Side by Side Comparison of: Playtex vs Maidenform

My holy grail bra. AND no underwire???? What??? This is the first no underwire bra I've ever been able to wear that holds up the 'girls' the way I want. It's a miracle. I bought multiple bras immediately. They do run small. I'm a 36DDD in the Bali flower bra (my former holy grail bra) But I'm a 40 DD in this one. One caveat: They do make your breasts look rather pointy. I actually like that, but you need to know that going in. (I know some women prefer the more rounded breast look.)

This was my second time ordering this particular bra, which I am very well satisfied with! The comfortable, full coverage in the back & on the sides is excellent. The cup coverage & support is the best alternative to an underwire bra that I've found. As some have mentioned, the cups ARE rather pointy; HOWEVER, I think this effect greatly lessened after a relatively short time of wear & laundering. I definitely really like this bra for its comfort, support, & style.

Definitely gives me the support I need , & very comfortable ! Plus my posture improves when wearing it . I'm 69 yrs old & have put on some extra weight :-( so therefore need all the help I can get ! 36 DD & thick -waisted , my clothes fit better & my confidence gets a boost also . Purchased two & will undoubtedly purchase more .

I wear a size 11/12 in Junior's shirts or a M/L in women's shirts. I bought a 40C and it fits perfectly across the back but a tiny bit of extra room in the cups. This is probably because I have a chubby back and a smaller sized C breast. ANYWAYS, my job requires lots of moving, reaching, bending, etc. THIS BRA STAYED IN PLACE ALL DAY WITHOUT HAVING TO "READJUST"! No red marks on my shoulders at the end of the day either!
As far as the outward look of the bra under clothing, my"ladies" were PERKY, PERKY, AND DID I SAY PERKY?!!
Having nursed FOUR babies "perky" is a VERY nice look :)
Only negative comment I have about this bra is the lace on the cups was itchy until I washed it a couple times.

I purchased these bras for my wife and only after consulting with her on the specific size, type, etc. She tried them on and was very satisfied with the fit and support these bras provide. To give you some idea of the quality of this brand. I ordered some for her about four years ago and she did not follow the recommendation of washing them by hand. Admittedly after four years they were pretty worn and the support was definitely not there; however, for four years of use I have to admit they really held up well. They were not significantly afraid, torn, or so bad that they could not be used still. In fact she keeps a couple of the old bras around for mowing the lawn or just wearing about the house where looks is not so important. Of course, I encouraged her to follow the directions for washing by and and see how well they hold up. :) For the price these really have been a good purchase.

I love these bras. They are very comfortable and look great under all my clothing. I normally wear a 34 but needed a 36.

Fits as spected. I am a long term Maidenform customer, so I already knew my size. What I love about the bra is that it has padding but not in a push-up bra kind of way. In addition to that, the model lasts a long time (about 3-4 years of constant use and washings). So it is worth every penny that I've paid for them.

I love Maidenform. I have been wearing them for a while and I find the sizing is consistent. If you buy one size and like it, you can buy any Maidenform and they will all fit the same. They last a long time and tend to have cute patterns. Great purchase, everytime!

These are my go-to regular bra. They do wear out and start showing the cup top under the shirt as a weird line, but their comfortable, relatively long lasting (get a year of life out of them), and come in a lot of cute designs. Don't really give them any TLC for washing, just through them in with a standard load, which probably reduces their life span a lot, but their cheap, so I'm ok with that.

I love this bra. It's true to size, fits well and us really comfy. No gaps or sags and seems to be constructed well. I'll be stocking up on more of these in the future. Especially, if I can get some more in this price range. Thanks Maidenform.

Your basic t-shirt bra. Just the right amount of support. Available in an array of super fun colors. I'm s huge fan of these and now have about 10 of them. The thing I love most is how well they hold up in the washer. I know there are firm believers of hand washing bras, but I'm not one of them (I sweat WAY too much to get the smell out without a washer, and I don't have that kind of time on my hands). I've been using this brand and style for over 10 years, and I've never experienced a wire pop from putting them in the dryer. I still have a few from ten years ago when I first bought them that are still kickin' fine! Five stars all around! I've recommended these to so many of my friends, and will continue to do so!

