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

My surgeon told me I need to be in a clean front closure bra at all times after he removed my bandages from my breast reduction surgery. He told me to buy an XL. I bought & am currently wearing a 40. These run small. Go for a the slightly larger size. You want to be as comfortable as possible post op. Trust me. You’ll be swollen. This isn’t about vanity. But this is a cute bra for what it is. I’m speaking for other women out there who are about to have a breast reduction specifically. Not for women looking for an everyday or lounge bra. This Fruit of Loom is so COMFY because it’s 95% COTTON & 5% spandex. There’s a similar Fruit of the Loom that doesn’t have 95% cotton. I looked at it because it has a pack of 2 black bras. Don’t buy that version. Buy this cotton one instead. The colors are true in person. The eye hooks are good quality. These hold up when I wash them in the washing machine in cold water. I drop my bras in, add a very small amount of detergent & wash them in a very small load with similar colors. Initially I put them on delicate, but I don’t find it necessary. When the cycle is complete (I have a dryer on top, and a washer on the bottom) I use my trusty reacher to pull them out. Then I drape them on something I don’t have to reach up or bend over to pick up. Simple. Easy. I ended up buying extras so I have plenty of clean bras to change into. Good luck with your breast reduction! You’ll definitely want these. Wash them before you wear them.

I am over 70 & have used back closure bras for a lifetime. I have arthritis in my right hand and tendinitis in left wrist. Use of a back closure bra was exceedingly painful. Pull on is out of the question for hands & broad shoulders. No flexibility in which closure to use in this front closure bra - only one set of hook/eye closure. I usually wear a 40B, so up sized to 42 in this brand for flexibility and to not have to stretch the bra as much. This is for my hands and band comfort. I missed that it was for exercise. The fit works for band comfort and my hands ability for a painless closure. The removable pads, whether for support or modesty are great. They are cold water wash & I use a small lingerie bag in the washing machine. The 3 colors are true-white, lt lavender, & maroon/berry. They fit well including minimal bounce. There are no wires and fabic is a medium weight with white lining for breast pad pockets. There is one set of pads total - so must be shared between the 3 bras.Consider breast size, activity level and age in making your comparison in regards to needs. Now that my hand & wrist pain have been medically tamed, I find I am still using the front closure bras. I am anticipating they will be cool come the hot days of summer.

UPDATE -- I have been air drying them, but missed a couple that got dried in the dyer....those are a bit snug now with the pads included, so you may want to size. Purchased 7 total bras from the same listing and am finding that not all the colors are really the same style, even though they seem to be from the pictures. 2 Black and 2 Sand are the same and fit great. Easy to put on and take off if you have shoulder problems. The fabric is soft, stretchy, tagless and gives some support -- although if you are large busted, the support may not be enough. I liked these enough to purchase a 3 pack of White, Grey, and Light Blue...these styles are different from the others purchased. All 3 colors are made with side openings for removable pads (but they only include 1 set of pads for 3 bras) I haven't tried the ones with the pads, but if they don't work for me, I will just leave them out...but they do give a bit more coverage and support. Fabric content on the light blue is more of a cotton/poly blend if that matters to some. I don't know if this is a newer style or older stock, as they are called the same thing., but I like both styles equally. If I had to choose between them, I'd rebuy the 3 pack and either use or remove the pads as they seem the same otherwise and prices are great.

Very comfortable bras, good coverage. Good value for the money. True to size. Variety of colors to choose from. Generally my go to brand.

I am giving this bra 5 stars because it’s exactly what I needed in a pinch, but I am also going to list a few things that would make it better.I needed a few bras after having inverted nipple correction surgery. I wanted something soft, comfortable and that closed in the front. This bra doesn’t have support, but it’s so comfortable, including wearing to sleep. The hook and eye closure isn’t difficult and I have some finger dexterity challenges.The price was right. So many other bras are expensive! I got a 3-pack for $26.Size up! I am usually a 36B, but I am 40 inches across my nipples. I bought size 40 and it was perfect. I maybe could have gotten a 38, but I didn’t want the band tight or to have to fight to close the bra, especially with dexterity issues. Looser was better for me.The straps don’t adjust, but that was ok for me. I have a short torso and the bra still sits in the right place. It doesn’t ride up.Two things for improvement:Out of my 3-pack, only 1 bra had the removable cups and the other two didn’t have cups. I bought two sizes to try and the same was the case with the other size - only 1 bra had cups.Since I had surgery, I am bleeding a bit. I put gauze in the bra, but I still got a little stain on the inside. Though the bras are black, pink and green, the inside of all three bras is actually white. That might not matter to you, but I cared since I wish I hadn’t stained the inside already!Good quality bras and would buy again! Overnight shipping was much appreciated as I needed these quickly. Thank you!