Fruit of the LoomWomen's Spaghetti Strap Cotton Pull Over 3 Pack Sports Bra
K**W
These "bralettes" are great! This review will cover SIZING, WORKING OUT and WASHING....
I do medium/high impact workouts. And good workout bras are EXPENSIVE! One day all my good workout bras were dirty, so I doubled up on these bras. And guess what, with 2 of these bras at the same time (1 camisole bralette & 1 sports bralette) - I was just as supported as my good workout bra - for a whole $8!Here is what I have learned.TYPES - There are now MANY types of bras under this one heading. I have both the CAMISOLE type and the SPORTS BRALETTE type (both have spaghetti straps are not adjustable). I would NOT call them sports bras, but rather "bralettes" or shelf bras. They feel like cotton and have non-adjustable straps (but the non-adjustability does not seem to be an issue for most people). I bought both in the white, black, grey sets. The sports bralette type has ruching, that doesn't look all that great and doesn't really add to the bra. But the straps of the sports bralette are really cute. The sports bralette comes with ONE set of padded inserts that can be moved from one sports bralette to the other. Because I always wear a shirt when working out, these inserts are unnecessary, so I am not using them. The set of inserts comes with the sports bralette, but NOT with the camisole type. To confirm you are buying the correct type, make sure you click on the color options and look at the accompanying photos, because the DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CHANGE!SIZING - I am a 34D(or DD) or a 36C/D. And with these bralettes I wear a 38. It feels snug and appropriately supported. For the bralettes I bought, the camisole type actually fits a bit more snug and the sports bralette type fits a bit looser.Given my sizing and what I have read from the other reviews, here is how I would guess the sizing works:A cup - go actual size.B cup - Sports Bralette go actual size, Camisole go up 1 size.C cup - go up 1 size.D cup - go up 1 size for Sports Bralette and 2 sizes for Camisole.DD and bigger - go up 2 sizes. But if you are well endowed with a small rib cage (e.g., 32 DD or bigger) then this bra may not work for you, because if you go up more than 2 sizes, the band at the bottom may be too big. (But again, for me with a 34D(or DD) or a 36C/D - a 38 is perfect.)Whew - get all that? :) Again, this is all only a guess - but hopefully my guessing helps a little. Basically the bigger your cup size, the more sizes up you need to go.(UPDATE: It is now May 2020, we are 2 months into the COVID 19 Pandemic and are "sheltering in place". Consequently it is now 2 months since I have worn an underwire bra! Even though my size 38s are still great and still work after 3 years of use, they are now a bit tighter, so I use them when I want more support/working out. But I wanted something a little less tight for "sheltering in place", so I bought a size 40 of the "sports bralette" with the ruching. I am essentially living in them - both for sleep and working around the house all day. But the reason for writing this update (beside the fact that these are truly good enough to live in) is that the sports bralettes I just purchased no longer have the separate pad to insert into the bralette for 'modesty'. So if you order the sports bralette it is unlikely that you will receive a removable pad.)HOW I WEAR THEM - I use the camisole type when I have a low cut shirt and too much cleavage is a bit inappropriate. Sometimes I wear it alone, or sometimes I wear my bra under it. I also use it alone for low impact sports (I just wore is skiing and it was perfect.) Or for my high impact workouts I use the sports bralette type and the camisole type together - in the same color, and all the straps look pretty cute! Also, because the straps are all in different places, it doesn't hurt my neck/top of my shoulders like some of my "real" sports bra do - the pressure/weight is spread out if you use the 2 different bra types together. (I have included 3 pictures of my back: a) camisole; b) sports bralette and c) both together.)WASHING: make sure to hang dry these bras - but other than that I have had no issue with either the quality or the washing of these bras. The directions say to hand wash and hang dry, but machine washing and hang drying seem to be fine. (On the other hand, if they are too big when you buy them, stick them in the dryer, because they will shrink a bit!)IN SUM - at $4-5 a bra it is an amazing price point. And for $8-10 to double them up and use them for workouts is awesome! And they are much cuter than my ugly old workout bras. I hope this is helpful to you!2018 UPDATE: I have now been using the same bralettes (2 packs of 3) for more than a year. They have gotten a hint smaller over time (even though I always hang them dry). But they still fit, they still have great elastic, they are still soft and they still look just as good as the day I bought them. These have been a GREAT purchase!
J**R
Buy them.
