Busty women everywhere know the difficulty of bra shopping … it’s tough to find designs that are fashionable, affordable or even in your size. When you’re shopping for sports bras, all of these challenges only become that much more real.
What’s a full-figured but fit girl to do? ENTITY is here to help with our five favorite sports bras for busty women.
Want plenty of support without feeling like you’re strangling the girls in the process? Then the “Freya” Sports Bra might be the sports bra soulmate for you, according to a review by Jennifer Davis-Flynn from Women’s Adventure Magazine. The “Freya” offers plenty of support, comfort and even a little va-va-voom underwire shape.
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The bra has also undergone a revamp since Davis-Flynn posted her review, fixing her critique that it wasn’t too fashionable. It currently has a four star review (out of 58 reviews) on the BareNecessities website, and comes in a variety of different colors. The size range is all inclusive, as well, with UK sizes ranging from 28DD to 40G.
No, this bra isn’t named after your favorite teenage movie. However, it boasts a four-and-a-half star rating, ranging over one thousand reviews, on the Brooks website, making this bra a must-have for busty women ranging from30C to 40DD.
Brooks claims the bra “has it all,” giving support, shape and importantly, preventing the ladies from moving around too much. Women may also appreciate the intricate design at the back of the bra, adding a little extra elegance to your gym gear.
Though the Enell bra isn’t the most fashionable of options, the high neckline will ensure that your girls don’t move an inch while you’re working out. Reviewers like Marianne at Xo Jane say that you won’t feel squished or deal with any back or shoulder pain. While it may sound too good to be true, the numerous hooks and the “special instructions” for putting on an Enell sports bra probably deserve the credit.
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This sports bra – a favorite of both Oprah and Christina Hendricks – comes in a wide array of sizes, using Enell’s own personal size chart. For a minimal fee, Enell also does custom sizes, which, in Marianne’s words, “makes Enell my new holy grail of sports bras.”
Are you the kind of woman who likes wearing her sports bra all day – even if you aren’t working out? Then Lynx is perfect for you. Runner’s World enlisted a dozen “sports-bra testers” to see which sports bra was really a double-D’s best friend. According to the women involved, the Lynx bra was incredibly comfortable and breathable, which is rare to find in a bra that also provides plenty of support. One woman also enjoyed the “freedom of movement” allowed by the rows of elastic on the back of the bra.
The reviews on the Lynx sportswear site back up these results, too. Though there are only a handful of them, they’re overwhelmingly positive. Goodbye back pain, hello coverage and comfort!
Do you have a small rib cage but a larger chest? Then this is the sports bra you’ve been dreaming of, according to Casey Mullins at Babble. Not only does this bra keep everything in the right place with no “monoboob” in sight, it also features a J hook that can change the style from straps to racerback. You don’t have to worry about an uncomfortable underwire, either, since it’s wrapped in silicone and sandwiched between two layers of microfiber.
While Mullins thinks this bra is perfect for people with a more hourglass shape, the Panache bra offers the most sizing options of any bra on this list. The bra starts at a size 28DD and the largest size is 40GG. Women can also choose between a variety of colors and patterns. If you want to make a statement, “Neon Pixel” is our personal favorite!
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When you’re well-endowed, sometimes shopping for bras doesn’t go so well. At times, it can feel like you’re Goldilocks and you keep finding bras that are too big, too tight and just too dang uncomfortable. But with a little guidance – and some great companies dedicated to giving comfort and support to every woman – sports bra shopping can turn into your favorite kind of exercise.
