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Fair OOTDs  /  March 4, 2018

The most stylish (and sustainable) sports bra you’ll ever wear / Girlfriend Collective Monroe sports bra review

Girlfriend Collective Monroe bra review discount

I asked if I should review the Girlfriend Collective Monroe sports bra in my Insta stories, and 87% of you said yes! Sorry not sorry to the 13% of you who are freakin’ tired of me raving about this brand…gotta give the people what they want!

(Scroll to the end for a fun surprise! Hint: It may or may not be $10 off your purchase at Girlfriend Collective…)

Photographic evidence (excuse my dirty mirror and random bathroom stuff in the background):

I bought the Monroe sports bra in the color red ochre, along with the matching high-rise, 3/4 length leggings (reviewed here).

Ok so first of all, it is probably the most stylish sports bra I have ever owned.

I wore my Monroe top and matching leggings when I went hiking in Hawaii, and some random dude on the trail let me know that I was the “most stylish person there.” Granted, everyone else was reasonably dressed for a sunrise hike—that is to say, not very dressed up—but it’s not like I had put much effort into my outfit, either. Hooray for the instant chic factor of a matching set!

Girlfriend Collective Monroe bra review discount

Also, let’s take a moment to appreciate this gorgeous shade of red orange. How the team at GC landed on such a perfect color, I do not know.

comfort & support: The top kept me comfy and supported while climbing up and down pretty steep rocks. I haven’t worn it for more high impact activities, but I think it’d hold up just fine for low to medium impact activities like yoga, jogging, and weightlifting.

sizing: I sized down to an extra small because I also own the Paloma sports bra in a size small, which ended up being way too loose for me around the ribcage. It’s pretty snug around my boobs, but the band fits me perfectly. I do think a size small would’ve probably fit me fine, too, so my guess is that the Paloma runs large and the Monroe runs more true to size. For reference, I’m on the small end of a 34C (my boobs shrank half a size when I got off the pill…a blessing in disguise tbh).

Bonus points for versatility: The straps can also be worn crossed in the back for a racerback style.

Soooo bottom line? I want this bra in all the colors! I highly recommend it to everyone with boobs!

And, if you’re thinking about grabbing one for yourself, you can get $10 off your first purchase!

Watch the Girlfriend Collective set in action in my Hawaii lookbook:

Thanks for reading, friends. Got something you want me to review next? Leave a comment or let me know on the ‘gram.

Until next time!

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18 Comments

  • Citlali says:
    March 4, 2018 at 8:40 am

    This is a super stylish outfit! I don’t topically wear bras, but it looks comfy, the leggings are amazing!!! I will have to look into this brand, and see if they have something for me! Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Cat says:
      March 4, 2018 at 5:30 pm

      Thanks Citlali! I hate wearing bras but a good sports bra is essential. If you try them let me know! I’m in love with their quality and cute colors.

      Reply
  • Heidi says:
    March 5, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    The Monroe bra is my favorite! It’s probably the most stylish and most comfortable sports bra I’ve ever worn. I even wear it to work! Thanks for the discount code.

    Reply
    • Cat says:
      March 5, 2018 at 8:07 pm

      I agree! Sometimes I even feel overdressed when I wear it to work out haha! You’re welcome 🙂

      Reply
  • Nicolette says:
    March 6, 2018 at 10:22 am

    I feel like that red orange is a color that would look good on every skin tone. Love it Ha, I really do need to get some matching sets in my life. Promptly checking out the Monroe bra!
    Nicolette | https://nicolette.co

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    • Cat says:
      March 6, 2018 at 10:27 am

      I think so too! It’s an underrated color. Matching sets are so great for lazy days, haha!

      Reply
  • Willow says:
    March 6, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    I love how stylish the set is! And I love the red ochre color,.

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    • Cat says:
      March 6, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks Willow!

      Reply
  • Lauren says:
    March 6, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    I love the color of this outfit! Did you get the leggings when they were free??

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    • Cat says:
      March 6, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      Thank you! I did haha (but I bought this set after the promo ended) and they got me hooked…so sneaky!

      Reply
  • Nancy Johnson Horn says:
    March 7, 2018 at 6:21 am

    Great sports bra! Boy, things have changed since I started wearing them. So much more support nowadays!

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    • Cat says:
      March 7, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Thanks! Haha I’m so glad clothing brands now realize how important support is!!

      Reply
  • Mary says:
    March 7, 2018 at 6:33 am

    this is such a cute matching set, absolutely love the color and fit!
    http://www.layersofchic.com

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    • Cat says:
      March 7, 2018 at 8:38 am

      Thanks Mary!

      Reply
  • Primetime Chaos says:
    March 7, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    Oh that bra looks lovely! As a dancer I am always looking for cute new sports gear. Thanks for sharing 🙂
    xx, Theresa

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    • Cat says:
      March 7, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks! Dancers always have the best workout clothes!

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  • Ruthie Ridley says:
    March 8, 2018 at 11:26 am

    This is a fun sports bra! Love the zipper detail and color!

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    • Cat says:
      March 9, 2018 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Ruthie!

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