I had been wearing this type of bra for 15 years, but ditched “real” bras in 2020, because why bother at home. When life moved forward, I stuck with pullover stretchy bras for comfort. But now late perimenopause has increased my cup size for no reason other than to make me miserable, and all those “sport” bras feel restrictive. I tried to size up with those but I couldn’t find affordable alternatives in my size. So I decided to try my old favorite in a larger cup (my band size hadn’t changed) and OMG, so much relief and comfort. I hadn’t realized my girls were being so squished into a uniboob. I can actually see my bellybutton again because there is sufficient separation! LOL!
For reference I am a properly measured (google it ladies, it’s easy) 38DDD and it fits in the band and cups perfectly.
Pros: Inexpensive, smooth/seamless, pretty and most importantly can be worn all day without to much discomfort (I mean, it’s still a bra!). Also, these hold up in the regular wash well. Sizing is accurate.
Cons: The straps are short, and you kind of have to lean forward to get in them; and they feel a little scratchy when new around the band and straps (not the cups) but that does soften up a little with wear.
I still have my old 38DD bras in this style and they look exactly the same, they haven’t changed. They look and feel the same, no decline in quality.
If you are looking for a full coverage, non-padded, unwired bra that provides decent support when sized correctly and is budget friendly, I recommend trying this style.