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

Perfect fit. I have never bought a more comfortable bra. I didn't wear a bra for two years after an injury. It feels soft and is easy to put on.

I am sensitive to synthetic fabrics, and need a front closure for my arthritic days. So I thought I'd give this Carole Martin 95% cotton bra a try. It looked too small right out of the package but it has the right amount of "give" to cover me without spilling out. I like the gathered area at front/center where the hook/eye closure is located because it lays flat against my sternum, prevents uniboob (ood design also for when one breast is larger than the other). The band is cut wide and has a firm yet stretchy quality that gives me a snug fit that does not dig in or roll/fold over (even when I'm couch slouching). The cut is generous (no skimping on fabric or notions here), and the straps are wide enough to balance this design in a way that the straps do not put pressure on my shoulders at all. The fabric is high quality, good thick weight, opaque, with the right amount of stretch to hold my side/front breast tissue UP and firmly ( yet gently) in place. Since it is not bulky, I tried my expensive underwire bra on "Over" this bra and found this bra can double as a great "under bra- liner" too (for moisture wicking and to reduce underwire chafing/pressure point pain). I am keeping this size 36, as it fits true to my size (36D). I may order another one in size 38 for my "fluffy" days (that will double as a sleep bra). I Like the beige color (will buy other colors in future). I have been searching for a bra like this for quite awhile, glad my search is over. Thank you Carole Martin, for designing such a comfortable bra that is affordable, looks/fits like your ad photo, and is true to description/fit-guide. After my first 8 hours of wearing, I wanted to keep it on (instead of slingshotting it across the room). That's as close to "forgetting I have it on", as it gets for me.

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.

Carole Martin Full Freedom bra. I wanted to love this bra. But I did not. I have managed 25 years of not wearing any bras. Opting for sports bras when needed. Before the start of my cycle my breasts get sore to the point where every step I take hurts. In the past I would just put on one of my sports bras. But due to shoulder impingement getting a sports bra off is difficult and very painful. I did NOT want a zipper, thus I did not go the zippered sports bra route. So I thought I would try a front close bra. This bra helps with the painful breasts. Taking it from ow ow ow to tolerable. I feel like the cup area support could be more ... supportive. The straps could also be a bit tighter to help with that, but they are not adjustable. I could re-sew the straps to meet my needs. But the material of the elastic is irritating. I do not enjoy wearing my sports bras by any means but after a while I can almost forget I am wearing one. But this bra? Nope. The entire time I want to take it off because the elastic is so skin irritating. So I don't think this bra is for me.

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.

Issue: The lace trim that covers the elastic chest band is not attached to the chest band at the bottom and can ride up making a noticeable roll wrinkle. See pic. I returned it because of the unattached trim. On the plus side the bra is comfortable and offers *slightly* more support than other cotton sports bras I have tried.

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.

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

I love this bra! I bought only one at first to make sure I chose the correct size. Though I had been previously professionally measured as a 36C I have always bought 38C bras as I found a 36 to be too constrictive breathing-wise. When I measured myself for this bra I measured as a 35 which meant I should buy a size 36. I read a review that said to buy one size up so I went with a 38 and it is snug around without being uncomfortable. A 36 would have been way too tight. I bought this bra following thoracic surgery and was able to wear it 2 weeks after surgery with stitches still in place. It came through the wash just fine (hooks done up and in a bag for delicates) so I ordered 3 more, one in each colour. I have been wearing them now for 2 months They are so comfortable I rarely notice I am wearing a bra. I feel totally supported even when riding my motorcycle over bumpy roads and I may never go back to my previous bras! (My husband prefers the push-up bra look so he is not as keen on he look of these but I reminded him that I still have the others to wear when we go out.)

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