Va Bien Minimizer Molded Cup Firm Control Bodysuit 701 Reviews

It's almost impossible to find a briefer without cup seams in my size. This comes close. Smooth cups are excellent but the minimizer body is extremely tight; I'll need to go up to a 44. I had to clip out the wires which were poking my underarms.

HerRoom Response: Underwires poking usually means you need to move up a cup size. Judith from MN

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 70s
• Posted: January, 2021

I am in my 60's and I am not as firm as I used to be. I am busty and the girls do sag over time. I always liked a smooth look in my clothes. The Va Bein briefer gives the girls uplift and fits the bill for me. cece from gary,indiana usa

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

It does minimize in the bust area, but if you are looking for a really firm fit, this bodysuit isn't for you. Deborah from Pgh PA

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

The fit was right but it is too long for me. I have to try to see if my alteration lady can shorten. Faye from Houston, TX

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

This minimizer is a TRUE minimizer! The fabric is smooth so your top garments move across it freely. Top quality product. I'll be back to order another so I will have a spare. SwampGal from Fort Worth, TX

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

BEST bodysuit ever! And I have tried them all! Hope they never ever stop making it! Elaine from Washington, DC

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

Love these suits and have purchased many over the past 10+ years. However, the first time I washed this particular garment, the underwire popped through and I have had to repair it. This has happened to older ones but never on the first time washing. Elizabeth from Bloomfield Hills, MI

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

Great fit overall and styled so I think it would suit and help improve almost every body shape. Susanna from Conecticut

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

I am 5'9" tall (174) and I struggle to EVER find one piece shapers or one piece bathing suits that are long enough. This one was perfect in every way. Plenty of support, plenty of length. The bottom isn't super tight but my hips are probably about 39" and it is fine for me. Linda

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: March, 2017

Great control! I look a size smaller. Bobbie

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: April, 2016

A reviewer below wrote that the minimizer has been changed and she's absolutely right. The minimizer does not minimize like it used to, and I am the same weight and size. Minimizers are hard to come by so I'm forced by this one. Nancy from United States

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 80s and above
• Posted: March, 2016

I wanted to wait until I had time to really experience wearing the bodysuit. I love how this bodysuit tucks in everything, it's very firm and comfortable to wear. I actually wish it could be even more firm but then I think that would be considered a corset LOL. I have ordered bodysuits from other vendors and none really did their job as this one has. I will be ordering more in the very near future. Nisey

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: February, 2015

I love my body suit and will be ordering more in the very near future. They shape me beautifully Nisey from Fenton/MO/USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: January, 2015

I have worn Va Bien for years, however, this style is terrible. The top is way too small and the bottom is way too large. Can't imagine why this would fit differently than other styles. Wanda from Highland, IL

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: January, 2015

I love how this body suit makes me look more well-proportioned. Straps are wider and more comfortable than this item was before. Love it! Arlene from Albuquerque

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: November, 2014

I was extremely disappointed in this bodysuit. In the past, I've worn the Va Bien 1291, and always loved it. Now that I'm older, I thought I'd try something similar with a higher back for the flab that we get as we age. Now, I'm 5'6 1/2" and 240 lbs. The body suit would not even come up high enough on my body to get my breasts in it, and I really, really tugged on it to reach the breast area. it also had ENORMOUS cups, (I wear a 40DD normally) and the leg openings came all the way up to my navel, leaving all that tummy to protrude out from the leg holes. NOT a good look. Deborah

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: October, 2014

I am glad I found this body suit because It was really hard to find minimizer in DD. Barbara from washington, dc

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: April, 2013

The bra on this one piece fits absolutely wonderful however, the rest of it is just way too long. After the bra, the rest is uncomfortable and even though I only weigh about 112 this one piece is way too tight and very very uncomfortable. I only wish I could get this same bra by it's self. Charmain from Tishomingo, ms

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: December, 2012

This is good shapewear. However, the torso is pretty long even when it's adjusted. I first ordered a larger size based on their suggested sizing and had to return it because I also sized up on the cup size. I reordered in my actual cup size but did leave the larger body size and it fits much better. I think it would be much better if it was made without underwire, I personally don't care for underwire bras.

Va Bien Response: Thank you, we are glad you like the bodysuit. As you noticed, Va Bien bodysuits tend to run long in the stride. Regarding the underwire, we do make a couple of soft cup (no underwire) bodysuits that you might like, although they do not have molded cups. Check out our styles Va Bien Classic Firm Control Bodysuit 1291 and Va Bien Classic Bodysuit with Legs 1292. Vernida from St. Louis, MO

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: September, 2012

I have worn a good number of one pieces but this is one of the best. It was exactly the right size for my height (5'7") and figure (closer to full than average). Wore it under a bridesmaid dress and it smoothed me out nicely. Worth the money! K from New Hope, PA

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

I have worn this item for about 6 to 7 years, and it has been modifited or poorly made. Most women who are top heavy want something to minimize their breast not make them look larger. I returned the item because the cups are pointed not round like the older version, and they made my breast look even larger. There are bra's out there to minimize, but not full one piece body briefs.

