Help! Sports Bras for Bustier Women

HalfTheWomanIUsedToBe
HalfTheWomanIUsedToBe Posts: 15
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm looking to buy a new sports bra, because the one I have right now really isn't cutting it for me. But I'm having difficulty finding one that really does a decent job of holding me in place when I go jogging. I wanted to look for some suggestions and recommendations before I make a purchase. Thanks!

(I'm a 38F, if that makes any difference.)
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  • kerriotto
    kerriotto Posts: 93
    I wear the Moving Comfort Maia. Its an encapsulation bra (rather than compression) so I don't really move around. I prefer the clasp in the back rather than a pull over one because I have a hard time getting off the pull over ones when I'm sweaty.
  • NorthieLuds
    NorthieLuds Posts: 1
    If you order a sports bra from Bravissimo then I don't think you will be disappointed. Just make sure you get one with under wiring!
  • ravenchick
    ravenchick Posts: 345 Member
    Enell is the best that I've found.
  • lthurn2005
    lthurn2005 Posts: 6
    I wondered this myself!!
  • MommaHoff
    MommaHoff Posts: 54 Member
    I would love to find one that fits right and holds me in place. I'm a 36/38 H. I find it hard to find any kind of bra that fits me right.
  • lthurn2005
    lthurn2005 Posts: 6
    I wondered this myself!!
  • SpecialSundae
    SpecialSundae Posts: 795 Member
    I'm a 34F and I swear by Shock Absorber sports bras. I just got a gorgeous purple and turquoise one that (if I weren't quite so fat) I'd be happy wearing as outerwear. :-D
  • Showmm
    Showmm Posts: 406 Member
    I don't have a specific recommendation of brand for you, but I can say that it often helps to go down a number size and up a cup size to keep things in place. It should feel very snug below your breasts, although not so snug you can't breathe!
  • natshaw19
    natshaw19 Posts: 31 Member
    Shockabsorber - as per above it great for women with larger busts. I love mine!! and wouldn't be without them.
  • sozisfitnow
    sozisfitnow Posts: 209 Member
    :smile: Im wearing mine in my pic its best one ive ever had Panache Sports bra!
  • adventure_em
    adventure_em Posts: 11 Member
    My problem is finding on that is under $60. Do any of you have suggestions (36D here)? I tried targets version of an encapsulation bra, but it was awful.
  • angelams1019
    angelams1019 Posts: 1,102 Member
    omg This thread is AWESOME!! I've been searching for a good sports bra FOREVER!!! I'm a 42H- Definitely going to try the Shock Absorber! :)
  • RadioactivePirate
    RadioactivePirate Posts: 212
    I'm a 38F too and I have a shock absorber. Works great!
  • boatsie77
    boatsie77 Posts: 480 Member
    My problem is finding on that is under $60. Do any of you have suggestions (36D here)? I tried targets version of an encapsulation bra, but it was awful.

    Try the Hanes Shaping Foam Sports bra HC60 at Sears. The asking price is about $24, but they always have sales at 20-40% off. Right now on-line at Sears.com' they're asking $14.40 thru Jan 22nd.
  • Vailara
    Vailara Posts: 2,464 Member
    I did try Enell after recommendations here, but it doesn't seem suitable for women with a larger cup size and smaller underbust size. I found that it was loose around the underbust but too tight around midbust, so that everything was squeezing out of the sides and top! I also didn't think the outline it offered was aesthetically pleasing, but that would have been OK if it fitted and worked. I could see that it might work well if you were the right bodyshape for it.

    I never had much luck with Shock Absorbers at any size. I do really like the Panache sports bra. It's very comfortable (more so than a "normal" bra) and gives a good shape (not too much of a "monoboob"). However, it doesn't completely stop bounce.
  • ejmerckley
    ejmerckley Posts: 10 Member
    This is a perfect place to find a good sports bra for us more bustier girls :)http://beyondthebathroomscale.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/finding-perfect-sports-bra.html I am ordering a new one in a few days!
  • HalfTheWomanIUsedToBe
    HalfTheWomanIUsedToBe Posts: 15
    Oh my gosh, I went to lunch and came back to a bunch of great answers! I'm going to research all of these, and I'm sure I'll be able to find on now. Really, thanks so much.

    An additional question: I buy most of my bras from Cacique. Has anyone tried their sports bras? Thoughts?
  • mandi9041
    mandi9041 Posts: 31 Member
    Here ya go!

    http://www.amazon.com/Shock-Absorber-Womens-Extreme-Support/dp/B000XKJZ3K/ref=wl_it_dp_o_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1DJU5B1Z5CZBZ&coliid=I1RZ5C40G94KXE

    I am also an F. I got this bra at Christmas and have worn it to teach Zumba classes. It's great!
  • buildingdreams
    buildingdreams Posts: 173 Member
    I wear Champion Brand. They make a Maximum Support bra bra for larger bust. I use mine for running and Zumba!
  • DeeDel32
    DeeDel32 Posts: 542 Member
    Moving Comfort Fiona. Only thing that keeps me from giving myself black eyes. ;)
  • Faye_Anderson
    Faye_Anderson Posts: 1,495 Member
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panache-Sport-Ultmate-Sports-5021/dp/B0086WMF02/ref=sr_1_cc_3?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1358621728&sr=1-3-catcorr
    Someone recommended this on a thread yesterday, I'm investing in one soon
  • adventure_em
    adventure_em Posts: 11 Member
    Ok thanks! JC Penny also seems to have some supportive, inexpensive bras my size, but not beyond DDD. Sorry other gals :(
  • gottalose55
    gottalose55 Posts: 44 Member
    moving comfort. Found one a year ago and went out and bought several more. It's the only one I buy now.
  • Tiggermummy
    Tiggermummy Posts: 312 Member
    I went to bravissimo for mine. I'm now a 34" JJ I used to be a 38K and they don't break the bank either
  • Oh_Cat
    Oh_Cat Posts: 59 Member
    34D here. I just wear two cheap ones at the same time, layered :blushing:
  • cheangela1
    cheangela1 Posts: 12
    Moving Comfort offers a bra called the Juno. I'm anywhere from a DD to an E and my Juno never fails me. Only problem is, order a band size up. Most of my bras are 34 or 36, but in the Juno I'm a 38.
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    Thank you, ladies. Now I don't feel so bad about rocking these DDs.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    somewhere between a 32/34 H/I here. enell and shock absorbers are the only ones i wear for high impact.

    but i recently heard from another F+ sized lady that Panache's high impact bra is good too. I'll be giving that one a try next.

    Also I'd advise the OP to stay away from moving comfort. moving comfort only goes up to DD (the OP stated she was F!). So even if you can squeeze the girls in there. the straps are not made to handle that size which means they will cut into skin.
  • luthage
    luthage Posts: 12 Member
    Lily of France sports bras are great if you are on a budget. Under wire + sized by bra size.
  • Indyimp
    Indyimp Posts: 75 Member
    I had never found a suitable one in my size (or any, for that matter) until I found a wonderful sports bra by Enell on biggerbras.com! I was amazed at the fit and support. It was kind of expensive, but totally worth it! Their sizing is a little odd. They go by #s 1-7. Like, my 40 M = a 6. I think they have a chart to help you with sizing. Good luck!

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