Hi Ladies! Can you recommend a cheapie sports bra..

Samysalsa
Samysalsa Posts: 45
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm looking for a cheap bra (hello, Target!) that I can wear over my regular bra when I go to the gym (Don't like getting fully naked in the locker room) but will give support..also, kind of a bonus question: How do you determine which size to get? I went to Target today and none of them said they covered DD i'm a 36DD for reference.

Any recommendations are appreciated :)
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  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    I love my target sports bras. I believe they are Champion? They are racer back and a very soft stretchy material. I just wear mine under my scrubs at work since I head straight to the gym to change bc they are so comfy.
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    How cheap is cheap? I just got a moving comfort Fiona bra on amazon.com and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. As a 38DD I have never ever in my life been able to do jumping jacks without extreme pain until I bought this bra. It was under $30 when I bought it too.

    I don't wear it over another bra but it is seriously comfortable and well-fitting enough to just wear it all day long.
  • sweetchildomine
    sweetchildomine Posts: 872 Member
    Try going to a place like Ross, Marshalls, or TJ max. A lot of times they have the brands that they sell at department stores like Macy's or Nordstrom but for WAAAAY cheaper!! I used to be a 38DD (unfortunately when I lost weight my boobies ran away :( ) and I found a GREAT one in Ross that had hidden underwire and it was only like 12 bucks!
  • fatgirlslimagain
    fatgirlslimagain Posts: 51 Member
    best sport bra i ever wore is your standard T-shirt bra but x 2

    Two bras works great!
  • Wolferocks2
    Wolferocks2 Posts: 23
    Sorry ladies but I saw an opportunity here: My thought that for the "cheapest" sports bra, one should perhaps consider a roll of duct tape. These can be found at the local Wal Mart for less than 2 bucks! Hope this helps! hahahahahah
  • lilswtnikki
    lilswtnikki Posts: 2
    It depends on if you're looking for a high impact sports bra, or if you're going to be doing things that aren't high impact....

    I just started the Insanity workout by BeachBody, and got a danskin sports bra from walmart for $12. I got 2 diff ones, and both provide NO BOUNCE! I'm a 40dd, so I understand your issue! I actually did a 'bounce test' in the fitting room too. One zips in the front, and one is a racer back that also has a bra like strap under that. They are both extremely comfortable, reasonably priced, and provide the support I need, and the no bounce for the high impact jumping around I try to do with Insanity!!
    Hope this helped!
  • indiedoll
    indiedoll Posts: 29 Member
    I like the compression bras they sell at Target.
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    I find champion ones at Ross' sometimes... or look during the sales!
  • bryonysten
    bryonysten Posts: 44
    I'd suggest getting properly fitted for a sports bra at a specialist shop and then finding the same brand cheaper online or in TK Maxx. As a 36E its one area I just won't skimp on - and I agree with the person who mentioned the jumping jacks - ouch!
    I always think, breasts have no muscle in them, and once the fibres in them are stretched (for example through exercise) they stay stretched. I'd rather my boobs didn't brush my knees in my 80's.. :-)
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Sorry ladies but I saw an opportunity here: My thought that for the "cheapest" sports bra, one should perhaps consider a roll of duct tape. These can be found at the local Wal Mart for less than 2 bucks! Hope this helps! hahahahahah

    Wow. Congratulations on being a special kind of unhelpful on a real question post.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    check out any Danskin sports bra- but get it one size smaller than you normally would buy. You can get them in a two pack for $8 in two bright colors or black and white.

    If you dont have wal-mart (like here in NYC - its banned) you can go to wal-mart.com and check their active wear section - its more than just cheapie sports bras, its cheapie activewear in general. The Danskin Now line was made specifically for wal-mart.
  • kristen6022
    kristen6022 Posts: 1,923 Member
    I love the Champion line at Target. Mine are the compression type (with the shiny material not the cotton) and run about $12.99/bra. I have 32DD/DDD boobs and these keep them in place!
  • MichellesCharmWorld
    MichellesCharmWorld Posts: 4
    I have to agree with the compression bras at TARGET & I too wear mine over my regular bra.
  • _kimberstastic
    _kimberstastic Posts: 3 Member
    I second the sports bras at walmart, I particularly enjoy their halter one, it's comfy enough that I have worn it outside of the gym on occasion and it's like 12 bucks.
  • MoreThanMommie
    MoreThanMommie Posts: 597 Member
    best sport bra i ever wore is your standard T-shirt bra but x 2

    Two bras works great!