I’m a 36C. Purchased Medium. Fit perfectly. Comfortable. Well made. Will repurchase. As for exercising wearing them I feel they’re fine for yoga & low impact activities.
C**E
Sizing Matters
The recommended size for my sports bra purchases is 34 chest--my chest size under cup is 31.5". Therefore, I ordered the set of 3, size 34 in the spaghetti strap sports bra. Size 34 was much too tight around my chest at elastic band, so I sent those back and ordered the 36. The size 36 elastic fits very snugly, especially when I insert the cup padding. For the length of time I am running, I can tolerate the tight fit; however, the 36 is still too tight for wearing comfort around the house.Like most elastic, I hope that eventually it stretches to an overall better comfort.I like the feel of the cotton and the straps are comfortable across my back. So far, I feel no seams jabbing into my skin or chafing my skin as I move. Additionally, there are no metal or plastic adjustable sliders that may cause discomfort.For the amount of money I expended, these are good value.
M**G
Comfortable,, durable bras
These are the PERFECT COMFORTABLE bra. These are not a “support bra” - no padding, no underwire- but are more of a basic coverage, comfort bra. There IS a slot if you’d prefer to add your own “padding”. The racer back straps are stretchy but not “adjustable”.While these may sound like drawbacks or critiques- these points are specifically why I purchased these bras. They are comfortable, breathable, non-pinching and extremely durable- totally machine washable and machine dry. A great comfortable every-day bra for average to small bust-girls and women looking for coverage but not tons of support.
S**Z
Super soft and comfortable
I have a wide back so I bought these with some hesitation but I absolutely love them! You get three different colors and the quality is great. They are super easy to use and move around in, the material is soft and comfortable and I will definitely repurchase more
B**S
Size up if you don’t want it to be too tight to start
I am 34” band size and ordered both the 36” and the 38” as I read enough reviews to determine I should size up. 36” felt really tight but the 38” felt perfect. I’m sure it will stretch but I COULD NOT hang with the 36” as if felt like my boobs were suffocating. The band felt fine but I had a little bit of uniboob (which is the worst).
M**M
Comfortable support
My last trio of these sports bras eventually wore out so time to order up! This time I ordered 2 trios, to have an extra set on hand as I fear they may be discontinued soon, at least this particular model with racer back straps, I am small chested and they give me perfet support, but not enough for a gym workout, I wear a heaier fabric and and style for intenese workouts. But for everyday they are perfect! I love the straps are black as they look nice under a lot of my casual tops and the racerback is perfect for summer tops and dresses. The center front detial of soft gathering will eventually wear out but does not alter fit. I bought them for mu Mum who absolutely loves them, again, super comfort and support.
2**R
super comfy!
I am not a picture person, so here is the best description I can provide. I am normally a 38-40 DD (depending on brand). The 40 was snug but would work best for working out. The 42 fits like an absolute comfy lounge bra. Most 'lounge bras' that I have found do not fit larger busted & framed woman that great (person preference). The only difference between these and the pictures that do not show the rouching is the 'pouch' you can insert a pad into. The pictures showing no rouching, yeah mine came with rouching and a second layer of material over the breast area, just no gap on the side to insert a pad. I loved both types. I like the ones you can insert the pad into for more 'out in public' type wearing and the others are perfect for around the house. Side note on sizing - my frame is larger in the shoulder and back, so although the 40 fit it was snug getting it on and off. Hope this helps others.
C**E
Buen precio
Están bonitos y cómodos
F**I
Been looking for a while and this is the best!
I have been transitioning and my chest has been growing. Finally decided to get into bras but was a bit intimidated by the whole sizing and such. So I decided for now I will go with crop top like bras. This was a great choice as I have comfy inserts and these fit absolutely amazing. I am starting to understand the benefit of having some support while out and about. It is very soft and cozy.
D**M
Great Pajama top
Comfy enough to sleep in at night and wear during the day. No pads included so no privacy in that area. If you are nipply or larger chested these may not be for you.
M**B
Tops
Súper cómodos y dan soporte, pide una talla mas, yo soy 34, pedí 36, me quedaron excelente, los recomiendo.
L**S
Really comfy
These are super comfy. I’m a 42C and i got the 42s and they fit great. They are quite supportive for daily chores and stuff, not working out. Only issue is that it actually has a racerback instead of what’s shown in pictures. Still like em tho;3
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