Wacoal La Femme Underwire T-Shirt Bra 853117 Reviews

I've always loved Wacoal bras but can't get anyone in the lingerie dept. to help me. So, I turned to online ordering. This is my second order for Underwire t-shirt bra. It's comfortable, keeps it's shape and I look good in a t-shirt.

HerRoom Response: We are delighted you found HerRoom and are happy to help. Jean from Richmond VA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 70s
• Posted: October, 2021

I keep ordering this bra over and over again. Wacoal is about the only brand where I can find smaller band sizes with a range of cups. I will continue to buy this bra. I only wish they made it in more colors in my size! Rachael from AUSTIN

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

It pokes me in the back. Not sure why. Makes me scratch and re- adjust too much. Not worth sending back as I know it will improve, but otherwise, fit is fine. Tags, perhaps need to be removed.

HerRoom Response: Your comments are curious. The word "pokes" is usually used for underwires, so I'm not sure what is poking you in the back. Joan from Oregon

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

I just received this one. I tried it on, and it seemed to fit. Then I washed it, no dryer.The ribbon-like straps fall off my shoulders, and there needs to be a third row of hooks. The band does not support enough in a D5 with a 34 band: back hurts.

HerRoom Response: Your straps falling off and your band not giving you enough support are both signs that your band size should be a 32 rather than a 34. Unfortunately, this bra does not come in the size you need - 32I(D6). Ann from CA, USA

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

I had purchased this bra before and it no longer fit so I tried to order another size from this website that would fit, but with no luck. I had thought it was comfortable before, however. Leslie from Austin, TX, USA

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

Comfortable, feminine and gives a beautiful shape Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: September, 2019

Comfortable, gives great support and shape! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: September, 2019

Pretty and functional! Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Super relieved to have found a "t-shirt" slash a little bit pushy uppy bra that works on a 34 H. My boobs look fantastic in this bad girl, and it fits, and I can wear it all day without getting angry. Mary

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: January, 2019

Very uncomfortable. Cup size was smaller than DD. The other bra I ordered with this one fit better but not perfectly. Rita from Hammond, Louisiana

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

Bra was very pretty, but the cup was very small for an H cup. I was so crowded I couldn't wear it. Not sure now what cup size to get now in this brand. Band fit perfect so I know it wasn't small in that area.

HerRoom Response: We are sorry to hear that this bra did not work for you. We suggest checking out our Bra Fit Center to find your perfect size in this bra. Jean from Ft. Worth/TX/United States

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

Wonderful bra! Fits perfectly, and is so comfortable. I look my normal size, and will be back for more! Thanks! Karen from Dallas, TX

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

Comfortable, flattering and washes well! Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Consistent, supportive and stylish! Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

This is my absolute favorite bra. I wore it a couple years ago and loved it, then I went up a cup size and Wacoal wasn't making them in my new size. I checked again a few months ago and my size is now available! I was thrilled to be able to wear this bra again. It's both supportive and comfortable. The cups are the perfect thickness/material to give coverage but still move with you. It's perfect under t-shirts and sweaters. Melissa from California

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

I only wear Wacoal bras. They are the most supportive. I have two of these bras and love them. Jen from PA

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

The fit and cut are good but after a long day the wires pinched Charlene Anna from Knightdale NC

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: April, 2017

Comfortable looks great under clothes but pretty and sexy! Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: April, 2017

Sexy and colorful. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 20s
• Posted: April, 2017

Very pretty, comfortable, and supportive. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: April, 2017

Perfect support, fit, shape, and profile Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Consistent support, elegance, and comfort Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Great fit, comfortable Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Very comfortable bra. Great support. Doesn't ride up, comes in different colors and built to last a while. Cindy from Agoura Hills CA

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

Fits well. I'm glad I chose this bra. Molly

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

I have had a terrible time finding a bra for my new huge saggy breastfeeding boobs. THIS ONE FITS! It stays in place and is supportive without being constricting. It seems to lay well against me, I guess the cups have a bit of stretch to them. Sometimes the straps slip down but I have narrow shoulders. Sarah from Butte, MT

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: July, 2016

Great support for bigger breasts/band sizes. Smooth under clothing and lifts the breasts and pushes them forward. Cut low enough to wear with any top, and I don't get a gap between my breasts and the bra like I do with many plunge bras. B from Philadelphia

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

Smooth under clothing. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Smooth under clothing, great support. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

I can't imagine what you would wear this under- the cup edge is super thick and bulky! I also felt the bra was very stiff and did not move with me. Asya from MN

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: April, 2016

The most comfortable and flattering bra I have ever owned Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 50s
• Posted: April, 2016

Did not appear to be a DDD. Fell right out of it.

