Bra sizing (should it be universal?)

I wanted to write a post about the bras with universal sizes.

 While I do think it would be a great idea, if there was an agreed consensus, as most of you know there are different sizes, and one size fits all is not always true. I think that it is nice some brands are trying to help their customers find their size, but the problem is usually, universal sized bras mean that they will not offer that much support.

 If I told you a bra can hold from 32A bra size to 38D bra size, wouldn't you be a little skeptical?

Usually, with the universal sizes you are sacrificing some of the support you could have. As much as I love the Coobie bras, if I get more active at work I can feel "bouncing" going on unfortunately, and that is specifically due to the lack of under wire. It can offer a small amount of support but things like walking up and down stairs, running..forget about it. It probably will not feel good.

Which begs the question-Why do bra companies each have a diffrent "measure" of what a 36 Band is? why complicate things? Why do women have to deal with so many different measurements to worry about? Buy a pair of jeans from Old Navy for example, and it will fit you differently from ones at the mall. This means we tend to have to do alot of buying, returning, trying on, etc.

In one brand I can wear a 34 easily, in another it is like being suffocated. Same thing with bra cups. My speculated theory is if one brand fits you really well, then that creates brand loyalty, especially if the price is right.  I know with Natori, it has always fit me better than say Freya so I usually don't buy from them, and perhaps I am missing out. Finding the right bra is very difficult. Over the past year, ive changed sizes probably 3-4 times, and each time it is not easy. I am thankful for A Sophisticated Pair and their help.

So, I wanted to ask the thoughts of my readers. By a universal sizing, I mean a 34D in one brand should be the same in a different brand, or do you enjoy the way things are now? I would love to know my bra size for each bra but each manufacturer has different measurements and ideas of them.

Coobie Bra Reviews

I have undergone some weight fluctuations so currently the 36Ds I have do fit but I seem to be having a bit of growth, so currently I have been using these types of bras, since I want to wait until the weight fluctuations are done before figuring out my bra size again.

I wanted to write a few reviews for the Coobie bras. Pictured from left to right is the Sports bra, the Scoop Neck bra, and the Comfort bra.  Each bra is around 20-25 bucks so the pricing is very reasonable, and they are comfortable. They do offer multiple colors on the Scoop Neck, Sports bra, and Comfort bra. The one thing different from most bras is these come in a few sizes. The regular can hold up to a 36D from what I understand.

From left to right: Coobie Sports bra(purple), Coobie Scoop Neck(black), and the Comfort Bra(grey).

I wanted to review the one pictured in the middle, the Scoop Neck bra first, because I have had the most experience with it. I have found this to be very comfortable. These are great for relaxing or very light type of work *such as cashiering or doing a job with little movement*. I bet these would be really comfortable to sleep in too.  I will say, if I had to pick something to complain about, it would be the support, and the straps themselves. I have had the straps twist on me numerous times at work, and had to do a little adjusting. This is very minor though because these are so comfortable. I would like to see a little bit more support in the bra because at work, I feel there is a little "bouncing" if I get more active, but that is not a huge deal.

The Coobie Scoopneck has removable pads, and removable straps.

My next review is going to be the comfort bra, which is on the right hand side, grey colored, and I will be updating that either tonight or tomorrow.

The comfort bra fit really well, and I felt like it held me up a bit better than the scoopneck. With each bra, since there is no under wire, you may feel a little bounce. These bras are great for relaxing and having an easy day. The comfort bra didn't have strap issues like the other bra did.   I wore the comfort bra all day, and there was never an issue. If I had to pick a favorite of the three, it would be this one.


 The sports bra which is picture in purple, on the left hand side, is supportive, but I also did notice some bounce. I would call it light compression. It did its job, and held up well during my day, although I held back at work a little bit because the support just wasn't there as well.

Thank you for reading my blog and feel free to leave any comments! I love input.

