tri suits, sports bras & wetsuits

[beancounter]

I'm hoping to do my first triathlon this year and I was looking at tri suits. However, me running with out a sports bra is pretty unrealistic...how do people handle this? Is the trisuit more supportive than I imagine? Do people wear a bra or something under the suit? Also the triathlon I'm contemplating will not require a wetsuit but it probably will be recommended - are wetsuits workable with tri suits? thx!

[esmorin]

I feel like this thread started right at the right time. I just registered for my first tri...and I am starting to think about clothing.

I have really huge boobs (36G), so many of the Tri tops will not fit me, most likely. So, I am thinking about wearing my bra and a running tank top. I figured this would be OK since the sweat-wicking tops are designed to shed/evaporate water really fast. And then Tri shorts. Tri shorts are meant to be swum in, right? I feel like I have so many ridiculous questions!

I figure I am completely overlooking some important detail, but I am trying to eliminate as much changing as possible in transition.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for clothing for us newbies? I appreciate everyone's wisdom!

[timeshifting]

My partner has one of the shock absorber swimwear sports bras that she wears under her 2xu trisuit (which doesn't have any support). The bra is designed for swimming in, so dries quickly, has no wires and is chlorine resistant. She's a 32DD and really happy with combo, everything stays put.

http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk/swim/bikini.html

They don't seem to be available outside the EU, however this site ships internationally (it's where my partner ordered from):
http://www.figleaves.com/uk/nsf/qwiser.asp?term=shock%20absorber%20swim

Reviews:
http://www.lessbounce.com/acatalog/Shock_Absorber_Bikini_Top.html
http://reviews.wiggle.co.uk/7867/5360046224/bikini-top-reviews/reviews.htm
http://reviews.wiggle.co.uk/7867-en_gb/5360046223/swimsuit-reviews/reviews.htm

[timeshifting]

@esmorin: How do find the Specialized Dolce compared to your other bikes, that was the bike I was on here researching for my partner (well the lower spec'ed version). How's the ride and build quality, seems cheaper than some of the other brands they sell down here (though the others might just be over priced :p). I've never owned anything Specialized other than their saddles.

Also forgot to mention for shock absorber stuff the size range goes up to 38G, so maybe a two piece trisuit of their tankini plus tri shorts combo would work for you.*

* I think my previous post is pending moderation due to containing several urls, should turn up shortly so this will make more sense then ;).

[timeshifting]

Just in case my previous post never makes it out of moderation (the message after clicking post flashed up so quickly I'm not sure exactly what it said). My partner is a 32dd and uses a shock absorber swim sports bra under her 2xu tri suit, and is very happy with the combo.

http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk/swim/the-swimwear-range.html

(The fig leaves site they link to on the product pages ships internationally).

[hebe]

Just chiming in here to say that ShockAbsorber bras are good, they were my main running/gym bra and the brand is very well known here especially for larger cup sizes where choice is more limited.

Otherwise I know nothing about triathlon clothing so will quietly watch and learn.