Sports Bras: Reviews

Updated January 2010

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Best sports bra for A cups

Several reviewers recommend the Moving Comfort Alexis Sports Bra for women with A cups, as well as for B-cup women who want a comfy bra for low-impact activities like walking or yoga. This stylish compression bra, which… expandsupports the breasts against the body, has thin straps and subtle padding. Women with smaller chests appreciate the subtle boost this bra gives them, and reviewers say the fabric is very breathable. The straps are comfy and don't slide around, and the bra's racerback style -- where the straps curve inwards in the back -- ensures unobstructed arm movement. However, the Moving Comfort sports bra has a tendency to run small, according to reviews, and some who use it for high-impact activities report problems with chafing. Overall, small-busted women say the Alexis sports bra is a comfortable, supportive pick. Sizes for the Moving Comfort Alexis Sports Bra range from 32A to 38B/40A. collapse

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Runner's World: Testers at Runner's World have good things to say about the Moving Comfort Alexis bra.

Amazon.com: There are about a dozen reviews of the Moving Comfort Alexis Sports Bra at Amazon.com, where the bra gets an overall rating of four out of five stars.

Women's Health magazine: The Moving Comfort Alexis is an Editor's Pick at Women's Health magazine, where the sports bra is recommended for women with A/B cups who engage in medium-impact sports.

Fitness Magazine: Fitness magazine also recommends the Moving Comfort Alexis for women with A cups.

FitSugar.com: One small-chested editor at FitSugar.com gives the Moving Comfort Alexis a positive review, saying it's comfortable and supportive enough for high-impact exercises.

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Sports bra for B cups

Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra

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The Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra earns a host of recommendations for women with B cups who engage in high-impact sports like running or aerobics. A-cup athletes who prefer more support may also like this bra. The… expandChampion Shape T-Back is primarily a compression bra, but it includes internal cups for extra support and shaping. Reviewers love the support it provides, saying the Champion Shape T-Back bra prevents breasts from bouncing during vigorous exercise. Women also like that the internal cups prevent breasts from looking smashed together. The bra's nylon/spandex fabric includes a moisture-wicking treatment, but some reviewers wish the T-Back bra did a better job of keeping them dry during sweaty exercise sessions. Some also complain about the prominent seams on the front of the bra, which can show through workout shirts. Sizes for the Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra start at 32A and end at 38D. collapse

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Amazon.com: The Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra earns an average rating of 4.5 stars out of five in over 30 reviews at Amazon.com.

StilettoJungleBlog.com: Kim Moshtaghi, a blogger at StilettoJungleBlog.com, has a good personal experience with the Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra.

Redbook: The Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra is recommended by the editors of Redbook magazine for small- and medium-chested women.

Shape magazine: Editors at Shape magazine pick the Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra as the best sports bra for women with A/B cups who engage in high-impact exercise.

Fitness Magazine: Fitness magazine selects the Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra as the best bet for women with B cups.

Buzzillions.com: Buzzillions.com compiles only a dozen reviews of the Champion Shape T-Back Sports Bra, but the bra gets very high ratings: 4.7 out of five stars.

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Sports bra for C/D cups

Moving Comfort Fiona Sports Bra

*Est. $40 Compare Prices

Women with larger breasts need more support from their sports bra, and experts say the Moving Comfort Fiona is a good choice for those with C and D cups. This underwire-free encapsulation bra supports each breast in its… expandown internal cup and compresses the breasts against the body. Unlike most sports bras that are designed to be pulled over the head, the Moving Comfort Fiona has a back hook-and-eye closure, which makes it easier for large-breasted women to get the bra on and off. Reviewers also love the adjustable straps, which help them fine-tune the fit. The soft fabric wicks moisture well, and the bra looks more stylish than most sports bras made for large-busted women. Most reviewers say the Moving Comfort Fiona provides excellent support, even for high-impact exercise, but those with DD-cup or larger breasts say it doesn't provide enough support for them. A few women also complain that the back strap curls up easily. Sizes range from 32B to 44DD. collapse

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Running Times: A number of runners with C- and D-cup breasts test sports bras for Running Times magazine, and these testers rave about the Moving Comfort Fiona bra.

Amazon.com: Nearly 60 reviewers at Amazon.com give the Moving Comfort Fiona a positive overall rating of 4.5 stars out of five.

About.com: Jesslyn Cummings gives the Moving Comfort Fiona a perfect five-star rating, saying it's her favorite sports bra.

