Can we talk about sports bras???

Necessary: It depends. I would say for a 36D, then yes, a good sports bra is necessary. I just found one that does a great job of controlling the bounce:

http://www.freshpair.com/Moving-Comfort-Maia-Adjustable-Strap-High-Impact-Sports-Bra-505508.html

It's snug, but I can definitely tell that it's giving me a lot of support. If your sports bra isn't working right, then it's probably too big. You might purchase a new one in a smaller band size or double up with a regular bra.

I suppose if it doesn't cause you pain to bounce around, then I guess you don't really need a sports bra, but when you're older, you're probably going to regret the resulting sag.

tater...I was "blessed" with these tatas with my pregnancy. Before that, I was a humble (and usually bra-free) 34A!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those were the days =(****

If that's the case, you might be wearing the wrong size. You might want to looking into a 34 DD. As the band size goes down, the volume the cup holds also goes down. (I've been bra shopping, can you tell? lol) So, for instance, I've been wearing a 36 D, but the strap in back keeps riding up higher and higher. Apparently that means the band is too big. So I bought a 32 DD sports bra. The strap is staying in place, but the cups aren't big enough. So you may have to go up in cup size as you go down in band size.

That's exactly how I was, 34A before kids...and now 34D. No one believes me though because they don't look like D cups. But that's what the tape measure says and the bras fit...so yeah. LOL. I wear one while working out...I don't have good ones, and need to go get new. The ones I have are getting worn out (they are pretty old).

I think it all depends on the type of workout you are planning to do. If you are just lifting weights, probably not a necessity. However going on a run I think you should wear one. I have 36DD and I prefer a champion high support, or any of the Nike ones that also double as a tank top. I did buy a CW-X one, it is super expensive, made expecially for bigger chested people and made for running, it has a clasp in the back and on the straps, but I lost the weight and it doens't fit tight anymore. (the good and the bad of getting healthy) Sometimes I might even double them up if I have a high impact workout. Nothing better than keeping the girls snug to complete a workout.

GOOD LUCK!

tater...I was "blessed" with these tatas with my pregnancy. Before that, I was a humble (and usually bra-free) 34A!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those were the days =(****

If that's the case, you might be wearing the wrong size. You might want to looking into a 34 DD. As the band size goes down, the volume the cup holds also goes down. (I've been bra shopping, can you tell? lol) So, for instance, I've been wearing a 36 D, but the strap in back keeps riding up higher and higher. Apparently that means the band is too big. So I bought a 32 DD sports bra. The strap is staying in place, but the cups aren't big enough. So you may have to go up in cup size as you go down in band size.

EXACTLY! I worked in a lingerie store at the end of high school before university and that is correct and so many people don't believe me when you decrees the band size the cup size decreases as well (despite it still being the same letter) glad to know at least one other person out there knows this!

I have $5 sports bras and love them! They are the cotton fruit of the loom ones found at Walmart. I am 34C and they do a great job. My sister is a 38B and has invested in a Lulu bra and adores it so to each their own for the “average” bra sizes. Definitely recommend a better investment for D sizes, I was a 36DD in high school and would never have looked twice at the little cotton bras then.

I'm a 34D. Only after having my baby. I would get one that feels a bit on the tight side. I'm currently in a medium sports bra. I do have a problem with nipples. I don't know what is going on, but working out makes them so I could cut glass with them. I've even tried wearing 2 or 3 sports bras, but it does no good.

I could probably be ok with a regular bra but I don't want to sweat so much in my nice ones. Also since running I really appreciate not bouncing.

Funny you bring this up, I needed new ones. I have some Nike running bras that I love and bought at Goodwill, brand new with the tags still attached for $2.00 a piece. Problem is, I am wearing them out, they feel loose on me. So, today, while I was at Walmart, I checked out their selection of sports bras. I picked up two Danskin sports bras for $10.00 a piece. I tried them on and jumped up and down haha. I am a 38D and these fit perfect for me. They have padded cups, which I wasn't real sure I would like when I first picked them off the rack, but after putting them on, I really like them. And, I won't have uniboob :laugh:

I wear a 40DD and I like my Danskin sports bra from Wal-Mart. It has a racer back and zips up the front. No uni-boob and very nice control. I do Zumba which involves a lot of jumping, gyrating and popping and everybody stays where they belong. LOL I call it my industrial strength undergarment.