Bra Size Diffrences *Photos Included*

Over the past few months, on hiatus, my bra size has changed a bit. Even though I am a bra blogger myself, I get confused about when you bump up a cup size, you go down a band size or vice versa. I had free time today, so I felt like taking pictures, and seeing how much of a diffrence one band size or cup size makes.  Many things can impact bra size changes like hormones, weight gain, diet, activity level, among other things.  These photos compare the sizes 32DD, 34D, and 36D which are size changes for me. As you can see, They look similar but different, the 36D is quite a bit bigger than the 32DD. Interestingly, the 34D is a sister size to the 32DD so that is not much of a jump in size. The 34D to 36D is a big jump in breast volume, and bra band size.  So, despite the 32DD is technically the bigger bra size, the 36D bra holds the most volume.  My band size increased but my cup size stayed the same from the 34D and 36D. Sister sizes means they have the same band and cup measurement (so they are very similar), but a different band or cup size. A 36B bra has a sister size or 34C, if you go up a cup size, go down a band size, or vice versa. Feel free to leave a comment :)

Return to the Blog :)

I apologies for the hiatus I have taken, and am now ready to start back up. There will be a shift in focus from mainly sports bras to more regular bras. Right now Natori is fitting best.

Incase anyone was super curious why I dissapeared, the answer is I had been diagnosed with 2 medical things, and its taken me awhile to get back to being interested again. I was diagnosed with I.B.S. and Diverticulosis, which neither are fun but aren't necessarily life threatening.  I am back, and ready to start blogging again. I will also be blogging about some changes in bra size that have been happening. Not sure why yet but I will jump on the scale, and see about finding out soon.

The problem I am facing right now is that I don't really have any newer bras that I haven't reviewed yet, but I would be happy to show pictures of the bras themselves if that interests anyone.

Temporary Hiatus

I know it has been awhile since I have written. I will write again when I feel better, I have some medical things to take care of, but will return when things clear up. Thank you.

Things I wish lingerie companies would do

Hi again readers, I know it has been awhile since my last post. Today I wanted to share some suggestions with lingerie companies, and fellow readers.

My first suggestion/thing I would love to see lingerie companies do is make universal sizing for all women. What do I mean by that? well a 36D should be a 36D cup in every brand. I would love to be able to say *I am this size* and know exactly which bras to order, and this would eliminate alot of hassle with returns, and other issues. I would also like to have bras that maybe work with the in between size. Nothing is more frightening then a size change, if you dont know what your next size is.

My second suggestion is offer the purchasers/consumers something special. Who wouldnt want a Natori keychain? A Panache waterbottle? It is so silly companies don't pair freebies or something up. Not only does it give the buyer a little extra something special, it also helps advertise as well.

My third, and final suggestion is offering more colors.I see many companies with the standards black, white, and tan, but little other colors. I like my lingerie to be fun to wear and look at, the same old colors tend to get very boring.

I'd love to hear feedback from you, my readers! What do you wish lingerie companies would do?

Enell LITE review.

Hello fellow readers. I wanted to post my review of the Enell lite. This bra is actually really comfortable, and has had pretty good impact on bounce control. In terms of comfort, this feels like the comfortable Natori sports bras that do not fit me anymore, but are wonderful. The only complaints I have with the bra is that there are many hooks which im not used to, so you'll want to give yourself a bit of time to prepare for buttoning them up in the morning. I also wish they had more colors.

Also, it is a bit pricey but well worth it. I genuinely enjoy wearing this bra more than some of my other sports bras frankly, and in terms of comfort and all that, this is a winner. For the price, is it worth it? I will have to give it a bit more thorough test, but since I drive a pick up truck and my ride to work can be described as *bouncy* I did not have a problem with this today, and that was shocking for me.

Support Level-Awesome, seriously. No bra has ever held my breasts in place this well. I am in love with this bra.
Price Tag-Around 80 for the LITE bra.
 Washing/Care-Hand washing is probably best but in a lingerie bag on delicate cycle should be fine too.
Colors/Design-. This is my one other gripe, I loved the Orchid color, but they only had Black, Yellow, Pink, and White I believe. I would have loved the Orchid color but that isn't made. I opted for the black instead.
Complaints-The only complaint besides the colors is it takes a little bit of time to snap up compared to your other sports bras, however this snaps in the front thankfully so its not too bad.I think it has 6-8 hooks to snap up, compared to the normal 3-4. This is actually a good thing though because it means you are getting way better support. 
Comments-This is a new favorite, and blows most of the other sports bras out of the water, if not all.  Rating-5/5

Sophia and the Seven Goddesses Book Review by Ilene Satala and Beverly Danusis

Hello again Ladies. Today I wanted to post another review of a totally different book. Most of my up coming reviews will be focused on women's health, however today I wanted to do 2 diffrent reviews. This will be the first review of a fiction book.  I was introduced to this book at my old job in a metaphysical shop. I was told this book was really great, and everyone should read it. I knew it was a book geared towards young girls, so I was a bit surprised to hear that my boss would want everyone to read this book.

