Supportive tri attire?

[Kelly728]

The world of tri wear boggles my mind, though I'm not planning on tri'ing until 2010. For you ladies that are blessed in the chest, do you find you need to wear a sports bra under the top/suit or are there some tops/suits that will actually support you without bouncing through the run? I'm a 34D.

[HillSlugger]

I'm only a 41B+. I get by with tri tops that have a built in shelf bra. I know a lot of larger women double up with a good, supportive bra under their top.

[tulip]

I was wondering the same thing as I dip my big toe into the triathlon world. I'm a 34D also. I'd be interested to hear what other experienced triathloners do for this situation.

[kacie tri-ing]

After starting triathloning, I dropped from a 38D to a 36C. That's one way to do it. That's not really where I would have chosen to loose any weight, alas, I did not get to choose:) I use a skirtsport tri top in black, and it seems to work pretty well.

[Kelly728]

After starting triathloning, I dropped from a 38D to a 36C. That's one way to do it. That's not really where I would have chosen to loose any weight, alas, I did not get to choose:) I use a skirtsport tri top in black, and it seems to work pretty well.

Well 5 years ago I was a 38D so I have dropped quite a bit. I'm hoping not to lose anymore there because I can't afford a new stock of bras right now! ;)
Generally I reach for sports bras with underwire for support and lack of uniboobity. I don't see the underwire being comfortable at all if I have something tight over it. I'll check out the skirtsport top since it appears to be on clearance.

[Veronica]

I'm fairly small in the boobage department. But what I found when I started buying tri stuff last year is the high end stuff gave better support. I bought two different levels of Zoot stuff and I could really see a difference.

Veronica

[jesvetmed]

I'm a 36c. The tri tops are fairly good (especially the more expensive as V mentioned), but I do buy the tri bra also, and wear both. That seems to work well enough for me. I like a lot of support!

I think that a regular bra would not dry well, and may chafe (Is that how you spell that?) once running. Experiment! Good luck.

[ilima]

I don't rely on just the tri tops for support. I wear a supportive sports bar underneath. Nope, I don't wear the cute skimpy-dimpy tops. I do try to wear tops that allow me to wear a bra without looking too obvious. I have a number of black tops that I wear a black bra with.

[tribogota]

I am 36c, but also have dropped since triathloning, but definitly wear a heavy duty sports bra underneath, a synthetic brand that dries out as best as it can during the rest of the race. It also keeps the trisuit from being "transparent" in the meshy areas. Bestform (Target, Walmart, 9.99) . A good friend of mine who is large, wears TWO bras under her trisuit. I do have trouble with chafing in the center during regular workouts, especially in the gym where I really sweat, so now I put a dry washcloth folded up right in the middle of my breasts and under the bottom elastic, and change it when it soaks through. In races, well I just chafe, very uncomfortable and red for days after.

[Kelly728]

I don't rely on just the tri tops for support. I wear a supportive sports bar underneath.

I figure that is what I will have to do, I want smaller boobs!!!!! I know I'll get over it quickly since "cute skimpy-dimpy" isn't the best look for me.

[ilima]

I want smaller boobs!!!!!

You and me both. Breast implants are one thing I will never understand.