HerRoom Response: Thank you for your feedback! We suggest you visit our Bra Fit Center for may resources and tips to help you find your perfect bra fit. Kara from Jefferson City

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

I liked the bra at first. As I wore it for the first time I noticed that the band is fairly tight even on the last hook and I've never had a problem with a 32 before for other brands. I worry about sizing up because I don't know if a 34 will be too big. Also, the cups rub against my armpits and cause irritation. I fill out the cups completely but they don't move my breasts away from my sides enough I think. I may have to try a demi bra. Full coverage doesn't seem to work for smaller framed women or smaller bands. Also, the straps are wide set and slip to the edge of my shoulders and I've never considered myself to have narrow shoulders. I need a bra with a cup that holds as much breast tissue but that isn't as wide from the side of one cup to the other, bringing the breast tissue more forward than this bra I think. Not really sure, I still haven't found a good fitting bra.

Wacoal Response: This style’s rigid cup should be bringing your breasts front and forward. For a style with less rigidity, try 853205 Halo Lace Spacer Contour. The cups are softer and more paired down than 853117 which help’s to eliminate underarm rubbing on a petite frame. The straps will also pull to the center of your back for narrow shoulder relief. For more side support and forward projection you may consider a seamed underwire like Retro Chic 855186 that uses reinforced side slings to bring tissue in and forward. These typically offer much fuller coverage and tall centers, not a plunging neckline like 853117. Stephanie from NH

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

This is my most comfortable Sister Size Bra. It unfortunately does not go small enough in the band and large enough in the cups for my actual size. I do, however, currently own five of these bras. I keep buying this bra, because I truly love how understated yet beautiful it is. The lace on the front of the band just gives it that extra pizazz to an otherwise ordinary day bra. The power mesh band is supportive. The straps are wide enough so as not to cut into my shoulders under the weight of my breasts, and the cups give a nice rounded shape, a bit minimized though. The quality and craftsmanship also make these bras rather durable. My two oldest are over a year old maybe closer to two years. I have replaced them, but keep them around for when I don't want to sweat up my newer, more expensive true size bras. The Nude is still wearable, but is very broken in and now lacking in support, which is to be expected given how long I've had the bra. The only thing wrong with it is that the elastic on the straps is showing signs of unraveling. The Blue one is in a more advanced stage. The elastic along the back at the top of the band on one side needs to be replaced. Luckily the straps are long enough on me that I can shorten them to replace the band elastic and keep these trusty old bras around a bit longer. I've definitely gotten my money's worth out of them- with no special care taken. Both bras were worn in rotation and machine washed in a lingerie bag every week till I purchased new bras to replace them. Great bra! Blues from MT

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

It's comfortable, cute, and fits true to size but I wouldn't recommend it to women with larger breasts. There just wasn't enough support for me. Elizabeth from Massachusetts

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: October, 2015

This has great fit and form, and it is very supportive! R from Virginia

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

Great bra. The cup size runs a bit on the small side. Pam from Mesa az

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

Wonderful bra. Helps hide my back fat along with being comfortable! Renee from Saint Louis MO USA

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: August, 2015

I am a 36 A, this is the best bra I have ever owned. It lifts the girls and looks and feels fantastic. I highly recommend it, I will buy more asap! Amanda from st louis mo

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

Fit beautifully. Will be ordering more ASAP! Rebecca from Maryland

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

I like the way this bra fit me. I have a small frame and carry some extra weight. Bra straps tend to slide down for me because I usually end up buying bras for larger framed women. The spacing on the traps works well for me. And the look is natural and this bra is comfortable. Joni from Grygla, MN USA