About.com: Christine Luff, About.com's guide to running, reviews the Moving Comfort Fiona, giving it 4.5 out of five stars.

Health Magazine: Health magazine recommends the Moving Comfort Fiona, but thinks it's best suited for low- and moderate-impact exercise.

Fitness Magazine: Fitness magazine picks the Moving Comfort Fiona as the best sports bra for D cups and above, but few details are shared about why the bra was selected for large-breasted women.

Runner's World: Testers at Runner's World magazine like the adjustability of the Moving Comfort Fiona, and most say it offers "outstanding" support.

Buzzillions.com: In two dozen reviews compiled by Buzzillions.com, women say the Moving Comfort Fiona bra is breathable, comfortable and provides good support for their large breasts.

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Underwire sports bra for C/D cups

Champion Double Dry Underwire Full Support Bra

*Est. $30 Compare Prices

Underwires add another level of support for large breasts, but some women find them too constricting in a sports bra, so they're largely a matter of personal preference. If you prefer an underwire bra, the Champion Double… expandDry Underwire Full Support Bra is a top pick for women with C and D cups. With underwires, adjustable straps and internal encapsulating cups, larger-breasted women say the Champion sports bra provides excellent support and prevents bouncing during high-impact exercise. The nylon/spandex material also gets high marks for its moisture-wicking properties. Reviewers love the adjustability and think the bra is relatively stylish compared to other options for large-busted women. Like the Moving Comfort Fiona bra, women with DD breasts find they need more support. The Champion Double Dry Underwire Full Support Bra accommodates sizes from 32C to 40DD. collapse

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Running Times: Running Times enlists the help of C- and D-cup runners to test eight sports bras.

Runner's World: Testers at Runner's World magazine are also impressed with the Champion Double Dry Seamless Full Support Underwire Bra.

Shape magazine: The editors of Shape magazine pick the Champion Double Dry Seamless Full Support Underwire Bra as the best bet for women with C and D cup breast sizes who engage in high-impact exercise.

Health Magazine: The Champion Double Dry Seamless Full Support Underwire is a top pick for women with C and D cups at Health magazine.

Amazon.com: Two dozen reviewers at Amazon.com give the Champion Double Dry Seamless Full-Support Underwire bra an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of five.

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Sports bra for D+ cups

Enell Sports Bra

*Est. $65 Compare Prices

Reviewers absolutely rave about the Enell Sports Bra, and it emerges as the most popular plus-size sports bra by far for women with DD cups or larger. Large-breasted women say the Enell Sports Bra has revolutionized their… expandexercise routine, and it gets extremely high marks for preventing bouncing and excessive movement. This underwire-free encapsulation bra supports each breast in its own internal cup and compresses both breasts against the chest to minimize bounce. A hook-and-eye closure in the front makes the bra easy to get on and off. While most reviewers love the Enell bra overall, many would like to see adjustable straps and others complain about the fabric's breathability. Since it has a high neckline and wide straps, the Enell Sports Bra doesn't earn any style points among reviewers. It's an expensive bra, but women with large breasts say it's worth every penny. Sizes range from 32C to 50DDD, but custom sizes are also available. collapse

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Running Times: Running Times tests eight sports bras with a group of C- and D-cup runners, and the Enell Sports Bra claims second place.

Buzzillions.com: The Enell Sports Bra earns above-average ratings in over 100 user reviews compiled by Buzzillions.com.

Amazon.com: The Enell Sports Bra earns an overall rating of 4.5 out of five stars in 75 user reviews at Amazon.com.

The Today Show: In this older segment for "The Today Show," the editor-in-chief of Self magazine, Lucy Danziger, recommends the Enell Sports Bra as the best bet for those with larger breasts.

Salon.com: Rose Judson relates a personal story about how her large breasts prevented her from enjoying high-impact sports like running.

Health Magazine: Health magazine picks the Enell Sports Bra as one of the best sports bras for women with large breasts, saying it offers above-average support.

SheFinds.com: The editors of SheFinds.com, a women's fashion website, recommend the Enell Sports Bra as a "must buy" for large-breasted women.

About.com: Jesslyn Cummings gives the Enell Sports Bras four stars out of five, saying the Enell bra offers "the best support I have ever seen in bras." Her biggest complaint is the design, but she says that is a minor complaint for what it is a terrific sports bra overall.

Runner's World U.K.: The British edition of Runner's World magazine hosts over 70 user reviews of the Enell Sports Bra.

O, The Oprah Magazine: The Enell Sports Bra is a "perennial favorite among well-endowed women," editors say.

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