SMOOTHEZ Unlined Bandeau Bra

I absolutely love the way this bra feels. I especially like that there is no intense gripper on the bra that causes me to sweat. The smoothing compression around the body paired with the support of a soft underwire is such a win! It did not feel like a traditional, uncomfortable strapless bra. LOVE that it is unlined.

Excellent Unlined Bandeau Bra

I am 51, 188 pounds, 5'9" tall. I bought this twice, and wouldn't have done so if I didn't love the Smoothez line. My first attempt was in a 38C according to the size chart. It came, and even putting this on the smallest and tightest hook, it was too big. So I ordered it again, this time in 36C. The 36C fits snugly on the loosest hook, so that leaves me nowhere to go if I gain the slightest bit (or have a bloated day). But that's not the real cause of my dislike. This bra is so unflattering on me. I'm a bigger girl now than I was in my 30's & 40's, and the spillage over the top and sides is awful. And the cup size is correct, so that's not the issue. There's no structure to this bra at all. I wasn't expecting much from the pictures, but I didn't realize how flimsy this is. So the extra boobage pushes the bra down and it just creates this weird "boob shelf". Lol. As a former skinny girl (rail thin in my younger years), I think this bra would've been a keeper for me back then. But it does not "hold up" now. *cough cough, ahem* I think it would be SO helpful if AE/Aerie matched intimates with certain clothing items they sell in a "suggested pairings" section, or just list the ideal intimates on the particular clothing item page. That would take some guesswork out! I bought this bra to go with a couple of tops I bought from AE. Guess I'll have to keep guessing!

I wear a size 34B and have for many years, including several of the Smoothez bras. The 34B was way too small and cut across my boobs in a very unflattering way. I like the concept of this bra but whyyyyy would you not have consistent sizing???? Returning. #aereviewswepsentry