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

This is by far one of the absolute best bras I have ever worn. I own it in both the nude and the black currently, and I'll be coming back for more. It's the perfect support without ridiculous padding. The middle rise is perfect, as are the rise of the cups (no quadraboob). Marissa from Philadelphia, PA, USA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: July, 2015

I have tried on 20 different bras in a size 32H. None of the bras have fit at all (in a moulded cup ). I pretty much gave up on finding a nice tshirt bra in my size. But this bra is the most amazing bra I have ever tried on. It doesn't cut into my side and the wire covers my entire breast. There is absolutely no spillage over the cups ( which is the biggest problem I had in all the other bras I tried on ), no uniboob. They are lifted an there is so much support. Absolutely amazing. Kyla from Pennsyvania, USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: June, 2015

I LOVE this bra. My size is actually a 32 D4 but it wasn't available so I purchased the 34 D3. It fits beautifully and I'm very happy. The cups aren't huge so it doesn't show in lower cut tops for the most part, there are a few exceptions but at my size I don't have many options, but they are supportive. I love that they are lined- no poking out. The cleavage edge has a hem so no rolling- which drives me nuts!! But it is still smooth under my shirts, even thin t-shirts. I'm so happy I'm scared to order my actual size fearing it might not fit!! And I hate paying for return shipping- which happens more often than not. I'm also happy with the price. At my size I was afraid I'd have to pay 80 a bra all the time. This is a wonderful all-around bra, great price, wears well. I hope they never stop making it! Laura from Queens, NY

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: June, 2015

Very comfortable and supportive bra. I lie that it pushes the breasts together instead of separating them like so many bras do. Colleen from South Padre Island, TX

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

I really liked this bra. It fits well and has good support plus a lacey touch many bras forget. I like the silvery gray color also. A good "new" neutral! Barbara

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

Great fit! Structured well. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Fits perfectly. Breasts do not jiggle too much and the nipples do not show through. Its very feminine and disappears under your shirt. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: April, 2015

Great support, lift, nipple coverage and sexy. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Fits GREAT. Looks fabulous under clothes. And is still sexy! Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Flattering and comfortable. Looks good under t-shirts. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: April, 2015

Looks so good on me. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Smooth cups and has firm cups for heavy breasts. Plunge style gives great cleavage and seamless smooth under tops. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Posted: April, 2015

Gives great shape and gives a great push up look. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

It's comfortable, versatile, and makes my boobs look fantastic. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: April, 2015

It pushes the girls up and makes you feel so feminine, LOVE it!!! Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Fits like a glove. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

I don't usually buy Wacoal bras, but this one is a pleasant surprise. Very comfortable and invisible under clothes. Kim from Whitney, TX

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

Fits perfectly, very cute and well-made, works under a variety of tops. Jennifer from Arcata, CA

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

This bra gives good cleavage and coverage and also has a back design that I've found is mostly invisible under tight shirts and helps keep those straps on for people with sloped shoulders. My only complaint is that the bra feels a little clunky. Maybe not the best for those petite in frame- but probably good for anyone who wants to look busty without a push-up. Bra fits true to size. Sarah from Maryland, US

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 20s
• Posted: January, 2015

I love this bra. It is the best t-shirt bra because you can wear it under any shirt literally. I wish the straps were convertible, but otherwise this is my favorite bra and I wear it almost every day. Hannah from Dallas, TX

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

Very comfortable and nice looking. sd from Santa Clarita

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: November, 2014

It was perfect and I loved it. Marianne from Grosse Pointe Park, MI

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70s
• Posted: October, 2014

I never knew it was possible to love a bra until now. I will probably never buy another brand. I'm a 38B and this bra gives me the support, lift, and shape that I want. It is one of the best fitting bra I have! It fits true to size! I love the "leotard back"and the straps don't slip, they are fully adjustable! I would highly recommend this bra to anyone! I wear a difficult size to find, so I mostly have to order online. This fits better than anything tried on in any store and all I had to do is click click from my home! My local store did not carry. It looks great under every piece of clothing I own, and it's the first bra I haven't wanted to rip off as soon as I get home from work. I recommend this bra to anyone who wants to know what true bra-love is. I love this bra so much, I bought it in every color. Scott from Sacramento, CA

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: September, 2014

Nice looking bra but didn't feel supportive enough. 2 hooks is not enough to support 40DDD Dawn from NJ

