Okay, let's talk about this neoprene sweat vest that's been all over my feed! First off – YES, it makes you SWEAT. Like, 'did I just run a marathon?' levels of sweat. The material (they call it 'airprene') feels weirdly lightweight yet super insulating.
Size warning though: this thing runs SMALL. I'm usually a medium but had to size up to large. The first time I wore it, I had to do the dramatic 'lie on bed to zip up' maneuver. After a week of use, it molded better to my body (and yes, I did notice some inches lost around my waist!).
The armpit mesh is genius – no swampy smell even after intense workouts. The zipper has this cute little latch that prevents accidental unzipping during burpees (bless).
Downsides? If you're busty, the chest compression feels... aggressive. And that chemical smell out the package? Whew! Had to wash it 3 times before wearing.
Final verdict: For $25, it's a fun extra push for workouts. Not magic (still gotta put in the work!), but definitely turns my walks into sauna sessions. Would repurchase!