Victoria's Secret Secret Embrace Push-up Bra Review

This was the first bra I purchased from Victoria's Secret during a recent shopping excursion to the mall. I tried on many bras and I really liked this Secret Embrace push-up bra. I don't think it's too dramatic in the area of pushing up. It's a level 3 and on me, that is pretty normal. This bra is attractive: it comes in many patterns and colors, and the edges are scalloped and super feminine and sexy. The whole bra (except the straps) is made from one piece of fabric, so there are no seams to show through your shirts, even though there is an underwire in there.

I have had this Victoria's Secret Embrace Push-up Bra (also referred to as "The Wave") for six weeks now and it has been relegated to "back-up status." The thing which made it so attractive to me - the one-piece construction - is now the main reason why it's in the back of the drawer. The fabric is soft and stretchy, but it's made in one piece, and it moves in one piece. If you are standing up or in an upright sitting position, it seems like a normal bra. If you are doing a lot of twisting or lifting (think: a baby, or non-office type job), it doesn't move with your body. It feels very unnatural, and I have to adjust it. That's not attractive - a woman shifting around her bra. You can wear this bra, but you can't live in this bra.

It has a natural shape, and the padding and fabric are comfortable. Since it has the seamless construction, it would be great if you are going to some kind of event and needed that advantage under a certain garment.

I have VIP Angel status at Victoria's Secret. I have a ton of underwear from them. This is my least favorite bra of theirs. I absolutely love the Victoria's Secret BioFit line, and this push-up doesn't hold a candle to it, in my opinion.

I am rating this bra two stars: below average for everyday use. I do recommend it for certain types of garments though.