I will be trying this bra in another size. I found that the band seemed to run small, so I will go with a larger size. Overall it seems like it may give a reasonable amount of support. I also will go up a cup size at that too seemed a bit small. For the price it's definitely a bra worth considering.

Nice control! In the tummy too where I want it. Also on bum, but they do land higher up on leg than I'm used to. See-through, scratchy-ish lace, but pretty. We'll see if the lace is an issue after a whole day. Much better support than the darn six packs of B*arbara's I just wasted money on! I ordered L, I'm 12 jean, 5'5", 155 ish lbs, narrow waist with some bit of belly. But I ordered these to wear in a play, and the see-through lace makes that a big fat No.

It's fairly well made, beautiful pink color, very much like in the photo. The plastic holders had to go, and I just removed them and sewed the straps together. I did it because I needed the strap length, but they also cut into my skin. It is very form fitting and tight. I think many women would very much appreciate that, but it isn't my preference. It has four hooks on the back for great support.

Perfect fit!!! Band size perfect, cup size fit like a glove. Only thing to prevent it from getting 5 stars is that the straps dig into my shoulders. Nothing new for me, but would like ONE DAY to get a bra that didn't chew my shoulders up.

I have worn these bras for a long time. When one is a 42G, there isn't much choice in non-underwire bras. These have always done the trick, providing adequate support while remaining comfortable. I rarely experience any discomfort and I typically wear them for 16 hours a day. Frequently, after a great deal of use, the hooks deform (in the washer? dryer?) and function less effectively as well as irritate and scratch. This is not a big deal. However, the last time I purchased two bras and on one of them, one of the hooks deformed after the first or second wearing, before being laundered. The second bra of that purchase broke before I ever got to wear it even once. The plastic ring that attaches the bra strap to the back of the bra broke as I put the bra on for the first time. There is no way to repair it. Even if I were to cannibalize an old bra, I would have to too much unstitching and restitching to make it worthwhile. Still, I ordered two more to replace those two. As I said above, there just aren't many options. (In all fairness, these are the only two that I have ever bought that self-destructed soon after purchasing, and I have bought many of these over the years.)

It is a nice bra but it gapped on the sides of each breast. I have this same bra I purchased several years ago and it fits fine. The other day I purchased the same bra in a 34 and it fits fine.

i'm not a fan of bras in general, and at the age of 60 have only had a couple of bras in my entire life. I've never been able to find one that comfortably fits my smallish breasts with my wider chest width, but this one is a decent start.

Ladies, beware. This is a great every day bra but the beige is more like tan. I'm dark brown hair/eyes, olive complected and this bra is dark on me and looks grey under white and cream.

Comfortable bra, I just found it ran a little small (tight around the ribcage) but it's hard to go up any higher because then the bra cups seem to get too ridiculously big (too full of a coverage) . Wish this style /bra came in a 40c.

I have shopped and shopped, and bought and returned bras, and have so much trouble feeling comfortable. The latest bras all seem to make me look like I'm wearing female gladiator armor and am all poked out, which is not the look I was going for.I spent alot of time browsing through the bras on Amazon and read lots of reviews. This one seemed like my best option, but I was not hopeful, really, and figured I'd better save the packaging because it was probably going back.But I was happily surprised! The bra is comfortable and the underwire doesn't dig into me, and it looks natural, which is what I want it to look like.The only problem is that it fits a little tight around the body compared to most other bras I've tried. (I'm a 36B). I might try a 38B next time? But it's still a strong recommend, and rarely write reviews, though I shop here lots!

