Okay, so I took the plunge and got this sauna vest after seeing all the hype. First impression? It SMELLS. Like, chemical factory strong. Had to soak it in baking soda for an hour just to make it wearable.

The sizing is WILD though – I’m usually a medium, but this thing fit like a child’s small. Had to wrestle myself into it like I was zipping up a too-tight wedding dress. Pro tip: LAY DOWN TO ZIP IT UP. Trust me.

But holy sweat, Batman! Once you finally get it on, you’ll drip like you’re in a Bikram yoga class on the sun. Arms? Waist? Back? Instant sauna mode. The neoprene clings when wet but somehow doesn’t feel gross (magic?).

Downsides: Rolls up at the bottom if you’re moving a lot, and hello uniboob situation! Not great for larger chests. Also that zipper latch is either genius or annoying – depends how much you like playing Operation while sweating buckets.

Verdict: If you want to feel like a steamed dumpling while working out (and don’t mind smelling like a new pool float), go for it – but SIZE UP AT LEAST ONE, maybe two sizes!