Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette Review
If you're looking for a comfortable bra, then the Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette is the perfect choice for you. Women love how comfortable the bra is when they're out and about. It feels great along your skin, no worries about rubbing and chafing. It's fantastic all the way around.
The problem, however, is that it doesn't have very much support. If you're looking for something to wear to the gym or for a workout, this might not be the best option for you. It is, after all, a bralette, not a sports bra. Just because it looks like one doesn't mean that it is. Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette might be able to handle some low impact workouts such as yoga or Pilates, but nothing much more than that.
If you are just looking for something to wear casually, then this is a great bra. It has an affordable price and decent durability. Women love the bralette and would recommend it to their friends and family.
Super comfortable
Great longevity
Racerback straps
Affordable price tag
Machine washable
Lack of support
Terrible for gym use
Comfort
It does go on over your head so it can be a bit difficult and uncomfortable to put on. Then again, it can usually be a struggle trying to get something like this one without getting twisted in it. It's not a big deal but can sometimes get annoying.
Overall, it is an exceptionally comfortable bra that women adore. If you're looking for something to wear while lounging around the house this is the perfect option!
Versatility
The Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette would be able to handle some light impact workouts, like Pilates, yoga, or walking, but that is about it. If you want to participate in any higher impact exercises, like running, biking, or Zumba, you might need to find a better bra.
This bralette is perfect for your everyday activities, however. If you want something comfortable to wear around the house to run errands, this will be a great choice. If you need a little support but don't want to deal with the hassle of an underwire, then you might want to give this one a go.
Unfortunately, it just isn't designed to be worn in the gym, especially if you have more massive breasts.
Support
It isn't a sports bra, as it appears, it is a bralette. This means that it isn't going to give you much support, especially when it comes to working out. If you need something for high impact workouts, there are much better options to choose from.
The bralette itself has thick straps and a racerback which helps with support. It also helps increase the overall comfort level of the bra.
Materials
The materials that make up the Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette are rather thin. Yes, it's comfortable, but some women have problems with how thin it is. If you're comfortable going out in public with only a lightweight bra covering your breasts, then you shouldn't have any issues with this one. It doesn't bother a lot of women, but it is worth noting.
Breathability
You do not have to worry about that with the Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette. The use of cotton, in and of itself, is pretty breathable, but take into consideration that there is modal used in the blend as well and it makes it even better.
The cotton will allow air to flow through the materials, bringing you a cooling breeze, but the modal will help keep you dry. Cotton generally absorbs moisture really well and retains it for a while, so you would typically be stuck running around all day with a sweaty and wet bralette. Thanks to the addition of modal, this becomes a non-issue. It doesn't trap sweat or odor, keeping you dry and fresh longer.
Durability
Most of the durability issues, it appears, comes from women with bigger breasts. It seems that the thin material and elastic band cannot handle the heft of the larger breasts. This isn't something that every woman experiences, but it's something to keep in mind when making your purchase.
The Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette has a bit of stretch to it, thanks to the modal and elastane in the materials. Thankfully, the bra is known to keep its shape reasonably well. You won't have to worry about it stretching out over time and losing its shape. That said, there are some women who commented that it would loosen up a little throughout the day, but not by a lot. However, when you wash it, it gets its shape back, and it is as good as new.
Care
Thankfully, it is machine washable, so keeping it clean is super easy. You can wash it in cold water with no problems. You can even tumble dry it, as long as you stick to low heat. Keep in mind that the Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette does use cotton, so there is a risk of it shrinking in the dryer. Pair a regular wash schedule with a high-quality deodorant and your Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette will stay fresh for a very long time!
Value
For the most part, the bralette is durable, so there shouldn't be any issues with it falling apart. This means that it will stay part of your wardrobe for quite a while — no need to spend more money replacing the bra until you need to.
It is super comfortable; women love the way it feels. The problem, however, is that it doesn't have the best support. If you can get past the lack of support, the Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette is a great value and would make an excellent choice in bra.
Many women choose to buy multiples. They prefer to get the bralette in multiple colors so they can have a variety. It's always nice to have a couple of backups so you can have something to wear on laundry day.
Style
The bralette is available in a plethora of colors so you can pick one, or more, that best suits your wants and needs. You can select from solid colors or something with designs. The solid colored options include a black (with a black waistband), grey heather, nymph's thigh, white, black (with a white waistband), or manic red. Some of the dual color options are Marlow (red and blue), blue and gold, garnet red and gold, orange and white, red and black, or grey heather and red. Finally, the options you have if you are looking for a print are floral burnout blue, watercolor animal and bleach out, floral burnout pink, camo, floral burnout Aurielle, stripe multi, scattered posy and grey heather, pride stripe, or simple stripe and siren song.
Regardless of what color you choose, each bralette features an elastic band with a repeated Calvin Klein logo embroidered around it. This is something that many people come to expect when purchasing anything from this brand.
Fit
This bralette is running a little on the large side, so this is something that you'll want to keep in mind when making your order. There is a size chart available for you to take a peek at so you can try to make sure you're getting to correct bra. However, customers have said that even according to the chart, the product was a little big. Women recommend getting a size smaller than the table suggests to make up for this discrepancy.
When you first put the bra on it might feel a bit snug, but it tends to loosen up a little through the day. The problem is that many women will get a bra that first them great from the get-go, only to find that by the end of the day it is too loose and they lose the little bit of support they had.
The problem that women have with finding the right size for the perfect fit is that the Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette's sizing is not like most bras. They're available in extra small through extra large and 1X, 2X, and 3X. This is why it's essential to check out the chart, so you can figure out where your bra size lies for the optimal fit.
Bottom Line
That said, it doesn't offer a lot of support. It might look like a sports bra, but it isn't. If you are looking for something to wear to the gym, there are far better options out there that will give you the support that you need.
The Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette has an affordable price tag and decent durability, making it an excellent option for most women. It's a great all-around bra that women love!