I wanted to offer a summary about the Sports Bras I have purchased so far. I wanted to also explain what I think is the Best Sports Bra available out of the four brands I have, and which ones I didn't feel did as well. Please note all the bras are great, I am not criticizing them negatively, just explaining if I see anything that I would like to improve upon.
Cost wise-The Natori was the cheapest at fourty eight dollars, and the Panache was the most expensive at sixty eight dollars.
Shape Wise-All of the bras except the Freya had a nice regular shape. The Wacoal and the Natori stayed the truest to the breast shape, and the Panache does the same as well. The Freya bra had a cone shape to it in the cup, and drew more attention to my chest then I would have liked. I generally avoid wearing the Freya unless I will be wearing a work shirt or baggier clothes all day, then it isn't so bad.
Durability Wise-All the bras did well, I do not see any flaws in any of the bras with the material handling work.
Comfort Wise-The Natori Sports Bra is byfar the most comfortable, I feel like I could sleep in it. All the others are comfortable as well but the Natori takes the cake in comfort.
Activity Level-All the sports bras did well, the Panache one especially feels very supportive but they all are.
I am off to work, hope you have a wonderful weekend dear readers!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Panache Sports Bra Review
Hello, hope everyone is going to have a fantastic, fun weekend up ahead of them. This time, I wanted to review the Panache Sports Bra. I will also look into posting a "Sports Bra Competition" between the Four Bras with my reviews, which will be basically I will look into price, durability, shape, and other things I can hopefully think of when I am typing the next review :P.
Alright, well the Panache bra is definitely supportive, and does a wonderful job at work with whatever activity you are doing. I cannot really think of any complaints with this one, however I will definitely say compared to the soft material of the Natori, this isn't a super comfy bra *it still feels good at work, but in terms of comfort, the Natori takes the cake*. In terms of price, its around 70 dollars, which is fair but I feel it is a bit pricy. The shape that the cups take when wearing a t-shirt is fine, it does not have the cone shape compared to the Freya. I like how sturdy the Panache bra is, and how it would definitely be good for any activity workout/job you may be doing.
The Pros-Decent amount of colors to purchase, not just black and white. Very sturdy, nice shape under a t-shirt.
The Cons-A bit pricy *but fair, I have heard that these can last up to two years with good care*. The material is pretty comfortable but it is not as comfy as the Natori *although I think this will handle more activity better than the Natori*
Rating-Five out of Five, this isn't what I would call a "relaxing bra" like the Natori Sports one, but it does its job well. This is a good any level of activity bra.
Alright, well the Panache bra is definitely supportive, and does a wonderful job at work with whatever activity you are doing. I cannot really think of any complaints with this one, however I will definitely say compared to the soft material of the Natori, this isn't a super comfy bra *it still feels good at work, but in terms of comfort, the Natori takes the cake*. In terms of price, its around 70 dollars, which is fair but I feel it is a bit pricy. The shape that the cups take when wearing a t-shirt is fine, it does not have the cone shape compared to the Freya. I like how sturdy the Panache bra is, and how it would definitely be good for any activity workout/job you may be doing.
The Pros-Decent amount of colors to purchase, not just black and white. Very sturdy, nice shape under a t-shirt.
The Cons-A bit pricy *but fair, I have heard that these can last up to two years with good care*. The material is pretty comfortable but it is not as comfy as the Natori *although I think this will handle more activity better than the Natori*
Rating-Five out of Five, this isn't what I would call a "relaxing bra" like the Natori Sports one, but it does its job well. This is a good any level of activity bra.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Natori Sports Bra Review
Happy Friday the 13th!!
The Natori Sports bra arrived earlier today, and I was blown away at how comfortable this is. It is so comfortable, I plan on ordering two. In terms of support, I am not sure yet how it stacks up compared to the others, and I will be reporting on that further down the road. They have very basic colors *red, grey, black, and white*. For the price, I would say this is one of the most reasonable, all around wonderful sports bra. The material itself feels very cotton like, and is wonderful.
