Black Paloma Racerback Bra

Good bra, awful smell

Look, I love this brand, I have bought from them several times in the past, and I know they make great products. I already have this same bra in another colorway, so I know it fits well, performs as it should, and stands the test of time. That being said, I cannot ignore the smell that came with this bra. Things you order sometimes come with an odd or unpleasant odor, I think we've all experienced that, but this is on another level. I'm really not being dramatic when I say I had to hang it outside the night it came because it was making my whole room smell. It's a very specific, almost sour, industrial smell that just leeches out into everything around it. Hand washing didn't help, so I put it in the washing machine, which I normally don't like to do with bras in general, but I quite literally couldn't put it on my body smelling like that, so I didn't see another option. Not only did that not really get rid of the problem, it made the other stuff I washed with it ALSO SMELL BAD. Really not sure what I'm going to do at this point. I don't like to leave these kinds of reviews, and I still gave it three stars because I wouldn't feel right going lower on a product I already know fits and performs well, but this is crazy.

Meh

I taught fitness classes for 10 years and swore by GC sports bras. Just ordered two new ones after years and not super impressed. I used to wear a medium but my bust is a few inches bigger so sized up to large and they are super tight around my ribs. Like almost the same size as my old mediums. I know bras can stretch out a little so hoping that happens but for now not super excited. The quality also doesn’t seem nearly as good as my old ones that have lasted probably 8 years at this point. They also came with a weird musty smell. Can report back on if the smell persists and if they stretch out enough to make sense to order again.

Got in two different colors

This is a very flattering sports bra that is long enough to wear as a top or under an outfit. Very versatile - can work out in it or wear out on the town. Love it!