Okay, so I finally caved and tried these Amazon Essentials bras after seeing mixed reviews. Here’s my take!

First off, the fabric is SOFT—like, ‘forgot I’m wearing a bra’ soft. The underwire? Surprisingly non-intrusive (shocking for a budget bra). I got the pack of 2 in 36C, and the fit was *chef’s kiss*... until wash day.

Washing these is like playing roulette. Cold wash + air dry, and one bra came out fine while the other morphed into a wrinkly mess. The lining didn’t shrink, but the outer layer did, so now it puckers weirdly under thin shirts. Not cute.

Size consistency is a gamble too. The black one fits like a dream (true to size), but the gray one? Straps slide off, cups feel bigger, and the band might as well be from another dimension. For $25 though? I’ll keep one and mourn the other.

Verdict: Great for lazy days if you hand-wash, but don’t expect miracles. 7/10—would rebuy... cautiously.