Ibex wool bra review

[Crankin]

Sandra, I could start a whole thread on Le Mystere... I don't buy their bras, but I do buy their undies. Yes, I buy thongs, ladies because I like pants that are below the waist and I can't stand the dreaded panty line. So, I went to a real lingerie store and they steered me to the Le Mystere line. They don't show through anything! I do buy Wacoal bras, which are just as expensive. And they make what are so nicely called "petite" sized bras!

[sandra]

I've tried a lot of bras in my lifetime, and believe me, with 34DD's I have to have a bra that is good. Won't wear any other kind now than Le Mystere. I wish they made a sports bra!

[KnottedYet]

Wacoal has a sports line with a completely different name: CWX. And TE sells it: http://www.teamestrogen.com/brands.asp?brandID=119

Susan O might know if Le Mystere has a sports line under a different name.

[Andrea]

I have a couple of sports bras from Road Runner Sports that I love- they're the only one I found for larger cup sizes that didn't have some sort of clasp or zipper that makes it look like underwear (I like to go shirtless sometimes in the summer). They used to have them in a wide variety of colors, but now they're only in black & white unless you want the long version: RRS Sportek c/d cup

The description says for moderate-impact activity in larger sizes, but trust me, if you're wearing this thing, they aren't going ANYWHERE. I use mine for trail running and usually refer to it as my bullet-proof bra

[mimitabby]

today was the big test for the Ibex wool bra. Chilly Hilly!

I got hot, I was cold, I sweated, I got cold, i got hot.
for over 3 hours (including off bike time)
NO COLD CLAMMY CHEST..
awesome!!!

[KnottedYet]

Mimi, post a review on Ibex's website!

[Zen]

Everytime I see "wool bra" my b@@bs start itching.
I know, I know "It's not scratchy!"
Tell that to my b@@bs.

A wool thong!?

[mimitabby]

Mimi, post a review on Ibex's website!

i didn't know you could.


Zen, a lot of people are like that! but like YOU said, Ibex isn't like that.

[KnottedYet]

i didn't know you could.

Here ya go! http://www.ibexwear.com/shop/ReviewP...php?PageID=240
You could be the first to review it!

[mimitabby]

Done

thanks Knot!

[Skierchickie]

Thanks for the info, Mimi! I've been wishing for a wool sports bra for a while (love my Smartwool long underwear). Over the last couple of years, I've been adding more wool underlayers to my drawer, and getting really sick of my supposedly-wicking, but instead just wet & clammy bras. So after reading your review, I started looking around. None of the ski shops I've been to lately carry anything. Lots of Smartwool, but they don't make a bra. So I ordered two from TE, because I was sort of between sizes. Well, they came pretty quickly (and just in time for my Saturday ski). I tried them both on, and they both felt amazingly comfortable. I couldn't decide which one fit better, so my DH said "why don't you just keep both?". I said "because they were $50 apiece". He said "so, how often do you get something like this?". I said "two weekends ago at Target, I got two sports bras". Okay, they didn't really count ($14 Champion semi-wicking clammy ones). It feels pretty extravagant (I'm not into the whole fancy underwear thing, and I'm more likely to splurge on a jacket or a jersey).

I've had them for a week, and I love them! Yes, I still get sweaty, but I don't notice it. It's been 5 degrees, it's been 30 degrees. I've been overdressed, I've been underdressed. Very comfy! No restrictive band across the bottom - just soft & stretchy all over (the knit is different in different areas). I do wish the straps were a bit farther apart, but otherwise perfect. I'm pretty lacking in the boobage department, so I don't need much support - can't give much input there. I probably won't use them for running, but they are great for skiing, snowshoeing, I'm sure for biking.

[OakLeaf]

I have a hard time imagining wool giving any support at all. Is it really there?

[sandra]

I have to tell you that I have a huge crush on your husband. Just kidding, but what a dear to encourage you to keep both. Enjoy!

[mimitabby]

Sandra, whose husband?

[sandra]

sorry, I was posting but other posts got ahead of me. Skierchickie's husband for this:

I tried them both on, and they both felt amazingly comfortable. I couldn't decide which one fit better, so my DH said "why don't you just keep both?". I said "because they were $50 apiece". He said "so, how often do you get something like this?".

Truthfully, I have a husband that is that sweet, but I hope she realizes she has a keeper.