Let me first say, I am not a big fan of fiction books, I practically never read them frankly. This book, however, was a great exception. Sophia and the Seven Goddesses is a young adult book *I would say for younger girls and teens.* This fiction book was extremely well written, and captivated me as I began to read it.  It is a very empowering book for younger woman. The book focuses on a girls journey into learning how to love herself, and empower herself. I am trying to be vague as to not spoil the plot of the book. This book hooked me after the first I think 20 pages, and that is extremely hard to do, since I never read fictional books. Each Goddess gives a gift so to speak to the main character, whos name is Sophie. An example of a gift would be Aphrodite gives the gift of self love.

 If you have a young girl from the age 7-13 I would highly recommend this book. This book also gives you a tidbit into goddess mythology.Metaphysical lessons are also input in this book, which makes it interesting.  This is a book that will make you feel better about yourself, and will put a smile on your face. We live in a society that the media puts women down constantly, or at each others throats over silly things. This book I think could help create a better culture for young girls, so that they can be respectful, and caring to one another.  I feel like this book specifically will help the younger girls be stronger in this sometimes cruel society we live in.

 Rating-5 stars
Well written, would be great for younger teens to read, before they get hit with an even stronger bombardment of media messages.

Book Review-The Real Life Body Book by Hope Riciotti,MD, and Monique Doyle Spencer.

Hello ladies, I wanted to do a review of a wonderful health book for young women called the Real Life Body Book. This book is extremely informative, and well written. Although I wouldn't say this is something that substitutes medical advice, this book is helpful if you are wondering anything about bones, health issues, or anything like that. This covers a diverse amount of topics, and issues that some other books wouldn't touch.

 I would say this is a young adult book, and do not think it would be good for extremely younger audience *this book is perfect for a bit older teens, but I wouldn't suggest it for anyone younger than 13 or 14*. It covers pretty much every aspect of the female body, but puts it in an understandable language for the teen/young adult audience. This would be a great book for a young teen, if they have questions about whats normal about their body, and what type of stuff isn't.

Again, I am not saying this should ever replace a doctor but it offers some really nice tips on how to reduce stress for example. I would call this a good guide to health. This book in essence will help you understand your body better, which is a blessing in today's world where we have too much written online that isn't medically accurate or fact checked. I would strongly suggest this as a christimas gift for a young woman, because if they have questions about their body, this can definitely help answer them. The regular retail of this book is around $22, and it is well worth it. I have picked it up on amazon for cheaper. 

I don't have any complaints about this book, so it gets an A plus from me.

Freya Sports Bra Review

Hello readers. I know it has been awhile since my last post. Today, I am going to review the Freya Sports bra in the cosmic blue color. The band on this bra is just right in my opinion, its not "too tight" or "too loose" It fits pretty well, and activity level wise it does help to minimize bounce.I was delighted to see something out of the normal range of colors *grey, black, tan* and this was a definite treat. This bra is supportive, and also seems to dry quickly if you are sweating while working out *which is a very nice feature* You can do cross-straps on this as well which is nice. I would recommend this one for anyone doing anything athletic.

Support Level-Good to great
Price Tag-?
 Washing/Care-Hand washing is probably best but in a lingerie bag shouldn't be too bad on the delicate cycle.
Colors/Design-Great colors on this one, I was blown away by how pretty the blue is.
Complaints-None. If i had to make one, it would be its not as soft as the Natori ones but still wonderful.
Comments-If I recall right, this one was a bit higher priced but was really good for work. I would get another one. The color selection was nice and I would recommend this one to a friend.
Rating-5/5

Affinitas Nichole Push-Up Bra

This is the Affinitas Nichole Push Up Bra, and it is a wonderful addition to my wardrobe. I really like how sturdy the fabric is. I was impressed by how nice the band feels on this one too, since some of my other bras have a much tighter feeling band. This is a new favorite of mine, and I frankly wish I had more. At the cost, it is a great buy, and one of my favorites. The only downfall is this is a push up, so it will draw more attention to your bust.
Support Level-Good
Price Tag-32 dollars, very reasonable and nice.
 Washing/Care-Hand washing is probably best but in a lingerie bag shouldn't be too bad on the delicate cycle.
Colors/Design-Loving the designs on the bra band, but wish they offered more colors!
Complaints-More colors would be nice, other than that I do not have one.
Comments-I really like the price on this one, and I like how the band feels good/spot on for me, some of my old bras are getting tight but this is perfect. No complaints here :)
Rating-5/5

Book Reviews- Body Drama and Diet Drama by Nancy Redd

Hello readers. I wanted to do a book review today and I have two books that are in my opinion, really great for younger women. Both of these books are a bit more young adult oriented *Id say 16/18 plus* but offer really great messages. Both books are really colorful, and well written. I like to read books but this is a visual treat, not just a plain text book.

