These "bralettes" are great, but the sizing is a bit different. This review will cover SIZING, WORKING OUT and WASHING....
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
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.)(For SLEEPING I actually bought more camisole bralettes in a size 42, so that there is just a hint of support, but it was not tight. In retrospect, they were a bit too big - I probably could have used a 40 - so I stuck them in the dryer for a couple of minutes and then they were perfect for sleeping).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.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.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!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!
Holy Grail of Comfortable Everyday Bras
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
Fruit of the Loom, please don't ever stop manufacturing these. First off, I generally loathe bras. I seek out the comfortable and unfussy ones. I am a 38C and these bras work like a dream for me (I got size 38 and it fits perfectly). They are simple, comfortable, attractive, and they do a great job of containing the *gals* via gentle compression. While I wouldn't go jogging in this bra, it is my go-to for everyday wear, including at work. I realize some might want more formal contoured support, but for me these are the Holy Grail of bras.
Hate bras
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
After reading the other reviews, I went with a large, size 36, and they fit and feel wonderful. Super comfy, just the right amount of support. I am one of those people who hate wearing bras, however, at 61 yrs old, I hate to go out in public and cause excessive nausea for the people around me. Hence, these gems. Wonderful.
High quality but SO SMALL! Order up by 4 sizes!
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2018
Four stars because the bras are really high quality and soft and stretchy just the way I wanted, but oh dear lord they are so small. They arrived small already but then shrank in the washer and dryer to a laughable extent. See my photo and order up by like 4 sizes. Iâm not kidding. The beige bra picture in the photo is a 34B from Victoriaâs Secret. The grey bra is one of these, in a size 38! THIRTY EIGHT.
Racerback... Not spagetti strap.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017
I was a bit skeptical of coverage of these since most reviews are for the standard spagetti strap bras. I opted for the racerback bra pack since they featured softer double straps (more support) and a sewn front (not a uniboob). I am a 38DDD and ordered the size 38 of the color "grey black/white/black" which is the only differing bra type.For anyone over a C cup, I personally wouldn't recommend these for high impact activities. As a DDD, these just ofter me yoga support. Nice and light for wearing around the house. They also have nice nipple coverage since they feature an insert, so no headlights for drop in guests. FYI, it seems that there is only one pair of inserts for the three pack. So it needs to be moved to a new bra if you need them.
The fit is horribly small. You can't breathe in these if you ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2018
The other comments aren't kidding. The fit is horribly small. You can't breathe in these if you order your normal size. I'm 5'8 and about 145 pounds, and the 34 was like an extra small. I needed to wear one and normally would never do this, but I took a pair of scissors to the elastic band and snipped it in about ten areas, which created a V shape and allowed me to be able to wear it.The straps aren't adjustable, which I prefer, but there isn't much stretch. I felt they needed to be a bit longer. I'll try ordering a couple sizes larger and see how it turns out. Other than the ridiculously poor sizing, these are well made. It looks like there's a double layer of fabric. The gray bra, for example, has a white interior. They're breathable and have a bit more structure than a flimsy piece of cotton.But what a disappointment on the sizing.
Great fabric, fit, and workmanship.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2017
Very nice and well-made sports bras. I recently lost both breasts to cancer, and therefore have nothing to keep the bra in place, so it tends to ride up a little. I wasn't comfortable with the 'undressed' feeling of not wearing a bra, so bought these to get a more covered up feeling. These make me feel more secure with their full coverage, and look nice under tees or blouses. I'm sure I'll like them even more as I heal more. I bought a size larger than my previous bra size, and they fit perfectly. May be a little tight with breasts to fill them up.
Order at least 1 size up
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2017
Make sure to order this one size up. I am very small. I wear a 32 A in a bra. The 32 in this was way too tight. I ordered a second set in 34 and it is much better.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2017
Great bras. Arrived in good time (from USA). They fit well - I went up a size as other reviewers advised - and are very comfortable. Wouldn't say they are a sports bra as they only have soft support, but I purchased to wear under camisole tops on holiday and they are ideal for that purpose.
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2018
Love love love! I ordered the size 36. I normally wear a 34A bra but really I'm more of a 36AA - I'm all rib cage. So after reading the reviews, I was worried that the 36 might be too big, but I was even more worried that the 34 would be too small, so... I took the chance and went with 36. And they're PERFECT. The band is snug, but not tight. The 'cups' are lined just enough to hide nip-ons, while also NOT being so much that I feel like I'm walking around with giant foam pads for boobs, like almost every other bra I own. Normally it's either foam-boobs or "what's-the-point-in-even-wearing-this-because-you-can-see-my-nipples-anyway." Nope. Not with this bra. Just perfect. I'm really not kidding and can't say enough about how important this is. I have piercings and you can NOT tell in this bra. But it is also, somehow, the thinnest lining of any other bra I own. And it's cute! And comfy as hell because there's no underwire! And it's a racer-back so no slipping straps! And there's a RED one! (favourite colour, so bonus) And yes, it's a sport bra, so it's not a deep v-plunge or anything - but the neckline - well, boobline I guess - is relatively low, which, as a small-boobed person, is nice. I hate when the bra is so 'supportive' that it's a glorified crop top. (yes - the product description uses the words "full coverage," "support," and "crop top," I know. And it is all of those things. But not TOO MUCH, is what I'm saying.) I have no boobs. I'm okay with that. But I therefore don't need that much fabric covering my upper chest, as part of my undergarment. My shirt can do that if I want it to.Oh! And at $16 and change for three? THREE!!! When I'm usually paying $30ish for ONE that's technically the wrong size and has external implants that nobody asked for??! AWW YEAH!!! SCORE!!!Of course, I can't speak for girls who actually have boobs. All I can say is that for me, this was a risk that paid off.So, in summary: if I were Goldilocks, this bra would be JUST RIGHT.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2019
The size came up bigger than I thought. I am a UK size 10 and the product was a bit more like a 12.However during this hot summer I was grateful for a little more room.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2017
Just love these bra tops - so comfortable. I'm a 32D and the size M fits perfectly. I used to get some similar Gap ones but these ones are just as good if not better!
