Seeking bra reviews for the larger boobage

[Susan Otcenas]

Thank you again for your help last year this time, when I was freaking out about how to get through a pool swim tri while wearing a good bra. ....
I'm thinking I may get another Enell, in size 2. Sometimes I feel like my ribs, not just my breasts, are being compressed in the size 1!

My pleasure. Don't know if you saw it, but last year, I wrote a review of the Nexus after wearing it in a tri here in Oregon. Here's the link to that: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ighlight=nexus Scan down to post#48. The whole thread is worth reading too. Lots of good opinions there.

Regarding the Enell - I would feel too restricted in the size 1, but we are all built differently. You should probably order one for fit comparison, though. If your rib cage can't fully expand, you won't get enough air. I know *I* gasp enough just from the exertion of the run itself! I need all the rib cage expansion I can get.

Tailwinds,

Susan

[miffy'sFuji]

This is a great thread! Thanks everyone for offering your experience. I'm pretty curious about the Enell now. My skin is somewhat sensitive and prone to getting red and itchy if things rub in certain areas. I had that problem with the neckline of the maia. But, I'm one who needs to wear (or rather I just feel more comfortable wearing) a sports bra all of the time. I inherited genes from both my parents - smaller sized ribcage from my mom (who is an A/B - so much easier for someone into athletics to deal with!)...but a generous bust from my dad's side of the family (hehe my dad lucked out though )...It can sometimes be tough to find a band that doesn't ride up with a cup that is large enough.

[reenybeeny]

I posted on that thread last year--look, the question has come up again! Here's my 2 cents, as an athletic 34DD:

I have used that Enell (size 1) for a couple of triathlons. However, it has been sitting in my drawer for the last year because I can't bring myself to put it on. First, it is so constraining, it feels like a girdle. Second, it is very thick and makes a thick line under any tank top--doesn't look great. Maybe someone out there would want mine? I don't think I want it anymore.

I like the Hind Motion Sensor and was actually thinking of wearing it for my next triathlon. Especially since I'll be swimming in a wetsuit. I don't know if it would offer enough coverage and support as a bathing suit top.

Two more I like a lot: the Champion Friction Free™ Seamless Full Support Sports Bra, which has a lot of support but may be discontinued, and the Road Runner Sports Sporktek Bra. (Susan recommended this last year!) I have two of the Sporteks and wear them every week. However, they are a bit thick so might not be great for a tri swim.

Good luck!

[Susan Otcenas]

... and the Road Runner Sports Sporktek Bra. (Susan recommended this last year!) I have two of the Sporteks and wear them every week. However, they are a bit thick so might not be great for a tri swim.....

Yes, indeed. I have 3 of these, in fact. Black, White & Green. I wear them ALOT and have put them through quite a lot of abuse. My three all have stitching coming loose from the bottom bands. I think it's just a natural side effect of a snug pullover bra being pulled over large breasts. (That is, I don't consider this to be a defect - bras wear out.) Simply, I sometimes struggle to get in and out of them. BUT I do love them once they're on. Very comfy. These bras are of the uni-boob, masher variety, but they DO work. Before I started wearing my Nexus, the Sportek was the bra I used for triathlons. They don't dry well, but they are comfy and supportive.

Susan

[SadieKate]

Simply, I sometimes struggle to get in and out of them.

Susan, I'm laughing in empathy. Bubba stands there and laughs at my contortionistic attempts to liberate myself from the durn thing.

I knew there was a reason for a pre-nup.

[Susan Otcenas]

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The worst is when the dang thing is really wet & sweaty. You get it just to that point where it's half on, half off and it gets STUCK across your shoulders. Your arms are up around your head and you're walking around blind banging into things....

Susan

[SadieKate]

I swear one of these days I'm going to dislocate a shoulder.