I ordered this bra being nervous since I'm ordering it online, but it has been great! I love it because it does not have any extra "push-up" padding but it offers proper support, while maintaining comfort. It cut a little lower than I expected, but not so much that it is inconvenient or uncomfortable. I ordered a 36C (which I usually order based on the measurement they did at Victoria's Secret) and it fit me just right. The strap that reaches around the back is somewhat thin, which I could see as potentially problematic for bigger busted women or if you prefer the strap to be wider.

I'm 50 years old, and this is the type of bra my grandmother would wear. The band fits fine, but the cups don't fill out right on me. I have other bras from other vendors in the same size, and Playtex bras always run a little large on me. I was hoping different after reading the reviews which is why I bought it. No dice. I have been professionally fitted (34D), so I know I bought the correct size.

It is surprisingly supportive for a non-wire, non-longline bra. This is why I will keep it, but will not buy another one.

I really like the design of this bra and the Playtex brand. The bra does lift and has comfortable cups as promised. It also has wide straps that don't dig into my shoulders. The design on the cups and lace trim make the bra feel feminine and frilly even with the full coverage. I only gave a 3-star rating because I wasn't expecting the pointy look. I feel like I am from the '50s when I wear this which is a positive or negative depending on my mood. I thought this would be an everyday bra but it is much too pointy. I should have looked at the reviewer pictures first.

I am attaching pictures to assist with this review...The first picture should show the band under the bra as you see it in the product photo. To achieve this I am lifting up the "lady". The only feasible way I could imagine my ladies doing this without assistance (36DDD) was to put the shoulder straps on the shortest length and the back buckles on the most comfortable by snuggest fit. Well, that did not work...picture number two is me wearing the bra on the most comfortable and appropriate settings (middle brackets) 1/4 way lose strap. Bottom band is all gone! Hence the cup portion of the bra rolls over the band. Picture #3 shoes a full view. Picture #4 shows how pointed your ladies become, like a bullet really! Not sure if this is something I do or don't like....Picture #5 shows the lack of cleavage separation your receive from this bra (in this size). This I don't like.
Picture #6 shows the net like material that I find scratchy and uncomfortable. Picture #7 shows the underarm view with more scratchy material and how high it comes up, right to the top and feels scratchy.
So, these photos show you views but to tell you feel...It does life my (nursing for 12 yrs straight) floppy ladies! The are right up there! I like that! Not sure about the pointing out though....I love this color...but I think it kind of stops there. This bra has a lot going on texture wise and a lot of separate sewn together parts. This must be why I can FEEL this bra everywhere! I know it's hard to find a bra your so comfortable in your forget it's on but this one is sending me sensory reminders in numerous areas all at once. However, it does stay put! I gave it a pretty fair star rating I think. I could wear this bra and be confident it will stay put and give me a nice lift, oh and I feel it is slightly side sliming which in my ladies case is great. But also I will be irritated all day "feeling" it all over me and I am wondering if after a day's wear will my underarms become raw? It's going to be a toss up on keeping it or returning it. I will update!
* Update: extra pictures added with cotton dress on. The bra actually hasn't bothered much sensory wise nearly what I thought it would. However, as other reviewers have mentioned....I really don't know how I feel about the pointed torpedoe look!

NOTE ON SIZE: With this line of bras, the rib cage has always been either exactly on the inch, or a bit small. The cups are slightly large. This has been the case with wearing this brand and style for 15 years. It is very very close, on the normal and smaller sizes. I'm the largest size now, and that makes the measurements off a bit.

My weight is fluctuating (OK, it's only going UP). I had a hard time finding a bra this size. the measurement around the ribcage is correct. The cup size is correct. However, it's made for someone with different proportions than me. The straps are set too far inward. The cups at the front of the armpit rise just barely too high, and rub the area raw. Adding an extender will not help; the straps will still be too close together in the front. However, at this size, you can't find anything, especially at this price. I can tolerate it for a short outing. I get out of very quickly when I'm home.

I've been using this brand and style for years. I always have the same complaint: their elastic and any lace they may have is very rough on the skin. I have tried everything from fabric softeners, stretching the elastic to be looser, and it is still not soft. This bra hurts me at the top of the cup, front, armpit. My older bras hurt me under the breast. They are like sandpaper. If Playtex would use the material that's on the top of the straps and cover the elastic, the problem would be solved.

