Flaunt it out and about, or wear it traditionally (under your shirt).
The Overview:
What I love about this women’s sports bra is that it’s very multi-faceted. It’s functional and does what it was intended for—very well—no surprise there from Patagonia. But, it’s also the kind of bra you can and will wear any given day to nearly any activity or event. Which if you’re like me is great, since I’d rather go bra-less than wear an underwire or push-up bra.
This is a great bra to wear to hot yoga, or running, in particular, because once you’ve worked up a sweat you won’t be embarrassed to shed some layers (because it’s so darn cute). It’s also a good option for water-related activites, such as rafting or SUPing, since it’ll dry quickly and it looks like a swimsuit top anyway.
This bra is also one of my favorites to wear when I’m clunking around in yoga pants and some random hipster off-the-shoulder top, because the adorable designs on the bra can peek through.
You have two choices of prints, a design-y flower burst (see photo) or a Native American-esque geometrical pattern. I really like both, but if I had to pick I’d go with the Native print, because all the cool kids are wearing it right now.
The Test
I first wore this bra on one of my usual mountain biking routes. On the hot, sunny uphill it’s recycled polyester mesh minimized the unpleasant cleavage sweat reservoir that collects. On the rocky, bumpy downhill I was equally satisfied, it kept my jiggly bits (small as they might be) nicely in their place. And it’s comfortable thanks to seamless construction, no slip V-straps and no itchy tags, which kept me happy and focused on riding my bike, not re-adjusting straps or shifting the bra around.
Cons
There’s not much to complain about with this brassiere, but I will warn large chested ladies to consider buying a size up if purchasing online or going to a Patagonia store to try it on. I could see this bra being a tad constricting for ladies with D-cups (possibly even C’s) and up
Rating
4 stars (out of five)
Design: The sizing is a little off, bigger bosomed ladies will likely feel restricted in this bra. -1
Style: The assortment of colors and patterns will please and lady who is a sucker for details. +1
Durability: A blend of recycled polyester, nylon makes this a bra that will last. +1
Performance: Seamless construction prevents chaffing and V-shaped straps prevent slipping. +1
Comfort: The combination of the seamless stitching and fabric keeps everything where it should it be. +1