I — a Busty, Plus-Size Woman — Tried Kinflyte on a Humid Day, and Here's How It Went

Putting on the Kinflyte Unity V-TOP ($150) on a humid day required a bit of finessing since the compression combined with the slickness of the fabric made it a little more difficult than sliding on a regular T-shirt. I folded the shirt about two-thirds of the way so I could slide it on like a sports bra, then unfolded the rest over my torso.

On the outside, you can see that from the front, side, and back, this top has me covered, but under this top, there are details that add to that feeling of security. Under the shoulders, there are polyurethane panels that prevent the top from sliding around, helping to maintain consistent back support. There are removable cups so (if you're like me and don't like cups in tops) you can remove the cups and still have adequate support. The fabric contains UPF 50, meaning your skin will be protected from the sun wherever the fabric coats your skin.

Bonus: this top has a decent-sized pocket on the left side so you can keep your essentials by your side at all times.

The coverage, the pocket, and the fabric all make these Kinflyte Ally Underwear ($40) feel more like shorts than underwear.

There are mesh panels in the back of these underwear that help to secure the smooth fabric on my body as well as provide additional sweat wicking for my rear end. On the inside, I was surprised to find out that there isn't a normal gusset. There is stitching that mimics a gusset but that area is the same fabric as the rest of the shorts. Fortunately, the lack of a traditional gusset didn't compromise breathability for my nether regions.

The pocket on the underwear is so substantial that I had to triple-check the label to make sure that these weren't shorts. Half of my large hand could fit into the pocket, meaning any cash, cards, or keys you want to keep close to you will be secure and possibly hidden under your clothes.

The Kinflyte Freedom Top ($150) has a few similarities to the previously mentioned Unity V-TOP. It has the polyurethane panels in the shoulder, removable cups, a double layer of fabric in the front, and UPF 50 fabric.

With all of those similarities, I will say that this top was a lot easier to get on as the fabric feels a bit more like a normal T-shirt. Plus, this version of the top made my waist feel held in (like someone was holding my waist), whereas the Unity V-TOP gave some compression (like someone was giving me a tight hug). In case you were wondering, yes, I removed the cups in this top, too, and still felt supported.

I love the adjustable straps at the top of the Kinflyte Rise Bra ($110). When I first put the bra on, I realized I secured the straps a bit too low and my shoulders began to hurt within a few minutes of putting it on. Then I tried securing them over my shoulder (which you can see in the top right photo) and that made all the difference. No more pressure was put on my shoulders, and my upper back felt very supported.

Another pro of this bra includes the coverage. A number of sports bras I've tried tend to sit too low or feel like a piece of floss digging into my sides, but this bra gives me a good amount of coverage all the way around.

The only con I would say is that with a lot of movement, the front loop that connects the strap to the bra can slip out of place and turn on its side, but a quick maneuver gets it right back into place.