Fruit of the LoomWomen's Front Close Sports Bra - Cotton Blend, Easy Fit & Built-Up Support

This is the only bra I will wear. I would wear a 46DD in a more structured or underwired bra and this bra takes the weight. I have all the colors it comes in and could not be more pleased. If they would make more colors, I would snap them up, because a pretty bra that fits, works, feels good and is easy to care lifts more than your bustline and shape; it lifts your spirits. An instant mood boost. I have tried supposedly similar bras that gave me a disastrous squeezing uni-boob or else no support whatsoever, like with the sling-type sleep bras that are more for modesty, and yes, it works for modesty, but not for going out into the world, out of control. This bra gives you good support without you having to rig the straps together in back to be tighter and more of a halter, which is common in front-closr bras where the stress on the back wears it out.Another huge plus for this bra is the front closure. Once you start wearing front closure bras, you will never go back to the old way that dislocates your arms at the shoulder as you bend over blindly and struggle against gravity to hook it (OK, once in awhile with a plunging neckline it might be justifiable, but that is rare and was never in this bra's wheelhouse). That's not all though. With the front closure on this bra (6 count-em six adjustable hooks), while the gathers also give you room, shape and fit, it is so easy to put on, either as stated, like buttoning a blouse, or especially if you have mobility issues like arthritis or are in a hurry, you can fasten it first and pull it on over your head like a tank top, or you can even step into it. Yes, you can do some of those tricks with back-hook bras too, but it destroys their elastic, and if they have underwires, forget it. The fabric of this bra is not rigidly athletic but can take a lot of stretching without losing its shape, and once it is on, however you put it on, you can do that little chicken dance and duck-and-weave that everybody does when they put on their bra, until everything is to your liking, and it stays put because the fabric clings. I will take that instead of itchy lace anytime. And it wicks away the sweat.This bra also isn't a minimizer like a lot of the sports bras are. A sports bra that is well designed should not flatten you into immobility and this one doesn't. Being a sports bra, it is nice that this comes in numerous colors, because of all the sports bras I have known, if any of it does show at the cleavage or underarms, it really does look like you have a tank top or camisole on that is meant to be seen. (Seeing someone's bra under their arm, as with a sleeveless or tank top with deep armholes, when it is not supposed to show, and maybe even seeing part of the underwire, etc., has always been a pet peeve of mine. That's not sexy. It's just poor planning.) So yes, this is a sports bra, of sorts. I wouldn't say it is a good candidate for high-impact leaping around, but for the amount of regular daily activity I do, it is fine. If I were to leap around, I might fall and break a hip. On the other hand, the description is 100% accurate about it being a comfort bra, and it is great for yoga and low-impact stretching. And for those who care, it does not look like some kind of breastfeeding or geriatric garment.Which brings me to the topic of the bust pads. To pad or not to pad, that is the question, and this bra initially won my heart because of that little pocket under each armpit. That is not a flaw or a tear. That is an intentional little opening where you can slide in a pad, for modesty or friction or sweat or whatever reason. After all, the fabric is like a beefy T-shirt (although it softens up really nicely with each wash and does not get fuzzy), so you might want more between you and some tighter or more sheer garments. Now, at first they used to give you 2 pads per bra, which was great. The pads are standard teardrop shape (some others are round or triangular) in a very thin foam which does not change your cup size or lead to later disappointment, is not pointy like in a bathing suit, does not shift around, and I leave it to you to use them or not. You fold it in half and put it through the opening, then smooth it out. You could fit most of your hand in there and it would not damage the bra. When you do laundry, you take it out and can wash and dry them in the same load as the bra. What a bargain! But then... for some reason they started giving us one set of 2 pads with a pack of 3 bras. That was kind of stingy, and obviously you would not swap them out previously worn between bras without washing them, so a bit inconvenient if you use the pads a lot. But considering how affordable the bras are, like less than $8-9 each, which you pay for one pretty panty, it is still worth it. There are several places on Amazon that sell bra pads, although choices for a D cup or larger admittedly are limited. Still no biggie but worth mentioning because there were these hard feelings. Apparently some women have written that now only the black bra gets pads, or that these bras are worthless without the pads. I see it as versatility. Also of note, there are bras made by this same manufacturer that look very similar and do have pads permanently installed, not removable. That is just a basic padded bra, but still made of cotton, which is always preferable.Now for the final phase of feedback. After considerable AI query and research, not just on Amazon but several sellers of this wonderful bra that are now using wonderful bots to relate to us about our bras, I have my reasons, and my conclusion is that as long as bra #96014D still allows for the insertion of a bust pad, even though AI's answers about identical images stating they are #96014, #96014A & #96014PK are at odds over this, I love this bra, and I don't care if I have to provide my own pad(s) or prosthesis. The bra's pocket feature is hugely important to post-mastectomy or "uneven" women who otherwise must buy custom-made, cost-prohibitive bras (@$150). I rely on these bras, so please work with Fruit of the Loom and please get your act together about the style numbers the same way Playtex, Olga and Warners do so you can order refills of your proven bra by number, and do not rename, tweak, modify or fix what ain't broke. It's an affordable, comfortable, easy-care, versatile, long-lasting, cute bra, maybe even sexy. Being able to buy my favorite and "normal" bra off-the-rack (or online) at a regular store makes me feel happy, which is the right of every woman no matter what size, shape, age or variety of body she has. This bra is a keeper.I am leaving this review on another 3-pack of exactly the same bras I already have because I don't want to find out they aren't available anymore when I need new ones. Seriously, it has to be one GOAT bra if people stockpile it.Thanks for listening.

