sports bras for large bust! please help

juggalotus
juggalotus Posts: 227
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I have a large bust. I can wear between a 40-42 and i am an F cup. I went to layne Bryant and they didn't even have my size. WTF very frustrated right now!!! does anyone know where to get larger cupped sports bras?

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  • pixlamarque
    pixlamarque Posts: 312 Member
    Junonia.com has large sizes. I think athleta does too, but not sure what size they go up to.
  • peachlow
    peachlow Posts: 91
    I buy mine from TJ Maxx and Marshall's....Adidas and Sportsline...I'm not as wide but I've seen larger one's there...

    Never buy sports bras from companies that don't specialize in Atheletic wear....

    Also go online.....and google....

    hope this helps
  • gash200
    gash200 Posts: 32
    Have you tried JC Penny's? I usually have to wear two. One of the stretchy ones and one with under wire.
  • countinonme
    countinonme Posts: 85
    I don't know either, but I have the same trouble! Will post when I come up with something.
  • Skeebee
    Skeebee Posts: 740 Member
    I've not bought from here so I'm not sure how the quality would be, but here is one that may work. :-) best of luck! I feel your frustration...I'm between an A and B cup and finding 1/2 size sports bras, even regular bras....it's almost impossible....

    http://www.x-chrom.com/sports-bras-catalog/brands-glamorise/glamorise-superior-support-sports-bra&refid=SB1
  • pnero007
    pnero007 Posts: 14
    check out www.movingcomfort.com their sports bras are very supportive for larger chests and very comfortable.
  • wonderwomanwannaB
    wonderwomanwannaB Posts: 111
    I'm not sure if they carry up to an F... but try looking up Under Armour. I'm a D, but that thing fits like a harness and there is absolutely no bouncing/slippage. They "size" more by the # than the cup I think. Sorry if that wasn't too helpful :(

    Good luck!
  • peachlow
    peachlow Posts: 91
    oops also jc penny online and belk's....

    most stores don't carry those sizes but you can go online...I do alot of online ordering from JC Penny and Belk's

    http://www.jcpenney.com/jcp/XGN.aspx?DeptID=70659&CatID=71387&SO=0&Ne=3+11+8+586+5+29+1031+18+904+949+833&N=4294953584+4294966952&Nao=0&PSO=0&x5view=1&CmCatId=EXTERNAL|71387&SelDim=11~
  • TheMrsFitnessGeek
    TheMrsFitnessGeek Posts: 89 Member
    Try the running store! I found an amazing one there when I was an E. Good luck!
  • ConfidenceNMe
    ConfidenceNMe Posts: 41
    Go online and do some research. Alot of dept stores may not have your size in store but they give you the availability to order it and some to a store so you don't have to pay shipping costs!
  • KnottyNCrotchety
    KnottyNCrotchety Posts: 442
    Two great workout bras: Maia by Moving Comfort, I have seen these at D!ck's Sporting Goods in larger sizes or online, and Enell, order online or at a speciality bra shop. I like the Enell for high impact stuff, no bouncing AT ALL. None. The Maia is good for less impact, like biking or the gym, great support but still some bounce, however it is not a uni-boob bra it lifts and seperates so it makes ya look goooood.
  • braign
    braign Posts: 89
    I use Bravissimo and I'm a G-cup and they're awesome for sports bras. I don't know if they ship to America but a lot of the brands are on www.figleaves.com too I believe, so the quality & size is just as good.
  • wonderwomanwannaB
    wonderwomanwannaB Posts: 111
    Sorry to post twice, but the other bra I have that I found handles the girls pretty well was by Bali (can be tried on at Macy's) They go up to at least a 42DDD.
  • dennissara
    dennissara Posts: 18
    I have two awesome ones I invested in this summer - Made by Moving Comfort - bought them at Amazon.com. Obviously, you need to be pretty confident of your size to order like that. Good luck - having a bra that fits makes all the difference!
  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227
    Thanks. I did go on macy's website and they have some that go higher than my size! Also, the lady at lane bryant lied and said they didn't have my size online, but they do....When i walked in, she told me they didn't have sports bras in general. I had to ask another lady....smh. Anyway...thanks for all your help guys
  • MrsRipdizzle
    MrsRipdizzle Posts: 490 Member
    After some research, I discovered the Fiona by Moving Comfort. I purchased on amazon.com in my normal bra size and it fit perfectly. The straps are adjustable so as I lost weight I could make it tighter. I've told numerous girlfriends about this bra and they've all purchased and been thrilled. Google it, it is soo comfortable!
  • MrsRipdizzle
    MrsRipdizzle Posts: 490 Member
    P.S. I ordered a sports bra from LB online and wasn't happy with it...wasn't supportive enough for what I needed (running). I don't need black eyes after working out. ;o) Seriously, look into Moving Comfort. I know Athleta sells it too though not sure what size they go up to (and I know Moving COmfort goes fairly large).
  • plantgrrl
    plantgrrl Posts: 436 Member
    ENELL--hands down best bra ever--I'm a 32F right now. I bought mine online with the aid of a measuring tape, but I think running stores and REI have them.
    Freya is a good brand as well. AWESOME fitting dept. at Nordstrom lingerie hooked me up with the Freya--NOT the active wear dept--those "active wear" bras do NOTHING (last time I wore a "typical" sports bra someone in a passing car yelled, "get a bra!" at me :P"). Nordie's has all there good quality supportive sports bras in the lingerie dept. The have the most consistent selection and best fitters I've run into. If they don't have it in your size they'll order it and call you when it comes in. Not what you wanted after you try it on? Have no fear, they add it to their on site stock and don't charge you for it!
    In general, other good brands for us larger busts, Elomi, Chantelle and my Panache "Super bra" is the best STRAPLESS I've ever owned. :)
  • Ange_
    Ange_ Posts: 324 Member
    try www.bravissimo.com
    It is from the UK but they ship worldwide and if it doesn't fit you can return it for a refund.
  • susan9700
    susan9700 Posts: 3 Member
    Try googling Title 9 Sports Bra's. My large busted step daughter swears by them.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    I use Bravissimo and I'm a G-cup and they're awesome for sports bras. I don't know if they ship to America but a lot of the brands are on www.figleaves.com too I believe, so the quality & size is just as good.

