Royce Impact Free S826 30K White This is my 3rd Impact Free wireless bra, this one in White. As this is a wireless, I did my best at measuring the cup parts, but know they are not an exact perfect measurement.
The band measured larger than the Black ones, with 23” to a max of 28”. This still makes this bra more of a 28 band, but excellent for those of us who need a 26-28 band, especially in a cup over a J which is otherwise not existent in a sports bra. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops as well, with Velcro that covers ...the hooks so it can be worn without a shirt.
The cups area is really more of a singular section without really much separation, but in order to enter this bra to 100% I did my best to fill in the measurements, haha. The “Cup” measured roughly 10” and stretched to around 13” and is about 6” wide but since there are no wires these are really rough figures.
3 of the 4 Royce bras I purchased this time came without the standard plastic outer bag and without tags. Only one came with a tag, which was a bit disappointing, but at a whopping price of under $7 ea, I won’t complain. While all 4 bras were supposed to be new, I cannot say with all confidence that what I received was the case. Both White bras were dirty, as if they’d been stored on the bottom of the warehouse floor. Again, disappointing, but not a big deal as they are washable.
I have yet to wear this one, and will try to remember to update with photos when I do, but wouldn’t anticipate much difference between the fit from the first one.
The Royce Impact Free High Impact Sports bra is a wireless unpadded sports bra. It comes in White, Black, and Grey. This review is for the Black version, size 30K. I ordered this on eBay for only $7.01 with free shipping, so it was a really cheap gamble.
The band is very firm which is great. It measures 22.25” flat from end to end and stretches to a max of 27.5” making it perfect for me but not at all practical for a true 30 band (or 28 band for that matter!) The band is 2” wide and what I’d call a comfort band as ...it is thick and does not dig into the skin. It has 3 sets of hooks and 4 rows of eye loops that are covered by a Velcro strap.
The cups area is really more of a singular section without really much separation, but in order to enter this bra to 100% I did my best to fill in the measurements, haha. The “Cup” measured roughly 10” and stretched to around 12” and is about 6.5” wide but since there are no wires these are really rough figures.
The wing is 7” tall from the bottom of the band or 5” from the top of it. It has nice wide comfort straps at around 1.1” at the shoulder. The height at the “gore” is 10” from the bottom of the band, and the cup height from the top of the band is 11” so it does keep the breasts secure & in place without risk of a flop out. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";-)" />
As most of the reviews I’d read about this bra in the past were not glowing, I had avoided it at its original price tag of $50. Yet for $7, I felt it was worth the risk, and I am glad I did. My idea was to use it as an escape from wired bras, more of a supportive lounge bra than for workouts, as I am not one to exercise regularly.
This bra isn’t meant to separate the breasts, just keep them secure; though I wouldn’t wear it to run any marathons it will serve its purpose for low impact aerobics such as Yoga/Walking/Housework or lounging around. It definitely would not do well for High Impact as it is marketed as.
As for fit, the band is great and firm, wide for comfort so no digging in, and actually measures shorter than all my Ewa 60(28) bands so provides more support. The cups, as stated, do not separate but do fit perfectly full without feeling crushed. Again, they feel supported yet comfortable.
Overall, I am extremely pleased with the bra and ordered 2 more as well as 2 of the wireless Sadie comfort bras which were also under $7 from the same vendor on eBay, Worsleywear.
Royce Impact Free S826 30K Black This is my second purchase of the Impact Free in Black. As this is a wireless, I did my best at measuring the cup parts, but know they are not an exact perfect measurement.
The band measured similar to the first one, with 22” to a max of 27.5”. This obviously makes this bra not very good as a 30 band, but excellent for those of us who need a 26-28 band. It has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops as well, with Velcro that covers the hooks so it can be worn without a shirt.
The cups area is really more ...of a singular section without really much separation, but in order to enter this bra to 100% I did my best to fill in the measurements, haha. The “Cup” measured roughly 10” and stretched to around 12.25” and is about 6” wide but since there are no wires these are really rough figures.
