Guide to Wacoal Bra Styles, Sizing and Fit

Below is a mostly-comprehensive list of Wacoal bras, including their style names and style numbers, with notations on whether each is suitable for shallow or projected breasts and wide or narrow roots. The list prioritizes bras currently available, but some discontinued styles are included.

This list also includes some b.tempt'd bras, which is a sub-brand of Wacoal aimed at younger buyers (but they're great for any age!).

Notes on Fit and Breast Shape

Shallow vs. Projected: Shallow breasts have less forward projection and a wider base, needing wider, less deep cups. Projected breasts extend farther out, requiring deeper cups with immediate projection at the wire. Wacoal’s “Shape Revelation” collection targets specific shapes (e.g., shallow top/full bottom), aiding identification.

Wide vs. Narrow Roots: Wide roots span a broader chest area, needing wider wires; narrow roots are more compact, needing narrower wires. Wacoal’s fit guides and user feedback help determine wire width suitability.

Additional Notes

Shape-Specific Collections: Wacoal’s Shape Revelation line (e.g., 853487, 855488) explicitly targets breast shapes like shallow top/full bottom or uneven, making them reliable for shallow breasts with wide roots.

Some wearers often critique Wacoal’s molded t-shirt bras (e.g., La Femme) for being too shallow for projected breasts, causing spillage. Conversely, unlined, seamed styles (e.g., Back Appeal, Halo Lace) are praised for projection but may not suit very narrow roots due to Wacoal’s tendency for average-width wires.

Wire Width: Wacoal bras generally have average to wide wires, making them less ideal for very narrow roots unless specified (e.g., Retro Chic, Perfect Primer).

Discontinued Styles: Some styles are no longer available but included for historical relevance. Current Wacoal styles dominate the list.

Fit Variability: Cup depth and wire width can vary slightly by size (e.g., smaller cups may feel shallower). In these cases, try sister sizes (e.g., 32D vs. 34C) for projected shapes if cups are too shallow.

How to Use This List

Identify Your Shape: Use Wacoal’s Breast Shape guide or other resources to confirm if you’re shallow or projected and your root width.

Match Bra Style: For shallow breasts, prioritize padded, molded, or wire-free bras (e.g., Shape Revelation, b.tempt’d styles). For projected breasts, choose unlined, seamed, or side-support bras (e.g., Back Appeal, Halo Lace).

Check Root Width: Ensure wire width aligns with your root.

List of Wacoal Bras

Style Name	Style Number	Shallow/Projected	Wide/Narrow Roots	Notes
Back Appeal Underwire Bra	855303	Projected	Narrow to Average	Deep, unlined cups with side support for forward projection. Suits projected, pendulous breasts with narrow to average roots. Reddit users praise its lift for projected shapes.
Shape Revelation Shallow Top Underwire T-Shirt Bra	853487	Shallow	Wide	Specifically designed for shallow top/full bottom breasts with wide roots. Molded, padded cups lift and fill empty top cups. Wacoal recommends for wide-root, shallow shapes.
Comfort First T-Shirt Bra	853468	Shallow	Wide	Padded, molded cups with stretch neckline for shallow top/full bottom breasts. Wide wires accommodate wide roots. Wacoal’s fit guide suggests for shallow, wide-root shapes.
Shape Revelation Uneven Underwire Bra	855488	Versatile (Shallow to Moderately Projected)	Wide	Designed for uneven breasts, with stretchy, padded cups that adapt to asymmetry. Suits shallow to moderately projected breasts with wide roots.
BodySuede Full Figure Seamless Bra	85185	Projected	Average to Wide	Unlined, seamed cups with generous sizing for fuller, projected breasts. A best-seller for plus-size, projected shapes with average to wide roots.
Red Carpet Padded Wired Half Cup Low Coverage Strapless Bra	Not specified (India catalog)	Shallow	Wide	Padded, half-cup design with wide cups and cushioned band. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts, especially plus-size.
Essentials Non-Padded Non-Wired Full Cup Everyday Wear Cotton Blend Comfort Bra	Not specified (India catalog)	Shallow	Wide	Non-padded, wire-free full-cup bra with wide cups for shallow, wide-root breasts. Suits everyday wear for comfort.
Halo Lace Underwire Bra	851205	Projected	Narrow to Average	Unlined, seamed lace cups with deep shape. Suits projected breasts with narrow to average roots. Ideal for full-on-top, projected shapes.
Embrace Lace Underwire Bra	65191	Projected	Narrow to Average	Seamed, lace-embellished cups with deep construction. Suits projected breasts with narrow roots. Luxurious fit for projected shapes.
Retro Chic Full Figure Underwire Bra	855186	Projected	Narrow	Deep, unlined cups with stretch lace. Reddit users note it’s acceptable but may lack projection for very projected breasts; best for narrow roots.
Basic Beauty Full Figure Underwire Bra	855192	Projected	Average to Wide	Deep, seamed cups with side support for projected, fuller breasts. Suits average to wide roots. Popular for plus-size, projected shapes.
Inner Sheen T-Shirt Bra	853397	Shallow	Wide	Seamless, foam-lined cups with shallow shape. Suits shallow top breasts with wide roots. Wacoal recommends for smooth fit under t-shirts.
Visual Effects Minimizer Bra	857210	Projected	Average to Wide	Unlined, full-coverage cups reduce bustline, suiting projected, pendulous breasts with average to wide roots. Wacoal notes sleek shaping.
Awareness Full Figure Seamless Bra	85567	Projected	Average to Wide	Unlined, seamed cups with deep shape for projected, full-figure breasts. Suits average to wide roots. A classic for projected shapes.
Awareness Soft Cup Bra	85276	Shallow	Wide	Non-wired, soft cups with wide base. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts needing minimal support.
La Femme Underwire T-Shirt Bra	853117	Shallow	Wide	Molded, padded cups with shallow shape. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts for smooth t-shirt fit.
Simple Shaping Minimizer Bra	857109	Projected	Average to Wide	Unlined, full-coverage cups for projected, pendulous breasts. Suits average to wide roots.
Sport Underwire Bra	855170	Projected	Average to Wide	Deep, encapsulated cups for projected breasts during high-impact activities. Suits average to wide roots.
b.tempt’d Ciao Bella Balconette Bra	953144	Shallow	Wide	Lightly padded, shallow cups with wide wires. Suits shallow, wide-set breasts.
b.tempt’d Future Foundation T-Shirt Bra	953281	Shallow	Wide	Molded, foam cups with shallow shape. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts for everyday wear.
b.tempt’d Future Foundation Push-Up Bra	958281	Shallow	Wide	Padded, push-up cups with shallow shape. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts needing lift.
b.tempt’d b.wow’d Push-Up Bra	958287	Shallow	Wide	Shallow, padded cups with push-up padding. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts for cleavage. b.tempt’d recommends for low necklines.
Perfect Primer Underwire Bra	855213	Projected	Narrow to Average	Deep, seamed cups with side support. Suits projected breasts with narrow to average roots.
Flawless Comfort Wire-Free Bra	856339	Shallow	Wide	Wire-free, soft cups with wide base. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts for comfort. Wacoal recommends for lounging.
Elevated Allure Wire-Free Bra	856361	Shallow	Wide	Wire-free, padded cups with shallow shape. Suits shallow, wide-root breasts needing light lift.

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