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

Great lift. Comfortable. Gives great cleavage. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2014

Great shape and coverage. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

beautiful and up lifting Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Tall (5'9" and over)
• Age: 50s
• Posted: April, 2014

It looks great under even the thinnest tee. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

The best t-shirt bra I have ever worn. perfect plunge and classic sexy style Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

The La Femme is a perfect plunge that goes to G cup. Its seamless and supportive, very comfortable. Would like it in H cup. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: April, 2014

Excellent support, plunge cups for low cut tops, perfect cleavage. Goes to G cup. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 40s
• Posted: April, 2014

Good Support and Lift Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

NICE BRA, BUT TO MUCH PADDING FOR ME. WISH HAD A BRA WITH JUST A LITTLE PAD . Tin from duncan ok

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

Very happy with this purchase! This bra is completely invisible under close-fitting shirts. I usually only buy balconet bras because the extra wire keeps the girls from falling out of the cup and causing the 4-boob effect, but I needed something to wear with plunging necklines, so I gave this one a try. Have worn it dancing, and even after a night of twirling and dipping, both the bra and the girls remained exactly where they were supposed to be. I seem to be in the akward middle stage between a D and DD, depending on the brand, and agree with the other reviewers that if this is your situation also, you should order up a cup size. The DD for me was perfect. Dawn from Amarillo

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: July, 2013

This is the most comfortable underwire bra I have. It took me awhile ,after trying several brands on in department stores I finally found Wacoal - love this model! Have 2 now thanks to Her Room. Dianne from California USA

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 60s
• Posted: June, 2013

the straps are not skinny and are not scratchy like some straps Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Fits perfectly, no headlights Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Petite (5'3" and under)
• Age: 30s
• Posted: May, 2013

it gives a smooth but sexy line. Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 70s
• Posted: April, 2013

Great fit, support and looks. Very comfortable to wear all day long. Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

It fits great, gives excellent lift and support, it is comfortable to wear all day and it makes me look great gives me more confidence in the way I look (it looks great!). Submitted from TheUndies.com

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Posted: April, 2013

The built in padding gives great support and really helps to make some great cleavage! Its comfortable to wear all day long and it adds confidence to everyday life becasue of the way it makes you look! Submitted from TheUndies.com

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

Loved this bra! Super soft, super comfy band and straps. Gave me a beautiful lift and nice round shape, made me feel pretty. Good coverage without being too much. I almost forgot I was wearing it. Unfortunately, I did return it. The cups come back too far for me and rub against my underarms. If this isn't a problem you have, I completely recommend this bra. Wish I could have kept it. Marie L. from Thornton, CO

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 30s
• Posted: February, 2013

This Wacoal bra is true to size - I have purchased more than 15 Wacoal bras over the years, and this one has the same perfect fit and high quality that always draws me back to Wacoal. It is a wonderful t-shirt bra that provides coverage but is pretty and sexy. I've worn it many times - it's very comfortable, and the bow between the cups and the many feminine details are beautiful. The straps are very comfortable also. I love it! Sharon from St. Paul, MN USA

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

Pretty, very comfortable Mary

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

This is my second La Femme Contour. I first bought it in black. As with all Wacoal's, the quality is excellent. The boyfriend likes the way my cleavage looks in this bra (really likes it, as it pushes the girls together nicely). The straps are very comfortable and support large breasts without digging in. My breasts are uneven, one is a DDD, one is a DD, but can't tell in this bra with the smooth contour cups. Wish the sides covered more, otherwise would have given it 5 stars. Even so, a really great bra that I'll buy again. from Seattle, WA

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

very pretty bra, however if you are between sizes, you may consider ordering the larger cup size, especially if you are large-breasted. Because of the low center, I got the dreaded quad breasts, and it barely covered my nipples. I would need to go up a cup size, but the next size is not available. I will be exchanging it for the other style in this collection, because it offers more coverage. Summer from NM, USA

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

Went looking for something new and comfortable but yet sexy purchased it and love it. Very comfortable especially the lift and straps not to thin that they cut into you. connie from floral park new york

• Height: Average Height (5'4"-5'8")
• Age: 60s
• Posted: October, 2011