Padded sports bras

[deeaimond]

I'm in between A & B. A is too small, B has extra space. The Italian '1' seems to fit better. It only comes in padded. I have sloping shoulders so bra straps do not stay up. I have a little elastic thingy that is supposed to hold them up--that means they don't fall down as often.

I go without as much as possible. Working from home makes that possible most of the time. I think I'm getting saggy at the ripe old age of 35! lol

A bra's cup size will also increase if the number ( i don't know what it is called) increases.

So for example, I can wear a 36C, but then the cups spill a little, BUT if i wear a 36D it is just too big. To compensate, I go down one strap size to a 34D, and the cups, even though both are D, are a little smaller as well. perfect fit. (I find that many bras in the US have poor cutting though... not sure why, so be sure to try a variety of brands.)

Due to regional preferences, bras also have very different shapes. I find that bras from asian and japanese brands tend to be very round, while french bras have a slightly pointy shape.

Maybe you can go to a proper lingerie shop and get fitted? there is no return for saggy boobs....

[ny biker]

A bra's cup size will also increase if the number ( i don't know what it is called) increases.

So for example, I can wear a 36C, but then the cups spill a little, BUT if i wear a 36D it is just too big. To compensate, I go down one strap size to a 34D, and the cups, even though both are D, are a little smaller as well. perfect fit. (I find that many bras in the US have poor cutting though... not sure why, so be sure to try a variety of brands.)

Due to regional preferences, bras also have very different shapes. I find that bras from asian and japanese brands tend to be very round, while french bras have a slightly pointy shape.

Maybe you can go to a proper lingerie shop and get fitted? there is no return for saggy boobs....

I find that for regular bras, a 38A fits across the back but is too big in the cups, and a 36A fits in the cups but is too tight in the band. I wind up wearing the 38A because I'm not a big fan of all-day pain.

Also I can't wear anything with an underwire because they dig into my ribs in the front. I have weird ribs.

Really I wish I could just skip it altogether.

[deeaimond]

I find that for regular bras, a 38A fits across the back but is too big in the cups, and a 36A fits in the cups but is too tight in the band. I wind up wearing the 38A because I'm not a big fan of all-day pain.

Also I can't wear anything with an underwire because they dig into my ribs in the front. I have weird ribs.

Really I wish I could just skip it altogether.

there is an inch of fat between my ribs and the wire, so the wire can't find my ribs to dig in

Was the modern bra invented by a man?

some underwires give me heartburn...

[BalaRoja]

I find that for regular bras, a 38A fits across the back but is too big in the cups, and a 36A fits in the cups but is too tight in the band. I wind up wearing the 38A because I'm not a big fan of all-day pain.

Also I can't wear anything with an underwire because they dig into my ribs in the front. I have weird ribs.

Really I wish I could just skip it altogether.

I feel compelled to ask as it is relevant to me (same size basically): what brands are you wearing/using in a 36a/38a? Most dept. stores don't even carry 38a's and the selection of 36a's is usually slim at best.

I think what Oakleaf said sounds right: broad shoulders/torso + small cups = lotsa problems finding a well-fitting bra.

[shootingstar]

Due to regional preferences, bras also have very different shapes. I find that bras from asian and japanese brands tend to be very round, while french bras have a slightly pointy shape.

Yea? I dunno, all the padding, etc. these days ..it looks like alot more rounded, padded bras in general. Abit useless for some gals, like me. Something quite round and padded looks laughable on me. Honest, how some women will "trick" their boobs to be alot more than what they are.

I don't wear sports bras. I just wear older bras for cycling. So hence, bras aren't binding tight on me. THank goodness.

Yea, I'm wierd. Sports bras, shelf bras in tank tops... make me look like a 11 yr. old all over again. Do I need this, nearly 1/2 century later? Guess could be worse.

Underwire...geez, only 2 in my whole lifetime so far. Plastic wire rubbing against bone on my rib, is not something to tolerate for many hrs. And absolutely not for any exercise activity.

[malkin]

Unless I go to Nordstrom or someplace for a proper fitting, I feel like it's a crapshoot...to make the risk more fun, I've been buying whatever's on sale at Sierra Trading. Sometimes you win; sometimes you might get a good laugh!

[rubywagon]

Sometimes you win; sometimes you might get a good laugh!

Or a good cry!

[Catrin]

Underwire...geez, only 2 in my whole lifetime so far. Plastic wire rubbing against bone on my rib, is not something to tolerate for many hrs. And absolutely not for any exercise activity.

I was at Macy's today getting properly fitted to determine my new bra size (have lost a bunch of weight) and the fitter seemed almost shocked that I won't wear an under-wire.

Anyway, while there I saw sports bras with underwires!?!? Sounds painful to me.

[zoom-zoom]

Anyway, while there I saw sports bras with underwires!?!? Sounds painful to me.

My 2 favorite Champion bras both have underwires--they offer better support and encapsulation than bras without, at least on my boobs. If a bra fits properly the underwires shouldn't be uncomfortable...I have worn a few that don't fit well (or are just plain poorly-made/designed) and in those cases the underwires are uncomfortable.

[Crankin]

I received the Handful bra today. It comes in a large mesh bag that looks like it will be useful for traveling, so I kept the bag. When I first took the bra out of the bag, I thought it looked big for an x-small, but it fits perfectly. It's not tight and constricting at all, like all of my other sports bras. I thought the V back straps might show in a regular shaped top, but I wore it and changed into a wicking t shirt for a run on the treadmill and nothing showed.
I thought the pads (which are removable) were natural looking and certainly didn't increase my size in any real way.
It just made me look like I *might* actually have some boobs. I am glad I bought two.

[Melalvai]

I almost said "could you post a picture please?" and then realized how that sounded. Um, is there a link to an ad that has a picture?

[OakLeaf]

I almost said "could you post a picture please?" and then realized how that sounded. Um, is there a link to an ad that has a picture?

http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodHF_5...um=productLink