I didn't actually expect too much out of a strapless bra in my size, but I have a dress that I'd really like to wear a strapless with, so I took the plunge when I saw FreshPair selling a couple of Wacoal strapless bras at about 50% off retail.

What I didn't know, from the Amazon description, is that both of the two Wacoal items I ordered from FreshPair were NO RETURNS (considered clearance.) I wouldn't have purchased both if I'd known this ahead of time, but, happily, Wacoal sizing didn't let me down and I don't mind keeping both. I will be more careful when ordering from FreshPair in the future, however.

Between this bra and the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Wacoal-Women-s-Custom-Contours-Convertible-Contour-Strapless-65442/dp/B0012IY9GA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Wacoal Women's Custom Contours Convertible Contour Strapless  #65442</a>, on my figure, the Embrace Lace Strapless feels more secure. Frankly, I never thought I would own a strapless bra that really felt like it was lifting me up and staying in place. I think this is a pretty special product for the full-figure bra market.

As a lady with an ample bosom, these Wacoal strapless items are far and away the most thickly padded bras I've ever owned. I'm assuming this helps keep things in place, but I did find it really amusing to be buying my first padded bra in my late 30's...

The Embrace Lace Strapless comes up pretty high at the sides and is visible under some tops with larger armholes. I think the higher sides are a large part of why I feel so secure in this bra, however. You will probably want the color of this bra to be the same as your top if it has wide armholes, because it may peek out.

I haven't worn either bra out of the house, but I thought a review was worth writing since I could directly compare the two similar items by the same great bra manufacturer.