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

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

I love the fit and look of front-close bras. Here are a few reasons I recommend trying one. Bras with a front clasp closure have the advantage of being easier to put on. If you have trouble reaching around to fasten the hooks of a back-closure style, slipping into a front-close bra can be a relief.

Victoria’s Secret Bra Review: Denim Rose Lace Push-Up. VS still has the Denim Rose Lace Push-Up Bra in stock, but the style has changed a bit since I bought it. It now has a different center gore, and the rose pattern is done in black rather than metallic silver. I assume for the purpose of this bra review's fit advice that the updated version isn't drastically different. But I can't say for certain that they haven't changed any aspects of how it might fit.

This is a balconette style bra like the previous one I reviewed, only with light push-up padding in the cups. So I thought I'd give it a try, given that sometimes padded cups fit smaller. Unfortunately, with this one, that is not the case; my 34B-ish chest doesn't fill it out. Good news for those who really do wear a 34C, because this bra seems to run true to size.