sports bra advice

Rocking_Robin
Rocking_Robin Posts: 238 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
I am a 38DD and a runner. My champion bra I wear has an underwire and when I run it rubs and hurts. What do you larger busted girls wear?
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  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    Sorry I wish I could help....SO sorry !!!!!:laugh:
  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    Google enell bra. Love it! Very pricey, but one bra holds up for a long time. Also offers great back support.
  • scadoodles
    scadoodles Posts: 110 Member
    This is the best one I have found & I am a 34-36D and well lets be honest I should prob. wear a DD.... LOL

    http://www.championusa.com/workout-clothes/sports-bras-43553--1/maximum-support-bras/champion-360-deg;-max-support--153;-sports-bra

    The only downfall is that after several hours you kinda get the uni-boob thing going if its not tight enough.
  • megmo_7
    megmo_7 Posts: 98 Member
    Honestly I havent found anything that works yet but wearing multiple ones at the same time. I do not have any underwire sportbras but do wear more than one at a time for support.
  • taylmarie
    taylmarie Posts: 161
    I am a large D (38) and have a hard time finding sports bras myself. The Fiona Bra by Moving Comfort is the first bra that has offered me a comfortable level of support. I found mine on Amazon for a decent price. It is not perfect but it is the best I have found so far and I have tried plenty. Good luck!!
  • katydid25
    katydid25 Posts: 199 Member
    I'm the same size. I usually wear two sports bras then a tight fitting tank with a built in bra. I know its probably not the answer you were hoping for, but its been working for me!
  • sidra1446
    sidra1446 Posts: 32
    I'm much bigger, H, I, or J range depending on the manufacture. I used to be a DD and hope I can get back to it.

    I love the Goddess sports bra, bought several on Amazon and never been happier. I still wear two just because of my size when doing cardio, but they are extremely supportive and no underwire.
  • courtneymal17
    courtneymal17 Posts: 672 Member
    My absolute favorite (I'm a 40DD) is Fiona from Moving Comfort. I got mine on amazon for like 28 bucks, and it's brilliant. When I first got it I felt it and had no hope what so ever...it seems flimsy...no underwire, etc...but omg it works amazingly well!

    edited to add: I almost always (used to) wear 2...but that one I only need the one...Highly Highly reccomend
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I have a good one from Old Navy.
  • I wanted to second getting an Enell. The investment is well worth it if especially since you need to provide relief to your back as well. I have three of them to stay in rotation. And if you're very large breasted they do customs.
  • Title 9 has a great selection. I'm DD, so when I'm jumping around i normally wear two.

    Kathy
  • pinkita
    pinkita Posts: 779 Member
    I really recommend you get fitted at Nordstrom, Macy's, etc by a fit specialist. I always find good ones at Nordstrom. Most women wear the wrong size bra, and we're supposed to get fitted every 6 months!

    Because they're pricey, I might buy just one and look for more on eBay. The brand I currently use is Wacoal. I hate their regular bras, but the sports ones give me lots of support during activity!
  • TiaUti
    TiaUti Posts: 20 Member
    Try this site, they have "high support" bras and you might even find one on sale. http://www.teamestrogen.com/
  • Shellitz
    Shellitz Posts: 188
    I am on the other end of the scale - only jusssst filling a bcup - but mine move A LOT, and generally out sideways likethey want to hide under my arms :sad:

    Only way I can run comfortably is to wear a sports crop bra over my underwire sports bra. I just have a few basic Target sports crops - and i get them so that they are pretty firm fitting. works a treat - no more sliding booobies
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    I'm the same size. I usually wear two sports bras then a tight fitting tank with a built in bra. I know its probably not the answer you were hoping for, but its been working for me!

    DITTO
  • magoch
    magoch Posts: 134
    Freya active -- it's underwire, I haven't experienced it rubbing, and NOTHING bounces (and I'm a 36G, so that's a tall order). I also like Moving Comfort, and Wacoal. All are not inexpensive. For that level of architectural support I kind of expect to lay out some money, to me it's worth it to avoid the pain.
  • bcc112986
    bcc112986 Posts: 362 Member
    Right now, since I am losing weight, I buy the cheapies that come in 2 packs at Wal-Mart or Target. I always wear two bras at a time when training. It works for me, and I do a lot of jumping jacks and hops.
  • sherrillg
    sherrillg Posts: 317 Member
    I'm a 34-36D and I just recently found Moving Comfort brand(carried at RoadRunner and REI as well as at movingcomfort.com) I LOVE #350032. Also...get fitted professionally! I was still thinking my 38DD were "fitting" ok...No, I now know they were not!
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    How much $$ are you willing to spend?

    If that isn't an issue, I'd definitely recommend the brand Enell, but they're about $60

    I'm a 40DDD and this is the only type of sports bra I've found that does me any justice. I buy them off the internet.

    Good luck Robin!
  • missjones93
    missjones93 Posts: 74 Member
    I wear a regular bra with a sports bra (I bought at walmart) on top of it. and usually I just roll some of the sports under the wire. It helps.
  • momtozmc
    momtozmc Posts: 418 Member
    I'm not as big as all you... I was!! But after 55+ lbs gone - sadly the girls are gone- but ditto for below... even now... bra and a tank with built in bra, then short or long sleeved shirt... keeps the girls in place for me!

    L
    I'm the same size. I usually wear two sports bras then a tight fitting tank with a built in bra. I know its probably not the answer you were hoping for, but its been working for me!
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    Honestly I havent found anything that works yet but wearing multiple ones at the same time. I do not have any underwire sportbras but do wear more than one at a time for support.

    This. I have bought the 3-pack of Fruit of the Loom cotton sports bras from Wal-mart and worn 1, 2, or all 3 of them based on the activity I'm doing. They are matching colors and have different styles (racerback, thin strap, etc.) that fit on top of each other and look decent together.

    I never use an underwire sports bra. I just use a very tight one that won't allow for much movement.
  • sjackson902
    sjackson902 Posts: 154 Member
    I'd love to get a really nice sports bra like Freya or Goddess, but don't want to spend that kind of money until I reach my goal weight. You definitely want to get the right kind of bra for your level of exercise. I purchased a Lily of France In Action bra at Kohl's for about $20. It's just perfect for my jogging. It does have an underwire, but it is so well padded that I don't even notice it. No jiggling here. BTW - I'm a 36DD.
  • oddree80
    oddree80 Posts: 71 Member
    bump.
  • memcd911
    memcd911 Posts: 230 Member
    I'd like to third getting an Enell.
  • ball858
    ball858 Posts: 395 Member
    Same here 36/38 DD/E - I wear shock absorbers (level 4) i get very little bounce when I run etc...

    Boobydoo is a very good site to order from x
  • kapspecial
    kapspecial Posts: 67 Member
    I'm 38 F sometimes 40Es. Every bra style is different and while I wear under wire in most of my everyday bras I do not own one sports bra with wire. I recently purchased two different styles of Anita active bras from Macy's.com. I also got two Moving Comfort Jubralee sports bras. I went to a running store to get measured and they ordered several different sizes. I came back for a fitting and bought the size that worked for me. DO NOT STOP UNTIL YOU GET A GOOD SUPPORTIVE BRA! Irreversible breast sag in the name of getting fit is NOT the way to go. I hope you find something that works for you soon.
  • yubyub
    yubyub Posts: 8
    I wear an enell. I am a 42DDD.
  • melanieparker13
    melanieparker13 Posts: 110 Member
    I wear two sports bras at a time... Haven't seemed to find just one that is perfect
  • st82
    st82 Posts: 6
    I wear the shock absorbers - might be a UK brand though but I would highly recommend them.
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