunge design, but get your sizes consistent, and make more sturdy bras like 1896! We need you!

Chantelle Response: We are glad you like the design, feel, and shape, but are sorry that you're finding that it's not the support that you need. Have you ever considered buying a bra with seams in it? A seamed bra provides a great deal of structure and support for the breast tissue, and works best for women with a fuller bust. Two such styles that we recommend are "C Chic Sexy Plunge" (style: 3641), and "Rive Gauche" (style: 3281). Both of these styles have minimum stretch, full support up to an H cup and flat seams that are virtually invisible under most clothing. Rachel from Chicago, IL USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: December, 2015

I love Chantelle bras, but found this one to run small in the cups. It was small for me and didn't give me as nice of a shape as I wanted. Pat from Barnegat, NJ

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: August, 2015

This bra minimizes me by about half an inch, which wasn't what I bought it for, but I was pleasantly surprised because most minimizers don't work for me. I love the fit, shape, and support, and the lace is gorgeous. Underwires squeaked a little when I tried it on, but the noise went away in a few hours. Cindy from Berkeley

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: teen
• Posted: August, 2015

I have a Chantelle C Chic bra in a 32D that I love. This though... I couldn't believe my eyes when both the tag AND the label said it was a 32D. The underwire dips low down from the center panel. On the tightest setting it was still riding up my back and loose. I was hoping this one would fit because it had a 2 hook closure instead of 3 but alas, this was far from an option. Sarah from MD

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20s
• Posted: July, 2015

Absolutely love this bra! Sometimes people will say that a bra fits so well that it's like you can't even feel it - I always think, not in this cup size! I put this on and, wow!!! It doesn't feel like I'm wearing it - no digging or pinching or binding but great support and incredibly comfortable. I am tall - 5'11" with a small rib cage for my height and a very full 34DDD. This gives full coverage in the cup horizontally and vertically, no spilling out the sides and good separation. It provides good padding for no nipple show through. The only slightly negative thing I would say is that it makes a squeaky noise from the underwires at first but with wearing, that goes away. Cindy from Deep South

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: July, 2015

Would like a bra with no padding and not so stiff

HerRoom Response: Thank you for your feedback! We suggest you try Chantelle C Natural Seamless Molded Underwire Bra. This bra has molded, seamless cups with stretch to offer a more comfortable, custom fit. Jeanine from Brooklyn, NY

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: June, 2015

Very nice shaping but wish it had a bit more support. sammy from Philadelphia, PA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: May, 2015

Fit was ok, but it made the breasts look flat. I love the Chantelle bras but I returned this one. Laurie from Kokomo/IN/ 46902

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: May, 2015

Low plunge Great cup fabric Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: April, 2015

I wanted to love this bra. It was comfortable, and it did a great job at helping with "back fat". It also provided good coverage of nipple-show-through without adding too much padding. However, I returned it because I felt I had too much jiggle at the top of the cups. Lori from Seguin, TX

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: March, 2015