I honestly do not have any complaints about this bra, and honestly prefer it over all the other sports bras I own *hence why I will order a second one*. I like how, like the Wacoal, it conforms to the breast shape instead of being cone shaped like the Freya. This is a sports bra you can both relax in, and work hard/play hard in. This and the Jude Cleo by Panache are the best value for the money in my opinion.
Rating: 5/5-good value, seems supportive, and is actually comfortable. Doesn't feel constricting like some of the bras do. I could sleep in this bra, and this is one of the only bras I own that are really that comfortable.
Have a lovely Friday the 13th
The Natori Sports bra arrived earlier today, and I was blown away at how comfortable this is. It is so comfortable, I plan on ordering two. In terms of support, I am not sure yet how it stacks up compared to the others, and I will be reporting on that further down the road. They have very basic colors *red, grey, black, and white*. For the price, I would say this is one of the most reasonable, all around wonderful sports bra. The material itself feels very cotton like, and is wonderful.
I honestly do not have any complaints about this bra, and honestly prefer it over all the other sports bras I own *hence why I will order a second one*. I like how, like the Wacoal, it conforms to the breast shape instead of being cone shaped like the Freya. This is a sports bra you can both relax in, and work hard/play hard in. This and the Jude Cleo by Panache are the best value for the money in my opinion.
Rating: 5/5-good value, seems supportive, and is actually comfortable. Doesn't feel constricting like some of the bras do. I could sleep in this bra, and this is one of the only bras I own that are really that comfortable.
Have a lovely Friday the 13th
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Elle Macpherson Intimates Sheer Ribbons Underwire Bra
The Elle Macpherson Intimates Sheer Ribbons Underwire Bra is a nice bra that is affordable, however there is one flaw I see with it-I feel like the fabric in the band is delicate, and thus should not be used with a very active lifestyle. This is the type of bra that would be good for a stay at home all day, or nice evening out bra, but I would not wear this bra to work *Mine has a small tear, but the job that day was physically demanding* This bra is really comfortable, and supportive however it can tear easily, and I wouldnt use this bra if you are planning on being remotely active that day. This is just a delicate bra. The price was reasonable, and I do like the look or style of the bra.
Pros: Pretty, supportive yet soft.
Cons: Tears seemingly easily if you work a physically demanding job. This is a bra that you should not take risks with if you are doing anything active. The price isn't bad, but for the money I think the Cleo is a better bet if you are active. (Both are near the same price)
Overall-4/5. If they made the material to be more sturdy, this would be perfect.
Have a great 4th of July!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Freya Bra Review
This is the Freya Sports bra I am doing a review on. I really liked that they offered red as a color. This is my first encounter with the Freya brand so I was a bit iffy at first. I will say, the band feels tighter than most 32s I have come across *it still fits well, but at first it was a bit of a shock*. After wearing it, the band is more comfortable now. It is very supportive and as far as I can recall, did well at work. The only downside I will say is the cups are cone shaped of sorts, and there is extra material I noticed around the nipple area. Other than that, its a wonderful bra. I personally prefer the Wacoal sports bra a little better because that stays true to my shape, and this bra has a little bit of a puff around the nipple area *which can look funny, Im not sure how comfortable I would be wearing this under a tighter fitting shirt*. All in all, it supported me well throughout my intense work days, and does its job. I wish they had made it less cone shaped around the nipple area, I fill the cup well, thats the only problem I have so I know its not a cup size problem. I will continue wearing this bra, and really like it. Again, the only flaw I see is the cone shaped bra cup, and again that is to be expected. I would recommend this bra but be warned about the cone shapes. Price wise, this wasn't too bad but again, I preferred the Wacoal sports bra. I feel like the Wacoal bra fits my shape a little better.
From what I can recall, the pricing is about the same on the Wacoal and Freya, the Wacoal was a bit more expensive *around 5 dollars* but I liked the shape and fit of the Wacoal better
So, my rating is this-It is comfortable, and fits well, but with the cups looking so funny/cone shaped sticking out, I do not recommend wearing this under tighter fitting t-shirts, because it will draw attention and look funny. Four out of five for me, I didn't like how it had a cone shape to it that stuck out.
Rating: 4/5
Pros: Supportive, red color(or variety, not just black, grey, and white).
