Sports bra advice from women with very large breasts

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losenord
losenord Posts: 3 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I started a new account just to ask this question.

I am looking for a sports bra that will lock the girls down completely. I would like some separation if at all possible so I don't have icky sweat issues. I currently wear an underwire bra with 2 stretch over the head compression type sports bras. This is not good solution--it's a little hard to breathe & I still have more movement than I would like. I have a 34" underbust measurement & a 46" bust measurement. My normal bra size is 75J (I wear Ewa Michalak PL & S styles), which should convert to a 34HH since she runs a little small in the cup in those styles.

I am doing my shopping online (of course) so I cannot go & try them on. I have been reading & it looks like there are a couple choices:
1) Freya Active Underwire Sports Bra
2) Elomi Energise Underwire Sports Bra
3) Shock Absorber Max Wire Free Sports Bra
4) Enell custom made sports bra

Has anyone out there actually run in any of these bras & can give a positive recommendation? Right now I am leaning towards the Shock Absorber--it is on sale at herroom. I like that the straps look padded & I like how they angle towards the middle of the back so it looks like they won't slip off your shoulders, but I'm worried about that upper set of clasps. How do you get that hooked? I have never been able to put a bra on & then reach around back to hook it--I have to hook it around my waist, twist it around, then flip it up to where it goes. I'm just not at all flexible.

Does anyone have any other recommendations in my size?
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  • anotherdivorcedlegend
    anotherdivorcedlegend Posts: 1 Member
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    You want the Shock Absorber Run bra. It's amazing. And definitely go into a shop to try it on. You put the upper set of clasps together then pull it over your head. It takes a bit of practice but that's what you get with an item of clothing that is basically scaffolding. Good luck!
  • Magic_Chicken
    Magic_Chicken Posts: 141 Member
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    Im a 34GG and have had shock absorbers and found them to be quite good. Im currently wearing one from Bravissimo, theyre a decent price and if you can get to the shop the fitters are excellent at making sure you get the right size

    http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/sports-bras/
  • TheDarkestStar87
    TheDarkestStar87 Posts: 246 Member
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    bubbajubbles wrote: »
    You want the Shock Absorber Run bra. It's amazing. And definitely go into a shop to try it on. You put the upper set of clasps together then pull it over your head. It takes a bit of practice but that's what you get with an item of clothing that is basically scaffolding. Good luck!


    Seconded, I only use shock absorber bras (got about ten of them). They do take a bit of practice to get on but there's practically no bounce at all, even when trail running.
  • mykaylis
    mykaylis Posts: 320 Member
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    i am a US38M (UK38JJ) or so (need to be refitted since weight loss). the ONLY and i mean ONLY bra that works for me, ever since i was an H cup, has been the Enell. standard size (use their size chart). any other brand recommended that i've tried - even the shock absorber etc - didn't hold me down for one second. seriously, you would not believe the pain. i move a little bit in the Enell right now because it's poorly fitted at the moment, but when it was a proper fit, the girls didn't move an inch. it's like the most awesome comfortable straightjacket anyone could ask for and allows full range of movement!
  • wheezeybouncer
    wheezeybouncer Posts: 122 Member
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    UK 36FF here.... and a shock absorber girl. I also recommend trying to get to a bravissimo for a fitting. I was shocked at the difference between having a bra fitting and being measured.

    I need another fitting soon though as the last time I got fitted was well over a year ago and my sports bra is hanging on by a hook and eye! I do wear them to death LOL.
  • mykaylis
    mykaylis Posts: 320 Member
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    LOL don't we all? those things ain't cheap..
  • losenord
    losenord Posts: 3 Member
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    Thanks ladies! I have ordered the Shock Absorber Women's Extreme Support Sports Bra Top #4490--the only Shock Absorber that goes to my cup size. I've also e-mailed Enell to see if they think I can stuff myself into a #3 size bra--it's only 1" too big in the band & 1" too small in the cup. The Shock Absorber will be here Monday. I'll give it the ultimate test & get on the rebounder :).
  • losenord
    losenord Posts: 3 Member
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    I wanted to update this in case it comes up in someone else's search. I hate to search for threads & get no resolution. I received the above Shock Absorber in a 34hh. I got the all black one (sometimes that makes a fit difference). I am able to fasten it in the front like I do with my regular bras. I twist it back around & pull it up. I just have to be a contortionist to get my arms & chest in it. It is very easy to get it back off again.

