​Bras Outside the Box is a body-positive blog about bras and lingerie.

I bought this Aerie unlined bra in size 36B. This is the Smoothez full-coverage underwire mesh style still for sale online. I wanted to try it, and this was the only size available at the price I paid, plus I was also able to get a pair of AE shorts from the same seller. Aerie has since added removable pads to this bra, but otherwise it looks to be the same as the one I bought. The cups do fit better with the underwires removed, but it doesn't help with the band size.

This is a review of the Aerie Smoothez lightly lined demi bra. I've liked Aerie bras for a while, dating back to when I wore a 32A. Nowadays, their size chart puts me in a 34B, but I prefer their 34C because it's more comfortable. I hate tight bras and have always found this brand to run a little smaller than others, probably because their target audience is teenagers. The Aerie bra fit is great for smaller breasts. They don't come up to my neck, even the full-coverage styles