Are your boobs ginormous? Tell me about your sports bra!

[icaughtfire]

I'm in the market for new sports bras. Mine have certainly seem better days. The problem is that my boobs are HUGE. We're talking F cups here, y'all. I've never found a sports bra that actually felt supportive (like my boobs arent flailing around everywhere.)

Do you know of a supportive sports bra that can contain these boobs?! Talk to me about it.

[Deleted]

Go to a specialty shop. I'm a 34I and the only sports bra worth anything I got at a specialty shop. Yes, they're more expensive, but totally worth it. Brand will depend on the shop.

And you'll want to try them on because they aren't sized the same as regular bras. They're a couple sizes smaller. So even if you plan to buy online, go somewhere to try them on first.

[requiressnacks]

This was the most supportive sports bra I've ever owned: www.enell.com

It was a bit ugly and expensive, but your boobs will not move.

[mosdub]

So you're wondering how to:


I actually am of no help at all. I'm barely an A-cup. I recall bibliothecary being the resident boob/bra expert but word on the street is she's busy these days. There was a website she frequently recommended. Anyone recall?

[sleepymonkey]

Why yes, my boobs are ginormous! I wear a 38G and have a really hard time finding decent sports bras. I didn't even have luck with Enell. My favorite one I have found is this one: Natori Yogi
I like that it can be worn with the straps crossed in the back because I think that offers even more support. I can even jog in it without giving myself a black eye!

[shadesofgold]

So, not really ginormous, but I wear a 34DD. The only sports bras I wear now are Moving Comfort bras. They are made to support large chests, not just contain and smoosh them. I have two (model: Juno) that have gotten me through 10 mile races, spin class, flag football games and zumba without any discomfort. They are actually even pretty flattering. They are definitely worth the investment - one of mine has lasted over 3 years. www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/womens-apparel-movingcomfort/

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So every time I buy a sports bra, MH manages to throw it in the dryer. He did it to my Spanx too. I was furious.
Are there any dryer proof sports bra out there?

[adorebel]

I'm also a 34DD (shadesofgold, we are boobie twins too? OMG), but verging on an E now that I'm pregnant. I find the lululemon Booby Bracer in E to be the most comfortable sports bra, but they don't make it anymore. I loved it so much I wanted a second one and was able to get it new with tags on Ebay! It really holds you in by just constraining the hell out of your tits with this super firm, tight fabric, but there's no wire or padding, so it feels pretty light once you get going. (When you first put it on you will feel like you can't breathe, but it opens up without loosening around the ribcage or shoulders as you sweat.)

I have also heard awesome things about getting a Wacoal sports bra custom-fitted at Norstrom and I want to try one of those too.

[piccyami]

Aug 18, 2015 10:17:10 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

So every time I buy a sports bra, MH manages to throw it in the dryer. He did it to my Spanx too. I was furious.
Are there any dryer proof sports bra out there?

I had a natori one in my bigger days.  IT was more like a regular bra and managed the dryer just fine.

[sleepymonkey]

Aug 18, 2015 11:05:06 GMT -5 piccyami said:

Aug 18, 2015 10:17:10 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

So every time I buy a sports bra, MH manages to throw it in the dryer. He did it to my Spanx too. I was furious.
Are there any dryer proof sports bra out there?

I had a natori one in my bigger days.  IT was more like a regular bra and managed the dryer just fine.

@wallflwr926, my Natori Yogi bra goes in the dryer all the time and I have had no problems.

[TheEleventhHour]

I am a D cup so maybe not considered ginormous but I really love my C9 Champion bra from Target. It is the high impact/support one and keeps everything under control. I have been wanting to try the Moving Comfort bras though because I have heard really good things about them.

[ironbaby]

Aug 18, 2015 10:17:10 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

So every time I buy a sports bra, MH manages to throw it in the dryer. He did it to my Spanx too. I was furious.
Are there any dryer proof sports bra out there?

I always used to hang mine (all my exercise clothes, actually), but we got a new washer/dryer with active wear settings. I haven't had a problem drying anything anymore.

That being said, occasionally I would dry mine. I have a bunch of different kinds, but the ones with the more dryfit material (don't feel cottony at all) tend to do better. Nike Pro Series is a great example.

[tincupchalice]

Freya. These sucker are not only contained, they're up where they belong and nigh immobile.

[shadesofgold]

Aug 18, 2015 12:09:02 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

I am a D cup so maybe not considered ginormous but I really love my C9 Champion bra from Target. It is the high impact/support one and keeps everything under control. I have been wanting to try the Moving Comfort bras though because I have heard really good things about them.

You will not regret it! Definitely try a model with padding. The Fiona is one of their best-sellers, but I didn't love it. It was unpadded and didn't give the kind of support or definition I wanted for high-impact stuff. Plus, it doesn't have the racerback. Just my experience! You could always order 3 or 4 and return the ones you don't love.

[ghostmonkey]

Aug 18, 2015 10:17:10 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

So every time I buy a sports bra, MH manages to throw it in the dryer. He did it to my Spanx too. I was furious.
Are there any dryer proof sports bra out there?

Uh, all of them? I've never not put mine in the dryer.

[icaughtfire]

Did not mean for that to be a post & run, but holy fucking work day. Thank you for all the suggestions, I'll definitely be checking these out!

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Aug 18, 2015 15:37:08 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Aug 18, 2015 10:17:10 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

So every time I buy a sports bra, MH manages to throw it in the dryer. He did it to my Spanx too. I was furious.
Are there any dryer proof sports bra out there?

Uh, all of them? I've never not put mine in the dryer.

I don't know what the hell he does to my clothes, then. You should see how little my spanx are. I've kept them in hopes that I will magically fit in them one day.

[icaughtfire]

Aug 19, 2015 21:07:59 GMT -5 hippo said:

Every time this thread is bumped, I am reminded that I do not have ginormous boobs.

I love you, non-ginormous boobs & all.