That being said, it holds me quite firmly in place. Thankfully, the larger sizes do not have the Madonna breasts pointed outward look. This, used enough at this point, is surprisingly supportive. There is something different between this, the largest size, and a couple sizes smaller. If you're large, there's no other place to buy a decent inexpensive bra. Walmart carries these, but does not go up to the highest size. If you cannot use the highest size of this product, you have to go to a professional and pay $200+ per bra. With that in mind, I make this work. If you are alone, you can tuck your shirt between the bra and your skin to get some relief. I might actually line this with a silk scarf I have.

This is a well priced bra with comfortable straps ok 3 stars I can see this item working for some women.
Lets face it I'm a big woman with big boobs. Its not easy to find a bra that fits and that is comfortable. This bra is a quandary, I would not call this a 18 hour bra. On one hand once you get it on, the straps are comfortable, and remain comfortable throughout the day. The fabric covering the breasts is durable but I felt the cup itself was oddly fitting. I wore the bra for 8 hours and had to make a few trips to the ladies room because I felt the back hiking up and my boobs sagging I would not buy this product again, But I do feel these are great bras for people smaller in size than I. .

Yes, it fits well and looks good but one of the two bras I ordered was too scratchy to wear- threads were bunched up in the back strap at one place which made it unbearable after a few hours of wear. When I went to return this bra (and keep the other), I discovered that not only was there no free return shipping but that there is a "15% restocking fee" that makes the bra not worth returning.

I have several other bras just like this, but for some reason, this one does not fit the same. It has a shorter underwire, so the edges of the cups flop some, without that support. Great color, but very uncomfortable to wear.

Three stars for being comfortable, lightweight, and almost fitting perfectly, but the cups have a molded shape that does not work with my breasts. I don't think trying a different size would be a solution. Looks kind of "pointy" and unnatural under my T-shirts, gapes a little in the very center.

Cute bra. Love the polka-dots. I ordered it to replace a similar Maidenform model which I could not find in the correct size. This bra is slightly smaller in fit than the other slightly different models I was replacing and that I ordered at the same time. Both the band and the cups are smaller than expected, but not so much that I can't wear it. Although it won't be my favorite.

I've purchased these bras before. Perfectly fine - nice comfortable material and good construction. However one purchased in March, and worn occasionally in rotation with many bras - the underwire began coming out in June. Couldn't have worn it more than 9 times before that happened. Accustomed to these lasting much longer than that. Not sure I got my money's worth on this one. 9 wears for $17? Still thinking about it.

I am a fully grown woman and yet I can't find a bra that's small enough for me in stores. I am petite in general, but still, this is frustrating. So I tried looking online. After getting over the fact that searching for bras in my size mostly brought up things labeled "Big Girl Bra" and "Training Bra", I decided to give this one a try. It does fit me better than what I've bought in stores, but I am uneven and it only truly fits on one side. It's not that the bra is poorly made, I just haven't found the right one for me yet. I was hoping it would have a bit more padding because that tends to hide the unevenness better. #boobproblems

Material is awful! But the bra fits well. I wear a 38-40G depending on the brand, so I bought this in a 40G and I'm glad I did- it's a very snug, full supporting bra. Don't try to tighten the straps all the way or your ladies will sit unnaturally high (and pointy!). Takes some fussing to stop the band from rolling. Overall, good bra, great fit. Let's just see if I can last a day in it!

*edit* hour 8 and I want it off my body. I am changing my rating to 2 stars. It fits so well, but it's really irritating, and the weight of my ta-tas is pulling the straps into my shoulders, it is near torture. Also, my breasts are so far apart..... :O

I did not realize when I ordered this bra that there was no support/lining in the cups for shaping. My left breast is slightly smaller than the right, but not enough to go down a cup size. In this bra, the fabric was bunching up on the left and even a little bit on the right. There was so much empty space that it looked ridiculous. I would have had to stuff my bra in order to make the cups rounded out (and I am not small-chested; C cup). The band and wide straps were very comfortable, but there was no way I could keep this with floppy, misshapen cups. Returned immediately.

