Carole Martin All Cotton Front Closure Bras for Older Women, No Underwire

These are comfy. They hold fairly well, it's true to size. If back or bra bulges are a concern, these cover those concerns. I don't recall any thick padding so ..... Fairly easy to hook to the front and can remain hooked for putting on and taking off with ease. It can enhance back shape by keeping the fat from bulging out.

Update: I'm a 36 F/FF in uk sizes now, 36G in US sizes. Weight 180ish, L-XL in top, 12-14 in dresses. My underbust measures 35". I bought this in a 36 after the 38 got too big some time ago. I'm back to buy another one in the same size. I did end up cutting a good inch & a half off each strap & sewed them back together - by hand rather than setting up my sewing machine. With the straps smaller, and now that my cup size is a little smaller, I love this bra even more & all of my breast tissue, even though I have more loose skin than I like to think about, is contained. I've lost a ton of muscle while losing weight (was actually in a 34band size for a while, trying to build back some muscle) and I've found tight bands hurt now, where they never did before. I'm also drowning under the cost of constantly trying to keep up with changing expensive bra sizes. So at this point? I'm pretty much wearing this bra any time I'm not going somewhere fancier than the pick up line at my son's school. It's comfortable. Breathable. Separates enough to avoid uniboob. I don't know why they make it with crazy long straps. But it's worth the effort to fix it imo. (currently a 36GG/38G in UK sizes 38I/36J in US sizes - size 18dress, weight 231, height 5'7.5) I'm 45 & I've recently lost more than 80lbs. Which means my breasts suddenly need some support at night. I am not thrilled about this, but this bra helps to soften the blow a little. Unlike most sports bras, sleep bras, and bralettes, this is one of the few that bother to separate the cups, which is important to me. If I wanted to sleep with my breasts in a combined puddle, I wouldn't need the sleep bra. It also makes me feel a little better about walking around in it under my PJs when I wake up in the morning or before bed. Uniboob never makes me feel good. No, it isn't a super flattering bra I'd wear out of the house in general, but around the house & for sleeping, it's my go to. Enough so that I'm back to buy a second one cause I hate when this one is in the wash or I can't find it. I've never been someone who has any problem hooking however many hooks are necessary behind my back, and I usually prefer the adjustability of a back closure. However in a sleep bra, not having the hooks on my back is far more comfortable. In front, they aid with the cup separation. The one striking flaw is the straps. They are not adjustable, which isn't all bad. I wouldn't particularly want a plastic slider digging into my shoulders while I try to sleep. However, that means they've set them for women with very low set breasts I guess. Or, maybe the idea is greater sleep comfort? Either way, it means there is almost no support for anyone with higher set breasts. (for reference, my 38band bra straps are all shortened about as far as they go, my 36s about 60-70%) I keep telling myself i'm going to set up my sewing machine, cut the straps & re-sew them smaller. However, I'm a lazy sewist so they're currently folded over & safety pinned. There aren't a lot of bras that aren't cup sized that hold all of my breast tissue, but this does the job.

Very comfortable, especially in humid weather. I wear under my regular bra when I go out for walks in hot weather. Not much support for big busts, but using as a bra liner saves my regular bras from getting sweaty. Wish came in larger than 42 inch band. Hopefully will stretch in time.

I wanted to love this. In fact, I do love *parts* of this bra. But the shoulder straps are far too loose to support anything. This COULD be because I'm only 5ft tall and the distance from the tops of my shoulders to the middle of my back is shorter than others, but I feel like I'd have to be at least 5' 9" for them to even stay in place. I ordered a 44 and I'm a D/DD cup. The cup fits fine I think, or would actually fit better if the straps were a little shorter. Around my torso and across my chest it's VERY comfortable... but I sit down and there's nothing but loose cleavage everywhere because the straps hold nothing in place at all. No, I wasn't expecting this to be some kind of underwire push-up bra AT ALL - but this is like wearing nothing. I have also found that the band around the torso DOES roll up, but not in a way that it bothers you. Would love to see if I can "fix" this to make the straps shorter so I can wear it more, but I really wasn't wanting to have to alter a bra. What it IS good for is keeping the underside of your girls dry if you're sweating - so this is a great bra for doing housework or working out in the yard. So - if you're kicking around the house or sleeping, I'd say this bra is good... but I wouldn't wear this even to run to the grocery store.

