Lingerie Review: Asos Basic Microfibre Molded Balconette Bra & Asos Boudoir Basic Push Up Bra

    
 As a beginner lingerie collector (and also because I’m on a budget) it was decided to start from some basic pieces. I do not put my need to purchase lingerie on any of the lower stages of Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs, because I love food (Foodie People Unite!). I mean I have to eat and drink to survive and have a roof above my head, so I would never spend more money than I can actually afford. Every decision and purchase is done after long and deep consideration and accounting of all pros and cons. And this was one of the reasons to start this blog. Let’s face it! It is a lot easier to buy skincare and makeup than lingerie just because there are tons of customer reviews on any existing product. I understand that we are all different, and breasts can be different shapes and sizes, and bras of the same size might not work for everyone, but the same situation is with skincare and makeup, you can simply get allergic to it even though it worked for other people. But you can find and read good or bad reviews, but there are so few reviews if any on lingerie that every purchase is a lot of pain and frustration, and it is hit or miss. And I just want to provide some reviews for people who are thoughtful about spending and do not like blind buying, and are seeking opinions and experiences of other customers with brands and products, because I’ve needed it (and have not found!).

           So let’s stop rambling and let’s start the review on two products! Both of them are from Asos, and both of them are basic bras that would find their comfy place in any wardrobe.

          Asos Basic Microfibre MoldedBalconette Bra in Pink is in size 30B, since Asos store does carry lingerie in various sizes including mine. This bra has molded, round cups that keep the shape. It is a balconette bra with a square neckline, with adjustable detachable straps and three hook and eye back closure. On an inside the band has silicone stripes on top and bottom. The band is tight just warning you. But because of its tightness and silicone it will stay in place, so you can wear it under a strapless dress. And I did bend in this bra for around ten times and it did not slide down! It enhanced my cleavage and made my breasts look like melons… kh kh kh… I mean peaches…J There are no gaps in the bra cups because my breasts are fully taking over the entire space. And even my smaller breast! This bra does not have push up padding inside, but because it fits so perfectly that it lifts my breasts and forms a beautiful shape. Molded cups are smooth and would not be seen under the clothes. Overall, the quality is nice, and I definitely would recommend it. There were a couple of threads on the stitching of the underwire, but I quickly got rid of them. 
P.S. And I did buy two more of balconette bras in Blue and Red. Black Friday Sale... Could not resist!

           Asos Boudoir Basic Push Up Bra inPink is also in size 30B. Even though it does say it is a push up, and has “Graduated push-up padding to enhance the cleavage”, there is no extra padding in the cup. It is a simple molded cup plunge bra. And I also think that the “graduated push-up” was supposed to be “gradual push-up”. In my opinion, they need to hire me to write the product descriptions… But anyway, Asos has free return policy, and I actually could return it back because the purchased item was not as described, but I decided that there are never enough of molded bras that fit nicely. Plunge bra is the same color as the balconette, has smooth cups and tight band with two hook and eye closure. The straps are adjustable, but not detachable. No silicone. I like this bra because it is a basic piece that I can wear under anything, and obviously it is my size and it is comfortable. 

I hope you’ve found this review helpful and thanks for reading!


Disclaimer: The item in the post was purchased by me with my own money. This is my honest opinion.