Playtex Women's 18 Hour Original Comfort Strap Bra #4693

These bras do not have underwires - which means they don't get mangled in the washing machine or poke through. I have been buying this model number for almost 10 years now. Each bra has lasted me for almost 5 years with weekly washings in the washing machine and clothes dryer.

During their productive life span, they do not falter in support or comfort. I've never had a problem with hooks or eyes coming off the fasteners, or loose threads coming off after a wash.

Like any elastic garment, however, it will not last forever when you wash and dry all the time. Some people hand wash their bras and line dry them - I'm sure they would last much longer if I did this - but I just don't make the time to go through that effort.

The straps have a tiny amount of tapered padding that also helps in the comfort arena. When they call this an 18-hour bra, they are not kidding. I have had a number of situations at work where I have had to stay late - sometimes stay at work for a 24-hour shift now and then. When I've had to do this in the past w/ other bras, I thought I was going to drop dead from the fatigue and neck aches - but even after 20+ hours with this Playtex 4693 18hr bra, I am barely aware that it's even there - because it does it's job without needing constant fiddling and re-adjusting.

I don't even try on other bras anymore - this is THE best bra there is for comfort and support.


Great Bra for the money   March 29, 2007
Elizabeth (Palm Bay, FL USA)
18 out of 19 found this review helpful

Great bra for the money and very durable. I gave it 4 stars because the comfort straps need to be improved. The straps tend to be sharp in certain areas, making it uncomfortable and even a bit painful. I do have very large breast so I know that makes it worst. Overall I do recommend. For smaller breast it may be perfect.


This bra saved me!!   May 9, 2008
D. Hughey (borings-town, AR)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I couldn't figure out why the bras I had were hurting my arm. Well what do ya know...my breasts had increased in size again. Startling kinda since I'm 30 but I guess not really. Anyways. I went on a bra hunt and tried on several. I put this on and no more numb arm, bruises under my arm or on my shoulder.

It pulls them up well, the straps don't dig in, I have a nice shelf going, and perfect cleavage. I was a little skeptical of this bra but desperate, skeptical because this type of bra I had as a teen and it gave me cone breasts. But didn't have that problem this time. Also this was one of the few bras I could find in my cup size (G).

I will buy it over and over again. Love it.


Wonderful Bra   September 29, 2008
A. Riley (Mid West)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I am pregnant so not only did my breasts get larger from the pregnancy but I am putting on weight so my breasts are that much bigger and I had to buy new bras. I found this web site:
http://www2.victoriassecret.com/braguide/fitting_room.cfm
and found my new size. Next I hit amazon and looked for bras that other women recommended.

*Thank you* previous ladies for the wonderful advice because I am so happy I purchased this bra! The straps are a bit wide but are incredibly comfortable especially since my breasts are so much larger now. I put on this bra and felt SO comfortable.

In my humble opinion its not a very pretty bra but the comfort more than makes up for it.


Comfortable...but... Why not in Black???   January 6, 2010
cosmicblather (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I love this bra. Being a large size with a smaller body-38 DDD-- it is hard to find a comfortable bra with support. This bra fits, supports, and lasts. It is the only bra I've worn for about 12 years. My only complaint is the color choices. I would so love to have one in black--or two or three. I have to wear a black camisole, which makes me warmer than I would prefer in the summer. I was so excited when I found Toffee--much better than always plain white. I recommend this bra for women with large breasts. It makes all the difference in comfort and fit. No more bulges over the sides and front. The padding in the straps makes my shoulders more comfortable also. Try this bra once and you will never wear another style. Thanks Playtex---Now what about that Black Bra???????