Fruit of the Loom Women's Multi-Pack Front Close Sports Bra

I'm retired, so I just wanted a cool, comfy bra for around the house. These are perfect! I love that they have removable pads. They're super stretchy and easy to get on and off with the front closure. They're well-made, soft, and comfy. I bought my usual size and they fit perfectly.

I love these bras for everyday wear. They won't add or take away volume by any means, but they're supportive, comfortable, true to size, and allows me to move around freely without feeling constricted. These are plain colored for the most part, which I personally prefer because they go with everything. Plus, typically I wear patterned panties anyway so I just pick out the color that matches for the day. These have slowly taken precedence over my bra collection and while I have a couple of other bras to where for performance, these are my daily bras. I've got them in every color and they've held up wonderfully. If you're looking for a comfy, everyday bra, these are my favorite!!

DARN! I really, really hoped to keep these, but needed to return. The hook and eye front closure was easy to put on without poking or being scratchy. The light (removable) padding wasn't obnoxious. Light support, nothing restricting or tight, but not supportive enough for a sports bra. They run a little large, and I don't know if they will shrink, but my problem was the ruching. It shows through even looser fitting shirts. Not just a little, but enough to be obvious. Otherwise, very comfortable and no uni-boob. Gah! So dang close to being exactly what I needed/wanted.

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.

Comfortable to wear. Got the right size first try. I had purchased my first silicone breasts and needed good support to hold them in place. At the time these were on discounted price so decided to try them. When I got them the fabric seemed a little heavy and the front closure seemed unattractive. I tried a pack of lighter weight spaghetti strap sports bras and at first liked those better. But then I came to realize those were squashing and flattening my boobs. I wanted them to show well. Back to these. They provide a more contoured support and better shape. I have learned to appreciate them. Considering another color or two but now they are regular price. Hoping for another price reduction sometime soon.

I have saggy, mom boobs, so if anyone can relate, I hope this review might help you! Upon considering breast surgery, I was told I would need a few good front-closure sports bras. Before then, I didn't even know such bra existed (sheltered, I know). I bought 5 front-closure sports bras and want to compare / contrast them so you don't have to buy so many to find which one (or ones) you want. If it helps, here are my opinions (and I didn't get any of these for free of discounted, by the way - paid full price!): 1.) Fruit of the Loom Clasp-front Bra (This Bra) With SIX clasps, this all-cotton bra seems sturdy, but provides little to no support. It's very comfortable like at-shirt and feels much more like a sleep bra than anything you can actively wear during the day if you want your breasts to not sag. It's not padded, just lined with a white cotton liner fabric. With my d-cup breasts, I wouldn't wear it for exercise of any kind, even if doubled up. Best left in the bedroom. 2.) Carol Martin Full Freedom clasp-front bra ( Carole Martin Full-Freedom Comfort Bra -36 Black ) which is more of a sleep bra than a sports bra but with a 4.3 stars out of 2,000 reviews, I bought it anyway. Wins the award for the most comfortable, forget you're wearing a bra! But it has zero support and although the lace flap covering the claps is a pretty touch, it does make it a little difficult to hook all 5 hooks with the lace in the way. That being said, it's so stinkin' comfortable, I don't care about the lace problem : I have worn this bra to bed every single night since I received it! 3.) Jockey Zip-front bra ( Jockey Women's Zip Front Seam Free Bra, Deep Black Space Dye, Large ) Padded inserts for flattering shape, this bra WOULD have been my favorite of them all because of the no-pinch cloth flap under the zipper, coupled with the silver hook half way up the zipper, which is a HUGE help in trying to zip this by yourself, BUT I found the non-locking zipper to be a pretty major setback! As in, the zipper comes down by itself! I alleviated the problem by wearing another bra under this one and that seemed to reduce the strain enough so that the zipper stays put. 4.) Wanayou Zip-front Bra ( Women's Zip Front Sports Bra Wireless High Impact Active Yoga Sports Bras (XL:Fit 34D,36B,36C,38A,38B,38C, Purple) ) claiming to be for "post-surgery" I got the purple one but it is more of a "crayola" true purple than the mauve-purple shown in the seller's pics. I like the zipper covers on the top and bottom which are great for comfort, but a little lumpy-looking under a shirt. The pad inserts are nice to give a little shape and the zipper is amazing for reducing the dreaded uniboob! It is also one of the best for support, but I would still say only low to medium impact for smaller cupped women. As a D-cup, I wear this bra either doubled up with another bra or with a Boobuddy ( Boobuddy Adjustable Breast Support Band Sports Bra Alternative, Pink ). 5.) AM Clothes zip-front bra ( Womens Racerback Wirefree Sports Bra, 34C/34D/36A/36B/36C, Rose Red ) - Anyway, this bra is so similar to the Wanayou zip-front bra, that I had to check the packaging to differentiate. Much of the same applies: It has nice zipper covers on the top and bottom for comfort, but a little lumpy-looking under a shirt. It has pad inserts for shape and the zipper reduces the dreaded uniboob! It is also one of the best for support, but I would still say only low to medium impact for smaller cupped women. As a D-cup, I wear this bra either doubled up with another bra or with a Boobuddy. I am also including pics of the bra closed and partially opened, so you can see how much it actually pulls my breast together and it might give you an idea of the strength / support, I hope. Anyway, since shopping for bras when you have "mom boobs" is a tough decision, I hope this review helped! ************ UPDATE January 2019 ********************* I feel differently about this bra now. I used to use it during sleep, but it is so difficult to close with seemingly a million clasps but worst of all, the bottom clasp is not low enough so there is a cloth flap on both sides that becomes itchy and annoying when wearing for longer than a few minutes. Now, it's a sleep bra of last resort, and then only if I put something (cloth, etc.) between it ans my skin. Bummer.

I am 80 and have been wearing this style for almost 3 years. I have osteoporosis and scoliosis which mean my shoulders, bust size and spine are not even. These allow me to have a perfect fit in cotton with great support, comfort and flexibility. I was purchasing them from another mass market store but they seem to be downsizing their bra selections so I decided to check Amazon. I am a slow learner. HAHA. Anyway, with the world such as it is having delivery to my door, no exposure to lots of people and outstanding selection I have now reordered already and I am thrilled. The Quality and construction are outstanding and the fit is perfect every time.

Great for post ba surgery recovery. Most of the Recovery bras are slick and synthetic feeling, and the cotton one like this my plastic surgeon gave me was so comforting immediately following surgery. This is mostly cotton with some slight stretch, and it's like a cozy hug. Since I have to wear these 24/7 I love the soft cotton. They wash well (if you dry it hot it will shrink a bit so air dry), so buy one to wear and one to wash with time to air dry). I think they run a bit on the smaller side, and since you're swollen post surgery I would size up.