    I think it runs a little small. I am able to contain most of my chest, but there is major cleavage spillage (not the hubba, hubba kind) & also some out of the arm holes. The description of the bra says that it offers encapsulation support & that it shapes & supports each breast individually. For me, it works more like a compression type bra because I don't fit correctly in the cups.

    All that aside, it does a pretty good job keeping everything locked down for 20 minutes on the rebounder. I do have more bounce than I wanted, but I am NOT in any pain & I can breathe. I could never wear a sports bra outside the house without a shirt anyway, but if you are looking for one to do that & are my size, this is not the bra for you. I tend to wear large t-shirts when I work out, so it works fine for me.

    I did contact Enell & they said that I may be able to use a #3, but if it didn't work I could get a custom from them. Right now, I'm going to stick with the Shock Absorber since I already bought it.

  • ThePoeToaster
    ThePoeToaster Posts: 1,681 Member
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    Came in for bra pics. Left disappointed.
  • SwashBlogger
    SwashBlogger Posts: 395 Member
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    Seriously consider a breast reduction. It is life-altering. Oh, and Joe is a pig.
  • SwashBlogger
    SwashBlogger Posts: 395 Member
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    PS. My other suggestion is to wear two bras when working out. It can work if you pick two that work in different ways.
  • mariaoutlook
    mariaoutlook Posts: 130
    edited January 2015
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    I haven't try any of those but I have buy expensive ones from Oakley and other sport brands and haven't found one that does the job (and I have a 38C ). I dream of the day someone would invent a good one.
  • lv2trvlbchbum
    lv2trvlbchbum Posts: 1
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    I'm having a difficult time finding good sports bras for my 44DDD. I ordered Glamorize brand and they were awful. I'm still looking. I am thinking about the Enell brand, they're backordered probably because of the sale at Bare Necessities. (Online company)
  • Nitamarie434
    Nitamarie434 Posts: 4 Member
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    The one that works for me is the Enell Style NL100, size 4. There are several places onliine that sell it.
  • tinbru
    tinbru Posts: 47 Member
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    roanokejoe50 wrote: »
    Came in for bra pics. Left disappointed.

    Me2 bro
  • FeebRyan
    FeebRyan Posts: 738 Member
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    I'm also a 34HH, my best advice is to visit an independent bra specialist. Expensive but so worth it
  • Indie4774
    Indie4774 Posts: 5 Member
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    I'm a 12F and even I have issues keeping them in/down but what works best for me is 2 sports crops which compress and then a workout singlet with the extra insert compression inside. I know it's not a nice feeling getting that sweaty feeling but i figure it feels worse if they bounce around too much. If you are getting breathless get a band size larger and again layer the compression.
  • SwashBlogger
    SwashBlogger Posts: 395 Member
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    tinbru wrote: »
    roanokejoe50 wrote: »
    Came in for bra pics. Left disappointed.

    Me2 bro

    Yes you two are so clever to come to a fitness sight for cheap thrills. There are great sites for that...and their free! I know because i'm looking at one in another window right now. Get a life.

  • TXChelleD
    TXChelleD Posts: 76 Member
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    I'm not sure if you can still get them but a few years back I bought a couple of Enell ones for about half the price on Ebay. It is a resell store for their factory seconds. It didn't affect the fit at all, just some stitching that wasn't perfect. You couldn't even tell!
  • beckibelgium
    beckibelgium Posts: 235 Member
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    SwashBlogger wrote: »
    tinbru wrote: »
    roanokejoe50 wrote: »
    Came in for bra pics. Left disappointed.

    Me2 bro

    Yes you two are so clever to come to a fitness sight for cheap thrills. There are great sites for that...and their free! I know because i'm looking at one in another window right now. Get a life.

    Haha

    I'm yet to find one that works for me

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