    I live in the US, and both sites ship here. Figleaves is very reasonable. I got the Shock Absorber, and while it is ugly as sin, it does the job. Just make sure when you try it on not to remove the tags until you are sure it fits and you are going to keep it. Figleaves does not accept returns if the tags are taken off and the band sizes run small on the Shock Absorbers. I had to get some extender things on Ebay to make mine fit.

    There is no way in hell I could wear a traditional sports bra. I have to get something that's engineered for my G cup boobs. Spandex does not cut it.
  • poopoomonkey1978
    poopoomonkey1978 Posts: 108 Member
    if you find a site that specializes in them for Canada please let me know. I am currently a 36-38 G cup. I bought an extra large addidas one and it fits my back perfect but I can't get my chest into it. The bras I do have that fit were ordered in from paris and 100 a bra I would love to find a good sports bra that doesn't cost that much.
  • Akinkopf
    Akinkopf Posts: 26 Member
    Under armour makes larger sized ones and they are great.
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    Poopoomonkey, do you have Nordstroms in Canada?
  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227
    Poopoomonkey, do you have Nordstroms in Canada?

    canada? what? I'm from ohio lol
  • Choirgirl37
    Choirgirl37 Posts: 255
    ENELL--hands down best bra ever--I'm a 32F right now. I bought mine online with the aid of a measuring tape, but I think running stores and REI have them.
    Freya is a good brand as well. AWESOME fitting dept. at Nordstrom lingerie hooked me up with the Freya--NOT the active wear dept--those "active wear" bras do NOTHING (last time I wore a "typical" sports bra someone in a passing car yelled, "get a bra!" at me :P"). Nordie's has all there good quality supportive sports bras in the lingerie dept. The have the most consistent selection and best fitters I've run into. If they don't have it in your size they'll order it and call you when it comes in. Not what you wanted after you try it on? Have no fear, they add it to their on site stock and don't charge you for it!
    In general, other good brands for us larger busts, Elomi, Chantelle and my Panache "Super bra" is the best STRAPLESS I've ever owned. :)

    This is very true; "active wear" bras do absolutely nothing. Also, I just paid 50.00 for a Saucony high impact sports bra. It's better than "active wear" but I still get some bounce. For 50.00, I don't want ANY bounce. I have heard good things about Enell -they are not cheap either. I'm going to try one, if it works out, I will get two more. Thanks for the review of Freya, Elmi, Chantelland Panache. I've never heard of those, but I will look into it. I run . Bouncing + Running = Bad Public Relations.
  • plantgrrl
    plantgrrl Posts: 436 Member
    I paid around $60 US for the Enell. You can buy them off their website or once you figure out your size, you can eBay them. Sometimes Amazon or REI will run deals in their online stores. Downside, the straps are not adjustable, so you have to have a normalish sized torso--or at least non-slumpy shoulders; and the "neckline" of the bra is sort of high, so you wind up showing it off if you're wearing a tanktop. I bought mine in cute colors and decided I don't care if other people can see the stupid thing. Beats running with 2 on anyday.

    Also, if you have unusually large breast tissue to band size ratio, or the "straps to large" issue listed above, they will hook you up with a seamstress, who will make a custom template for the bra with a 1x setup fee of $15.00 (includes 1 alteration). So really Enell is pretty awesome! I usually have "straps not short enough" issues, so when I order again I'm going to try the custom route, but even being not quite the perfect fit (because the shoulders were very slightly off) when I first got them, still one of the best bras I've had.

    The Freya isn't quite as wonderful as the Enell, but it still reduces bounce enough that it doesn't hurt to run, so more of a moderate to high-moderate impact bra. But it does have adjustable shoulder straps.

    I'm not sure if Elomi, Chantelle and Panache have a sports bra--they are more everyday bras, but they do have some supportive/awesome sexy bras for ladies with large busts. And for that, I love them.
  • Lanfear
    Lanfear Posts: 524
    I bought an Freya Active bra in March and it was brilliant - noticed a real difference when doing the 30 day shred and when I initially started running. Unfortunately as I've now lost weight the back size no longer fits, so I've noticed some bounce when runing. However I'll still use it for cycling and horse riding (we were body protects so I could go without a bra at all LOL), but I have just bought a Shock Absorber Run for, well, running.

    I tried the SA on in a local shop (chain store) and then bought it from eBay for half the price. It arrived today. My only issue is that I'm not used to "racer" style backs but am hoping it won't take long for it to be comfortable.

    www.lessbounce.com is worth checking out, they do whole range of bras from Enelle to Panache and in all sorts of sizes.
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