Big boobs

[hock]

I am very excited. I have tried every single sports bra known to man and the last one I’ve tried is a she fit. It’s bloody amazing, I feel as though I may have found the holy grail of sports bras! So if like me you are “blessed” (I bought a new saddle rather than the boob reduction I should have had) in that department, immediately stop whatever you are doing and buy one! Then like me you can strut about, practise rising trot and scream with delight when they hardly move and have your husband roll his eyes at you. He will never understand!

 

[Barton Bounty]

Off to look ?

 

[Skib]

I wear a sports bra when riding too, a Shock Absorber. But a body protector may do the same job.

I should add that I dont have a large bust, but was warned by a young RI who hacked with me years ago, that it was important to have proper breast support when riding even if one had small breasts.
Having had breast operations, I took her seriously.

 

[Barton Bounty]

I am very excited. I have tried every single sports bra known to man and the last one I’ve tried is a she fit. It’s bloody amazing, I feel as though I may have found the holy grail of sports bras! So if like me you are “blessed” (I bought a new saddle rather than the boob reduction I should have had) in that department, immediately stop whatever you are doing and buy one! Then like me you can strut about, practise rising trot and scream with delight when they hardly move and have your husband roll his eyes at you. He will never understand!

Is it only america you can order from ?

 

[hock]

I’d actually forgotten I was wearing it today and haven’t adjusted it once - unheard of for me. I may never take it off ?

 

[Barton Bounty]

I’d actually forgotten I was wearing it today and haven’t adjusted it once - unheard of for me. I may never take it off ?

I might get one , for everyones benefit ??

 

[hock]

Is it only america you can order from ?

Yes but I got lucky and found a new one on vinted for £25 the right size and thought I’d trial it as normally the hype puts me off stuff and then once I got it the buyer said she had another one as she’d ordered two the wrong size so I’ve had 2 for £50. I think they’re about £70 new which also put me off ordering, I rode in shock absorbers or enell usuallly. Nike also do a crop top which isn’t great for riding in but great for every day stuff, and I’ve never been able to wear a crop top before.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Yes but I got lucky and found a new one on vinted for £25 the right size and thought I’d trial it as normally the hype puts me off stuff and then once I got it the buyer said she had another one as she’d ordered two the wrong size so I’ve had 2 for £50. I think they’re about £70 new which also put me off ordering, I rode in shock absorbers or enell usuallly. Nike also do a crop top which isn’t great for riding in but great for every day stuff, and I’ve never been able to wear a crop top before.

That was lucky ?

 

[conniegirl]

Im extremely blessed in the boob department (HH cup) i use a shock absorber bra.

 

[hock]

That was lucky ?

I know I did feel about sorry for the lady buying 2 that didn’t fit ?.

 

[Barton Bounty]

Im extremely blessed in the boob department (HH cup) i use a shock absorber bra.

They do get in the way too sometimes lol ?

 

[Barton Bounty]

One on vinted now

 

[hock]

One on vinted now View attachment 102738

I think you should negotiate .. go in hard, no mercy ?

 

[Barton Bounty]

I think you should negotiate .. go in hard, no mercy ?

Lmao, its too small! ?

 

[Annagain]

In case anyone wants a cheaper (and more accessible) alternative, I'm a big (pun intended) fan of the Bravissimo Inspire bra. It's underwired and when I tried it, I thought I'd hate that but it's the most comfy bra I own. It's so supportive and gives a lovely shape for a sports bra too (no squished monoboob). I have been known to wear them when not exercising. I didn't dislike Shock Absorbers but found they don't last very long before losing all their elasticity and support, the Inspire is way better in the long term.

 

[criso]

In case anyone wants a cheaper (and more accessible) alternative, I'm a big (pun intended) fan of the Bravissimo Inspire bra. It's underwired and when I tried it, I thought I'd hate that but it's the most comfy bra I own. It's so supportive and gives a lovely shape for a sports bra too (no squished monoboob). I have been known to wear them when not exercising. I didn't dislike Shock Absorbers but found they don't last very long before losing all their elasticity and support, the Inspire is way better in the long term.

I'll have a look at that.

I don't like the squished together, monoboob feeling of shock absorber style bras, I like underwired.

I have a couple of Berlei horse rider bras but they don't make them anymore so looking for alternative.

 

[ecb89]

I think America do weird things with their sizing compared to over here which would put me off.
I use the panache underwired bras, love them. I’m a 32G

 

[Birker2020]

I'm 44DD and wear sports bras every day, I don't ride but wear them to work/gym. I have 6 pairs.

I found the Gemm sports bra make are amazing. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115435787940?hash=item1ae08256a4:g:5eUAAOSwMeJiscED&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAoGZdBsrHzYEBYooBkR+sJcuVPqdW+bkUkS6U8fZrR3gwfBOA92JQU0e9Hpg8SeX3UbGmJHSJzm8Z6x9a8CBHkr9VtlbWQ3oyLwQ6EEi64X77K6oVJGRQ5+TNO1gfZ/smiDKGOu0th1onBbD0Jv7MhTlyXXkMNf3Ugw3dD6iFkIJo+iUYDHRBSM6Xy5HeFgcizyV4KySxkbE9o+jI4iVy1+4=|tkp:Bk9SR86qn42QYQ

 

[Skib]

, I'm a big (pun intended) fan of the Bravissimo Inspire bra. It's underwired and when I tried it, I thought I'd hate that but it's the most comfy bra I own.

