Review: Natori Sports Bra

[KnottedYet]

http://www.titlenine.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=2170&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=674&iSubCat=676&iProductID=2170

I hate underwire bras. They never fit right. So why is it that my two best-fitting and most comfortable and flattering everyday bras are UNDERWIRE? (a DKNY "t-shirt" bra and this fabulous Natori sports bra)

Yup, I know, the Natori is a sports bra but I wear it as an everyday bra. (I have CW-X for actual sports wear.)

This critter is very supportive. I could run in it if I wanted. All the rough stuff is on the outside, so it just feels smooth and warmly fuzzy like a flannel sheet on the inside. I really like the warm cotton-mix fabric.

The fit is very flattering without looking unnaturally prominent. And the fabric is thick and sturdy enough that my "headlights" aren't flashing... if you know what I mean.

All the straps stay put. The cups and wires don't creep around.

As an added benefit, the company was started and is owned by a woman (Josie Natori). Bra is made in China.

I have a white one. I want a gray one now, too. Fit is true to size. Wouldn't work well for plunging necklines and cleavage as it does come up quite high in the center.

[margo49]

I refuse on principle underwire.
Love the straps on this, btw

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Whoa....those look pretty heavy duty! :eek:

[Bklynmom]

I like the Natori but found it didn't wear as well. I like the Donna Karan better that's made pretty much the same way. Even with careful hand washing in Forever New (great stuff) they weart out too, but are OK for the bike. In a sports bra I am a 34 DDD (probaby really a 32 F, but they don't make 'em)

Those Enell bras without underwire stop almost all movement, but are too tight to wear on the bike for me. I do find that it makes running possible

[annie]

I like the Natori but found it didn't wear as well. I like the Donna Karan better that's made pretty much the same way. Even with careful hand washing in Forever New (great stuff) they weart out too, but are OK for the bike. In a sports bra I am a 34 DDD (probaby really a 32 F, but they don't make 'em)

Those Enell bras without underwire stop almost all movement, but are too tight to wear on the bike for me. I do find that it makes running possible

Try freshpair.com and search for sports bras then size. It will give you some options, including a couple of 32F's. You don't need as much support to bike as you do to run. I find that regular underwire bras are often ok for biking. Enough support and if you buy them on sale, it really doesn't matter if they don't last forever.

Annie