I started jogging yesterday - Bra advice

[BodhiTree]

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I've always had good luck with the high motion control Champion bras (not the C9 ones--they are generally more for lower-impact activities or smaller boobies). I've tried a few Moving Comfort ones, but never found them to fit my shape well, for some reason.

[SadieKate]

The Jubralee and the Fiona are both great bras. The Jubralee is a more recent introduction and, I think, an improvement on the Fiona because the band is sewn down preventing it from rolling plus it has a little more ergonomic shaping. What I like about these bras is the lack of heavy padding and "armor", and that they're lean more toward compression to provide control. I tried a Luna last year when I separated my ribs because the idea was that encapsulation would place less pressure on my ribs, but I hated the stiff engineering, side panels and heavy padding. I also don't think it controlled movement as well as the Jubralee or Fiona. I always felt like I was going to pop out the top.

Beware, the cup size on the Jubralee runs a tad small so I ordered one cup size up (34DD instead of 34D) from the Fiona to find the fit was exactly the same. When I need more bras, I'll order the Jubralee.

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[OakLeaf]

I've always had good luck with the high motion control Champion bras (not the C9 ones--they are generally more for lower-impact activities or smaller boobies). I've tried a few Moving Comfort ones, but never found them to fit my shape well, for some reason.

I'm small-breasted but the C9 bras still don't work for me (except in a double layer). Nice for cycling and yoga, not for impact. Moving Comfort also doesn't fit me.

But I'm seriously bumming because Champion changed their knit on the Double Dry shiny bras that worked for me for years - the ones that look similar to the C9 bras but were way more supportive. Same model number, same apparent pattern, but they changed something about the knit, and now, by the end of a run, my b00bs are half under the band. Zoom-zoom, when's the last you bought a new one? It seems like it was a year or two ago they changed.

So I don't have any "pro" recommendations, but I'd recommend against the new style Champion bra. But if you want to try one, I have one new in bag, size small...

[surgtech1956]

Thank you everyone. I'm going to check out the Moving Comfort and TE, I'm also going to check out Kohls and Dicks Sporting Goods. One more question, is one with 'cups' better than one of the 'compression' type(ie no cups)?

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But I'm seriously bumming because Champion changed their knit on the Double Dry shiny bras that worked for me for years - the ones that look similar to the C9 bras but were way more supportive. Same model number, same apparent pattern, but they changed something about the knit, and now, by the end of a run, my b00bs are half under the band. Zoom-zoom, when's the last you bought a new one? It seems like it was a year or two ago they changed.

I just bought a couple of my favorite Champion bra back in Jan., I believe. I haven't noticed a difference in the fabric on that--it's still way supportive and fits well. The only thing I really don't love about it is that they line it with some sort of thin foam (to prevent nipple show-through, I think), and that stuff doesn't wick well at all...I don't have major nips issues, so I'd prefer a bra with no lining.

Surg, I personally do best with bras that both encapsulate each breast, as well as compress them individually. Much better motion control, that way. I tend to like bras with underwires, too. I also haven't ever had luck with the ones that come in S, M, L, XL, etc. sizing. I am small around, but relatively big busted. I've gotta have actual bra-sized sports bras.

[SadieKate]

Encapsulation (cups) vs compression is a personal thing. I prefer compression ( re-read my previous post). You have to jump up and down in each to figure it out. I can't fathom underwires in a running bra but others obviously do!

[Blueberry]

Here was my experience with Moving Comfort's lack of product support. Sports bras are expensive for me, and I can't afford to replace my whole fleet every 6 months.

I've been not running, so haven't replaced the heavy duty hardware. I will probably try an Enell next time I need something with great support.