Cons: The cone shape of the bra itself, band seemed a bit too tight but is manageable. This won't be a good bra if your weight fluctuates *a few weeks ago, the band doesn't even fit anymore*.
Hope you are having a wonderful summer! Stay hydrated.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Wacoal Underwire Sports Bra Review
Once again, A Sophisticated Pair did a wonderful job helping me finding the perfect fitting bra. This time, I tried a different cup size from my normal ones, and it worked out really well. At first, I was worried but Erica from A Sophisticated Pair really knows what she is doing, and I can't say enough how happy I am I didn't have to return this, as in it fits perfectly. This bra did really well yesterday working both jobs where I am extremely active. It was supportive, and nice. It really kept my dry, and kept the bouncing down pretty well. How does this stack up to other sports bras? I cant really say quite yet *I ordered the wrong size Panache from another place, so its hard to compare when one doesn't fit* I will say with all the moving around I did, this did really well at encapsulating my breasts, and keeping them in place. The only thing I find a little funny about this bra is the picture shows you the front of the bra. I figured I was wearing that wrong since the back of this is actually smooth, but that is how it is. Still does a wonderful job, and I would definitely suggest picking one up if you need support at work. The price was actually around the same as the Panache, so when I do get my other 2 sports bra orders in, I will give feed back between the three. As for right now-I am in love, and really like wearing this bra. I wish I had another one actually, that is how good it is. As a reviewer though, I want to be diverse on the Bras I look into, rather than sticking with one brand. How can you know what you like until you try everything? The material is sturdy, and can handle hard days. This one is a keeper, and I would recommend picking one up.
Rating: Five out of Five-This is a great sports bra!
Pros: Smooth cup, fits really well, and adjusts well. Also seemed to minimize bounce
Cons: None, perhaps if they had a red color I would buy another.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Panache Cleo Jude Review
Let me start off by saying wow, this bra is amazing. I cant believe how well it fits me, even my partner was impressed with it. I thought to myself "this fits like a glove" *which is extremely rare for me, so pick this one up*.
Thankfully, A Sophisticated Pair figured my size out right away, so I didn't need to return this at all.
To begin-It fits well, its beautiful, and I love it. I will probably end up buying another one, in a different color that's how good it is. I was actually at work, then I had to do some physically demanding work *moving at a fast pace, putting product out on the shelf, etc* and this bra held up well, not having any problems. I usually wear a sports bra *unfortunately, I am wearing the wrong size because I didn't get fitted properly (I should have gone to A Sophisticated Pair first), and will have to wait until the right size sports bras come in* and this actually did about the same as the sports bra, I felt like. Its amazing what good fit can do. The colors are beautiful, and this is a fun all day bra in my opinion. I felt very supported, and that is something I don't usually feel. Panache just seems to be a wonderful brand. This bra is great, and I would highly recommend it.The material is good, and even if its hot or cold, you don't have to worry about coverage, this bra offers good coverage and support.It also stays in place well when you are active. Honestly, for the price, and great customer service though, I would go to A Sophisticated Pair. There you have it, excellent bra. Gets a five out of five from me.
Thankfully, A Sophisticated Pair figured my size out right away, so I didn't need to return this at all.
To begin-It fits well, its beautiful, and I love it. I will probably end up buying another one, in a different color that's how good it is. I was actually at work, then I had to do some physically demanding work *moving at a fast pace, putting product out on the shelf, etc* and this bra held up well, not having any problems. I usually wear a sports bra *unfortunately, I am wearing the wrong size because I didn't get fitted properly (I should have gone to A Sophisticated Pair first), and will have to wait until the right size sports bras come in* and this actually did about the same as the sports bra, I felt like. Its amazing what good fit can do. The colors are beautiful, and this is a fun all day bra in my opinion. I felt very supported, and that is something I don't usually feel. Panache just seems to be a wonderful brand. This bra is great, and I would highly recommend it.The material is good, and even if its hot or cold, you don't have to worry about coverage, this bra offers good coverage and support.It also stays in place well when you are active. Honestly, for the price, and great customer service though, I would go to A Sophisticated Pair. There you have it, excellent bra. Gets a five out of five from me.
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