Reviewed in Canada on May 9, 2018
Okay wow I bought these thinking they'd be decent and just a nice alternative to a sports bra on days where I didn't want to wear a wire-bra. But now I am completely sold on them and want to just wear these everyday and forget about other bras completely. Well maybe not sport bras because I wouldn't recommend jogging in these bad boys because they don't provide the best jiggle-resistance. They fit perfectly (I go between a 38B and a 38C depending on the brand) and I ordered a 38 and the fit is *Italian finger kiss thing*. They look cute and I can wear a cardigan and button it to just the bottom of the bra because it looks like a regular tank top. The fabric is thick so you don't need to worry about it being see-through or too "nipple-y," without it being clingy or sweat-inducing.I was worried because bralettes and other "non-bras" usually are hit or miss for me because small-boobies are the priority it seems but these lovelies hold my lovelies in place without making them look like a uni-boob or a non-boob.I might just buy another pack so I can wear these bras everyday this summer.tldr: very good I am happy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2018
The quality was okay but not thick enough to prevent visible nipples
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2019
Wrong items, did not match description. Too large and different design from the images advertised. Very disappointed
Reviewed in Canada on February 22, 2018
I ordered two sets from Fruit of the Loom, the racer-back sport bras and the spaghetti-strap bralettes. They came as expected, not the most top notch but great cost/quality ratio. In terms of material: The black, white, and grey ones seem to be the 95% cotton ones. The colour ones, at least the blue and pink that I got, were 57% cotton. I'm not sure what the lining is made of. Get a pack of neutrals if material matters. For fit: I think most people don't realize that bra sizes are *ratios* between the cup and the band. For instance, my true size is a 30D (30 underbust, 34 overbust. The 4 inch difference translates to D hence 30D). But 32C and 34B are both sister sizes and have the same cup (volume) and similar bands. The only real difference is distribution, for example: 30D ( )( ) vs. 34B ( ) ( ). Though ultimately you've got to try it on or know the company because cut, company, and country are all factors. Most companies don't carry 30 at all anyway, so I ordered a 32 for the bralette as there isn't really a cup, so I treated it like a 32C. I ordered 34 for the racer back because there is a cup (one set, removable) and a higher or fuller cut so I treated it like a 34B because I know that 34B is the most common sister size for my true size (and therefore the size most companies push on women, but that's a different story). Both fit exactly as my usual bras. Knowing your "true size" is helpful in getting the sizing right. For those who relate to my size, I like it snug so going one size up works if you're looking for something more relaxed and easy.
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2019
Most bras cause me skin reactions and sensitivity but these awesome 100% cotton bras are the only ones I can wear. They are pure cotton and the elastics are all covered in cotton! Win win! So thankful amazon still carries these cause I canât find them at Wally World anymore! Order a size or two up because they are sized a bit small and they do shrink! Or hang to dry.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 3, 2018
Estos corpiños son muy comodos, bonitos y prácticos, ya sea para dormir o hacer ejercicio. De acuerdo con lo que leà en otras reseñas, vi que el producto viene reducido asà que pedà una talla más grande que la mia y me quedaron perfectos. Normalmente uso talla 34 y pedà talla 36.
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2018
Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2017
I love that they are mostly cotton, I had to return them and will order a size up. Usually 32" bras are too big for me, I have a 27" rib cage and 33" bust, but the size 32 is extremely small. Would be good for a child (more like a training bra). There is absolutely no room for the bust and the 32" was skin tight on my 27" ribs, I couldn't take a deep breath. I hope the 34" will fit as the material seems soft and lovely.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 13, 2019
I have never left a review yet but I was worried these sports bras wouldn't be big enough because i do have a fairly big chest ( G ) so i got the largest size and they are insanely comfy & look super cute on, Will defiently recommend, true to size and i got mine for just being comfy at home or bedtime so would go a size up as everyone recommended
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2019
Ya habÃa usado con anterioridad está marca,,,, y sabia era un poco grande... Pero al leer los comentarios,,, me dejé llevar por qué decÃan venÃa reducido... En fin,,, solicité dos tallas más de la que utilizo... Pues si,,,, me quedaron un poco grande... Sólo espero que no se vayan a hacer más grandes... En cuanto a calidad son magnÃficos,,, tanto los colores,,, y el diseño... A pesar de que me quedan un poco grandes... Lo cuál no me quejo toda vez no me muestra los gorditos en brazos... Son muy cómodos... Me dan una gran seguridad... Incluye un par de almohadillas que las puedes acomodar en cualquiera de los tres... Estoy satisfecha con mi adquisición....
Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2019
