Fruit of the Loom Women's Smooth Cotton T-Shirt Bra Pack - Ultra-Soft, Flexible, and Invisible Under Tees

I'm not sure where to start here. Maybe with, I can't believe how much I love this bra!My favorite workhorse bra is not Fruit or cotton, and it comes in both wired and wireless. I recently tried to convert to wireless because, to this bra's credit, there was no difference in level of support or how the girls looked, so I thought, who needs a wire anymore? Well, apparently I do, because balconettes don't breathe on this particular body, not even all cotton ones, like Fruit's wireless sister to this bra, which I had to return because it, too, hotboxed me. I converted my bra universe back to wired, which seems to breathe fine even in not-cotton with my workhorse bra. So, why am I even here? A good question I keep asking myself! Hehe! I live in the desert, where cotton is mandatory in the summer. I guess I just wanted a lighter, more comfortable alternative for less-visible looks, or weather dictated I need one.I couldn't believe my luck when I found this bra. Three things struck me immediately: 1. The shape of the cups is EXACTLY like my workhorse bra! 2. A similar, if not quite as plentiful, assortment of pretty colors, and 3. The low and lovely price! The construction of this bra is downright flimsy compared to workhorse bra, but the look is exactly the same. It just feels a lot lighter and airier in there! This bra only has two hooks in my size, but it somehow manages to perform like a taller 4- or 5-hook band and smooth everything out. The plastic rings holding the straps to the bra are probably going to snap eventually unless they're more flexible than they appear, but at this price point, the bra is easily and inexpensively replaced.I have two tips for the tatas I would like to share before signing off. First, READ FRUIT OF THE LOOM'S SIZE CHART!!! Do NOT assume your normal size is the same here! Fruit assigns different band numbers to underbust measurements, and sometimes their size chart isn't even correct for itself. You must do your own math too. Brands can assign any number they want to a band length, but cups should be standard everywhere to the underbust, not to the band length. Meaning, if your underbust is 30" and overbust is 31", you're an A cup. 32" overbust you'd be a B, 33" a C and so on. The brands can say 30" is a 32 in the bra length, but that doesn't change how many inches you actually have. I'm a good case in point: My underbust is approx. 39.5" and my overbust is 44". By ruler and most American brands, I'm a 40D, yet Fruit assigns my underbust to a 44 band length. They have on some of their size charts 40D shown with a 48" overbust. In what universe? That would be a G cup! Again, I say, you must do your own math!To further complicate the sizing issue, Fruit doesn't make this bra in 44D. I freaked when I didn't even see it grayed-out in the size menu. I ordered as close as I could get in 42D, and it fits beautifully! The cups seemed a little large compared to workhorse bra in my usual size of 40D, but adjusting the straps took care of that. I can only be glad they didn't have my recommended size or the cups might have been up to my chin! The 42 band length is shorter lengthwise than 40D workhorse bra; it's probably more like 38" in reality, but it works due to the stretch and softness of the cotton. The support, shape, smoothing and lift are 99% the same as workhorse. The comfort is off the charts! This bra is downright heavenly. :)To keep it that way, here's my second tip: When you wash these lovely, lined bras in the washing machine, use cold water, a delicate, low-spin cycle, and put them into a hosiery bag if you have one large enough. If not, use a pillowcase. They work equally well! Tie a loose knot to keep the bras inside. Loose being the operative word, otherwise you'll struggle to open it afterwards when wet. I've never dried my bras in the dryer, I just lay them out on the bed, smooth the cups and flip them later to be sure they're completely dry. The bras will keep their shape longer and the colors will remain more vibrant if heat is avoided.UPDATED 2/11/2024The pretty colors have been out of stock here, so I bought them elsewhere and wanted to report back on what I've learned. They have a different model number, FT938, a slightly different construction, and slightly different sizing. The sizes run lettered, rather than number + letter. My size in this bra of 42D translates to XXL, but it's right on the cusp of XL Tried both. XL seemed a touch small in the cups and short in the band; XXL seemed a touch big, the cups are definitely larger and finish under my arms. The XXL band is like 3mm shorter in length than 42D FT797, but it, too, seems to fit just fine. Between XL and XXL, I prefer XL. There is also an extra hook on FT938, a count of three, which makes the band a little taller, and the straps have a line of satin down each side, making them ever-so-slightly wider than the FT797 model.UPDATED 2/25/2024 FT797 vs. FT797 vs. FT938You all might think I'm a little nuts at this point, and you would probably be right, but I couldn't help it. I kept getting the feeling, every time I happened to see myself in a mirror wearing this 42D 797 bra, that my bodacious tatas were just a little *too* bodacious. So, I broke down and bought the 40D set. I didn't think it would fit me well. I was right. The band was much too short. Not so much uncomfortable as unflattering. But the cups were perfect! When I compared them to XL 938, they were practically identical; XL's cups were slightly, about 1/8", larger. Still smaller than 42D cups, which has never been my true size. If we could only remove the 40D cups and put them on the 42 band, I'd have a 99.9% perfect bra! Obviously, not an option, so...Overall, though the band is longer on 42D 797, the cups are slightly too large for me. XL's cups are closer to my real 40D size, and there wasn't a discernible enough difference in the band length between XL and 42D. My final answer and winner-winner chicken dinner is going to FT938. I feel equally comfortable throughout the day in both bra models. The XL just seems to fit better than 42D. 40D, my actual size, matches XL in FT938's sizing, according to the size diagram tags. The 3-hook XL band is taller than the 797 model and smooths everything out perfectly. The XL cups fit my 40D girls much better too. The only compromise I have to make is having the girls sit slightly closer together than they did in 42D. I think my wardrobe and I can live with that! ;)Now go get some of your own to live with! :)PHOTOS 2/27/2024All the pretty colors! From the bottom up: Blush, Black, Army Green, Lilac, White, Desert Rose, Grey, Wine (aka Purple Velvet), Grey, Beige. Notice the hosiery bag at the top right, about the size of a twin/queen pillowcase. All 10 bras fit in there and are currently drying on the bed.Second photo reinforces it all. You know how nobody takes care to protect the cups when they ship bras? I'm quite sure you do if you're reading this. Hehe! That white bra was the most unbelievably dented and mangled thing when it arrived. After the wash, it was still mangled, but a smoothing from the back/foam side fixed absolutely everything, as you can see! It took me a few minutes to get all of the cracks out, but it would have taken much longer to return it. Wash and dry these babies with love and without heat, and they will serve you and your rack well! :)