These were a great deal and the fit was just as size chart says. I was even hesitant but the chart was right. The cups are removable. I have already worn and washed many times and they are holding up well. I always wash them in a mesh laundry bag, and I hang to dry. I wear them to the gym when lifting weights or using elliptical. I'm not very top heavy, so this level of support works fine for what I do.