20 Women Test Drive Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Bras
It's been less than two weeks since Rihanna launched her Savage x Fenty lingerie line, and as expected, the fervor around the collection is, well, bonkers. Thanks to its many shades of nude, large size run, and hard to get your hand on product, fans across the world have been eager to give the collection a try. So were we-and that's why we found 20 women who range from size 32A to 40DD, brought them into the ELLE.com offices, and had them review bras from the collection. Here's what they had to say.
Helen, 32C
"When I heard Rihanna was launching a lingerie collection a light bulb went on over my head. I thought, 'Oh I see, Rihanna wants all the money in my bank account, not just a little!'
The bra is really comfortable! I get to wear my true size 32C and that is amazing. Also, I was able to find nude tones that did not exist before. The bra is just as good if not better than anything I have had. Also I want to support Rihanna! I think that its important to speak with you wallet. Not just social media, or Facebook, but to use your hard-earned dollars to support business. It feels good to support a newcomer who is changing the game."
Halle, 40D
"When I first heard Rih was launching lingerie, my first thought was GAME CHANGER. If it was going to be anything like Fenty Beauty, I knew for sure that it would be inclusive of everyone. This bra is definitely better than other's I've tried. When I put the bra on, I felt sexy and confident. A lot of lace bras don’t give me the support I need, being that I am plus size and have a fuller bust, but one thing I really liked about the bra was the underwire which provided me with support."
Mabel, 34A
"I'm a 34A so it's difficult to find a bra that looks good and feels nice but the Savage X bra was super flattering. Best of both worlds. I was expecting to see super padded bras, lace, and maybe a bit of S&M when I got to the ELLE.com offices. Now, it's clear that the collection is sexy but tasteful. I've never felt confident in lingerie before the day of the shoot."
Cheyenne, 34B
"As someone who rarely wears bras, especially not underwire, I was genuinely surprised at how comfortable and supportive the bra was! These bras are truly made for the female form and there is no compromising between wanting to look and feel your best. Even the most comfortable of fitting bras have tiny details that make you feel sexy and beautiful. There is no exaggeration here: Rih has done it again!"
Caroline, 34D
"The lacy bra I shot in felt amazing. Super soft with great quality fabric, the fit was exceptional and the aqua color with the rose gold hardware is such a gorgeous, sexy touch! This bra was one of the best fitting bras I’ve worn in a while."
Juni, 38B
"One of Fenty Beauty's tag lines is 'Beauty for All' so I was really excited as a person of color and as someone who has a hard time looking for bras in general to see how this tagline would translate to a whole lingerie line. I usually have to try on four different sizes in one brand before I get the right fit, but I really just used the last bra size that I bought (from Aerie) and it fit perfectly, cups and band together. The material is so comfortable, too."
Jenna, 40DD
"When I heard Rihanna was launching a lingerie line, I was interested and hoping that plus sizes would be included. I didn't want to get my hopes up because most celeb collections aren't size inclusive. I'm frankly used to being let down because their sizes are extremely lacking. It feels like she just dipped her toe in the plus size pool, but didn't take the plunge. Stopping at a size 18/DD, when a 14/D is the "average" size of the American woman, is really the bare minimum where plus sizes are concerned.
I was beyond excited to hear plus sizes were included, but then let down again when I saw the size chart. I applaud Rihanna for taking a step in the right direction by attempting to expand options, but also want her to know there is still too many people who cannot participate in wearing and supporting her brand with such limited sizing. I will say, though, that I really appreciate the lack of padding in this bra. It gave me the room for adjustment that padding in other bras has always restricted. My boobs could be themselves and still look lifted and stylish. "
[Editor's note: After fielding similar complaints regarding the lack of sizes, Savage x Fenty has pledged that there are "more sizes to come."]
Kristina, 36B
"I didn’t even need to see the lingerie to know I’d want her entire line. Everything Rihanna touches turns to Trophy Wife gold. While the bra I tried on was a basic t-shirt bra, I did love that there was an element of sexy with the bit of lace on the cups. Plus, I loved the soft feel of the fabric. The size also fit perfectly-there was no gap between my chest and the band and the cups fit me perfectly with no empty space, all the while pushing everything up to give nice cleavage without heavy padding."
Paola, 38D
"After I read and heard the awesome reviews for Fenty Beauty, I knew that Savage X wouldn’t disappoint. There was an instant feel of comfort with a generous dash of sexy. Better than my past bra experiences."
Jordan, 36C
"I struggle to find bras that fit my girls just right, and my bra size typically varies depending on the brand. I'm a true 36C and the bra I tried on fit very true to size. The fabric was extremely comfortable and there was just enough padding to push up my breasts while still feeling extremely comfortable."
Krystal, 38D
"I thought the options would all be sexy bras with cutouts, but she also had full coverage bras in a variety of color ways. One thing I do wish is that the straps in the back could tighten a little more for girls like me with heavier boobs."
Rosa, 38C
"The bra that I tried on had no padding which I love. It is still supportive without adding bulk. Feminine and pretty, I was surprised at the quality and the fit. It felt great on!"
Contessa, 32D
"These undergarments are comfy yet sexy, priced appropriately, and will jump start summer 2018. Give Rih your money and stop playing. Enchantress Fenty is doing her best to include everyone in the conversation-obviously, inclusivity is the only way to go-so I assumed the same would apply to this. Compared to other bras, this one is pretty good; I'm not mad at how it looked. The color was pretty and the fit was nice, not too tight but had support.
Destiny, 32A
"The bra I wore seemed similar to others I've tried on in the past. But what I can say is I love the style of it all and how it fit so perfectly for my little bitties."
Sheena, 36DD
"Rihanna's goal is to include everyone: Big, small, light, dark you name it. Over all, these are better than other bras I've tried in the past. I love the lightweight feel and it's so soft so it gets an A from me."
Nana, 36DD
"It's difficult for me to find a sexy, supportive bra and this was really sexy but lacked support. For larger, heavier breasts this is a sexy short-term wear bra. One you don't expect to keep on long enough to really care. If you are looking for a sexy supportive bra this might not be it. At least not for me."
Analisa, 34D
"While I'm normally a 34C, I ended up fitting best in a sister size, a 34D. This bra was way better than bras I've tried in the past that have tried to hit the sexy meets functional mark, but sorely missed. This bra didn't dig in anywhere, had just the right amount of lift to be a normal t-shirt bra. I couldn't feel the underwire at all."
Semita, 32DD
"I thought everything would be more sexy and stand out but, to be honest they look like regular under garments. I wish they were more unique or made me think that I needed them in my life. That being said, the bra was really soft and comfortable to wear, which is a good thing, but in terms of looks, I think it looks like a normal bra.
Adaora, 36D
"I thought the bras would have a more edgy or lingerie look to them. They were just like any standard bras which was not what I was expecting at all, but you don’t normally get pretty colors when you get to bra my size so I was excited about that. I do wish, though, the support for ‘ the girls’ could have been better."
Bree, 38DD
"After the Fenty beauty launch, I think we all realized Rihanna didn’t come to play, so I had the highest expectations for quality and aesthetics for this line. This bra was so amazing I didn’t want to give it back. It made me feel sexy and comfortable, and it was so detailed. Finding bras in my size that look like this one and actually fit well, is really hard, so knowing she has a plethora in this collection makes me want to sign over my direct deposit to her name."
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