Tag: Sports bra

Sloggi Zero Feel Bra Top

Birthday Gifts, Fashion, Gifts for Her, National Walking Month, Sport, Women

Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

It’s always a treat to get a new bra and the Sloggi Zero Feel Top is both a bra and a wearable top in one.  We were sent this brilliant turquoise top to try for hiking and sports this summer.

Made with 1 part Elastane and 3 parts Polyamide, the main selling point of this Sloggi bra is how invisible it is. There are hardly any seams to it and the material is so thin that you can’t see it at all under clothes. Even around the cups, there aren’t seams but there are some pockets which allow you to remove the support cups if you need to. Great for washing too!  The only seam is on the side, under the arms where you can’t see them. There isn’t even a clasp to do up which means it goes over the head and thanks to the Elastane, it’s super stretchy. I was sent a size XXL, and if you know anything about bras in bigger sizes, you’ll know that the wider straps are necessary. For this design, the wider straps are easier to deal with because they disappear under clothes due to the thin material but they also have no adjusting clasps that become visible under tight clothing.

When it comes to wearing it, the difficulty is getting it over your head, especially the first time when the Elastane is so new!  You have to wiggle it into place because it doesn’t have a clasp to open at the back (or front) and allow self fitting, so the knack is having the strength to pull it into place.  The cups give the support, again without a seam, and you can wear almost anything on top of it and I won’t show.

The Sloggi Zero Feel Top can also be worn on its own thanks to the design and striking colour. The breathable material makes it ideal for summer as moisturise evaporates away though the material. Teenagers will love this, especially the colours as there are 10 colours in all including white, tan and black. Sizes range from XS to XXL in all colours. There are no marks left as there are no clasps or seams, and the stretchy material allows you to move in all directions with restrictions. A winner for outdoors this summer!

Available from £30.00 at: https://uk.sloggi.com/10217786.html?color=1597_Quiet%20Turquoise

Anita Air Control Padded Sports Bra

Birthday Gifts, camping, Family Life, Fashion, Fitness, Gifts for Her, health, Sport, Summer, Women

Disclaimer – We received this item free for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

May is National Walking Month and a brilliant time to start walking as a new hobby with the spring flowers out and summer just about to begin.  What clothing do you need though?  Apart from the obvious walking gear, it’s prudent to have a good quality sports bra and the Anita Air Control Padded Sports Bra is just that.

This is the first padded sports bra Anita have ever launched.  It’s padded but not wired so it’s an easier fit but I particularly like how modest it is with not showing much cleavage, and there is minimum movement. It’s a very, very firm hold so your shape doesn’t change much no matter the exercise. The design is very appealing too with three colours available.  The design sent to me was the snakeskin pattern, and along with the modesty and hold, it works perfectly as a sports bra either under a top or if you are in the gym, you could wear this alone especially in the summer. 

Speaking of bras in summer, the Anita Air Control Padded Sports Bra has exclusively designed air-permeable Delta Pad foam cups which acts as coolants to the chest and allow your skin to breathe and keep a constant, cooler temperature.  The sealed seams in the straps mean they don’t chaff as you move, especially with more vigorous sports and they help create a perfect fit. The bras are sold in individual sizes too (as opposed to small/medium/large) to give a better overall fit which makes them more effective at minimising movement too.

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I tried the bra for a weight lifting session, which also happened to be my first ever Anita bra!  If you’re not familiar with weight lifting, then there is a lot of jumping with heavy weights so there’s a potential for a lot of movement.  Thankfully, the super control of the Anita Air Control Padded Sports Bra meant that there was very limited movement! The bra fits very firmly, although I did find that stretching the straps to the back for the first few times was difficult. However, it is fastened with 4 rows of hook and eye fasteners so there’s extra support there. The wide back strap also makes it more comfortable and the breathable material meant I had no problem with sweat!  The straps are adjustable too, so if you need that extra bit of comfort, or are walking all day and start to feel tired, it’s easy to change the fitting to suit your needs, especially if you’re carrying something heavy on your back.

The designs are lovely and very versatile, I’m glad I had the chance to try a whole new brand of sports bra, and I’m so happy with the way they work for me!

Available from £50 (currently in the sale but otherwise priced at £67) at: https://boobydoo.co.uk/anita-air-control-padded-sports-bra/