Tri-friendly sports bra for the well endowed....

[Lise]

Thanks for that tip, EBD. I'm a 36D, and always looking for something that will work better than whatever I used in the last tri!

I notice, though, that the sizing charts for both bra and tri top only go up to an A or B cup. Yet you've found them adequate and supportive for a DD? I wouldn't have even tried. I'm looking for a tri top, since I tend to race in tri shorts and a non-aerodynamic top.

[colby]

I notice, though, that the sizing charts for both bra and tri top only go up to an A or B cup. Yet you've found them adequate and supportive for a DD? I wouldn't have even tried. I'm looking for a tri top, since I tend to race in tri shorts and a non-aerodynamic top.

I think it's the compression of the tri-top PLUS the bra that really helps. I probably couldn't use either independently, but when I put them together, it magically works (I was impressed).

I bought this one as a backup to my soon-to-be-replaced trisuit: http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=20740 but haven't received it yet. I haven't tried one without the shelf bra, but I know Susan liked the Tyr top without shelf bra because she wears a bra underneath. It could just be the compression of the two, but I agree with EBD's comment that the shelf might add some... lift...

[EBD]

I should have mentioned that the Sugoi Fizz tri top has a built-in shelf bra - so I'm wearing that plus a bra underneath. The Sugoi bra top in itself would not be nearly enough, you're right. I have never had much luck with sports bras made especially for the well-endowed - too much hardware, or I can't breathe, or they chafe - so I just double up on the old-fashioned compression, and somehow it works (making sure that the one next to my skin is nice smooth wicking material - doesn't matter so much what the top one is). I guess B + B = DD!

I came to this after trying on a couple of different tri tops with built-in shelf bras (over my sports bra), and although the compression was fine, most of the tops were too scantily cut in the chest, giving me that attractive boobs-squishing-out-into-armpits look. The Sugoi top has a bit more fabric in the armpit area, for minimal escaping boob! That said, my LBS leans heavily toward non-shelf-bra tri clothes and only has a couple of brands, so I am no expert.

[Lise]

although the compression was fine, most of the tops were too scantily cut in the chest, giving me that attractive boobs-squishing-out-into-armpits look. The Sugoi top has a bit more fabric in the armpit area, for minimal escaping boob!

Oh, man, tell me about it! I can relate!

[KnottedYet]

WooooHOOOOOOOO!

Susan sent me a quick note! TE is going to start carrying the CW-X! There are support ones and sport ones and heavy-duty ones and ones with colors and different sizes and IT'S SO EXCITING!!!!

I will be able to buy my favorite bras from SUSAN! (well, and TE and Molly the wonder-babe on the phone orders and everyone else, you know)

[lawyergirl]

I just got 2 of the Enell sports bras - http://www.teamestrogen.com/products.asp?pID=4238

They sure aren't pretty, but they do hold things in place very nice. I've used them for running and have been very impressed. And they come in a lot of sizes. I got a size too big at first and had to return and get the smaller size, but now they fit great.

[baskingshark]

Trimolly - how did your race go? And what bra did you buy in the end? Did it work well?