Olga Womens Butterfly Effect Minimizer Bra

Really pleased with this bra. It's well-made, has adjustable straps and can be machine washed. It's a beautiful bra and very comfortable. Highly recommend. A+++ Read more

It's a very nice bra, comfortable and has a good look as well. I will be buying more. I wish the cups had just a little bit more thickness or pedals to hide nipples better in tee shirts. I clip and remove the wires as they are bothersome to me; but the wire ends are nicely padded so I doubt they will poke those who like underwire. Overall I will buy a few more as they are the best I've found since they discontinued the (two tone) tee shirt bra a few years ago. Hate it when they stop making your favorite bra! Read more

After wearing this bra for an entire day, I think I can give a realistic review. First, sizing: I ordered 38C based on measurements and other bras I wear and the size was accurate. It fits well in band and cup. (I am 5'2.5" tall and typically wear a 38C in other brands and styles.) What I love: The shoulder straps really stay in place. I have not had to pull them back up even once all day today. Because I am smaller in height and frame, but larger in band and cup size, all my life I have had to yank bra straps back up onto my shoulders because they are spaced too far apart to stay up. Finally, Olga gets the shoulder straps right. This is a huge positive in my book of bra characteristics. The coverage is good without being matronly. I don't have overflow out of the tops which is great. There's a little bit of stretch to the cups and band, so I can smooth it over my assets and it stays here. I like that there's no additional boning on the sides under the armpits. In order similar bras, that boning becomes terribly uncomfortable as the day wears on. This has just smooth fabric. It's pretty enough in white, which is what I purchased. So that's good. But I would like to get the same style in a nude or tan color, and the only one offered has weird white stitching on it, and I don't want that in my undergarment. It might show through under clothes. Strange decision by the makers. The not-quite-there features: So, it's not lined at all. I think it would be better with a very light lining to prevent nipple show. It's just one thin layer of very light fabric with a second layer of lace over it. If you are concerned about projection, you might be disappointed in this bra. And I really don't see a minimizer effect. I think I look just the same in profile as I do in any of my other bras, and clothes don't fit more loosely for me across the bustline. I really was hoping for even a half inch of minimizing but this one doesn't do that for me. So it's a decent bra that's comfortable and fits well and looks pretty good. But I wouldn't call it a minimizer. Read more

I literally never write reviews but this bra is my new holy grail. After 2 pregnancies & 2 rounds of breastfeeding, I was left with deflated, sagging breasts. I have struggled for years to find a bra that a.) fits me perfectly, b.) lifts my breasts back to their original place without adding bulk, and c.) is comfortable. This bra gives me a perfect, natural and toned-down shape, while holding everything perfectly in place, even during workouts. So light, thin, and breathable, but still has excellent nipple coverage. I was concerned that the lace detail might show through thin/tight shirts, but it's basically imperceptible. It feels like I'm not wearing anything while giving me perfect support for my active lifestyle. Life-changing is not an understatement. I ordered several more. Read more

Favorite bra. Fits well Read more

I received this bra this morning and have been wearing it all day. So here's my honest take on it. The band runs a bit small. I ordered my usual size. With almost every bra I have, I normally use the center row of hooks when it's new and that's comfortable. As they stretch from use, I use the third row of hooks. On this bra, I can only use the first row of hooks, but it fits comfortably snug there. It's not too tight and I imagine as it stretches, the second row of hooks will do just fine. So I would say, if you normally wear your bras only on the first set of hooks (the loosest ones) then you may want to consider getting the next band size up. The bra is comfortable and not overly stretchy, which I like. It doesn't create any weird rolls with the way it lays along my back or under my arms, which is a big plus, and it doesn't ride up. But the greatest thing about this bra is the minimizing effect! Oh my word! I look at least a cup size smaller and that's huge for me! I'm 5'1" and having a large bust always made me look top-heavy and just bulkier in general. I normally have to get tops in larger sizes to accommodate my bust size and then they're baggy everywhere else, so I have to alter them. In this bra, I think I can get into tops that are closer to the size of the rest of me without having to break out the sewing machine! So this bra is a winner for me. I'll definitely be ordering more! Read more

I had this bra (#1 version) and it fit really well. I looked up the model number on the label and found the same one on Amazon and ordered #2 version. But it is NOT the same one. I have compared the two closely and the cup wires from the new #2 version from Amazon are 1" longer than the #1 version. The result is that the fit is not as good. (Who knew an extra inch under the arms would result in so much discomfort?) I'm really disappointed because I struggle to find a good fit and the #1 version (which I've had for some time) was perfect. The brand must have changed their manufacturers or their sizing or something. Lesson learned -- only buy bras from stores. Read more