Rago Style 2202 - Long Line “Expandable Cup” Bra

This is a wonderful & supportive bra - it's been hard to find my size though. So I will share with you what I have learned, so maybe it will help you out too. I took some of the reviewers ideas of ordering your band size larger than usual, and then your cup size smaller than you usually wear. The band was too big for me at 1" larger than my measurements, and in doing so, the cups were really wide apart and it looked odd. If I was at a department store I'd just easily try on a handful of these to find the right sizing, but it's not something that any stores near me have. The next time I ordered this, I ordered the cup size down and went down a band size to be 1" less than my band size. The band was perfect and very supportive of my back and bust but the cups were completely wrong when I had the correct band size, they were way to small and close together. So I ordered another one to try that is the same band size but one cup size up, this fit a lot better but I think that the cups are still too small because the center doesn't lie flat to my chest but stands out and there's still a lot of side breast that's not covered as well as it could be. So I think the answer is going to be to get the band size that is the 1" smaller cause it has adjustability so if using the center hooks it's actually my band size and then actually getting my normal cup size which is true to my actual size. One thing to consider when you are size shopping here, is that the band does fit very firm and compressive, this is probably not something that you are familiar with wearing so it's going to feel odd being so firm. But this is where the support and compression comes from. I am quite curvy but have more of an hourglass shape so this bra works well for me, despite being short waisted. It you are more apple shaped it may be really hard to fit you with the long line bra. I am still looking for the right compressive panty girdle. I liked the high waisted one by Rago but it doesn't have an opening in the crotch for easy access to the bathroom. And is a bit of a process to get them in place just right, but I really liked the pairing of the two together in terms of support for my back and bust. having the two layers of support one from the long line bra going down and the other from the high waisted panty going up was ideal though and my posture was amazing.

I dress in vintage and had been looking for a bra to give a "retro" shape but not full on bullet bra. This longline bra is great for that vintage shape but does have some downsides.Pros: I love how it really streamlines my silhouette and gives a great foundation under my vintage dresses and sweaters. I'm not that well-endowed in the chest so I have had no problems with lack of support. The cups have been perfect for me and they give a very slightly pointed shape without being extreme. My measurements are 34-25-36 and the 34B has been a great fit. I have found it rather comfortable to wear and don't find it constricting, however at the end of a full day of wearing it I am happy to take it off.Cons: I wish it came in another length. If it were maybe 2-3 inches longer it would be much more convenient. I'm 5'7" and am constantly having to pull the bottom down. If I wear it with dresses it rides up to a bit of an awkward place. If I wear it with my high-waisted capris or cigarette pants the back always pops up out of the back of the pants, so I'm constantly pulling it down and trying to keep the pants over it. It can be a bit difficult to get on/off at times. I have to hook it in front then twist it around, which normally isn't a problem, but if it's warm out it can get "stuck" while twisting it around. I've had it about a year now and do wear it often, but the hooks bend and when I'm trying to unhook them they can get stuck and I have a difficult time getting them undone. And as I saw another reviewer say, it "squeaks." It makes some rather funny noises and I honestly don't know if other people can hear them or if they're obvious to just me but I feel a little strange some times "creaking" and "squeaking."Overall I am happy with it. It has been such a wonderful addition to my vintage wardrobe, it really changed the shape and look of my vintage clothes. So even though it does have some cons, it has been a great purchase and worth some of the small inconveniences.

The Rago longline is the only bra that gives me lift without pain. The longline design distributes the weight of breasts across the entire torso area, making it much more supportive and less likely to cause pain. The Rago also gives good lift. I found it lifted my gals much better than the Carnival Full-Figured Longline.Sizing-- I usually wear a 34DDD, but in this model, I wear a 34DD. I'm 5'4" and have a long torso, so the Rago rests maybe three inches above my belly button. (If you are short or have a short torso, this model may be too long for you. Look for a 3/4-length longline instead.)Dress--The bra lends a lovely, smooth shape to backs and torsos, making it great for dresses. However, it doesn't play nice with certain necklines. The straps run closer to the collar bone than the shoulder, which means that wide, open collars will leave your straps exposed. No deep v-necks, either.

Purchased this bra because of the reviews from other customers. The only thing I didn't do was buy it in a cup smaller, which was suggested. I do like the way the bra fits except for not buying a smaller cup size. I did purchase another bra just like this one with a one size smaller cup size and I don't have a problem with it. In fact, the size is just right now.The material is nice and it holds it shape if you hand wash it and don't put it in the washer or dryer. The lace is a little delicate and if you pull on it to hard you could pull it from the bottom band. But then that is not a problem if you are aware of and don't pull it while twisting it into the correct position. I prefer the front closure, they are easier to work with. Wish they made this style in a front closure

Great long line bra very comfortable would recommend just wish they sold them in uk but didn’t have to wait to long

I was sent Classic Jenga game instead of the black bra

ALL OK

Great product. Really comfy and good quality.Will be buying more

As a 36DDD, I purchased a 38DD. It fits decently well, but I find it gives my chest a pointed look. As well, the seam that runs down the centre of the cup is a bit wrinkled, which shows through most clothing (I assumed my large chest would stretch it smooth, but no). It felt more like the material was pushing my chest to the side, giving the dreaded 'side-boob' that I am not very prone to, but somehow in this it shows a bit. Essentially I just wish there were no seam down the middle of the cup, because the rest of it fits well and I really wanted to be able to wear it under a thin/flowing shirt and not have the cup seams show.