This is the webpage with links about the books if you want to learn more - http://www.nancyredd.com/

Body Drama is about issues women can have with their bodies, and covers a good amount of topics. I think by far my favorite part of the book when they show how photos get altered in magazines to make them look better. It sort of washes the idea that there is a "perfect" beauty to strive for. This book is informative, and could be used as a quick reference guide or just a wonderful book to read. I really liked seeing regular women in this book as well, showing how everyone has different types of body drama *and some of the pictures are very cute*. It's basically an adult body book but when I say adult, I mean young woman. I would call this a positive feminist book so to speak and think every young adult should own it. This book is usually by my nightstand or in my purse, that is how much I like it. The book also makes you feel connected to other women in a positive way and makes you realize that you are not alone.

Diet Drama continues along the same idea but focuses more on eating healthy, and right, while also ignoring weight, and instead focuses on loving your body. Both of these books have real women, not airbrushed and are really well written. They are definitely geared towards younger women or teens.  I truly feel this is an extremely positive book that young women should read because it focuses not on numbers but on how you feel about yourself. The book also explains caloric needs for example well, as well as what types of food are better to eat. These books are wonderful and both in my opinion give a sense of community, due to the fact most women I would argue at least think/get concerned about their weight. Both these books are worth checking out, and fun to read. I find myself flipping through the pages of both again, and again.

Rating- Five out of Five stars. These are extremely informative, positive books for young woman and I think they should have this be read in high school for young women *that would be a good
 change!*

Why I think A Sophisticated Pair is the best shop in the world!

I wanted to write a post about a shop that has gotten me through this year, and why I love A Sophisticated Pair.

Earlier in 2012, Before I ordered from A Sophisticated Pair online, I HATED bras with a passion.They never fit properly, always were uncomfortable, and honestly I was always rushing to get out of work since it hurt. I only wore them when I had too, and thought all bras were uncomfortable. I figured that back pain, headaches, and just being annoyed with your bra was just a normal thing. This place changed my life *for the better*, and for sure without their help, I wouldn't be able to work as well as I do. Ever since the first order, I was hooked because this is the best place to order your bras. Now I feel comfortable sitting up straight, do not feel the need to slouch.

1.They offer five star customer service-This alone makes me a repeat customer. You really do feel like family when you are talking to the staff. I sincerely wish I had a chance to step inside the shop, but even on the phone or internet, they convey the image of a loving, caring, compassionate person. From the first day I ordered from them they always gave great customer service.

2.They always offer fair prices on bras, and by fair I mean great prices. I have never once been over charged for anything. They also offer free shipping for over 50 dollar purchases.

3.They are patient with you, and even if you experience size fluctuations they work with you. - This one is tricky because an inch or two can throw off a measurement. I do not know of anyone else who has been so patient with me and worked so hard with me. I feel like most other shops would give up on their customers for being difficult or having changing sizes. Definitely not the case here. They actually will suggest waiting if in between sizes sometimes, and most places would capitalize on that.

4. They really work with you, and cater to your specific needs. This makes A Sophisticated Pair stand out from all the rest. I know I am not just a sale, I am a person to them. They take time to read my blog, and get to know me. I can't say that about any other fitter. They helped me find great sports bras for work, as well as some great regular bras for when I am off.

5. They have an extremely fashionable, intelligent person running the store. Erica is by far the coolest person you will ever talk to. I wish I could actually meet her some day. She always has a great wardrobe on in her blog *which they have a great blog by the way*. I like that they love animals, and care about people. They have a face, and personality even on the internet. This makes the shop owner really stand out from the other shop owners in my opinion. Erica is an animal lover, a great blogger, and a fountain of knowledge.

6. They have the cutest guard dogs, and I love their physical shops lay out. I am glad they posted pictures of their shop on Facebook. You can see how beautiful their store is :).

