Sports Bra Recommendations?

AmyMalley77
AmyMalley77 Posts: 72 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Well, I wasn't sure where to post this, so I hope it's ok here.

I need some recommendations of an affordable, comfortable, but supportive sports bra. I wear a 40DD, and I just cannot find a supportive sports bra that isn't crazy expensive. It seems like a lot of stores like Target size their bras in s, m, l, xl, xxl, but they still run small, or just are not that supportive.

I love going to Zumba class, but man the girls have been bouncing too much lately. My current sports bra is wearing out, and my other two don't fit anymore...too small...eeks.

So, what do the ladies with the larger chests recommend?

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  • SunnyAndrsn
    SunnyAndrsn Posts: 369 Member
    www.enell.com

    It is on the pricey side, but being pain free is worth it.
  • crobl
    crobl Posts: 380
    I wear Under Armour bras almost exclusively...and I'm a 38DD
  • RaluKitty
    RaluKitty Posts: 62 Member
    I've been wearing Natori Convertible Underwire Performance Sports Bra for years for running. I get them at Nordstrom Rack at under $30, they are about $54 full price.
  • kashubian
    kashubian Posts: 11 Member
    I'm not that well endowed (I'm a C) but I use a Danskin Now High Impact front close. Best one I ever bought and not terrible for price.
  • dogacreek
    dogacreek Posts: 289 Member
    I'm not that well endowed (I'm a C) but I use a Danskin Now High Impact front close. Best one I ever bought and not terrible for price.

    I also do zumba and wear a 38D Danskin Now High Impact bra. It is very, very comfortable and priced under $20 I think. I have even started wearing Danskin bras all the time and not just for exercise.
  • AmyMalley77
    AmyMalley77 Posts: 72 Member
    Wow, thanks for all the recommendations! Now I have an idea of some bras to check out. I appreciate all your help!
  • KarensCanDoIt
    KarensCanDoIt Posts: 190 Member
    have you tried the Lilyette brand? I've gotten them at Kohls -- not too expensive and pretty good support.
  • ZyheeMoongazer
    ZyheeMoongazer Posts: 343 Member
    Under Armor Armor Bras are GREAT! Although they are on the more expensive side. I wear a 36DD and they support very well. I still bounce of course, I don't think anything will completely stop that, but it is a more controlled comfortable bounce. Not the crazy, hit you in the face bounce that other bras have left me with.

    Well worth the price!
  • mdplopez3
    mdplopez3 Posts: 24 Member
    I wear the VS sports bras I do Martial Arts and tumble with them and I've not had any issues. I'm at 36D. Its looks like you've got quite a few responses so I hope you find one thats right for you!
  • skinnynerd
    skinnynerd Posts: 110
    bump
  • hauer01
    hauer01 Posts: 516 Member
    I am a 38DD and find that I have to wear 2 bras to keep the girls down. It looks like I have a giant uniboob tube, but they don't flop all over the place.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I was a 38DD and had good luck with an XL from Old Navy. They are a little thicker and hold really well. They're only about $15, which is nice.
  • aallison85
    aallison85 Posts: 97 Member
    The Moving Comfort line is amazing. Buy any of them that are for high impact :) I'm a 34 D and they do the trick. Enjoy!
  • FloridaJenn
    FloridaJenn Posts: 11 Member
    I highly recommend the "Maia" bra by Moving Comfort. I'm a DD & this bra not only keeps the "girls" in place, but lifts & separates!! This sports bra puts the "girls" where they should be... not smashed against your chest... best bra I've ever owned!! Gave my other sports bras to Goodwill... they just couldn't come close after having tried this! You can get it for $30-$40 on Amazon. Check out the reviews!
  • elifmemis
    elifmemis Posts: 31 Member
    Moving Comfort is excellent!! Easy to take on and off after a workout. I'm buying another one for sure....

    http://www.amazon.com/Moving-Comfort-Womens-Fiona-Black/dp/B001AP5HO8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343313816&sr=8-3&keywords=sports+bra
  • Araucaria29
    Araucaria29 Posts: 157 Member
    These are not TOO expensive, a good investment for sure!

    http://www.womens-running.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-320--14447-0,00.html
  • alcorn1871
    alcorn1871 Posts: 4 Member
    Champion makes a really good, maximum support, underwire bra. Visit championusa (dot) com.
  • ethompso0105
    ethompso0105 Posts: 418 Member
    I've been wanting to ask the same question! I find that sports bras are so often either cute and unsupportive or super ugly for well endowed women. This is a great resource! :)
  • cbendorf13
    cbendorf13 Posts: 87 Member
    I am just about your size, got an enell size 4 in white (first link). This is a great bra for support, better than regular bra, but you should get fitted. Fleet feet will fit you and they are about the same price as online (Sacramento, CA area). There are a number of bras that might have more support but the juggling act you have to go through to get in them just isn't worth the time. Here are a few websites I got from searching here on MFP and other sources. These are not all the sites I went to, but what looked like a bra that could handle the job :smile:

    http://www.enell.com/products.php?productID=1#
    http://www.barenecessities.com/bendon-extreme-out-high-impact-underwire-sports-bra-76408_product.htm?pf_id=BendonSport76408
    http://www.zodee.co.uk/p28290-berlei-ultimate-performance-sports-bra
    http://www.wickem.com/ (interestingly suggested by a man who purchased these for his wife)
    http://www.freyalingerie.com/active/sports.aspx
    http://www.titlenine.com/category/sports-bras-and-undies/medium-high-impact-sports-bras.do
    http://www.bravissimo.com/
  • AuntieKT
    AuntieKT Posts: 235 Member
    I guess I've never tried buying expensive sports bras. What I have been doing instead is wearing a regular flexible underwire bra underneath a regular sports bra. I've been pain free and supported ever since!

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