The VS Incredible Sport Bra & Pants: Review

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored blog post. Influenster provided me with complimentary Victoria's Secret products to test and review as part of a contest.

Here I am, post-workout, still wearing my Incredible By Victoria's Secret Sport Bra and Knockout By Victoria's Secret Tight. Verdict: Love the pants, not CRAZY about the bra. Here's the deets:

(Excuse the terrible photo, but I'm not in-shape enough for you to see me without the shirt. The bra is black. The shirt is not VS.) 

Incredible By Victoria's Secret Sport Bra:  I was sent this item in my regular Victoria's Secret bra size: 36 C. I have a couple of Victoria's Secret push-up bras, and they're definitely C's. Perfect fit. However, the sports bra was not a perfect fit. I had to return to the store to exchange it for a 36 B. (Read about that crazy experience, here.) The B fit so much better. So, if you're going to get this sports bra, I'd advise trying a cup size lower than usual. Especially if you're like me, and wear push-ups 100% of the time. The bra felt great when I was trying it on, but after wearing it for a while, I could notice all the parts that bugged me. I am actually a very un-even girl. I honestly wish they made bras with one cup smaller than the other. Because really, who has completely even boobs? My left is significantly larger than my right. (Gettin' real personal here.) So, there's an obnoxious gap on the right side of this bra, and it kinda drives me INSANE. But that's not really something that Victoria's Secret did wrong, so that's a "just me" issue. But the big issue I'm having is the way the underwire is made. There's an underwire that goes all the way from under the cups, up to the top of the bra at the sternum. Where the two underwires come together in the front center, it's almost like there's a piece of plastic or cardboard, right between your boobs. I guess this is great for busty-er girls, who have a problem with too much cleavage and sweat there. For me, it's incredibly uncomfortable. I feel like it restrains my movement a little. I wish it was more flexible in this zone. It's not that hard anywhere else on the bra. The best thing about the bra is the STRAPS! I absolutely adore how much cushion in in the straps, and I don't get any red lines on my shoulders from wearing it for a long time. Also because of all the padding in the straps, they don't curl or anything while you're moving, like many sports bras. I do wish the straps were adjustable, though. The back is adjustable, with a regular bra closure. I feel the quality is fantastic, and I'll still wear this bra every time I workout. There's just a couple of flaws that I had to point out. It's comfortable, and I don't get smelly sweaty like I do with regular bras. I just would probably choose a different sport bra from Victorias Secret's line, if it were up to me.

(SO MUCH CAT HAIR. That is NOT included with the pants. That's the product of my crazy white cat. )

Knockout By Victoria's Secret Tight: Oh my gosh! These pants!!!! I'm in love!!!! I have other workout tights that are decent, but these are my new favorites! They're extremely soft. They pull me all in and make me look thinner in my belly and my thighs. I can pull them up a little so they're more of a capri-length, and they don't look absolutely ridiculous. They're crazy comfortable, and I didn't even sweat out in the hot Florida sun. Fantastic pants! I feel like I'm not even wearing anything! Amazing! I definitely recommend these pants. They are also stitched extra well in the crotch, so no worries on splitting your pants while you squat! Amazeballs. Go buy them, right now!!!

So, there you go. My Victoria's Secret Sport review. This is my first time having Victorias Secret Sport products, and I must say, I do believe I'll get more. Especially since they just sent me a gift card because of my difficult time exchanging.

My #VSSportBra Store Experience

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Now on to the good stuff...

I was sent this really cool box from Influenster on Wednesday. Inside was a VSX Incredible by Victoria's Secret Sport Bra and Knockout by Victoria's Secret Tight Pants. I must say, I love the products so far, but I'll write a review on the products themselves, and how they hold up during a workout, later. Right now, I'm reviewing my store experience. And let me tell you, you are in for a story! 

I received an email from Influenster last week stating that when my products arrive, if something does not fit correctly, I can "exchange it for a different size at any Victorias Secret store without a receipt". So, when I noticed my bra was a little loose in the cup, I decided I'd stop by Victoria's Secret in Altamonte. This location is about an hour from my house, but my friend, Ashley, had decided she wanted to go there, so I went with her. 

I quickly found an identical bra, same price tags, everything, just in one cup size lower. I was helped by a great store associate named Tiffany to get a perfect fit. She was very helpful and friendly. Good part of the story. It goes downhill from there. 

I went to the register to complete my exchange. Keep in mind: I was told specifically that I was able to exchange without a receipt, and that I chose an IDENTICAL product just one cup size lower. Price tags matched exactly. 

The cashier told me that the original bra was ringing at sale price ($12.99). Basically meaning that if I wanted to exchange it, I'd have to pay the difference from the retail price ($49.50). Uh, negative. I didn't pay for this bra, why would I want to pay a difference? So I told him my situation with Influenster, and he contacted a leader. Her name was Sherry. Sherry took over, and let the guy open another register, so we wouldn't be holding up a line. Sherry told me the same thing the first guy did. So I explained to her that I had received it for free, and that I had an email stating that I could exchange it if needed. I wasn't asking for any money (return) or anything. I simply wanted the bra in the correct size. She kept giving me a hard time, saying that they must have sent me a receipt or some sort of barcode that they could input into the computer. I had nothing. It was FREE from INFLUENSTER! She had no idea what I was talking about when I said "Influenster", so I explained that they sent me the product to try and review, AND to review my store experience. Her whole demeanor changed. She immediately called "Client Relations" to ask how to process this transaction. Although, the whole time she acted like she didn't think it was legitimate, because the email came from "influenster" and not "the victorias secret website". Finally, the person on the hotline was able to walk her though it and give her an override code. It finally went through, but in all the commotion/confusion, I was sent on my way without my Drivers License (required to process an exchange). So here I was, at Publix back home, without an ID to purchase the beer I needed to cook dinner. *facepalm* 

I called the store back, and was told my ID was found, and that it was in the office. I asked if they could mail it to the address listed and she informed me that they "aren't allowed to mail it" and that I'd have to come pick it up. Seriously?! As if I don't have enough to do, without driving back to Altamonte to pick up my ID?  And hope I don't need it before I can make it there?! Ridiculous. 

Anyway, I'm very disappointed with the fact that every time I deal with Victorias Secret stores, I'm automatically questioned on my integrity or the integrity of whatever it is I'm talking about (sales, coupons, this influenster day...). I am also upset that corporate did not communicate well with their stores on how to handle these transactions. 

An email has been sent to the CEO of Victoria's Secret, and reviews have been written about my experience. But at the end of the day, I'm here at home, with a correct fitted bra, and no drivers license. Happy Friday, ya'll! 

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