One for the Ladies - Can anyone recommend a good sports bra?

giggles

I'm a 34E and finding it very hard to get a decent sports bra in my size.

I have only ever found one that was any good - that was from Marks & Spencers. It was good because it was underwired and held everything in place when I was training.. (Non wired bra's are useless for me!)

I can't get the bra I want in M&S, so if anybody has any other recommendations, please pass them on.

dudara

There's really only one sports bra worth talking about and that's the Berlei Shock Absorber, and it does come in larger sizes. There are four levels of the bra, with level 4 providing the strongest support. I'm 36D and have two of the bras, both level 4. And I find them excellent. I couldn't exercise without them. Literally.

You can buy them in Brown Thomas, but you might be able to find them cheaper on the net, maybe eBay or figleaves.com

giggles

Are they underwired?

I got a couple of the non-wired shock absorber ones before (high impact - level 4), but I found they didn't give me the support I needed.

I did a search on the web this morning and came across this website. http://www.lessbounce.com. It looks good!

I'm still interested to hear any more recommendations though

dudara

Mine aren't underwired, which is odd because normally I couldn't go without underwiring. But the Berlei's manage it just fine.

I don't know what else to recommend, as I haven't used any other brand in years.

tk123

Yeah I was going to say Shock Absorber too!!!! I got mine in Arnotts (the fitting rooms there are quite big and have mirrors so you can see the front and back).. The ones I have aren't underwired and fasten at the side but I find them really good for support. I also have one I got in the states - its a Champion one that does have underwire but I find the Shock Absorbers better...

Humblebee

Have had lots of issues with this, too. I always buy a size smaller (I know this is probably not ideal) or else layer a thinner, wireless sports bra under a sturdier (if that's the word I want) one. Haven't tried the shock absorber, but will give it a whirl now.

iguana

Try the range on Bravissimo.com. They can be a bit pricey around €60 incl p+p, but my god are they worth it.

I am a 32F and I bought one of the ones they had on during the summer, I got a medium impact one and it is like a breastplate. It is underwired, slightly padded, has very wide straps and there is no restriction of movement. (except for your breasts). They can also be worn as outerwear.

http://www.bravissimo.com/Bravissimo/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=PN36&cid=Lingerie_Sports+Bras&language=en-GB

I think they are great, I was initially dubious about ordering bras off the internet, but they have a 28 day money back guarantee. Unfortunately outside of the UK you have to pay the postage but how much does a it cost to take the bus to the shops.

I've used the shock absorber, maximum impact, and wasn't impressed. It ended up becoming my bedtime bra.

giggles

Thanks for all the suggestions!

I bought another one in Marks and it's ok, but I think I'll check out your other suggestions as well (as its handy to have a few)