Another Molke style, another Molke sizing system. The size chart on their website for this one goes by UK dress sizes. I have no idea whether that works or not; I find dress sizes too inconsistent to even try to figure out what mine is. On their Facebook group, a lot of people suggest going with the size that matches your band size in the original Molke bra, which is the better way to go. If you've never worn Molke bras before, find your band size on the size chart for the original bra, then use that band size for the racerback. If you're between sizes or toward ... the lower end of a size range, consider sizing down. I'm a 28 band and find the XS comfortable, but I wouldn't be surprised if the 2XS also fit me. For those on the larger end of the band sizes, these things go up all the way to 4XL, which would be something like a 56 band (this is bigger than the original Molke bands go).

The racerback comes in two styles: mighty and epic. Mighty is low cut, epic is fuller coverage. Think of these as small and large cup sizes. Small boobs will fit in the mighty, big ones will fit in the epic. Smaller sizes can wear the epic as a longline, but you'll lose support because the band will be so far down. For me, the epic seems a bit too big, but I'm not sure whether that's because my HH/J boobs are around the middle of the range of sizes Molke covers, or if it's because I'm petite and the back and straps are too big for me. I'll probably try shortening the straps.

Support is nothing like the Molke original, or even their flexi-size bra. This is 100% a lounge bralette, with minimal support. There is no separation at all. I would wear it to run out and grab the mail, but not to go to the store, and definitely not to work. If you're not looking for support or separation, this is a very comfortable bralette with a much better size range than the typical cheap bralettes on the market. If you want support, stick with the original Molke bra.

A couple things I haven't tried myself, but have seen on the facebook page:
-The racerback can be combined with the original Molke bra for exercise. The original provides the support, and the racerback goes over it for coverage and bounce control. I'm planning to try this but haven't had a chance yet.
-The Power pattern fabric is firmer and more supportive than the others. Molke may be switching the other colors to the firmer fabric, too, but they haven't said when.
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