This was the only bra from this order that arrived with the tag and the outer plastic bag indicating it was a new bra.
I have yet to wear this one, and will try to remember to update with photos when I do, but wouldn’t anticipate much difference between the fit from the first one.
Royce Sadie Wirefree 30K Ivory This Sadie bra is an unpadded wireless bra, with 4 parts to the cup, in the Ivory Silver colorway. As this is a wireless, I did my best at measuring the cup parts, but know they are not an exact perfect measurement.
The band is larger than anticipated, stretching to a max of 31”, as I was hoping it would be tight and tiny like the Impact Free bras. This one has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops, which appears to be standard for the 30K.
The gore is narrow with the channels being overlapped for a gore width of ½” and tall ...at 5.63” so ever so slightly taller than the Black one.
Cup Depth as measured by: 1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance. This measurement is: 12.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 15.25”
I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
The cup height is around 11” so full coverage and an inch taller than the Black version.
As for fit, this felt like the Black version while on, too shallow on bottom, cups full and constrictive, a bit small but comfortable. Like with the Black version, I only tried this one for about a minute, so I’ll need to update after I wear it to assess if it is truly comfortable with all day wear.
It is worth mentioning that 3 of the 4 Royce bras I purchased this time came without the standard plastic outer bag and without tags, which was a bit disappointing, but at a whopping price of under $7 ea, I won’t complain. While all 4 bras were supposed to be new, I cannot say with all confidence that what I received was the case. Both White bras were dirty, as if they’d been stored on the bottom of the warehouse floor. Again, disappointing, but not a big deal as they are washable.
8/26/18 update
Okay, so today I am wearing the Sadie in Ivory and had my hubby take photos. His first comment was that it looks like an old lady bra and not appealing. Looking at the photos, I must agree. The cups are definitely too small and quite flattening and east/west. My breasts look saggy in this bra, while they do not actually sag in real life, go figure. The look is far from appealing, and does not look any better under a shirt. While this is comfortable, it is not one I’d wear in public.
After my husband made a few comments about the look throughout the morning, I opted to just take it off, as it just wasn't worth the mocking...... :-/
The search continues for a comfortable alternative to my daily Ewa bras.......
Royce Sadie Wirefree 30K Black This Sadie bra is an unpadded wireless bra, with 4 parts to the cup, in the Black/Silver colorway. As this is a wireless, I did my best at measuring the cup parts, but know they are not an exact perfect measurement.
The band is firmer than a true 30 band, stretching to a max of 29”, but not as tight as the Impact Free Sports bra I tried prior in a 30K. This one has 3 hooks and 4 rows of eye loops, which appears to be standard for the 30K.
The gore is narrow with the channels being overlapped for a gore width of ...½” and tall at 5.6”.
Cup Depth as measured by: 1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance. This measurement is: 12.5”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 15”
I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
The cup height is around 10” so full coverage.
As for fit, cups are comfy snug, feeling a bit small/constrictive but supportive. The gore sits 3.5-4 fingers off the sternum but it feels comfortable. I only tried this on for about a minute, so I can’t say how it would feel after a few hours of wear. I will try to remember to update after wear, and add bra on photos as well.
One down side is that the cups are definitely shallow on the bottom! There is no way my breasts would fit into the bottom of the cups at all. It always amazes me to see a bra in such a large cup size that has no immediate projection. Seriously, what is the manufacturer thinking?!?
Another point worth mentioning is that 3 of the 4 Royce bras I purchased this time came without the standard plastic outer bag and without tags. Only one came with a tag, which was a bit disappointing, but at a whopping price of under $7 ea, I won’t complain. While all 4 bras were supposed to be new, I cannot say with all confidence that what I received was the case. Both White bras were dirty, as if they’d been stored on the bottom of the warehouse floor. Again, disappointing, but at the price, I just view it as they are washable, so be it.
