Padded sports bras

[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

[Susan Otcenas]

If I can jump in here for a moment...

We carry LOTS of bras, to suit many difference preferences.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/product/...-c2-c3-p0.html

To address a few things mentioned here...

A/B cup bras without padding:

1) Try the Handful. Pads are removable. These have been HGELY popular this year. Come in 5 colors.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/handful/...3-b100201.html

2) Patagonia Barely Bra. No padding.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/patagoni...3-b100123.html

3) Phoebe A/B bra - Racerback with no hardware.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/search.ep?keyWords=phoebe (note this link shows you the A/B AND the C/D versions.

4) CW-X Lite Support - no padding
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodCW_165001.html

5) Iris Bra - I love this Bra. Comes in A/B and C/D. No padding http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodMC_300124.html Might be a teeny bit generous in the cup for a true A, but a tweener should be fine in it.



I'll address larger bras in my next post.

[Catrin]

If I can jump in here for a moment...

We carry LOTS of bras, to suit many difference preferences.
http://www.teamestrogen.com/product/...-c2-c3-p0.html

I'll address larger bras in my next post.

Any solutions for those of us who fall between B-C cups? I was a 38D before I lost a lot of weight and went to the department store this weekend to get measured properly. Nothing they had in either 38B or C cup came close to fitting, but I've never been a fan of sports bras I've found in department stores. I don't care so much about headlight dimming, but that would be great if I can get that and proper support.

And just to be picky, I need a racer back - or at least one that is convertible. Perhaps as I continue to lose weight perhaps I can get out of this "in-between" category. I didn't buy anything since nothing fit - but my larger bras just aren't doing the job any more...

I've looked at your site and didn't see anything in a 38B - it seems better to me to go a little small rather than a little large. Of course, I may just not have hit the right filter I've never been smaller than a C cup as an adult, so this seems odd to me

[Pedal Wench]

4) CW-X Lite Support - no padding
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodCW_165001.html

These are my "go-to" bras. Due to the internal support straps, they have minimal, 'show-through', but they're really supportive without being constrictive. I have 5 of them, and keep looking for more on sale!