Sport bra recommendations

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rdlewis123
rdlewis123 Posts: 106 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Any suggestions for significant girls and a small circumference? I need something for high impact.

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  • peleroja
    peleroja Posts: 3,979 Member
    edited February 2016
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    Enell is pretty much the gold standard for sports bras, I think, for anyone busty. However, I think they look awful and feel worse, personally. If you haven't tried one though, you should, because tons of busty women swear by them.

    The most important thing for large bust/small ribcage women IMO is to get one that doesn't pull over and clasps at the back or front instead. I have never found a pullover sports bra that fit snugly enough in the band to feel supportive (I'm about a 28F in normal bras, so not huge, but I'm a runner and need high-impact and proportionately big enough to need good support.)

    One of my favourites is the Lululemon Ta-Ta Tamer. It only goes down to a 32 band but it's snug enough for me and clasps in the back, and it's got wonderful slightly padded straps and is super breathable and supportive.

    Surprisingly, I've also had great luck with the Victoria's Secret Knockout - it has a front clasp and then a second, zippered layer over the front so it's kind of two-part and very secure as well. It also only goes down to 32 but after a couple rounds in the dryer they are also plenty secure for me as VS does that old-school sizing where you're supposed to add inches to your measurement anyway.
  • notnikkisixx
    notnikkisixx Posts: 375 Member
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    I've always liked the VSX sport bras from Victoria's Secret, they have some serious "locked and loaded" ones to keep your chest in place. I've tried a couple from Fabletics and I find that they're a little better suited to low-impact.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    peleroja wrote: »
    Enell is pretty much the gold standard for sports bras, I think, for anyone busty. However, I think they look awful and feel worse, personally. If you haven't tried one though, you should, because tons of busty women swear by them.

    The most important thing for large bust/small ribcage women IMO is to get one that doesn't pull over and clasps at the back or front instead. I have never found a pullover sports bra that fit snugly enough in the band to feel supportive (I'm about a 28F in normal bras, so not huge, but I'm a runner and need high-impact and proportionately big enough to need good support.)

    One of my favourites is the Lululemon Ta-Ta Tamer. It only goes down to a 32 band but it's snug enough for me and clasps in the back, and it's got wonderful slightly padded straps and is super breathable and supportive.

    Surprisingly, I've also had great luck with the Victoria's Secret Knockout - it has a front clasp and then a second, zippered layer over the front so it's kind of two-part and very secure as well. It also only goes down to 32 but after a couple rounds in the dryer they are also plenty secure for me as VS does that old-school sizing where you're supposed to add inches to your measurement anyway.

    I love my Enell for support.....but super ugly. Great for rebounding.

    Moving Comfort is another line that gets really good reviews.
  • runsonrabbitfood
    runsonrabbitfood Posts: 89 Member
    edited February 2016
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    My collection consists of a VSX bra from Victoria's secret, the UA Eclipse (Xmas gift), and some cheapy ones from various stores. My favorite by far is the UA one. I can't rave enough about it. Not the most expensive, simple, comfortable, and effective for hours. Awesome for running and even higher impact things like jumping for things like circuit workouts. The VSX I have is great, but I find that on 'long' runs, it starts to chafe an area of my skin kinda on my back shoulder near my arm pit. Probably just a me-thing.

    This is from the perspective of one on the smaller end of A size. Seems relevant but sorry if that's TMI lol.
  • pzarnosky
    pzarnosky Posts: 256 Member
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    Shock Absorber - Women's ultimate run sports bra. The girls don't move! Pricey, but worth it!
  • PrairieChicken84
    PrairieChicken84 Posts: 11 Member
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    I wear the Panache Maximum Control Sport. http://www.barenecessities.com/panache-ultimate-maximum-control-sports-bra-5021_product.htm?pf_id=Panache5021&search= I'm a 30E/F and I think it has the best support. I went to a bra fitting specialist and had them fit me, as I was wearing the wrong size forever. After that, all my clothes fit so much nicer.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,268 Member
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    champion makes the most incredible high impact sports bra. I've tried everything and this one with underwire and major support is THE BEST!!
    I will wear no other brands... it is amazing, snaps in the back and comes in all chest sizes with cups DD and larger.
    You can find them at academy sports or online. I usually buy them online b/c I can rarely find my size in a store.
  • ryblueeyes
    ryblueeyes Posts: 257 Member
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    Moving Comfort Juno. Best. Ever.
  • maureented
    maureented Posts: 59 Member
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    Enell is the most supportive sports bra I've found. I've used it for about five years. I've tried a lot of different brands and Enell works the best for me.
  • karalinew
    karalinew Posts: 1 Member
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    Moving Comfort for the win! I have a Juno and a Grace. Love them both. Juno is more supportive though.
  • rdlewis123
    rdlewis123 Posts: 106 Member
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    THANK YOU!! I will be doing some shopping!!
  • farmerpam1
    farmerpam1 Posts: 402 Member
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    After reading an earlier post where many recommended, I checked out the Victoria's Secret bras this weekend. As a bigger girl I was not interested in the padded, need to make my boobs bigger, look. I didn't bother trying any on because of the formed and padded push up features. Glad I didn't order on line and went to the store first. I've had some success with Champion, but after reading the other replies I'm going to check out Moving Comfort and Enell.
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,272 Member
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    32G and I second Shock absorber! Panache and Freya are great, too!
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
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    I really like Champion racer back sport bras with the zipper in the front, I find them on Amazon.
    Great support, comfortable and easy to get on and off.
  • Pocket__Cthulhu
    Pocket__Cthulhu Posts: 134 Member
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    I'm a 34G and I use a Panache for both running and martial arts. So far it has served me well.

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