The fit is very different.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017
I went to herroom and plugged in my measurements. They recommended a 40L in this bra. Amazon had it on prime so I purchased both the back closure and the front closure. Basically I'm a 38J in bras that have some stretch, 40 is always too big.Back Closure:This bra has no stretch (fine by me) but 40 is snug, if it had been any smaller I would never be able to wear it. I'm sure 42 would be just too big. Ok cool, I'm a 40 in this brand. The size L is way off, I figured it must be 2 cup sizes too big and sure enough, I got a 40J and it's a good fit. The cup is a smidge big but that's ok because I'll be getting rid of the pointy cups with my sewing machine. The 40L got returned, I'll keep the 40J and make the cup modification.Front Closure:The cups are too big in this as well but the band is smaller. I couldn't get it to close lying down or standing, nothing worked so this one got returned.
Supportive but stiff. Good fit for full figures..
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016
3.5 stars -- My go-to bra style lately. I'm very full-figured, but dislike underwires (their ends dig in) and prefer front-hook (no dragging bras around me after fastening -- especially horrible in this hot, sticky weather), so my choice is limited. This bra is actually fairly supportive. I like the front-adjust straps, too. However, it does feel a bit stiff and unfriendly, especially at first.N.B. The Nude is much darker (tan) than the pretty soft, pale pinkish color shown.
Good product but had to return
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2013
I liked this product very much, but after reading reviews I ordered a size larger than I should have, so had to return it. My only complaint about the product is that it came up very high under my arms. That may be corrected once I get the correct size, but I have had this problem before with other bras as well, so it may just be the way I am built. I like the front hook closure but it is much more difficult to put on than I thought it would be, but that is due to my size not the bra. I will probably try this again with a smaller size, I am hoping with more practice it will be easier to put on, although since I wear a K size cup I don't expect it to get super easy. The fabric is sturdy, yet soft. I look forward to trying this product again.
UK sizing - need to convert to US sizing before ordering
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2013
I bought this bra and the back hook version in size 44I, thinking it was US sizing. After doing some research on the brand, it appears to be made according to UK sizing which is slightly different in the cup sizes, usually one or two cup sizes lower. Band measurement is the same though.Even with that, I feel like the cup size may be off. An I cup in UK sizing should have been too big for me but in fact, it was a little too small. Not so small as to be uncomfortable or for any breast tissue to be bulging out anywhere but the girls did feel a little smooshed in there. This was even after doing the "swoop and scoop" to make sure everything was in place.Band fit was fine, snug but comfortable. The bra is a little stiff but very supportive. I love the wide straps and shoulder pads and the metal clasp for adjusting the strap length. One reviewer mentioned that the clasps dug into her skin but I haven't had that problem. One funny thing, the front hook bra is more comfortable for me than the back hook bra.
At least it fits
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2012
I am not sure what to write here. The bra fits and it is fairly comfortable, but it seems like they could actually make a bra that lifted , separated and did not make groves in your shoulders. This is one of the best ones so far. The little shoulder pad seem like a good idea except I have to scoot them down, because the front adjustable "hardware" digs into me, so I pull the shoulder pad thing down to cover it up and pad out the hardware. The front adjustable hardware sounds like a great idea too, and it is except it will dig a sore into your skin pretty fast if you do not scoot the shoulder pad down to cover it up. If there was any other better choices it would give this bra a one star..but hey. Men on the moon, but with earth ladies with baggie boobs! Oh dear!
I measured and checked the company's size chart before ordering ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
I measured and checked the company's size chart before ordering this, as my breasts are far too large to go off what I think the size to be. The bra came, I put it on...and could barely hook it. It *did* hook, but the cups pinched my breasts uncomfortably. It's honestly not an experience I have ever had with a bra before. I've had bras that dug in at certain points, but not that compressed/pinched the entire breast. To add insult to injury, it's incredibly ugly and the little things on the straps that I guess are supposed to make them not dig in so much slip around an incredible amount and dig in on their own. It was taken off after a couple of minutes and returned.
Beware of odd shape.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
Was looking for a front hook due to a shoulder/arm injury making dressing difficult. Ordered the size I wear in Elome and Goddess brands. The band was much tootight--couldnt come close to hooking. The cups did provide coverage, but there was overflow, and they created a weird "flying saucer " shape. It is going back--thank goodness forfree returns. .
Elila bras are the best
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020
Love elila bras! Bought this for my daughter as they do not make front hook in my size. She loves it! Definitely recommend this bra. They are stiff until u break in but all Bras are. Love this brand!!! Keep their shape unlike other brands !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2017
First Class!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2017
It has a perfect fit on me.Took very long to receive the order.