-Have a great night.

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Panache Andorra Review

Hello again dear readers, hope your having a great 2013. This time I wanted to do a review of the Andorra.

The Andorra by Panache is a very soft feeling bra that is sexy. The design on the bra itself is really pretty. Luckily, this is one of the bras that you do not need to hand wash which I can appreciate *even though I always hand wash now*. My only concern about this bra is it looks like it would not hold up well if you have to do strenuous activity and work. I will have to update later about the price.They offered some really neat colors on this bra from what I remember, I wish I had picked up the lagoon one but black goes good with everything :)
- After a few months, I will say the band feels very tight as well, and unfortunately this does not fit me as well as it used to. It is a lovely bra but I feel that Panache bands always run tight compared to some others :(

Support Level-Medium to really good
Price Tag-??
 Washing/Care-Hand washing is probably best but in a lingerie bag shouldn't be too bad on the delicate cycle.
Colors/Design-I appreciate that they offered some nice colors on this one!
Complaints-I am a little concerned about it being used for days where you have to do lifting/working but other than that, its a great bra.
Comments-This one is a really great bra as well that is definately worth picking up. Give it a try, and I am pretty sure you will like it. I like how comfortable it is and if you do gain a few inches in the bust, this wont be a huge deal in this bra unlike some others.
Rating-5/5

Natori Calais Review

Hello dear readers. Hopefully you are having a great Saturday!I have more reviews on the way but for now, I wanted to focus on the Natori Calais. This bra is actually one of my favorites, it is very supportive, and seems to conform to your body. Out of my whole collection, this is one of the most comfortable ones yet. I would argue it is well worth the price, which is 64 dollars. The patterns on this bra are gorgeous and unique, and I would love to see more bras like this. For me, this is one of the bras I have that I always love wearing, and out of my collection, I would argue one of the best. In terms of material-this is probably a bra to be careful with if you are doing strenuous activity. I would say if you are thinking of buying a Natori bra for yourself for Christmas, this is the one to go with.

Support Level-Medium to really good
Price Tag-$64.00
Washing/Care-Hand washing is recommended.
Colors/Design-This is by far one of my favorite designs on a bra. It is really gorgeous
Complaints-More colors would be nice.
Comments-This is by far my favorite bra out of my entire collection. If you need a new bra, and don't mind hand washing, pick this one up right away.
Rating-5/5

Are bras a neccesity for women? (Comments welcomed,)

Hi again dear readers. I wanted to post this about perspective on bras. I want to hear/discuss from my readers if this is possible.

 I know for a fact many women have thought of going bra-less, due to the fact that firstly, an improper fitting one can be agonizing, but bras can be expensive as well. So here is my question, why do we wear them?

I would argue we wear them for multiple reasons. Half of those reasons our for ourselves, but the others are for our society.

 While there is no proof *as far as I know* that not wearing a bra can cause sagging, some people believe that. I personally wear bras to support my bust during harder work days, where I am moving around a lot.

 I have felt the horrors of wearing an improperly fitting bra during heavy activity, and can remember the pain vividly. I wanted to share a story of my own about why bras are really important. I took up the job mowing my family's eight acre property, and I was wearing a flimsy bra (think, the cheap XL/L sports bras that have universal sizing) that did not support me at all. I recall the last part was brutal because the last part I mowed was extremely bumpy, and all that bouncing around was incredibly painful. I would not wish that on anyone.

 I also think that it is socially unacceptable in our culture to not wear a bra, interestingly enough. At least in a retail/professional setting. Think of employers-if they interviewed two busty women, one who didn't wear a bra, my guess is she would not be hired.

So in review-I believe we wear them because we are expected to. I have heard women who don't wear bras in public be called *slobs* and *mannerless*. I also believe they help us when they fit properly *protect us against prying eyes, help support them during our active lifestyle, help us seem more professional*
 I also can understanding not wanting people to be staring at your chest throughout the day *bras help that typically*.

So, my question to my readers tonight is why do you wear a bra? Do you think as women we are conditioned/expected to wear them? Do you wear them for personal reasons or a bit of both? Do you think its acceptable, or unacceptable for a woman to not wear a bra in public?