I wear a 40 DDD and just had my 3rd rotator cuff repair on my right shoulder. I got a size 44 in this bra and it is perfect. I needed very soft support, very comfortable straps, easy to close, and kept things in place but without allowing any shoulder digging. The straps are wide and have the perfect amount of give. They are designed to not dig. The front closure does not stick out or look weird under my shirts. The color is perfect to keep it concealed under my thinner shirts. The price is low and the quality is high. A 40 or 42 would have been way too tight in relation to my ability to pull and tug the cups in place and to close the hooks. This style fit way better than others by the same brand. All in all, these were perfect for me.

I absolutely loved this bra until a hook ripped out of the material a few days after the return period had closed. Expensive for what turned out to be a disposable bra. I tried using a safety pin to help and that was a disaster. I reached out to Amazon and they would not accept a return or refund me. I get that. It is outside the 30 day return period and I have used it. So, I reached out to the manufacturer who directed me to contact Amazon. They did say that IF I had purchased directly from them that I would have been able to return it to them. You'd think they'd want to examine the faulty bra to ensure their production hadn't been compromised. I am no longer willing to purchase (repurchase) items from companies who aren't willing to stand behind their products. I am so tired of buying stuff that doesn't last. The enshittification of the items we use all the time is filling up landfills and is untenable. We deserve products that last longer than a month. Would I recommend this item? Nope. Please note that I loved this bra and it felt like a huge betrayal when there was no customer service help after the hook system failed. I had been telling all my friends about how amazing this bra was and now they're listening to me complain about the lack of service and the company's unwillingness to stand behind their product. I don't think companies understand just how frustrating it is to find a product you love and would repurchase on a regular basis only to realize that the company doesn't value your business enough to provide customer care/service in any meaningful way. Maybe you'll be lucky and get a bra that lasts and is reliable. For me, it isn't worth the hassle or risk.

Who is sewing these bras? Who oversees production or quality control? I measured myself at a 34 Band size. After reading reviews I bought larger, a 38 Band size. I received the package, pretty excited because I had not had a front closure bra, looking forward to the ease and comfort. Put it on, fastened the closures…..and thought what the heck!! So tight I could barely move, no way could I wear this and breathe! Took it off, put it right back in the package. Then thought about how TIGHT it was, pulled it out and measured it…..29 INCHES BAND…..9 INCHES SHORT??? Tired of the Returns.

This is exactly what I needed. I had breast cancer and radiation. I get easily irritated under my breast. And one side is almost a whole size bigger. It works for both sides and it very comfortable around the chest area. It doesn’t roll either. I don’t mind the straps not being adjustable, they work for me. This perfect for wearing around the house and with my lounge wear. When I’m not staying at home I need something to wear with my pjs. So far I’m very happy with this bra. I have tried smany others. I think I could have sized up and it would still fit. But it would be more comfortable for just around the house. I would actually wear this out it does offer some support. I’m going to order another one

My aunt didn’t like them. Didn’t fit her & it looked cheap.

The first one I ever bought was from Walmart about 10 years ago and loved it. I would even wear it in bed occasionally. Then Walmart (Canada) no longer carried them so I thought I won the lottery when I saw my favourite bra on Amazon. I ordered 3 that were all returned. Here is why. The sizing guide on the Amazon site is inaccurate. I measured myself twice before ordering. I measured at 35” and I ordered the 36” bras. They arrived at warp-speed and they looked perfect. However getting one on was difficult. You see, I figured out that 36” measurement (below the breast) is when the band is fully stretched to the max, and not a relaxed fit that does not dig in to the flesh. Anyway, if you measure at 36” around, you’ll get 33” bra that will stretch to 36”. Maybe with continual use they will loosen up but I couldn’t do it. I returned them and I will re-order their 38” bra so I won’t need my husband’s help to dress. Aside from this minor sizing issue, this is an excellent product. If there’s a problem, returning it is no problem at all, so go for it!

Feather light. Very comfortable. Soft fabric. Perfect fit.

I wish there was a 32 as although I am a 34D I found the 34 slightly too big on the band and obviously it will probably stretch a tad as the day goes on... I found the straps too long for me ( held up to the 5 other makes of this style I ordered at the same time, the straps were between 3-4in longer)... Well made and pretty.. such a shame not a 32 to try.... I may keep the nude one and attempt to shorten the strap myself.

Están muy cómodos y prácticos, los tirantes son un poco más gruesos que los comunes y no lastiman