Sports bras: support vs. lung capacity

[spotty_dog]

So, I started jogging again a few weeks ago, and thus I pulled out my sports bras. I'm down to two that haven't lost all their elasticity, a Moving Comfort that I bought at an REI sale a few months ago, and a Title 9, 5-dumbbell one whose brand I forget, that I bought...um, definitely before my half marathon in 2008. Maybe *way* before that.

Both of these bras do a good job restricting bounce, but when I wore the heavy-duty one (the thing is seriously like armor) I struggled to breathe after an intense interval, and even the newer one (that I ordered according to my more current, larger band size) makes me notice it when I'm huffing and puffing.

Stupid question time: is it supposed to do this? Before I used to run, I biked, and bounce wasn't a factor there, so my less-supportive bras were fine, and I could heave and pant and wheeze without issue. Can anyone suggest a favorite bra for a D cup or above that marries the dual functions of not letting your boobs hit your chin on every stride but still letting you actually, you know, oxygenate?

[Thirteen]

Watching this... I'm in the boat as well.

[OrionGrad]

I'm watching this, too. Finding a good sports bra to wear during this breaatfeeding stage has been impossible. Right now I have to wear two bras to stop the bounce, and it's super uncomfortable.

[Curegirl]

I'm a 32C/30D and like the Tata Tamer from Lulu Lemon, although I think they changed the style a little. Bought it because of people's suggestions on this board! Good job of wicking and nothing moves.

[peggyfromwastate]

I have had good luck with Victoria's Secret sports bras of late. The half yearly sales and stuff have really good deals. They support well and I haven't noticed problems breathing. Can't wear the old style sports bra anymore.

[medpedspouse]

Tatatamer from Lululemon. Best sport/activity bra ever. It hooks in the back like a regular bra. I love it...it supports well yet comfortable. I hate sports bras that you have to wiggle yourself into.

Oh and although pricey, mine have held up very well...as in for at least 5-6 years well.

[spotty_dog]

Um, so for reference, this my Serious Bra. I got it from a boutique womens' sports store many moons ago: http://www.titlenine.com/product/313...n#.VRSWAGR4pfY

Nothing. Moves. I was breastfeeding my 1-year-old when I was training for my half, and I had some pretty serious boobies (I think we measured me at 34DD?) but you wouldn't know it when I strapped into that thing. Maybe I should just get that one again. But the new one, http://www.rei.com/product/865925/mo...-2013-closeout, is really decent. I wore it today for 4.5 miles and it was definitely not as tight as the other, and provided good support. Maybe I should just try a bigger size or something.

[medpedspouse]

I've said my 2cents...bought others at first but always went back to the tatatamer. My only beef is with the colors. I only have black because some of the other ones are sometimes cray-zy.

[spotty_dog]

I looked it up but the specs wouldn't load. I will try again later. Two recommendations is nothing to sneeze at!

[Thirteen]

I'll look into purchasing one. I need something, since I'm an E (!) cup while nursing. 😱


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[spotty_dog]

Okay, so the consensus seems to be that one should be able to pant heavily during a sprint interval without constriction, but still not get boob bounce? I will increase my expectations for a bra! I see that Lululemon does have free shipping on returns so that makes it a little easier to swallow the price. I will look around.

[poky]

Okay, so the consensus seems to be that one should be able to pant heavily during a sprint interval without constriction, but still not get boob bounce? I will increase my expectations for a bra! I see that Lululemon does have free shipping on returns so that makes it a little easier to swallow the price. I will look around.

If you ever get off the island, there's a lululemon store at Alderwood, too.

Looks like they run REALLY small, too (like for 33"-35" band measurement, the size chart recommends their bras labelled 38, for some completely insane reason). WTF is up with that?

[Thirteen]

They probably don't make my size then.


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[scarlett09]

http://m.herroom.com/panache-5021-fu...orts-bra.shtml

This what I have and I liked it very much from what I remember, as I haven't worn it in a year. I'm a F-G cup all the time. I have another one too, I will have to find it and post a link.


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[spotty_dog]

Ah, I saw all these reviews from people saying they usually wore a smaller size but were testing a bigger size -- and it was still too tight. I was confused but that explains it.

And yeah, looking at the bra size chart, if I read it right a 36D would purchase a 40A? And they don't make that. But...hm, I just measured myself and it seems my measurements are changing as I lose weight. I might be able to squeeze into a size they do make.