I read the reviews on this bra, the two biggest complaints I saw was the scratchy fabric and odd shape it gave the breast. I'm 30 weeks pregnant and grew from a 36 DD to 40 DD, I purchased this bra in hopes to contain the madness and offer good support. I have no complaints on the support or the coverage, I was very happy with both of those. The fabric is terribly uncomfortable, I've hand washed it several times but never put it in the dryer. I'm thinking of soaking it in conditioner to attempt some softness. I know I didn't spend a lot on this bra but seriously it's like straight up plastic "fabric". The fabric on other Platex bras is not this terrible, most are very comfortable. I did get the weird pointy breast shape most had complained about, not quite Vogue pointy but I know how to load these suckers into a bra but no matter how I positioned them they still pointed at people...between my protruding belly and pointy gigantic boobs I felt like I was accosting people near me.

I'm bummed this bra is a pain because the coverage and the support was exactly what I wanted, I could deal with the pointiness if the bra had not been so uncomfortable.

I like the shoulder straps, but hate everything else. The fabric is too thick and rough with no give or elasticity. I'm going to try washing it 3-4 times to see if that helps.

I am pregnant and needed new bras. I thought this would be great and figured it would offer great support. It does offer support, however, it makes you look like you have cones on your chest! This is something my grandmother would wear! Not only that, the top of the bra in the front is so high that I can't wear it with normal t-shirts. Everyone would be able to see it. Talk about full coverage!!!! I am mid thirties and this bra is way too old fashioned for me.

Fits differently than same sized bra of a different color that I ordered. A little snug, but still fit. Doesn't show under a t-shirt.

Great price and seemingly well constructed. But was returned because it was smaller than other by this brand

Very cheaply made. Nothing like the others that I have actually purchased in stores. Everything from the fabric to the padding to the strps feels cheaply made. Almost hard to believe it could be a maidenform bra at all. It's functional, but definitely won't be wearing very often.

This fit weird - I'm between a 34D and 34DD, and the cup came way up into my armpits and way high up towards my collar bones, even though it was more or less the right size volume wise. The molding of the cup also tried to make my boobs point in a weird slightly outwards direction that they don't naturally point. Returned it.On the upside, the material is nice, the prints are cute, the band fit as expected, and nothing poked in any weird ways. Maidenform designs good affordable bras.Also beware the the metal sliders on the front-adjusting straps might hit you right on the collarbones, which is super uncomfortable.

I've had great experience with Maidenform's 38DD bras, and this was ordered with two other Maidenform bras that fit perfectly. But this one is a disappointment. The cups are oddly shaped and spaced too far apart, making me bulge over the tops while simultaneously not filling the cups at the sides. Changing bra size wouldn't help. It's a poor design and very unflattering, and it's not what I would expect from this company. Returning.I recommend this style instead, which is also by Maidenform: Maidenform Women's One Fab Fit Embellished Extra Coverage Demi Underwire Bra, Paris Nude/Ivory,38DD.

Maidenform style #7959 used to be a fuller coverage bra that was perfect for under T-shirts because it was a smooth cup with slight padding which formed to your own shape. I have 6 that are wearing out and was so happy to see the style on this website for a great price. I was very disappointed when I received this package and the demi version is a completely different bra marketed under the same style # as the ones I bought at a department store. This new style is an oddly molded half bra that doesn't look natural under clothing - creating points where there shouldn't be any. I've worn the same size and style for many years, and this product did not live up to the standard.

These cups are huge if your bandwidth is anywhere near 50. I had to get a 50 B to get the cups small enough to fit, and I am usually a 50DD, so this was a challenge but I finally go there. Amazon was wonderful in providing my free postage until I got it right, so great job Amazon. I feel like Playtex has been in buisness way to long to be making these type of mistakes. Just because I have a big bandwidth doesn''t mean my breast get bigger. The final product does fit, 50B.

