Madison Full Cup Bra

I’m over 60, and have had a large chest since I was 14. I’m also kind of petit. My chest has turned to mush in my old age and it’s really hard to find a bra that provides support, holds up over time, and doesn’t cause neck and back pain. Nothing compares to this Primadonna bra-it’s absolutely my favorite. I feel more confident in how I look in this bra. The ‘girls’ are where they’re supposed to be with a 34 F sized bra. It REALLY provides comfortable support.

This is my favourite bra for comfort and shape (have had one in a different colour for five months). It's a beautiful, flattering bra. The seaming on PrimaDonna 'Madison' creates a lovely shape without requiring any padding/molding/etc. though it does obviously have the underwire. Based on the photo, it seems like it could look a bit 'overkill' or 'industrial' in terms of fabric coverage of the breast, but it's actually very pretty on. The beige 'caffé latté' colour is practical and cute; and details in the 'checkered' and lace components are more visible than in the black version, for example. This bra lifts, holds in side and underarm tissue, and contains the shape at the top when it is properly sized. Due to 'relocation', your midsection and back appears slimmer. The tissue does go somewhere; I noticed initially that I felt my breasts were projecting forward more than in other bras (though based on others' notes that is even more the case with the 'Deauville' model). Overall effect? - You look slimmer head-on; a nice confidence boost! It's good also for women with soft breast tissue, because of how the seaming creates a nice, comfortable shape - it does a good job of lifting. The structure transfers the weight to the band, so in my case there is little pressure on the shoulder from the wider shoulder strap (but the 'weight/pressure' on the band can be a bit noticeable). The shoulder strap stays in place well and does not slip. It's hard to handle the price, and the very limited discount you can find online, but once you have, ideally, purchased one from a boutique (to make certain you'll be choosing the correct size) some cost-saving is possible online when you need to re-stock your bra rotation. The texture of this bra will show through a light blouse, which is something to consider if you dislike that. I also notice this bra is certainly 'snug' compared to my older ones of the same size; but realistically, it's only a small difference when compared to new bras of the same size. I wouldn't say it's a full band or cup-size smaller; but if a size is typically already a bit snug, consider that you might need to choose a size up. I wish I found this ten years ago!

Fits great

I finally broke down and went to a bra shop to get fitted and hopefully find a bra that not only fit right, but was not painful to wear and still looked pretty. I wear a large cup size, so finding any bras that fit, in the usual department stores, are next to impossible.While the bra shop was able to find me a comfortable fit in the Prima Donna Madison bra, they only had one of my size in stock. (a problem I have encountered frequently when buying bras over the years). So I bought the only one they had and then came here to Amazon to find more like it. I found them and at a much better price too, so I ordered two more. I will see how they wash and wear and then consider buying some more, so I'll have enough to rotate throughout the week.The cups in this model (the Madison) hold up "the girls" comfortably and the support of the under-wire does not dig into my chest (don't feel embarrassed of your band size-- get the appropriate length that feels comfortable--this will keep the under-wires from digging into you, yet still support you). It's a three-hook band in the back, not horribly wide and matronly looking (!)The only "con" I can think of with this bra is that the straps still seem to slide off my shoulders periodically, even though I have adjusted them to be tighter. Either I just have the type of shoulders that no bra strap can conquer, or the design of the strap could have been angled more slightly toward the neckline. While it can be an annoyance, I am just thrilled about the overall comfort of the bra and that my clothes look much more flattering, now that I have a bra that supports "the girls" where they should be. Overall, I am pleased with this bra. Spend the money, get the quality.

These are by far the best bras out there for me. I have been using Prima Donna bras for almost 8 years and I wish I had found them sooner.My slight complaint, and this is minor, is that this bra had a loose thread on one side. The strap and the cup had a flaw, a thread or elastic that was connected at these two points, but was unraveling. I contacted Prima Donna and they said since I bought it from a 3rd party on Amazon they couldn't help me. I had missed my opportunity to message this seller. My advice is that it may be more prudent to buy directly from the manufacturer if you are concerned with a quality control issue.

I've had difficulty finding bras that fit and aren't painful. I usually wear FF or G cups and those are just not available in local stores. The fabric of the cups is only minimal stretchy - enough to compensate for my 1 size difference between sides. The seam and lace will show through thin fabrics, as will headlights. The cups have some side support and bring the ladies forward and up, but in a natural way. There are 3 columns of 3 hooks in back for stability. Wires don't gouge you anywhere - just try different sizes to make sure of the best fit for you. Band & cups are true to size. Comfortable to wear all day. I liked it so much I bought another beige and one in black. I'm new to the Prima Donna brand but am tremendously impressed so far. I wash these in special round bra lingerie bags on delicate in cold water and hang to dry. They still look and feel perfect.

Got the product marked with 2 sizes. One of those 2 sizes is not my size. Now the hassle of returning. I don't like returning things.

This bra is very pretty on, very supportive and comfortable. It's my only brand for the last 10 years.