    I bought my sports bras from Target. I also wear a DD. I bought Champion. 2. I bought one in my size and one in a size smaller. I wear them both at the same time and the girls don't move and inch when I run.
  • thetrishwarp
    thetrishwarp Posts: 838 Member
    I have one that's Champion brand, I got it at Zellers (which is soon changing to Target, yay!) I do like it.

    I've also gotten some cheap ones at The Bay (which would be similar to Macy*s in the States)

    I also have a Nike one that I got for around $20 at the outlet store. :)
  • LenaMena87
    LenaMena87 Posts: 469 Member
    If you have a gabriel brothers, rugged warehouse, marshalls, and or tj maxx where you are go in there. I get all my champion sports bras from the champion outlet or rugged warehouse for $8.00.
  • cattracy0829
    cattracy0829 Posts: 177 Member
    Champion Brand at Target...I am a DD and I wear an X-Large
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Champion and Fruit of the Loom arent bad
  • montana_girl
    montana_girl Posts: 1,403 Member
    I love my target sports bras. I believe they are Champion? They are racer back and a very soft stretchy material. I just wear mine under my scrubs at work since I head straight to the gym to change bc they are so comfy.

    Target is where I get all my sports bra... Champion works best for me and the price is right for my budget.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Do you have an outlet mall near you? Most of them have a Hanes outlet which sells Champion stuff for cheap. While I mostly own the C9 brand from Target, there is a definite increase in the quality of the original Champion stuff.
  • AmandaLAcosta
    AmandaLAcosta Posts: 87
    I love my target sports bras. I believe they are Champion? They are racer back and a very soft stretchy material. I just wear mine under my scrubs at work since I head straight to the gym to change bc they are so comfy.




    ^^^ this^^^^
  • tyoung8
    tyoung8 Posts: 115 Member
    yes yes! Love Target!
  • lilcupcake213
    lilcupcake213 Posts: 545 Member
    Try going to a place like Ross, Marshalls, or TJ max. A lot of times they have the brands that they sell at department stores like Macy's or Nordstrom but for WAAAAY cheaper!! I used to be a 38DD (unfortunately when I lost weight my boobies ran away :( ) and I found a GREAT one in Ross that had hidden underwire and it was only like 12 bucks!

    I found the same one..it's purple and I love love love it...I go into Ross at least once a week to see if they have more but they never have them in anymore !! I got a lot at Walmart for around 9 bucks and they are awesome
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    Appreciate the input! With going down in sizes pretty quickly, I don't want to spend too much on regular or sports bras right now.
  • cleavagefurrow
    cleavagefurrow Posts: 47 Member
    I got mine from Old Navy and it's pretty good! I think it was around $12.
  • volvol16
    volvol16 Posts: 45 Member
    I'm looking for a cheap bra (hello, Target!) that I can wear over my regular bra when I go to the gym (Don't like getting fully naked in the locker room) but will give support..also, kind of a bonus question: How do you determine which size to get? I went to Target today and none of them said they covered DD i'm a 36DD for reference.

    Any recommendations are appreciated :)

    I love the target compression sports bras. I think they run like $14.00 or something but I like them... I have barely B's though, so they're comfortable to me :)
  • ashreynolds09
    ashreynolds09 Posts: 257 Member
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Danskin-Now-Women-s-High-Impact-Seamless-Sport-Bras-2-Pack/14506149


    seriously - best $10 sports bra EVER! I plan to get more of them in a few weeks!! Seriously, it holds the ladies nice and tight so there's not bouncing around and it's CHEAP!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Try going to a place like Ross, Marshalls, or TJ max. A lot of times they have the brands that they sell at department stores like Macy's or Nordstrom but for WAAAAY cheaper!! I used to be a 38DD (unfortunately when I lost weight my boobies ran away :( ) and I found a GREAT one in Ross that had hidden underwire and it was only like 12 bucks!

    Same here. :smile: I have some Lily of France ones that retail $25-30 for around $6 at Ross, but they were in the lingerie department, not with the athletic wear.
  • tbskipp
    tbskipp Posts: 180 Member
    Ditto to pretty much every suggestion already posted! I have a few from Target and they are great. I wear them all the time.
    Although I cannot imagine wearing 2 at a time.

    :wink:

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