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Post by pancakes on Apr 12, 2018 4:57:21 GMT
I have a really hard time finding sports bras that fit. If I’m honest, I haven’t found one that fits really well.
I’m an A cup, but I have a large rib cage. I usually wear a 36A in bras (on the last clasp, so maybe I need a 38?), and this would normally size me into the SMALL sports bras.
But the bras that fit me best are size LARGE. The lightly padded kind that doesn’t have molded cups so it’s pretty stretchy. My rib cage feels like it’s suffocating in a small or medium sports bra. But any bigger and the cups feel like it’s way too much. And I definitely can NOT get a large in the molded cup bras because I don’t fill those out.
Am I the only one who has problems with sports bras?
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Post by anniefb on Apr 12, 2018 5:41:20 GMT
I haven’t had any problems since I started wearing Moving Comfort sports bras.
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Post by Gennifer on Apr 12, 2018 5:41:23 GMT
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Post by elaine on Apr 12, 2018 11:24:59 GMT
Maybe try a sports bra that has actual cup-sizing rather than S-XL sizing. www.titlenine.com has a great selection. |
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Post by RosieKat on Apr 12, 2018 11:29:47 GMT
My DD had to get a soft regular bra instead of sports bras. She has a naturally large frame (needs a 38 or 40 because of her rib cage) but is still only 12 and just needs an A. We found some bras by Jockey (IIRC) at Kohl's that are still really soft but sized correctly and are sufficiently supportive.
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Apr 12, 2018 11:34:07 GMT
Can you find a brand that is bra sized rather than s-xl? I have ordered from www.barenecessities.com. before and they had a wide variety of sports bras that were band sized. I have been a B cup to a DD cup and never had a sports bra fit me well. I eventually found a band sized Nike bra that I loved from there. It doesn't fit me anymore so I am in the same boat as you again and on the hunt. Or, as above, bandaid your nipples. Whatever works  |
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Post by Linda on Apr 12, 2018 11:40:41 GMT
I would suggest cup-sized sports bras also - my DD has the opposite problem - small band size/large cup size - and cup-sized has been the solution for her - she can't do the ones that are S/M/L.
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Post by Carey Pierce on Apr 12, 2018 12:29:21 GMT
I have a really hard time finding sports bras that fit. If I’m honest, I haven’t found one that fits really well. I’m an A cup, but I have a large rib cage. I usually wear a 36A in bras (on the last clasp, so maybe I need a 38?), and this would normally size me into the SMALL sports bras. But the bras that fit me best are size LARGE. The lightly padded kind that doesn’t have molded cups so it’s pretty stretchy. My rib cage feels like it’s suffocating in a small or medium sports bra. But any bigger and the cups feel like it’s way too much. And I definitely can NOT get a large in the molded cup bras because I don’t fill those out. Am I the only one who has problems with sports bras? I love Handful Bras. They are great! They fit well and have amazing molded cups that make everything look good. They are a little pricey but they last. I am about your size and wear a medium! |
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Post by kelly8875 on Apr 12, 2018 12:33:09 GMT
Have you considered just wearing a normal soft bra? If your cup size is A, a normal bra may work just fine. Some of those soft wireless, type? Being an A cup, you won’t need as much support as a sports bra usually offers (not trying to be mean, no one can control the girls size...)
Or they do make sports bras that aren’t sized SML, but have numbers for the bands. I’ve gotten them at the big sports stores. I’ve also resorted to just wearing my normal bras for work outs, but ones I reserve only for workouts and never daily wear again because they smell, lol.
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 12, 2018 13:29:43 GMT
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Post by smartypants71 on Apr 12, 2018 13:44:44 GMT
I love Natori! You can often find them at Rack as well for around 20-25 bucks! |
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Post by cakediva on Apr 12, 2018 14:00:55 GMT
I don't wear a sports bra that has cups. I wear the one piece spandex/stretchy style from Nike or Under Armour. I wear a B cup, and buy the L size - there are no cups, but the L size band works for my rib cage size, and the spandex expands to fit my breasts. This is my current favourite: Sports Bra |
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Post by bianca42 on Apr 12, 2018 14:16:24 GMT
I have a really hard time finding sports bras that fit. If I’m honest, I haven’t found one that fits really well. I’m an A cup, but I have a large rib cage. I usually wear a 36A in bras (on the last clasp, so maybe I need a 38?), and this would normally size me into the SMALL sports bras. But the bras that fit me best are size LARGE. The lightly padded kind that doesn’t have molded cups so it’s pretty stretchy. My rib cage feels like it’s suffocating in a small or medium sports bra. But any bigger and the cups feel like it’s way too much. And I definitely can NOT get a large in the molded cup bras because I don’t fill those out. Am I the only one who has problems with sports bras? Oddly enough, those are my exact sizes and yes, I have the same problem. When I find one that fits well, I buy a bunch of them. My favorite are a few I got a MACY's 2-3 years ago. I think they are Ideology brand. I also have a couple Victoria's Secret ones that fit well...but it's hard to find them at VS that aren't molded. |
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Post by pancakes on Apr 12, 2018 15:05:50 GMT
Meh. Just bandaid your nipples so no one sees them, and you're fine.  Believe it or not, people with small chests still need sports bras. I’m sure this was a joke in good fun, but it was pretty offensive.EDIT: Sorry! I thought you were making fun. mom gave me the background info! |
