I was excited to meet the bra envisioned by the same minds behind the most comfortable underwear in my closet, and — for the most part — the bra lived up to high expectations.
The Second Skin Bralette, like the Second Skin underwear, is next-level soft, cool, and comfortable for a full day of wear. While I typically avoid bralettes as a 32DD, this gave me ample support thanks to substantial materials, adjustable straps, and the overall combined strength of an unbroken system (sort of like a sling) that results from a wide, non-clasped band in the back.
However, that latter bit also happens to be my singular complaint. As a 32DD with a relatively narrow band size and a comparatively larger chest, getting this on without a clasp was not enjoyable. For a few seconds, it felt like squeezing into a plastic straw. But, given all the other pros, that certainly isn't a deal breaker. Maybe just skip it if you're a similar size and doing eight backstage changes per night. — Mara Leighton, reporter
I was a bit nervous to try this bra, as I've never had success with wireless bras. But I had a great experience with the Cool Cotton Lightly Lined Wireless. It feels super light, and offers excellent support; I even prefer it to some of my underwire bras. As a 34DD who often finds straps and bands to be uncomfortably tight, these were no trouble to get into, and fit perfectly on the first try. I also enjoy the underwear, which is an excellent fit (I'm comfortable wearing it with Spandex and tight dresses), and made of unbelievably soft material. — Monica Chin, senior tech reporter
I have two distinct temperatures: freezing cold and overheating, which is why I was excited to try this ultra-breathable bra that claimed to keep me perspiration-free. I wore this bra on a warmer day while running errands and was so happy because this bra wasn't drenched in sweat at the end of the day.
However, I was expecting the bra to be lightly padded, but the padding was thicker than every other bra I own. I chose my size in this bra based off of the company's size guide and actually wound up sizing down from my typical size, 32C, so I was even more confused as to why the padding was so thick. I loved how this bra was soft and kept me cool, and if it wasn't quite as thick, it could have been comfortable enough to wear often. — Ciannah Gin, editorial fellow
I pretty much live in bralettes during the weekend — especially after trying Tommy John's, I can't imagine going back to bras. The Scoop Bralette is comfortable for many reasons. Individually, they seem like small details, but they all add up to an undergarment that's the whole package. The Second Skin fabric, my favorite of the brand's, is buttery soft, smooth, and stretchy. There are no itchy, annoying tags. The pads are removable. And there's a "Power Mesh" that supports my chest without squishing it. — Connie Chen, reporter
I'm a big fan of Tommy John underwear. My underwear drawer is almost exclusively filled with Cool Cotton Briefs, so I was excited when the team found out the company was launching women's bras. I decided to try the Second Skin Triangle Bralette as a replacement for the sports bras I normally wear when I'm home; the first time I tried it on I didn't love it, but once I removed the pads (I hate really any amount of padding in bras) everything changed. The bralette is soft and stretchy with adjustable straps and offers comparable support to the sports bras I typically gravitate to for at-home comfort. The small size fits my 34C bust perfectly. — Ellen Hoffman, director of content strategy
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