Victoria's Secret Very Sexy 100-Way Strapless Convertible Bra Review

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meags
Pearland, TX

A nice bra to go with just about anything

liking a good fitting bra, spend money on comfort, dislike panty lines, not keen on hand washing, not a Victoria's Secret fan

Pros

smooth cups, variety with straps, padding built in (doesn't fall out), provides good support, clear plastic center band (between cups)

Cons

slits wear out, not machine-washable, low back band impractical

NOV

2007

Just to make things clear, I'm not really a big fan of Victoria's Secret. Since moving to the US a year ago, I've seriously been missing my favorite lingerie store, La Senza. I find VS to be overly expensive and the quality is hit or miss at best. Especially their pajamas.

However, I have to disagree with the other reviewer, because I purchased this bra about 6 months ago and I love it. I bought it to go with my work blouses since my uniform requires that I wear a white blouse everyday and I needed something white without lace or designs (and a little pushup for fun) that I could wear every day, without running the risk of someone seeing through my shirt and commenting on my cute applique daisies.

While I sometimes find the pushup works a little too well, I've always felt incredibly comfortable wearing it. I purchased the 34C and feel that it fits perfectly. The slits that hold the bra straps are getting a little loose (the four that I use the most that is), but I think that may be because it accidentally ended up in the washing machine and wrecked havoc. Because of the clear plastic divider between the cups, I don't feel comfortable at all tossing it in the wash which is inconvenient, but people tell me I shouldn't put bras with underwire in the machine period. I do like the clear plastic thing though, because if I have a rather low dipping halter then I don't need to place a safety pin to prevent my bra from showing. For one particular dress, this is the only bra I have that will work.

The band piece that is supposed to go around your waist for backless shirts/dresses is sort of impractical. It has the same effect on me as a pair of too tight thongs - instead of a panty line I get a tummy line, and I'm not even overweight! I don't see how anyone can wear this without it showing through their shirt. If anyone has used one of these bands successfully, please tell me your trick.

Other than a few minor inconveniences, I very much enjoy this bra. So what if I've only ever worn the straps two ways? The plastic divider and the excellent support are reasons enough for me to justify this purchase. I would suggest to anyone debating whether or not to purchase this bra to go and try it on at the store. If it doesn't fit right, leave it. But don't base your decision on whether you will actually utilize all 100 ways. I don't think it's a good enough bra to replace a traditional, fixed-strap type if you don't intend to EVER move the straps around, but if you sometimes like to have halters or one-sleeved shirts, then this is a good bra for every day and for unique occasions.