Cotton-On bras have been calling my name ever since I first laid my green eyes on them on Instagram. Ever since that first day, I have had the hardest time resisting buying these. Telling myself I don’t need them, you don’t need to splurge. And so, I regret not buying them sooner because these bras are the bomb dot com….for everything but exercising. Who knew that some well-designed and fabricated bralettes could make a girl this happy. I tell ya, and I wouldn’t lie to you either. This brings me to my full Cotton-On bras review…
Honest Cotton-On Bras Review
How it Started
Nigel Austin, who is the founder of Cotton On, made a donation to a healthcare community in Mannya, South Africa that started his journey!
As he dug in, he found that most of the population had been demolished by the HIV outbreak, which wiped dang near the entire community causing famine. Nigel decided that education may be a start to the solutions for this country. If it wasn’t for himself, and many charitable donors/customers, there wouldn’t have been as great an impact.
Every purchase counts. Every person counts.
Cotton-On Foundation
What’s cool about this company is that 100% of the proceeds go to the kiddos over seas. Cotton-On believes every child should have a future and a chance to change the world. Honestly, if you don’t believe in that, what do you believe in?
Cotton-On foundation raises funds to support countries with quality education for the kids in South Africa, Uganda, Thailand, and Australia. While doing this, they are trying to reduce poverty and improve the needs of people across the globe.
Why I ordered
My straightforward response is that I was influenced by the kk_fit_ girls on Instagram. They gave a raving review on how comfortable and supportive they are. They came in super cute colors that flattered the skin tone, and I just HAD to jump on the bandwagon.
These two girls are identical twins that are fitness icons in my eyes. They have been training different styles for about 6 years and have finally found a way that works to compliment their bodies. Not only fitness, but fashion is hugely represented in their worlds. AKA these bras (sorry long backstory).
Cotton On Bralettes
Let’s dive into the details as to why these bras are popular, and find out my personal opinion. First of all the color. I ordered lilac, olive, and white. Olive is one of my very favorite colors, and this color flatters my skin tone so well. Lilac was my next purchase because who doesn’t love purple! I went with white because it is a staple color for anyone’s wardrobe.
My initial thought was how easy and comfortable they fit on my skin. They have adjustable straps in the back to tighten or loosen to desired measure. The bras are ribbed and very soft. No extra padding in the front to remove (I always remove the bra pads…I find them uncomfortable).
I am a 32-34C in most bras and bralettes, which equates to a size medium. Some how, by the grace of the bra gods, I could have ordered a small. If the small would not fit, then my boobs just can’t hang with these bras.
Let me explain. I got the impression that the Cotton-on bras are supportive enough to exercise in. I’m obviously easily influenced and blind HAHA. The kkfit girls boobs are rather small so go figure they can workout in them!
My breasts, however, aren’t big by any means but aren’t small. So they are falling out when I bend over the gym. I tested each bra and each bra failed me. I tightened the straps dang near tighter than I would any other bra.
Unfortunately, exercising in these Cotton-on bras are a no go for me. I was hopeful, but painfully let down. Ok not painfully, but some happy soul at the gym may have gotten a brief show every time a girl popped out to say hi!
Cotton-on bra costs
I was fortunate to have purchased at the right time because there was a 2 for $20 deal. Some of the items are still the same way, but if you purchase separately, they are $12.99. Honestly still not bad at all.
With the purchases I made, the lilac, olive, and both white bra/top made the cut for the 2 for $20. Some colors are actually on sale for $5 so hurry hurry hurry! I still value that I only spent $40 bucks plus shipping on 4 items. Quality with a low price is a win for anyone in my opinion!!
Cotton-on Crop Top
This is the only non-bra I purchased with my order. She is a daring white crop top that I oh-so desired for my wardrobe. Who doesn’t need a basic white crop tee? *cough cough* I meant tank?
The white crop tank is another not so suppportive bra for active activities, but she looked real cute over the top of a sports bra with criss-crossed designs in the backside. Also, this top looked great being paired with some black denim jeans and a green olive jacket.
She is versatile…she is pure….she is….miss crop top of the year. Ok, might be going too far, buuuuuut this top is actually not too see-through. Not too see-through is a huge win because you can wear it outside your home.
I know we have some home girls out there that are boss a** b****es who will wear dang near anything out in public. So please don’t let me stop or phase you. Just letting my other home girls out there know that if you’re comfortable, she rocks well without a bra underneath.
Finale of the Cotton-on bras Review
I still love these bras even tho they don’t work for my active lifestyle like I was hoping. The illusion of being able to do active whizz is a lie if your boobs are bigger than say a B cup.
What I’m really itching for now, is to try their undies and shirts! I have heard other influencers rave about them and am looking forward to a purchase including those items…and more!
All in all, Cotton-on bras are worth the buy because of the various styles and colors. I love the softness of them and the ability to get one in every color if I so chose to. The company stands behind an incredible mission as well, and I am lucky and fortunate to be a part in it!
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Great review, thank you so much for sharing – kind of hilarious that the girls who workout in these don’t have big boobs. Def a bigger struggle when finding a good bra for working out. They look ridiculously comfortable for day to day though.