Sports Bra advice

carriem73
carriem73 Posts: 333 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Good afternoon Ladies!

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a good sports bra- here are my issues:

-Currently a 36 DD, pushing into an E

-Need something sturdy for high intesity workout

-Would also like something that keeps them a little flatter on my chest- I am doing Cross Fit and when we lift weights, I am constantly bruising the girls" with the bar and catching the bar on the underwire of the bra (at the top, between them)!!!! :sad:

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
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  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Go for a typical sports bra, one that says max intensity if they say that. I got an underarmour one for $20 that's good.
  • Sarahlascelles
    Sarahlascelles Posts: 41 Member
    Shock absorber are really good. They have varying intensities so make sure you get the highest. Pricey I'm afraid, but mine have lasted years.
  • ThickMcRunFast
    ThickMcRunFast Posts: 22,511 Member
    under armour zip front. at 34DD it flattens the girls down nicely. I can wear it for a full marathon, no problem.
  • Elle_Elle
    Elle_Elle Posts: 7
    Hi Carriem73,

    I have the same issue except i'm much bigger than you are. I went to herroom.com, because I saw a recommendation for the Panache (sp?) sports bra. It was super expensive, but it had awesome reviews for bigger girls. It's supposed to hold it all in like the Enell, but it's almost as expensive. I ended up not getting it but found one made by Champion. I made the mistake of ordering a size up since I've always found sports bras were too small even if they were my size. Unfortunately, it was too big, and then, I realized too late it had no underwire. I still use it though with another underneath, as I'm just too big to wear just one sports bra. I'm not sure if anything can hold down these girlies.

    Anyway, that website has a ton of sports bras. I will say if the one I ordered were smaller and had underwire it would be pretty good. I probably would go with Champion again, and the prices are reasonable. I would check out the site. You can customize your search to find exactly what you need, and most of the items have a ton of reviews to see if it is worth it. I have heard Underarmour and Champion were good, as well as one called Fiona (?). I can't remember if that is the name of the bra or the brand, but it seemed to have a bunch of good reviews on it as well.

    Elle
  • thevegankelly
    thevegankelly Posts: 85 Member
    I'm about the same size as you or a cup size bigger, and I had a crappy time finding a bra that worked. Now I have a CW-X bra and I love it. It's not the most attractive look (they're pretty smooshed in there), but I don't bounce around like crazy.
  • abbyrae1
    abbyrae1 Posts: 265 Member
    anything that is compression style will probably help hold them in place.

    Sometimes when doing high intensity workouts, I will double up sports bras and it seems to keep everything secure.
  • Laura42012
    Laura42012 Posts: 180 Member
    I double up. I never found anything that worked since my post pregnancy days being bigger than a D.
  • thirstyflea
    thirstyflea Posts: 114 Member
    I swear by the Anita maximum support, which I got on barenecessities.com. I didn't realize until I got my first one that there's no underwire, which freaked me out until I tried it and it DOES actually still offer great support. I do bouncy cardio classes and strength.weight training with a personal trainer, and I haven't had any problems. Ok, I still knock the "girls" sometimes, but hey, I figure it's one of the hazards!!
  • scyian
    scyian Posts: 243 Member
    Shock absorbers are brilliant. I'm 34/E and they don't move when i'm wearing mine.
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    Moving Comfort makes some fantastic bras. Fiona and Junk are my favs. I swear by them.
  • lmc8774
    lmc8774 Posts: 129 Member
    I agree with the person who recommended HerRoom and also might want to check out the Title Nine website. They have sports bras that go up to DD and E.
  • Sarah_L_S
    Sarah_L_S Posts: 121
    I found shock absorber really good.
  • BunkyBumBum
    BunkyBumBum Posts: 157 Member
    I'm a 34 GG I can wear my wacoal awareness bra at the gym with no problems. I started by doing it just until I found a sports bra (I tried on that panache sports bra at Nordstroms but I didn't really care for it, can't remember why - might have been the hefty price tag). Anyhow, never did find a good sports bra for my size and I haven't had any issues with my wacoal, it doesn't flatten entirely but it minimizes and holds everything in tight with wide shoulder straps for comfort.

    Tip for big chested girls: Nordstrom is awesome for measuring. Try on a bunch, note what you like, maybe buy one or two at the ridiculous retail price, but then when you're buying more check ebay for new items. I bought two bras at Nordstrom for just under $200. I liked them a lot, they fit like a dream, but as they started to get worn I decided to just check ebay for new items. I bought the same two bras for $50, for BOTH. They were new without tags, in packaging. I think they were "not quite perfect," one I can't find anything wrong with, but one has a small piece of excess fabric (about 1 cm) that is between the two layers of fabric in the cup. I didn't even notice it until I had been wearing the bra for months, it's not noticeable at all but their quality control caught it and so I got a deal. Seriously, choose your favorite expensive bra and look for it on ebay in new condition, you're welcome. ;)
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    Moving Comfort makes some fantastic bras. Fiona and Juno are my favs. I swear by them.
  • StephGettinFit
    StephGettinFit Posts: 43 Member
    Under armor!
  • Mlkmaid
    Mlkmaid Posts: 356 Member
    MOVING COMFORT. The only sports bra I trust with my 36 D girls. And I'm a runner.
  • emmamaree71
    emmamaree71 Posts: 26
    i'm a DDD and always double up which SUCKS!

