I won’t share my bra size here-’cause the internet is forever-but let’s just say that it’s covered by the first couple of letters of the alphabet. It wasn’t that I had set a sky-high bar for my bras my needs are not especially niche. Once I’d availed myself of ThirdLove’s free returns and exchanges policy-totally clutch-and secured the correct (half) size, I donned my new 24/7 bra. “Hey,” I thought, “maybe this just isn’t in the cards for me, much how it’s unlikely I’ll ever learn to drive stick shift, make sourdough bread, or figure out how to fold a fitted sheet.” I knew I was wearing the right size, after subjecting myself to multiple manhandlings by imperious experts at bra fittings. In my frog-kissing quest to find the perfect match, I had sampled countless brands and styles.

The ThirdLove 24/7 is an exponentially better bra than anything else I’ve encountered. If you want something that you can go from taking a nap comfortably in to doing headstands or even running a quick errand, in terms of value and dependability, they just can’t be beat.I spent decades quietly despising every bra in my drawer-until I discovered the ThirdLove 24/7 Classic Uplift Plunge Bra. Meanwhile, I’ve seriously misaligned my Hanes Pullover bras (and continue to) in hot dryers and cold washes, and they remain robust yet still soft, holding me in comfortably but still being a step behind an overly restrictive sports bra. I’ve spent too much money in the past on the soft Aerie bralettes that become stretched out and slack over time, or even the Uniqlo Airism ones that start to come undone quickly if you accidentally throw them in the dryer.

In previous recommendations, she’s described it as “soft, stretchy, and seamless, me all the relief of being braless with just enough support to still feel comfortable being active around the house.” She’s not wrong-it is all of that, and part of working from home well is making sure you’re the most comfortable while you do it-but for me, what really sets the Hanes apart is the price and longevity compared to other “cozy” bras I’ve found. Our community lead, Erin Price, has been singing the praises of this “house bra” for years, and she’s recruited most of us at this point. Hanes Get Cozy Pullover ComfortFlex Fit Wirefree Bra ($7 at the time of publication) They’re exactly the same besides the length. But if you want a longer inseam, you can get the men’s version. They hit right at my ankles, which is a miracle for a petite person like me. I’m 5-foot-2 and 115 pounds, and I wear a small pair of these. Technically, I’d say they’re “athleisure.” But the weave on the material-which feels matte and looks smooth-seems far nicer than most workout or lounge pants I own. Like many jogger-style pants, the RecTreks are lightweight, with a relaxed waist and a tapered leg. These pants are just stretchy enough to move with me through airports and bike rides, or even when I’m just sitting my butt on a chair. The Outdoor Voices RecTrek Pants magically flatter all types of bodies, and are made from a nylon-elastane blend that’s far more comfortable and versatile than denim. Outdoor Voices RecTrek Pants ($85 at the time of publication)įorget the jeans from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

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