WoolWeenies Club

[mariposa]

Any of you tried any of the models of the Ibex sports bras for professional outfits?

I often bike to professional meetings. I sometimes have to change my shirt and pants when I arrive, but it would be nice to keep the same bra on.

The ones that offer the most support appear to have thick straps that might be too close to the neck? On the other hand, the skimpiest bra in the Ibex line looks, well...REALLY skimpy! I'm an A-B, but still.

Please share your experience! Thanks.
Mariposa

[redrhodie]

Mariposa, I love the Ibex Balance light bra, but it is indeed very skimpy (one layer of their thin fabric, and in my size, it really looks like a training bra ). I'm a 32 c and I ordered a med, which gave me no support, so I exchanged it for the small, which fits me much better. It's more supportive than you would think it could be, but it shows when you're chilly, if you know what I mean. I haven't yet tried it on the bike, and am not sure it will be as good as the Bralette for commuting.

The Bralette is less skimpy (2 layers of fabric), but also not enough to hide much under a thin t-shirt, for example. If you wear thicker tops than that, the Bralette will probably work well for you. I think it would be fine under a tailored shirt.

I tried the sports bra, and I found it much too high in the neckline, so I didn't keep it.

[mariposa]

Thanks for the bra feedback. I definitely want 2 layers in my bra...if you know what I mean.

Anyone have a clue when Ibex might have their annual clearing out of these bras? Or I could get it on TE of course.

Mariposa

[Grog]

Anyone have a clue when Ibex might have their annual clearing out of these bras? Or I could get it on TE of course.

They don't. I haven't seen them on sale since they were introduced, and I don't think they were on sale on TE either. They are not changing the models every year and I think they are pretty popular items...

Did others see a sale that I missed?

[redrhodie]

I finally tried my Ibex Giro Jersey and their Bralette on the bike. I also wore a zip neck Woolie. I'm thrilled with how everything performed. The jersey is the perfect form-fitting cut, with no elastic in the hem. It was in the low 30s F out, and although I worked up a sweat, the jersey is still dry, and I never felt damp. I did somehow manage to snag the jersey, so I'm a little concerned that it's too delicate (I want it to last forever!). Luckily, I can fix the snag with a crochet hook. I will not be picking up the kittens with this on, and I'll be hand washing it when needed, even though it says it's machine washable.

The bra is great. It got a little sweaty, but I definitely could still wear it all day. It does not smell, and the layer over the bra (the Woolie) is still dry. It was enough support on the bike, and it was so comfortable I never gave it a second thought.

[Biciclista]

kittens? what kittens?
we have a half grown kitten too. She likes to be held while I wear wool. I wore silk the other day and she did not like it!

[redrhodie]

Well, technically cats, but Eddy's just 1 and a half. He's still my baby kitten. He actually hates to be held by me and will struggle, which makes the snags. Terrible teenager.

I just fixed the snag by carefully pulling it through to the wrong side.