What is your favorite Bra?

[veloputt]

I'm currently 34D+
(I even had reduction surgery from DDD to C, and oddly, bra manufacturers changed the labelling so what was a C cup is now a D cup... go figure! I still have the old C cup for proof!).

For cycling I actually like the Pearl Izumi schimmels or their other sports "bras".

But for more active endeavors, like running or volleyball, my current favorite is by Brooks Pro-Support--and comes in band and cup sizes for a great fit.

For day wear--well, what's my favorite is not longer available the next time I go shopping (or the fabric changed or cut changed slightly to "improve" it), and varies by what I'm planning to wear over it. Have better luck w/ the european brands--they just seem to have better styles that fit well, too. E.g. Chantelle, Triumph, Freya... www.figleaves.com is a good place to check.

[margo49]

Yeah, Veloputt
I have a Triumph Tri-Action.
It is so nice and seamless with stretchy straps and velcro for easy adjustment. Best of all it is a front-y
Never figured out how to do a bra up at the back. Also have had long periods of limited arm movement ( mastectomy and a horrendous tractor accident) and fronties helped me stay independent.
I also think all the "reverse engineering" of seams, 3 sets of hooks and eyes, and overlapping fabric just ruins the asthetics of that beautiful expanse of a woman's back.

[veloputt]

Guess I've just gotten used to rear hooks as that was the only option I was exposed to nearly 30 years ago when I started wearing bras!

Besides the looks, hooks on the back can be painful, too. I have to be careful w/ where the hook hits on the backbone, else are a literal pain doing situps!

I've found a Walcoal w/ front closure and has some stiffness to the cups for the nice "t-shirt" look w/out feeling like armour plating, and a nice and comfortable strap design in the back... It's currently one of my favorites for "day" use.

Front zipper sports bras usually don't work for me, but I'm wearing out a Pearl Izuma front zip sports bra that was nice that it had a locking zipper (as w/out a lock, I've found some creep down on their own accord), and good strap adjustments.

[chickwhorips]

Best of all it is a front-y
Never figured out how to do a bra up at the back.

your not the only one. i'm not good at it either. i have to latch them in front and then spin it around my tummy and put it on that way.

i'm just not coordinated enough to latch it behind me.