Natori Sheer Luxe Review

Hi again. I wanted to post a few new reviews tonight, but this one is my first review of the night. The Sheer Luxe by Natori is a wonderful bra, that is supportive, and has wonderful material. I will say at first, I was worried because I heard/felt the bra shifting/conforming to my breast tissue at work, and I was concerned the bra was ripping as I was wearing it. My current occupation, I put merchandise away at a Pet store, but also cashier. This bra handled my job extremely well, and still is holding up well. This bra is very comfortable, and fits nicely. They offer three different colors, Black and white, red and white, and tan and white if I am not mistaken. This is one of my favorites and is definitely worth the 50 dollar price tag. My only complaint is that the cup actually ends right where the nipple area is, and this makes me a bit nervous when it is cooler outside. The colors are beautiful, and I do not think the photos do it justice. This bra is really comfortable, and I would say a welcomed addition to my lingerie drawer.

Support Level-Medium to really good
Price Tag-$50.00
Washing/Care-Lingerie bag is fine, use on delicate cycle in a lingerie bag is preferred.
Colors/Design-Beautiful, the photos do not do justice.
Complaints: I only wish the cup went above the nipple area, I am a bit worried as the temperatures drop. Otherwise, it fits pretty good. The band seems a bit tight but it may need stretched out.
Comments: I love how sturdy the material is, I was so nervous at first but this is excellent. This is a bra you can be active in,and do not need to worry about tearing.
Rating-4 out of 5

The importance of proper fitting *and consequences of improper ones*

Hi dear readers. There will be another bra review in about a week or two. I decided it is a bit more fun to keep the reviews or new bras as a surprise until the day of the review. I wanted to today talk about why proper fit is important. This is just from personal experience, everyone may feel different about it but I recall in some books on bras that certain things can definitely happen with proper, or improper fit.

So lets begin with proper fit-Proper fit feels great, you feel supported and you may even feel empowered or confident *I know when my bra fit well, I felt like a rockstar*. My posture was better, I stood up taller, and overall, felt better about myself.  Also you will not have to worry about things all day like straps falling down, back pain, headaches, and other pains as well. Bras can really make you feel great, but they can also make your day miserable. I highly recommend a good fitter because even with the measure at home technique, it is easy to go wrong. Lets take for example your band is right at 31 or 33-if you have a good fitter, you will know exactly what size band to get and what cup size to get. If I did my measurements from home, I know for a fact I would get the wrong size *especially if we use the bad plus four or six rule for band size*

When your bra doesn't fit properly, some people have back pain, neck pain, headaches, emotional, and mental stress. I remember personally going through a job interview and my straps kept falling, even though the day wasn't awful, I was in a bad mood due to that. If you work a demanding job, and your bra doesn't fit, you may spend time adjusting/fixing it. I have noticed some jobs, if you take any time for yourself, thats forbidden, let alone if you keep having to fix/adjust your bra. If you are physically active, and working, you owe it to yourself to be fitted in a proper fitting bra. I have spent years in the wrong size, and I can tell you, I wish I could go back now, get fitted, and I would have probably been a bit happier person. Keep in mind, we are expected to wear our bras all day, so if it isn't fitting, you have guaranteed yourself a day of possibly headaches, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and being moody *that's what it did for me*.

Have a great day!

If you are having bra issues, I can try to help you(leave a comment in the comment section if you like) but I strongly urge you to find a fitter and get fitted, especially for October, or Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I highly recommend A Sophisticated Pair because Erica is by far the best fitter I know

Natori Yogi

Hi dear readers, hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Today, my Natori Yogi bra arrived and it blew me away with how wonderful it was. This is by-far my new favorite bra. It is a bit more pricey thank the regular Natori Sports bras but still as comfortable, and this one feels a little more supportive, as in it held me together better. My only complaint is I wish they had more colors, this is a fantastic bra otherwise, and I would be happy to buy a few more of these if they had different colors. In terms of material, it is a very soft, and sturdy material. I really enjoyed working today due to how great this bra was. Pick this one up when you get a chance, I think you will love it.

Support Level-Medium to really good. As with most sports bras, this doesn't seem to work well with extenders so I would avoid using one on an extender.
Price Tag-$64
Washing/Care-Hand washing is not needed, you can use it in a lingerie bag or on delicate cycle *or both*
Colors/Design-Nicely designed, wish they had more colors though.
Complaints: As with most sports bras, the material is a bit tight in the band.
Comments:This bra is sturdy, and supportive. No problems with it.
Rating-Five out of five stars.
Have a great night!