Coolmax Sportsbra by Intimo

The picture of fitness that I am, I'm always after a good sports bra. I do dancing and body pump - swinging all over the place is not my idea of fun. On the recommendation of my Intimo lady, I gave the new style with the wide band around the ribcage a go (the black one on the right in the picture). The Intimo lady thought this was the most supportive sportsbra she's ever worn (but then, she would say that). I've gotta say, I don't really agree. For starters, this bra is not an underwire bra, so it supports more by generally strapping the girls in.

And I have found that the wide elastic band rolls up into a thin elastic roll. This is not uncomfortable at all, but it manages to annoy me anyway.

That said, the straps can be worn directly over the shoulder or crossed over at the back which is a feature I'm a fan of. I prefer a crossover back sportsbra generally to avoid the issue of straps slipping off shoulders,but its always nice to have the option.

Support & Comfort- 3 / 5

This is hard to rate. It is a supportive bra, and its not uncomfortable, but I do prefer an underwire.

Overall Look - 3 / 5

Its not bad, considering its not really a bra designed to be looked at. You get a solid cleavage line as the bra kind of squishes you down but the cups sit high so there's no over-the-top bulging.

Wearability - 4/ 5

Its quite versatile, and comfortable enough that I wear it relatively often even when not exercising. Because the bra does not separate your boobs, but rather presses them together, it can actually make some clothing (especially work shirts I find) sit just that bit better (and assists with button-gaping issues).

Price - $69.50 which is a little more than I'd ideally value it at, but I don't feel ripped off.

Size Range - 32-34A-DD, 36-38B-DD, 40C-DD - not really a very big range for the big busted girl, however Intimo's other sportsbra goes up to a 46EE.

Colour Range - Black and White

Other Accessories - Nope.

Website - http://www.intimo.com.au

Stockists - Only available through an Intimo sales rep.

*Have you worn this bra? Own it and love it? Let us know in the comments

Intimo - Sherbet

Firstly this bra doesn't come in the size that I was fitted to on the night, so already a strike against the bra. The bra I was supplied with was a 12DD. Riiiiiiiggghhht.
(*Edit- I should qualify that I was fitted, said I wanted *this* bra and she wrote it down. I didn't realise she was writing down 12DD, had I been given a choice of size, I doubt I would have ordered a 12DD right after being fitted so different)

Support & Comfort- 2 / 5

Rubbish fit. It wasn't tight enough, there was no lift, there was no....anything. terrible terrible terrible, I was never going to keep it. I wish I'd realised it had been ordered in 12DD, I possibly would have told her not to bother. I would compare it to the Lemon Meringue above actually, but at least there was some lift.

Overall Look - 2 / 5

I'm sure when it fits its looks quite cute, but it was just kind of saggy and sad looking.

Wearability - 0 / 5

At no point did I even consider keeping this, it seriously was never going to fit.

Price - $49.50

Size Range - Quite small, only 32 (10) - 34 (12) A-DD

Colour Range - Just Black and white unfortunately, but they do occassionally do seasonal colours aparently.

Other Accessories - As above, there is a cami, boy short, V-string, no regular brief.

Website - http://www.intimo.com.au/

* If you have any feedback on the format of this review or the scoring, please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks :-)

Intimo- an introduction

 

I went to an Intimo party last week. For the uninitiated Intimo is a party plan/direct selling company that sells underwear and some clothing. Like Tupperware but bras and knickers.

One of the services Intimo provide is a fitting, which I might add she does preface with "this is your Intimo size, but it should give you a guide when you go into other stores"



The last time I was fitted we worked out was a year ago, at a friends party, and I'm pretty sure I was sized correctly at the time (12DD). I was expecting slight variation, but essentially the same. Possibly a little smaller around the rib cage since I shed some of the dreaded "back fat".

So it was with great surprise she revealed I was now a 10EE.



"Oh for heavens sake, like I don't have enough trouble buying bras already" I thought!

So, stay tuned for reviews of the Intimo bras, and whether their sizing system actually works, since the way they operate, you don't actually get to try on the bra you're buying. She will generally only have one bra in your size, and you have to guesstimate how that fit will work on another bra.

Website : http://www.intimo.com.au/ 

**Mystique Set shown above. I'll be reviewing this upon receipt of it.