March 22, 2012

Let's talk sports bras (and boobs)


One of the most common questions I get -- from friends and strangers alike -- is "what sports bra do you wear?" You see, I'm genetically cursed blessed in that department  (34 D or DD) but I'm very good at controlling the bounce (which I think impresses people -- as it should).

I've probably tried every sports bra on the market,  and after blood, sweat, and tears (I did a 4 mile run with cone-boobs courtesy of the Ta-Ta-Tamer), I've FINALLY figured out what works: adjustable straps and a clasp back. Those two things are pretty much non-negotiable in my book. You don't necessarily need underwire (one of my favorite sports bras doesn't have it) but that usually doesn't hurt your case.

Here are the bras I swear by and I run in regularly. (I also have a Gap Body one that I LOVE but that's no longer available. Lame.) No, they're not pretty -- and they also include words like "full-figure" in their names which makes you feel AWESOME about yourself -- but they ARE the best sports bras for big boobs. Promise.
  1. Champion Shape Scoop-Back Full-Figure Underwire Sports Bra $46 (on sale for $36)
  2. Moving Comfort Fiona Bra $46
  3. Moving Comfort Juno Bra $56 < --- Warning: you may pull a muscle putting this one on. It's a challenge but at least it lets me wear a racerback tank top! 
I really want to try out the new Under Armour Armour Bra -- the bra design varies per size, which is pretty genius. Any one tried it before?

Oh and also! I've tried the Enell Sports Bra -- you know, the one Oprah swears by -- but it's REALLY intense, takes forever to put on, and is pretty much is the ugliest things ever. I sent it back before I really got to test it out because I felt like it was suffocating me.

7 comments:

  1. Straight up LOL'd through the first half of this post. Even with little boobs, I've found that the wrong bra can ruin a run. I've been dying to try some from Lululemon, but that would mean having money...

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    1. I haven't had luck with Lululemon bras ... but then again, as mentioned above, I'm "special".

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  2. i can pretty much use band-aids as my sports bra and be fine.

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    1. hahahahaha you're one of those girls I'm super jealous of. You can wear those fun and bright Nike sports bras out in public like it ain't no thing.

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  3. THANK YOU for this post. I'm in the same boat and I have sturggled to find a sports bra for forever(the main reason why I never worked out) but I got the lulu ta ta tamer and it's actually done me pretty good, but i'm for sure going to try your suggetions out since your a marathon runner and all.
    xo

    Z

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    1. So happy to help!! It's the most frustrating thing EVER!

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  4. I didn't think I would like a sports bra without bali underwire, but this one is very comfortable. It is not flattering by any means, but I am a DD and I would rather have comfort when I work out, and I don't have to worry about things bouncing..

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