I recently purchased 3 sets of this particular style from Hanes, a brand that has been producing this style for quite some time. Upon inspection, I noticed several positive changes, including a much softer material compared to previous versions and inserts. Prior to purchasing, I took measurements and found that at 45 inches under, the size 46 fit me perfectly, providing a very comfortable fit. However, being 5 feet tall, I encountered an issue with the bottom clasp digging into me, but I managed to adjust it in a way that alleviated the discomfort.

I ordered these for after abdominal surgery. I didn't want to mess with pulling on a sports bra or dealing with a back close bra.The material ls light, similar to a light t shirt or light underwear. The pads are heavy with full coverage (don't really care there was only one set). Easy enough to get on and off.The hooks are small and close together. You might have trouble if you have a visual impairment or hand issues. Seems like a lot of hooks, but I get it that you need more hooks if you're wearing the bra for compression.The gathering of fabric by the hooks isn't super obvious in the photos, but was very obvious once I put it on. No big deal as I'm planning on wearing them with T shirts and zip jackets, but might be an issue if you're wearing a thin or fitted t shirt.Fits well per size chart, though if I needed compression or planned on using them to work out, I probably would have sized down.

Pros: Very comfortable. The front closure is comprised of six easy to use hook and eye connectors. Nice colors.Cons: Only one of the three bras has a removable “no show” pad in the insert, although all three bras have pockets for the inserts. Nobody wants to transfer the inserts from bra to bra. Each bra should have its own inserts. Returned one set because of this, and they sent me another set that only has the inserts in one bra.

Fits well and seems like good quality material. I thought the bras might be too loose when I tried one on before I laundered it. After washing and line drying it, I tried it on and elastic fits snug. This is good because I know that eventually it will stretch out.

i really wanted these to fit because of the ease of front closure. However, the back design really sucks.For large breasted women, they apparently think we have hug fat broad backs. There is way TOO much material across the back which leads to ride up into armpits. i opted to order the racer back design to help address the issue. But would prefer to have these with racer back that has wider straps and no plastic pieces. Anyway, thats my two cents on the faulty design in the back. However, i do like the comfort of the front and the ease of front closure.

Great price for the product - I am not one to baby my 'delicates' and so after two years of washer and dryer I needed to re charge my leisure bras with new ones. Also I have lost some weight and so the others are just plain loose and I am big enough I don't like to sash'sway' when I am out in public even if it is under a sweater or sweatshirt. These fit well, love that came with inserts, love that the inserts come out and can be hand washed when needed to eliminate misshaping in the wash. The issue of scratching, etc., at the bottom of the hook and eyes has been there for years and years, with the material stiffer for the binding and the thread nylon filament based - started folding a tissue and placing it between the girls and under that portion. I have also used a very small thin panty liner and it really does the trick. Love the sizing choices - thank you Fruiit of the Loom!

Comfortable and soft bras. I think they run a bit big, I would buy the next size down next time. I have had no issue wearing them, they wash up well too. I will buy more. Great price.