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- Best sports bra for A cups Moving Comfort Alexis Sports Bra *Est. $30
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- Sports bra for C/D cups Moving Comfort Fiona Sports Bra *Est. $40
- Underwire sports bra for C/D cups Champion Double Dry Underwire Full Support Bra *Est. $30
- Sports bra for D+ cups Enell Sports Bra *Est. $65
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Sports bra for D+ cups
- Excellent support for large-breasted women
- Fits up to 50DDD; custom sizes available
- Durable
- Expensive
- Not very breathable
- Straps aren't adjustable
- Unattractive, users say
For women with DD and larger breasts, the Enell Sports Bra is the overwhelming favorite among professional and user reviewers. Large-breasted women absolutely rave about this sports bra, saying it provides better support than any other sports bra they've tried. Even women with DDD- or G-sized breasts say they can run in this sports bra without pain, discomfort or embarrassing bouncing. The Enell Sports Bra is designed specifically for large breasts, and it uses separate encapsulating cups and compression to keep breasts stable. Wide straps and a high neckline help evenly distribute the weight of heavy breasts, and reviewers say the bra stays in place without shifting or bunching up. However, a few downsides emerge in reviews. The bra is not very breathable, especially during hot weather, and the straps aren't adjustable. In addition, a number of reviewers complain that the bra is ugly, but most are able to overlook these downsides because of the bra's excellent support. Some C-cup women think the Enell Sports Bra is too much bra for them, so these women should look at the Moving Comfort Fiona (*Est. $40) or the Champion Double Dry Underwire Full Support Sports Bra (*Est. $30).
There's no shortage of coverage on the Enell Sports Bra. The best reviews come from Running Times magazine, which uses large-breasted testers to try out several sports bras, and user reviews sites like Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com. Both sites offer nearly 100 individual reviews. The Enell Sports Bra is also featured in lengthy reviews at Salon.com, Health magazine and About.com.
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Running Times tests eight sports bras with a group of C- and D-cup runners, and the Enell Sports Bra claims second place. Even though testers found the bra "extremely effective," they were disappointed in the bra's moisture-wicking properties and the C-cup runners thought the bra was overkill.
Review: Best Performance in a Supporting Role, Candace Karu, Nov. 2007
The Enell Sports Bra earns above-average ratings in over 100 user reviews compiled by Buzzillions.com. Reviewers rave about the support, even for high-impact exercises, and most find the bra comfortable. However, a few critics say the bra doesn't breathe well, especially in hot weather.
Review: Enell Sports Bra Sports Bra, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
3. Amazon.com
The Enell Sports Bra earns an overall rating of 4.5 out of five stars in 75 user reviews at Amazon.com. Even those with DDD- and E-cup sizes rave about the bra's support, including during high-impact activities like running or kickboxing. While support is unmatched, some owners have complaints about the lack of adjustable straps and the bra's ugly design.
Review: Enell Sports Bra, Contributors to Amazon.com
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. "Hands down, this bra tested the best for motion control for larger sizes," she says.
Review: Lots of bounce in your step? A sports bra guide, Lucy Danziger, June 15, 2006
5. Salon.com
Rose Judson relates a personal story about how her large breasts prevented her from enjoying high-impact sports like running. She purchased the Enell sports bra on a friend's recommendation and says, "The Enell sports bra has allowed me to become active again without shame, pain or Ace bandages."
Review: Bound without bouncing, Rose Judson, July 27, 2005
6. Health MagazineDetails/Subscribe
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. However, breathability is a concern. "Extreme compression and dense polyester-spandex material combine for poor sweat-wicking and next to no breathability."
Review: Sports Bras for Real Curves: Enell Sports Bra, Beth Dreher, July 16, 2009
7. 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. They say the support is "amazing," even for running, and they also praise the bra's moisture-wicking properties.
Review: Best Sports Bras, Editors of SheFinds.com
8. 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.
Review: Enell Sports Bra, Jesslyn Cummings
The British edition of Runner's World magazine hosts over 70 user reviews of the Enell Sports Bra. Even though some reviewers have complaints about the design or the lack of adjustable straps, most say the Enell Sports Bra is more supportive than any other bra they've tried.
Review: Enell Sports Bra, Contributors to Runner's World magazine (U.K.)
10. O, The Oprah MagazineDetails/Subscribe
The Enell Sports Bra is a "perennial favorite among well-endowed women," editors say. However, few details are shared in this brief review.
Review: Enell Sports Bra, Selene Yeager, Aug. 2008
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