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Post by pancakes on Apr 12, 2018 15:10:37 GMT
Have you considered just wearing a normal soft bra? If your cup size is A, a normal bra may work just fine. Some of those soft wireless, type? Being an A cup, you won’t need as much support as a sports bra usually offers (not trying to be mean, no one can control the girls size...) Or they do make sports bras that aren’t sized SML, but have numbers for the bands. I’ve gotten them at the big sports stores. I’ve also resorted to just wearing my normal bras for work outs, but ones I reserve only for workouts and never daily wear again because they smell, lol. I actually wear a wireless bra for my everyday one, but I don’t think a normal bra would be supportive enough for running or heavy cardio. I could weight lift in it, but one issue is that the material is more textured and also will soak up too much sweat! |
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Post by pancakes on Apr 12, 2018 15:14:31 GMT
Maybe try a sports bra that has actual cup-sizing rather than S-XL sizing. www.titlenine.com has a great selection. I’m def looking into sports bras with actual sizing — but sadly title nine does not make any for A cups. |
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Post by mom on Apr 12, 2018 15:15:26 GMT
Meh. Just bandaid your nipples so no one sees them, and you're fine. Believe it or not, people with small chests still need sports bras. I’m sure this was a joke in good fun, but it was pretty offensive. I don't think Gennifer was making fun of you. She was referring to a news article earlier this week where a teen girl was asked to cover her nipples with two bandaids at school so the boys wouldn't get turned on. |
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Post by pancakes on Apr 12, 2018 15:16:41 GMT
Believe it or not, people with small chests still need sports bras. I’m sure this was a joke in good fun, but it was pretty offensive. I don't think Gennifer was making fun of you. She was referring to a news article earlier this week where a teen girl was asked to cover her nipples with two bandaids at school so the boys wouldn't get turned on. Oh, sorry I definitely missed that thread/ didn’t even see it in the news! Thanks for letting me know. |
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Post by mom on Apr 12, 2018 15:18:29 GMT
I don't think Gennifer was making fun of you. She was referring to a news article earlier this week where a teen girl was asked to cover her nipples with two bandaids at school so the boys wouldn't get turned on. Oh, sorry I definitely missed that thread/ didn’t even see it in the news! Thanks for letting me know. no worries! I just didn't want your feelings hurt when I was 100% certain she wasn't trying to be ugly to you! |
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 12, 2018 16:25:17 GMT
I prefer the longer sports tops with no stomach showing. And I have the opposite problem, I'm a large cup with a small band size. I found hook closure sports bras from Athleta (Gap) and Lucy (now North Face), although they are limited and hard to find. I can buy the bra to fit my cup size and then put it on the first hook to fit my band. Or take it in at the band if I need to.
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Post by caspad on Apr 12, 2018 16:50:26 GMT
Maybe try a sports bra that has actual cup-sizing rather than S-XL sizing. www.titlenine.com has a great selection. This is my advice too. I love Title Nine too for my size. Have you looked at Shock Absorber, Glamorise, Panache, Brooks/Moving Comfort? They all sell sized bras not just S/M/L |
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Post by Gennifer on Apr 12, 2018 17:14:25 GMT
Well, dammit. Sorry for my misplaced humor, pancake! I definitely didn't mean it in an unkind way.  |
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Post by wimom on Apr 12, 2018 19:53:53 GMT
A 38A sports bra fits me best, but there aren't many out there. I also hate step-in sports bras and only wear ones with hook closures. I tried a front-zip style but did not like it. I have this Pure Lime one from Amazon: Pure Lime sports braThe cup area is shaped but not padded and stretches/flattens out somewhat when you put it on. I would like it to give a little more compression and support, but it has been adequate. I also have this one in 38B; it fits about the same as the 38A Pure Lime and it like it better, seems to support a little better: Triumph sports bra |
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Post by KikiPea on Apr 12, 2018 20:22:08 GMT
You could also try herroom.com
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 12, 2018 23:40:05 GMT
I prefer the longer sports tops with no stomach showing. And I have the opposite problem, I'm a large cup with a small band size. I found hook closure sports bras from Athleta (Gap) and Lucy (now North Face), although they are limited and hard to find. I can buy the bra to fit my cup size and then put it on the first hook to fit my band. Or take it in at the band if I need to. I'm tellin' ya! NATORI! I'm a 32G/H. They're AMAZING! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 13:07:50 GMT
Do any of the recommendations above fit this description:
No metal anywhere (clasps, underwires = NO, I’ll tolerate something on the adjustable straps, but. I prefer not as they can chafe under backpacks)
Light padding, or at least enough to handle large nipples (medium breasts, b-ish cup, very large nips)
Wide-set straps (no racer back or criss-cross; straps that don’t show in the neck holes of shirts)
Color for pale skin (beige, ecru. — not all the bright colors and patterns or dark solids or white)
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Post by gryroagain on Apr 13, 2018 15:40:07 GMT
I hate them. I’m an A also and they make me look absolutely flat chested, like a 12 year old boy. But the ones with cups I can’t fill out! So it’s wear a regular bra and get it all sweaty and gross, or look like a boy. Not a man, lol, a boy.
So my answer is not exercises😂
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