Front Closure Support Bra

This is my favorite style by Cottonique (also own it in black). I actually would need a size 40B if they made it, but that size is only available in the Queen style (three snaps instead of two). Since I prefer this style over that type I just buy one size down and it still works for me. I think one problem customers may have is in assuming their usual "store" size bra will still fit in this selection. That is not the case for me, and since I think it is important to follow their measurement guidelines, I will upload the Cottonique size charts so that you can make a more informed decision.It is a relief to wear a product that is comfortable and will not cause itching. This (two snap) style does not provide much support for the larger cup sizes (C/D), so if you are in need of support you might want to consider the Queen version which also has snap front closure, but with additional fabric below each cup (also sold through Amazon). I love this company!!!

I like this bra but I wish they had more sizes! I followed their sizing chart (not the generic amazon one! the one from the manufacturer!) and yet it still fits too big, especially in the cups. If they had the size I need it would be at least one cup size down from what the sizing chart said I should get... perhaps even two cup sizes and one band size down. I even washed it in hot and dried it on hot to shrink it as much as possible (It's nice to not have to worry about frying any elastic!) and it sorta fits that way, but there's no wearing it more than one day because it bags out soon. I think I'd prefer the thicker below-the-bust band like they have on the "queen size" version- the one with 3 clasps. It might provide better stability. Other flaws... the fabric flap that's supposed to protect the skin from touching the plastic clasps, doesn't stay put, and if you do anything too squirmy like you have a physically demanding job or wear this to work out, the clasps can undo themselves pretty easily. I guess that may be due to the front closure moving around much more than back closures do, rather than a design flaw with this specific bra... this being my first front-closure, I don't know. I do love the basic design though... there are no coarse seams sticking into the skin or showing through one's shirt. The straps are wide enough to not dig in. There's enough fabric in the sides that it doesn't bite in to any extra muscle or fat one may be carrying in the front or back of the armpit area... but I guess for skinny gals that would mean perhaps bagginess. It does slide off the shoulder, like every non-sportsbra I've ever owned. A perfect design would be to use I believe it's called a "racerback" where the straps join like a "Y" in back. The big advantage of a front-closure is that option... so I dunno why they didn't do it.EDIT: Taking off a star because this morning I noticed the fabric has disintegrated along both side seams. Now I have to figure out how to mend that... perhaps sew a strip of old T-shirt on there for reinforcement? It looks like there were tiny tears started by the stitching... does that mean the needles used are too big or have roughness or what? A seamstress might know why this happened. All I know is that it shouldn't have happened! I have had this thing about a month and I only wear it when I leave the house which is about twice a week only. So less than a dozen days of use. I know it's cheap but I figured it would last six months or so! But y'know what? I might just buy the same type again next time, because affordable latex-free bras are so hard to find. :-(

No itch. No irritation. No latex. No spandex. No dyes. No worries. I ordered a Cottonique Slimfit Pullover Bra in size 7 per size chart recommendations several months ago as my first bra purchase. It is too large for me but since it was the only safe bra I could wear at the time I kept it. I placed this most recent order for 3 different style bras via Amazon knowing better what size to order. All three fit so I kept all three. I WILL FIGURE OUT A WAY FIX THE SIZE 7. This Support Bra is my favorite as its a true front closure that doesn't need to pull overhead. Before you order, get a friend to help you measure for proper fit and understand Cottonique bras don't contain spandex so they need to fit snugly when freshly washed in order to work. I have tried a couple other brands in this category of organic cotton, allergen-free undergarments and Cottonique is the best.

I would not call this a "support bra" for those who are used to wearing a good supportive underwire bra. It fit the first day – though I would not wear a top that is it all formfitting with it. After one wearing it was all stretched out and was unwearable. I washed it and put it in the dryer to shrink it; then the same thing again: one wearing and then it's too big. If I buy this again, I will buy a whole size smaller, wear it at home or overnight while it's too tight, and then wear it for regular use after it's stretched out. I will probably just take my first one in in the back. I would suggest that the fabric over the bottom of the elastic under the bust be topstitched; after a few washings the elastic curled. Many of us thought this company was the only option for women with latex allergies, but there are other companies that make latex free bras. I see girls making no-sew bras out of T-shirts and even underwear on YouTube, and I have found several companies that sell latex-free fabrics. I'm going to try my hand at making sports bras out of fabric I already have. The Cottonique bras are too expensive. There is enough competition to give the consumer options and bring the prices down.

I just got this yesterday so I can't speak for washing it or stretching out yet. Following the size chart fit exactly right. Cup size needed to be ordered slightly higher than my regular size.It is very comfortable. There is a seam down the middles which can be seen under clothes. Makes it more modest then some of the paper thin latex free bras from other companies.It's my new favorite. Previously I've been wearing blue canoes, but I'm not happy with the price, the pleats in the front, or the huge straps that limit what type of clothes I can wear. I think this will be a nice alternative.Update 3 months later - they are in the same condition as new. And I feel so much better in these than my old bras!

It is quite utilitarian looking. The cup size is a bit small and the flap under the fastening doesn't stay put. I do wish there were some prettier all cotton bras.

Helps reduce sweating when I`m really active , but wouldn`t buy another as there is no support at all.Great for the fact that it`s all cotton but for the larger lady not that good.

The front fasteners are hard to do up

Excellent