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Cheap sports bra for big boobs?

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BornToFolk · 18/02/2014 18:35

I just signed up for a Race for Life and need to do a bit of training. I thought I had an ancient sports bra tucked away but it turns out I don't so I need a new one.
Is it possible to get a decent (i.e. v supportive, don't care what it looks like!) one for larger cups (32F or FF) without spending a fortune (ie. more than £20)?

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CMOTDibbler · 18/02/2014 18:37

I have a couple of tescos sports bras in 32f which I run in (up to 20km) and they are very comfortable. And for £6, a total bargain

BornToFolk · 18/02/2014 19:19

Thanks! Is it this one? It doesn't seem to go down to a 32 - do you wear a 34 instead?

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LordEmsworth · 18/02/2014 19:24

I got mine from Amazon - just within the £20. I would not skimp on a sports bra, and Shock Absorber are just the best

www.amazon.co.uk/Shock-Absorber-B4490-Womens-Sports/dp/B000XKJZZ8

CMOTDibbler · 18/02/2014 19:31

It is that one, but mine is def a 32.

BornToFolk · 18/02/2014 19:36

Hmmm, maybe they're just running low on stock? Thanks for the recommendation, definitely worth a try at £6 if I can get one.

I think I'll go and try some on and then see if I can get them cheaper on Amazon.

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Amethyst24 · 18/02/2014 19:46

I know M&S has a bad rep (rightly) for bras but I find their sports bras pretty good. They go down to a 32 and up to an F cup in a few styles, but you need to try them on in store because the sizing is a bit erratic. I've got a few and find them as good as Shock Absorbers for about 2/3 of the price.

CynicalandSmug · 18/02/2014 19:47

The best tip I ever got was to wear two sports bras, seems odd at first but works brilliantly.

BirthdayMuppet · 18/02/2014 21:51

You can sometimes pick up the unpopular colours of the Panache Ultimate Sports new on eBay for just about £20. Add others have said, I really really wouldn't skimp on a good sports bra.

princessalbert · 18/02/2014 23:14

I have two shock absorbers. They are good.
I also have an Asda cheapie.

That holds me in place almost as well.

Have a look at sweatshop,.they frequently have sales on.

TheLemonisinPlay · 19/02/2014 11:42

I swear by shock absorber- you can get them on Ebay fairly cheaply if they are last season's colours.

PearlyGrey · 20/02/2014 10:04

Some good prices here?
That said this is the only one I've ever felt properly supported in (though I'm quite a lot bigger than an F cup!) - www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/sports-bras/inspire-sports-bra/black/au27bl/?level=1

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