Va Bien Response: So sorry to hear about your experience. No change has been made in the manufacturing process of this style since it was designed years ago. Most customers find that the cups do indeed minimize the bust. Regina from Cleveland

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: July, 2012

Love this bodysuit, its does a great job, washes great is very supportive through the torso and breast area I will be purchasing this item again. HerRoom is a great company with excellent service. I had my item within a few days. Robyn

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

I have ordered this same item for the second time and am disappointed with the quality. The first time I washed both of the garments the underwire poked through and the trim around the top of the cups came un sewn. I had to hand sew them back together. I expected the item to be of better quality after paying $50 for it. Melissa from Turtletown, TN USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: January, 2012

One of the 3 pcs I purchased has a strap that is unraveling and coming apart after one wash - the other 2 are fine and offer very good support with comfort.

Vabien Response: Thank you for your feedback, this is highly unusual, we rarely hear of this problem. M from Southborough, MA, USA

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

It would be nice if they would make it in short , medium and tall lengths. If you are 5'3" or under the torso hangs. There are short people out there that need shapewear as well as those that are 5'4" and over. Companies seem to forget about us petite ladies. Ava from Williamsburg, VA

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

Very good fit and support! MOH

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

I wish my body was longer, but since I'll probably be getting a breast reduction in the near future, I'll be able to go back to 36 or 34 D cup which would shorten the length of any new body suits I would purchase. But, for now I am happy with the suits I've just purchased and have been wearing them with no problems. Theresa from Culver City, CA

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

Fabulous feel and fit. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

This shaper fits well. I like the one piece feel and full support bra. This is better than others because it gives a full support bra; the body material is firm but not suffocating; and it is smooth and simple doesn't have lace and decoration. Jennifer from Peoria, Illinois

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 40s
• Posted: January, 2010

Fit across my back (36), but much too long in the torso. Does not provide the necessary support for my breast and the sides are too low.

HerRoom Response: This bodysuit is not designed for women who are shorter than 5'4". Ritann from Easton, PA

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

I love the fit and control of the Va Bien Minimizer. My issue with it, is the underwire coming out. On some, I've only worn it 2-4 times when the underwire just pokes through. Replacing the garment gets really costly. Barbara from Olathe, KS / USA

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

The bodysuit fit well and was comfortable. I would have liked a little more waist compression but it did smooth me out. The suit took 1/2" off my bust measurement, not much but being only a C cup I just wanted a smooth bra with no push up effect for blouses. Andrea from VA Beach, VA, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: April, 2009

Great but the cups are do not fit quite right. However, overall a great garment for those times I want a little more support. Didn't realize I was getting a minimizer but it works. Natalie from Valparaiso

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

I won't wear the Va Bien 701 again!! I have a long torso and it still was too long for me. The underwire went down to my midriff and the crotch area when snapped rubbed between my upper thighs. Unfortunately it seemed to fit ok when I first tried it on but by the end of the evening I was soooo happppy to take it off. Glenda from Browns Valley, MN, USA

• Age: 50s
• Posted: September, 2008

I bought this bodysuit mostly because of the minimizer style in the bra. And it fits that way great. But I would have liked a lot more control in the tummy area. Most girls with large busts have tummy issues also. JR from Canton, Ohio USA

• Age: 40s
• Posted: July, 2008

I love the Va Bien 701 Minimizer Body Suit. It is the best for comfort and fit that I have ever purchased (and I have tried many other brands). I like the way it fits up higher on the back and really keeps its shape after much wear. Initially I had trouble with the plastic loops on the straps breaking. Then, I decided to wash them like other lingerie. I put them in a net lingerie bag, wash on gentle and hang to dry. This works out wonderfully and they come out looking like new! I don't go into the big department stores looking and trying new undergarments any longer. I simply order from HerRoom in the comfort of my own home. I have never been displeased. Customer Service is A+. Linda from Seattle/WA/USA

• Posted: May, 2008

I really like the Va Bien Minimizer. It is comfortable and it provides optimal support. My only issue with it, is that the underwire sometimes breaks through. I have had this happen about 2-3 times with relatively new garments. As long as the underwire stays in it's great!

HerRoom Response: When your underwires keep poking out of your bra, there are generally 2 reasons: First, you are washing your bras in hot water which shrinks the casing around the underwire. Second, you might have too large a band size. The friction from your band moving around your body will eventually cause the wire to pop through. Ann from Olathe, KS USA

• Posted: August, 2007