Felina Women's Essentials Seamless Hidden Wire Bustier

I bought this to wear under a fitted dress. I loved that it was seamless and soft. And I would recommend following everyone’s advice to go up 2 band sizes and down 1 cup size. It fit decently well but the problem was the bottom. Instead of tapering off, it just ends abruptly. Sadly you could see a clear line through my dress that wasn’t attractive. It would have worked well with dresses that don’t hug my hips. I will be returning it. But otherwise I was impressed by its construction and seamless fit.

The Felina Essentials Bustier in white is a good quality bustier at a reasonable price. I decided I needed a bustier with boning to help structure an otherwise unstructured dress; a strapless bra would just not be adequate enough to provide support and/or shaping. The Felina Bustier has a thin to medium thickness foam that runs from the cups to the bottom (on me near the bikini line) and around the sides under the arms. This foam provides shaping and structure in addition to the boning the back of the bustier is a mesh type fabric and has a low back to as to not be seen under lower cut back tops or dresses. The Felina Bustier has padded cups for a little lift and shape, but, in my opinion, not too much. I ordered several different sizes in this bustier, not because of improper for, but because of very close measurements. I am about 5'4", wear a size 10 pant and, depending I the fit/cut a size 10 or 12 dress. I measure at a 36/38 D, but I took my own measurements at first and decided that the 36C would be the better fit. It turned out to be a little too tight and gave too much push up because the cups weren't ample enough. It was close but not just right. I then got measured in an intimate apparel section of a department store and was told I should get a 38D I was just on the cusp between 38 and 36. I ordered both sizes and the 36D was a much better fit. The 38D had cups that were just too large and the fit of the bustier body at the low waist/belly seemed to stick out farther from my body than needed (I thought this might give me added poof where I wasnt looking for any.)I would recommend this bustier to a friend. In fact, I recommended it to my sister-in-law who was also a bridesmaid in the same wedding for which I was purchasing this bustier. She also felt that this bustier provided the structure necessary for he dress.I would, however, like to point out that the first bustier I ordered came by itself in a box that kept the integrity of the same of the bustier. The subsequent ordered I placed (for two bustiers at the same time to compare sizes) came in a soft pack envelope, which crushed the foam just the below the cups of the bustier. In my opinion, this crushing affected the wear and strength of the piece. I was disappointed in the inconsistency in the shipping packing. Still, overall, satisfied with the product.

Hi ladies,Here is the short version:I am 5' 6.5" tall and 165-170 pounds with A LOT of curve. After reading reviews and followed Felina's sizing guide, I went UP two band sizes, but DOWN two cup sizes and it fit fine (usually 36D and bought 40B). I put it on the tightest setting, and its not too tight or too loose. If fit as expected, after sizing up with the guide on felina.com.Here is the long version:Ladies, please do your research! This bustier will be tighter than your usual size-especially if you are curvy like me. First off, if you are sizing up, remember you have to go a cup size down for each size - just because bras/bustiers have standard cups A-DD and so on, does not mean they are the exact same cup per size! If you read a review that says "I am a 34D and I sized up to a 36D" it probably was actually too big in the cup, even if the band width fit well. So, if you are a 34D and size up, get a 36C and so on depending on how much bigger you want to go in the band width. Google it if you don't believe me.Also if you are unsure, Felina's actual website has a great measurement guide. I screen shot a couple of parts of it for you to see (please look up full guide for accuracy): they have sections for each type of bra/bustier, and a step by step guide with how to measure. For me, in a regular bra I am a 36D. I bought a 40B after following Felina's measuring guide for this bustier and the cup fit. Remember, every company has their own sizes - usually they will differ from other brands.As for quality, Its a pretty nice bustier but I wish it were a little better for the price point. The boning at the back digs a little but I have had worse bustiers. The hemline puffs out a bit as well: It is not a big deal when I put it on because it molds to my body, but a stay-stitch would have been nice at the hem to keep the lining in place at the bottom and keep it from rolling outward. The fabric however, is nice and smooth (non-itchy) and I can fit it under my revealing v-neck dress without it showing which is why I bought it to begin with. I will be keeping it.Final thoughts, if you are a fuller busted girl, and looking for a bustier that give a ton of support the padding from the cups will not give you that. The purpose of this bustier is to give you a padded lift, I would look for a less padded bustier if that is what you are looking for.

Soo my chest looks amazing in this and I have a great support for my sagging DD cup. But corset creases under the chest and makes this visible annoying line. Also corset has bones in the back, but not in the front. The ones in the back are very stiff, and do not bend much along my lover back, which makes my waist look a bit bigger from a side. And it really needs bones in the front under the cups, that would remove that annoying crease. Also very tight in the bottom part, and squishing my hips in an unattractive way. Oh, and the bottom edge in the front is a bit too thick and so it’s visible through the clothes. For sizing, I’m 5’6”, exactly size 4 in clothing, 34-26-37. As recommended by other reviewers, I sized up, but it was a real struggle to close it on me. I think it might look a little better on someone with longer torso, But I will be returning mine.

Ordered my normal size (38D). Was able to put it on but was fairly tight and created spillage at top in back. Product seems appropriate and comfortable so i ordered in one band size larger and a cup size smaller.

Regularly a 34D, got a 40C- too big. Was able to return the product and reodered a 38b. it fit but was too tight and dug into my back. cups are meant for regular or full chest. I have a shallow best and this product did not work for me. Also the 38b kept rolling up in the front.

It has survived two trial afternoons so far for bridal gown fittings. I found it surprisingly comfortable. The size was accurate for me (34D)

The bra was exactly like I expected, however it was way too small. Had to return it.

I wore this under my wedding dress and it held quite nicely all day. It's comfortable, too!