I ordered the size I currently am wearing and have worn for years. The back strap will not even meet to hook the loosest setting. I cannot wear this at all. I am VERY disappointed.

Ordered the wrong bra... Not what I was expecting. Both by playtex both wirefree and both 18 hour comfort but very different bras. I'm returning this one as it is horribly uncomfortable. The material is scratchy. I ordered a size up from the other playtex bra which fits pretty well but this one was way too small when I got it.

I am not certain what this bra was an attempt of. The lovely V-Cut shown by the model is not how it fit me. This bra practically covered my entire chest. It is so ridiculously high that I can ONLY wear it if I am wearing a turtle neck or a full sweater over my clothes. It is in NO WAY ATTRACTIVE. It looks like I stole my great-grand mothers brassier and decided to play dress up. And I am fairly conservative for the record. I feel that bras should cover the entire intimate area they are made to cover... but this one covered them, some ribs, a bit of stomach and seemed to want to even reach out and conceal my neck. I am a C-Cup, I ordered a C cup... I have NO IDEA what I got. I was SO disappointed because they were SO MANY GOOD REVIEWS. I have no idea why I got something SO very WRONG.

This bra is NOT "100% Cotton", as the description advertises. This was a lot of wasted time and money, and now I have to return the 2 bras. The content of this bra is: "Cups, Band, Interlocking Strap 100% POLYESTER, Frames 90% NYLON, 10% SPANDEX, Band Lining 50% Cotton, 50% POLYESTER, Back Band Facing 84% NATURAL RUBBER LATEX, 16% NYLON Exclusive of Trim and Elastics". Whew, what a blend! Surely my chest would be covered in painful red rash within seconds, and what a smell!

These don't like the same as the one I've bought at the store in the past. The material and fit seem cheap, the straps are hooks are very cheap quality. I won't buy these bras online anymore. I rather take the time to go the store and find the real ones.

This was advertised as a 38C. I have several other bras in my wardrobe in that size. This one came in a full l.5" narrower in band width and I cannot wear it. I asked to return it. I was informed that I have to have all the original packaging and tags (I do), it must be unworn (it is), and I have to pay shipping which is going to cost more the way it was packed in a big box which I am required to return it in (I have it), than the bra actually cost. This makes no sense. I am very unhappy with this garment and will be donating it to Goodwill. This was falsely advertised. NO FAB FIT TO THIS!!!

Pretty sure this is a knockoff! Has a small white tag sown on to the back clasp... Maidenform does not tag; info is always printed on the inside of the double layer back panel; aweful for for a 34d which all my Maidrnforms are regardless of style; very, VERY cheaply made and cups are weird. The side panels are one layer with exposed stitching and I can tell it was a return because there was no company tag on the strap, just a piece of plastic where it was stopped off.Have more of these on order and all will be going back.I ordered several Comfort Devotions from Amazon, demi and full coverage and are authentic. I think I read one or two other reviews that they may be a fake. Had to see for myself.Dang!

The sizes and shapes of these bras are incredibly inconsistent. I ordered a 32D and it was way too small, but seemed like a normal shaped bra. I then ordered a 32DD and not only were the cups way too big, the band and straps were way too tight. The shape of the cups were also so strange and I can't imagine them fitting human boobs. See photo, top is 32D and bottom is 32DD. Stay away from these bras, especially the 32DD

I returned this item. The size I ordered was exactly correct, and have several other Maidenform bras that fit wonderfully. This particular design however seems to stretch too far to the shoulder. Even after adjusting the straps, I couldn't even fit my arm through the opening. Plus, the straps are stiff and feel scratchy, which is not what I've come to expect from this brand. I ordered 07959. I highly recommend staying away from this design.

Was not happy with it sorry I opened it not made right I am a 38Dr not in th i s one