PLAYTEXWomen's 18 Hour Active Bra 4159, Breathable Comfort Wireless Bra, Full-Coverage Bra, Smoothing

I've never had much luck with non-underwire bras, but this one had such great reviews, was lowed priced and they actually had the decency to show them on plus sized models that I thought I'd give them a chance. I was not disappointed and was even pleasantly surprised. It does kind of push my girls together, but I am pleased to announce that I can now bend over to pick up things, pet cats, scoop litter boxes, retie my shoelaces after the cats untie them and other things requiring me to put my head close to my kneecaps without the girls flying out of my bra and hitting me on the chin. I suppose some people may enjoy the sensation of breasts hitting them in the chin, but I, for one, do not. Also, I don't have to do some elaborately strange movements to get the girls back into place after standing back up after being slapped in the chin. Best of all, I do not look like I am covered in ligature marks after wearing it all day. There are not many things as unattractive as a woman covered with ligature marks around her torso, shoulders and breasts, in my opinion as I am not really into Kinbatu (Japanese tight rope bondage). I hope this helps other women who have had difficulty finding bras that don't leave them feeling that they are slaves to their own mammary glands.

Why are all bras in big sizes built to squash your breasts down? I am a 40DDD but I still want lift and separation! But Playtex seems to think all big chested ppl want to minimize their breasts.Ordered 40DDD, band is slightly tight and cups are definitely not big enough. Tons of spillage into my armpit area despite my best efforts to squash my entire boob into the cup. Total uniboob, no separation at all. Some lift. Somehow makes my boobs point sideways a little, which is hardly flattering. I know it's a cheapo bra but cmon.

So it rolls up. See that substantial amount of support at the base of the bra? It rolls up and forms a nice round little tube right under the girls - which in the summertime adds even more heat to an already stifling situation. I was pretty crabby by the time I got home from work. Like a pair of tight shoes you can’t wait to kick off at the end of the day - this bra was the silent thorn in my side at the office that made my coworkers wonder “what crawled up her a$$?!”. Don’t do it. Underwire is a walk in the park compared to this tourniquet.

I ordered this Playtex bra and the  Just My Size Women's Satin Stretch Wire Free Bra  at the same time and crossed my fingers that at least one of them would fit well. I can't remember ever buying a Playtex bra before, so I really wasn't sure what to expect, but I think I'm in love.I put it on the second the package arrived (yes, I changed in the bathroom at work). At first, I felt like the traps were maybe twisted; right where the ring connector was on my back, it was irritating and itchy, but after about two minutes, I couldn't feel it at all. Best of all, after wearing this bra all day, I wasn't dying to rip it off by the time I got home. That's a first for me! Seriously, with the amount of support I need in a bra, even the most comfortable ones begin to wear out their welcome after several hours, but not so with this one. It's incredibly comfortable, provides a good shape under my work clothes, doesn't leave me sweating, and has awesome support. Why am I just now discovering Playtex?!? Someone really should have clued me in ages ago.Unfortunately, I only bought one, just to make sure it fit well. I contemplated some other Playtex styles, but after reading through the various reviews, it looks like this one is my soulmate. So of course, I just place another order!

*Pictures to show light beige color and material. There is a lot of the breathable material around the inside of the cups, the waistband, and in the shoulders.*These are my favorite Playtex bras. They are made out of polyester and nylon (but they feel and absorb like cotton) and are made with an "active" (aka sweats a lot...lol) lifestyle in mind. I live in Florida and live an "active" lifestyle (lol) and these do a great job of keeping my shirts dry. I have been wearing this particular style of bra for years now and they hold up well to repeated washings as well. I'm very happy with these. Thanks for a great product at an affordable price!ETA- I just bought 5 more of these because I like them so much. I don't even own any other kinds anymore!

I think I reviewed this bra when I bought it about a year ago. I just bought 3 more. I am in my late 60's and wear a 40DD. I refuse to wear an underwire any more. I thought I needed a bra with stretchy cups to avoid the vertical wrinkles which show though clothes. This bra does not have stretchy cups. Cups are well-shaped with fabric slings inside. No wrinkles! Playtex has also done an admirable job in eliminating the usual scratchy seams. This bra is actually very comfortable on the inside! What would make it perfect? Gel straps, especially wider, attractive satin straps, since straps always seem to show. Straps which could be made even longer when desired. Padding and wider straps which cover the collar bones and shoulder bones even when the staps are fully extended. The bra brand, style number and size (Playtex 4159 40DD) printed on the inside, so the uncomfortable fabric label could be eliminated. However, since I doubt the perfect bra will ever be manufactured, I will continue to buy and be grateful for this one.

I purchased a 36D which is my normal size as a low impact workout bra since racerback/cross backs hurt my neck and back horribly. This provides no support and isn't lined. My nipples showed right through a thick tank top. Sadly I am returning this

PRO: This bra is certainly comfortable. I do not usually wear Playtex because the material feels scratchy, but not this bra. That's all I can say that was good.CONS: No separation of the cups + heavier material that does not breathe = Sweaty uniboob.Very little support will leave you sagging.The neckline comes up too high on the chest, so the sides of the straps will show if you wear a V-neck top.I would not recommend this bra.

Not really value for money, I have have given this item away to the charity shop after trying it for one day.

This is one of the most comfortable bras I have had. Unfortunately I haven’t found anywhere in the UK that stocks this bra. Thank goodness for Amazon!

Lovely and comfortable, cool and really is easy to wear even in very hot weather. Nice wide straps give support and not ugly like some full support bras; would recommend but confused about wildly different prices for individual colours, seems unnecessary! However will buy again but stick to lower price colours

Quality is good

Comfortable bra to wear straps do not slide down your shoulders either they stay in place