Taylor Swift Made This Posture-Correcting Activewear Go Viral — Here's My Honest Review

While most people probably know Forme as Taylor Swift's go-to sports bra brand, the company introduced its activewear to the market in 2019 and has been providing top athletes and professional sports teams around the world with posture-correcting wearables since then. While Swift was spotted rehearsing for her Eras Tour in the Power Bra, as featured in Time, the brand confirms she owns multiple colors of that model as well as the Revive Bra — all purchased organically by her team. To no one's surprise, both styles quickly went out of stock with several months' worth of inventory selling through in a matter of weeks. "We had to accelerate production and strengthen our supply chain capabilities to keep up with the sustained demand and heightened brand awareness," co-founder and COO Seiji Liu says.

And while Swift's performance stamina is nothing to scoff at, the fact that NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS players, as well as Olympians, equestrians, and F1 drivers are all wearing Forme is proof enough that this fitness gear is top-notch. Liu, who is an orthopedic surgeon, engineered the line to help his mother battle poor posture and compressed lungs from cancer, using wire- and sensor-free patented materials that engage muscle memory for biofeedback and instant proprioception. In other words, this clothing is equipped with tech that keeps your back straight, reduces pain and stiffness, and propels you to maximum physical function.

Naturally, I had to test out the full set for a run to get a sense of the magic firsthand. Ahead, I deliver my full review of the Forme Power Bra ($178), Forme Sculpt+ Legging ($118), Forme Core V-Neck ($178), and Forme Ankle Guard Sock ($35), all of which I wore simultaneously for a one-hour run/walk to determine the benefits.

Forme Power Bra

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$178

$178 at Forme.Science

Forme Sculpt+ Legging

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$118

$118 at Forme.Science

Forme Core V-Neck

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$178

$178 at Forme.Science

Forme Ankle Guard Sock

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$35

$35 at Forme.Science

Seiji Liu is the co-founder/COO at Forme.
Dr. Martin O'Malley, MD is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

I can't even begin to describe how impressed I was by the effectiveness of the Forme Power Bra, Core Tee, and Sculpt+ Leggings. As someone who has been running for 12 years, I can confidently say there is no other fitness gear on the market (that I've tried, anyway) that makes such a significant difference in my posture — and so quickly! I slowed down a video of my stride above for proof. In slow motion, you can see just how much my pelvis is tucked (that's what coaches and instructors mean when they say, "Take your butt with you," when running), and how my back looks straight as a board with my head and neck tilted up instead of hanging sluggishly. Not only that, the compressive fabric keeps me alert and energized, and it feels great to take off, too. Somehow, I feel even more toned at the end of my run.

My posture in a standard sports bra vs. the Forme Power Bra.

I can also feel the socks working their magic with every step, activating the arch muscles to realign the midfoot position and establish stability. Liu even shared that Dr. Martin O'Malley, MD, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery, wears them daily and recommends them to many of the athletes he works with. And that's nothing to scoff at — Dr. O'Malley is the team orthopedic surgeon for the Brooklyn Nets and Team USA basketball, the foot and ankle lead for the NY Giants, and the surgeon behind Tiger Woods's total ankle surgery.

The first thing to note is that the price point for Forme's activewear is on the higher side, but I can speak to the quality and promise that investing in your posture as an athlete is worth it. While I've tried other corrective apparel, nothing comes close to Forme. Unfortunately, I did miss the note about the Core V-Neck tee running a bit small and felt tightness with residual redness and irritation in the armpit area after my run. To avoid this, you can either size up or stretch the shirt's armholes 10-20 times before putting it on — and same goes for the bra. If you're like me (and some of the shoppers who left reviews on Forme's site) and prefer leggings with pockets, the company has yet to introduce a silhouette with that convenient detail — but I have an inkling that's not far off given the brand's growing success.

All Forme products are available exclusively on the brand's website.

★★★★★

Sarah Wasilak (she/her) is the associate director of Shopping at PS. With plenty of experience in the commerce market, a keen interest in SEO, and 10 years as an editor at the brand, she enjoys writing across the lifestyle and health-and-fitness categories. She has bylines at PS, InStyle, Elle, Refinery29, Who What Wear, Elite Daily, Byrdie, and The Quality Edit and aims to amplify minority voices in all her work.