    found this link on Pinterest but haven't actually bought any of them yet... worth a shot! http://www.self.com/blogs/flash/2012/02/the-best-sports-bra-for-big-bu.html
  • HarlowS
    HarlowS Posts: 264 Member
    i'm a DDD and always double up which SUCKS!

    found this link on Pinterest but haven't actually bought any of them yet... worth a shot! http://www.self.com/blogs/flash/2012/02/the-best-sports-bra-for-big-bu.html
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    Thanks for sharing the link!
  • MelWhiskey
    MelWhiskey Posts: 3
    I am a DDD and I highly recommend Enell - they are pricey but they are super comfortable and control the bounce. It is not underwire which I think is a plus - no worries about a wire digging into you! It is front closure so easy to put on and take off. Good luck!
  • haanmom
    haanmom Posts: 90 Member
    MOVING COMFORT!!

    I'm currently 34D but was 34DDD while breastfeeding.

    I like the Fiona and Juno. Juno is a little harder to get into, especially if you have broad shoulders like I do, but also is far and away the most supportive, high impact (without "smashed" feeling) sports bra I've ever had.

    Juno: http://www.movingcomfort.com/Juno/350025,default,pd.html

    Fiona: http://www.movingcomfort.com/Fiona/350003,default,pd.html

    The Moving Comfort website is really user friendly too if you want to browse around on it. The bras are a little $ but totally worth it.
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    I have a Moving Comfort sports bra, and it is the ONLY sports bra with which I've been nearly entirely satisfied. It has great impact protection, but doesn't give you a "smashed" look, and is super supportive. I run, do martial arts, and go horseback riding, and love, love, LOVE the impact protection. I seriously will never go back to another sports bra.
  • winterswish
    winterswish Posts: 162
    Moving Comfort makes some fantastic bras. Fiona and Junk are my favs. I swear by them.

    ^^^This.

    I wear a 42G and run in the Fiona. I'd rather shell out a little bit more up front than have the sweat/slip/chafing issue/about the same cost anyway of doubling up headache.
  • tidesong
    tidesong Posts: 451 Member
    I love the Ta Ta Tamer II from LuLuLemon. As funny a name as it is, it works amazingly well:

    http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-sports-bras/Ta-Ta-Tamer-II-31110?cc=8532&skuId=3480598&catId=women-sports-bras

    The Anita high-impact I tried on yesterday seemed good, too.

    No bouncing in either of them!
  • Curvynerdgirl
    Curvynerdgirl Posts: 13
    Lanebryant sells some fantastic sports bras - I've gotten all my bras from them (46DD) and have not been disappointed.
  • carriem73
    carriem73 Posts: 333 Member
    thanks everyone! I found a running shop in the area that carries the Enell and a few other brands mentioned- I plan to shop Saturday morning!
  • NanzyBoek
    NanzyBoek Posts: 151 Member
    I love the Ta Ta Tamer II from LuLuLemon. As funny a name as it is, it works amazingly well:

    http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-sports-bras/Ta-Ta-Tamer-II-31110?cc=8532&skuId=3480598&catId=women-sports-bras

    The Anita high-impact I tried on yesterday seemed good, too.

    No bouncing in either of them!

    Ive got this one and dont like it. Could just be cuase it doesnt fit me well but I wouldnt recommend it.
  • _funrungirl
    _funrungirl Posts: 145 Member
    I cannot say enough good things about Enell. I was around a F/G before my breast reduction wore Enell through 5 half-marathons and one Ragnar. Now I'm a more "normal" size and I still wear Enell, because great support is a must no matter how big you are.
  • GaJavaGirl
    GaJavaGirl Posts: 25
    Moving Comfort!! I like the Maia style. It's so comfortable you can wear it everyday. It has cups and underwire and doesn't smooth, but you won't bounce around. I wear mine for 5ks, Zumba, and CrossFit without any problems.
  • Snoozypaws3000
    Snoozypaws3000 Posts: 133 Member
    I've got the Shock absorber and it was well worth the money as I've had it for years and it doesn't seem to have lost any of its elasticity despite being put through the wash at least 3 times a week!

    I like the fact that it still gives you some shape and isn't one of those bras that make you look like your boobs are one long lump like you've stuffed an uncut loaf up the front of your T-Shirt!

    Sky x
  • NanzyBoek
    NanzyBoek Posts: 151 Member
    Im buying this one to try right now, looks like great support but no uniboob
    http://www.championcanada.ca/women-clothes-and-sportswear/powerback-underwire-sports-bra/

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