To start - this top is SO cute! It fits pretty well, the pink color is so adorable and matches other items in the store, and I overall REALLY like it. It’s super comfy, flattering, and the straps get extra points for comfort. This is going to be a detailed review, because I really love this brand and it’s mission, plus I’ve been wearing it for a few months so it’s been a lot of trial and error.
TL;DR: Skip this one if you have boobs and want to work out. It’s super cute as a regular crop top though. 5/5 for going out, 2/5 for working out. You’ll have to remove the bra pads and potentially get nip covers if you care about that. It’s so cute, and I think it fits me the way it’s supposed to fit - and it is not a workout top.
My measurements: 5’5”, 140lb, 32FF (bra), usually wear a S in POPFLEX, S-M in other brands
I do feel like I need to remove 2 stars for a few things - and while this is a long list, none of these are that bad, which is why I’m ONLY removing two stars:
- The outline of the bra pads are completely visible, embarassingly so. I have a slightly larger bust so it literally looks like two circles on top of my boobs.
- When you remove the pads, any support that existed is basically gone.
- With no pads, nips are visible. This is a frequent issue for me, so I could forgive it, except its worsened by…
- If you are doing any bending over at all, you gotta worry about the girls falling out. The cleavage is crazy, and when I do a bent over row it feels like i might as well be naked. There is just no way to secure the straps tight enough where this isn’t an issue.
- The overall fit is fine, the bust to waist/underbust could be less shallow but I’m used to it due to my anatomy.
- I’m attaching photos that don’t show the worst of it bc I don’t want to bare all on the internet - just know that you can see a lot when you’re bent over further
Overall, this is a REALLY cute top, but doesnt feel super appropriate for the gym due to the lack of support/coverage for the girls. This is unfortunately a common issue I’ve had with POPFLEX :( I had similar issues with the flexy(?) top. I just want CUTE tops for the gym and I’m tired of them only being cute for girls with smaller chests :( I want something that isn’t high impact, high neck, etc - a little skin is nice!! But this top crosses the line into provocative.
My suggestions:
- Just a little bit more fabric - even just bringing the neckline up 1-2cm would make a WORLD of a difference.
- A shelf bra or extra lining or built in pads PLEASE! I feel like the seams are already perfectly placed for something like this.
- In an ideal world…a larger bust version. Something that has a bit more fabric in the bust, but keeps the waist slim.