I wear wired bras when IU am not riding. But someone gave me the idea when I was learning to ride that it was not safe to wear a wired bra when riding because the wiring could cause injury if one fell?

Is ths wrong?

 

[Birker2020]

I wear wired bras when IU am not riding. But someone gave me the idea when I was learning to ride that it was not safe to wear a wired bra when riding because the wiring could cause injury if one fell?

Is ths wrong?

I think it would be a one in a million thing but then stranger things have happened I guess. You could say that about a metal belt buckle or if you rode with your keys in your pocket and fell, 101 things really.

 

[criso]

I wear wired bras when IU am not riding. But someone gave me the idea when I was learning to ride that it was not safe to wear a wired bra when riding because the wiring could cause injury if one fell?

Is ths wrong?

You would have to have an accident at the precise moment that the underwire started poking out to be in a position to cause a problem. Encased it's not in a position to cause a problem.

This was the Berlei horse riding bra. For me it was perfect in terms of support, comfort, material and even colour under a show shirt.

 

[m1stify]

very similar one on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B085FZDP5S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AIEOCG03A8MSP&psc=1

 

[Annagain]

I wear wired bras when IU am not riding. But someone gave me the idea when I was learning to ride that it was not safe to wear a wired bra when riding because the wiring could cause injury if one fell?

Is ths wrong?

It's not one I've heard before but that doesn't mean it's wrong I suppose! Most "underwiring" is plastic these days so I think it would be even less likely to cause an issue. Most of us land on our backs if we do fall off so I think the likelihood of falling in a way that would allow the underwiring to snap, break free from the bra or move from the flat against the body position and end up moving the right way and with enough force to impale you is pretty slim.

It's not an injury I've ever heard of, and I've heard of some pretty nasty ones (mostly on here!). I think my favourite one was the person whose horse fell on top of her and the pressure basically made her leg explode.

 

[sbloom]

Can't believe I missed this thread - what fits you depends on correct sizing and working with your shape. Almost all wired sports bras have too narrow wires for me, and all cups are too projected. I'm a shallow shape, no-one ever talks about shape!

Here's a fab guide to bra sizing in general https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/wiki/index/#wiki_new_members (bear in mind Birker or others that a 44" band means you probably measure 44-46 under your bust, pulled reasonably snug. Going down a band size always means going up at least one cup letter to get the same volume, but usually going down one or more band sizes reveals the cup was too small, so I went up 3 cup letters when I got fitted correctly!

And their sports bra guide https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/wiki/sports_bras/ - many run one to two sizes small, to make up for the fact that most people wear too large a band and need more support with a sports bra.

Somehow bra fitting seems to fit with saddle fitting

Underwires are plastic - little chance of an injury. Ultimately an encapsulation bra (underwired or not) can be better than a purely compression (ie no actual separate cups) one, but you have to go with what works.

 

[Pippity]

Somehow bra fitting seems to fit with saddle fitting

Perhaps you could start offering it as an add-on to a saddle fitting appointment!

 

[sbloom]

Perhaps you could start offering it as an add-on to a saddle fitting appointment!

The odd bit of advice has been offered over the years (I choose VERY carefully when to get onto the subject so it's not often!), so much misinformation and poor fitting out there. Bra-vangelism

 

[criso]

Encapsulation or Compression, useful to know the terms.

 

[Goldenstar]

I am a 34 or 36 ( depends on brand and how many pies I have eaten recently ) and I am an F cup .
For everyday riding I always use an under wired sports bra my go to being the M and S ones that come at £30 for two these are great value and comfy. I also have Freya sports bras more supportive more expensive but you can still wear them all day without looking deformed .When I rode seriously I put a shock absorber type vest bra over my sports bra and took it off after riding .

 

[sbloom]

I am a 34 or 36 ( depends on brand and how many pies I have eaten recently ) and I am an F cup .
For everyday riding I always use an under wired sports bra my go to being the M and S ones that come at £30 for two these are great value and comfy. I also have Freya sports bras more supportive more expensive but you can still wear them all day without looking deformed .When I rode seriously I put a shock absorber type vest bra over my sports bra and took it off after riding .

I think I wear the same M&S ones for work, I really struggle with comfort as I have a flared ribcage (ie it sticks out below my bra line), but can't wear the Freya, completely the wrong shape for me. Just shows it's complicated, but most people can get the fit right without needing to resort to two bras, it does take reading and leg work though, so completely understand sometimes two bras is easier!

Oh, and a 34F is a cup volume smaller than a 36F....

I wear a 30-32, and I'm a good size 14.

 

[Barton Bounty]

I cannot find a comfortable sports bra that I can wear without a normal bra, everything makes me look like a monoboob ?