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Searching for perfect sports bra

9 replies

Oldcrockpot · 06/07/2025 20:21

Must haves:

  • normal straps, not racer back
  • shaping and lifting not squashing
  • can barely feel it on it’s so comfy
  • non sweaty fabric
  • B/C cup
  • non wired if possible

I basically need to wear it all day while intermittently doing some medium /high impact - does such a thing even exist??
help!

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Parnassia · 06/07/2025 21:22

Try putting your requirements into Boobydoo. There looks to be plenty of choice, but you will struggle to find a sports bra that isn't made from synthetic fibres: a good one should wick well, but it isn't going to be particularly breathable and anything designed for high impact activity is inevitably going to involve a certain amount of fabric.

Some designs have convertible fastenings and can be worn as conventional or racer back. I have Shockabsorber multi-sports bras (older version, but looks quite similar to the current one) which have a semi-racer back (two horizontal fastenings) and I do the fastenings up on my front then swing the bra into position and put my arms through the straps - very easy to put on, but more support because of the extra strappy bit.

Beware: some designs that describe themselves as 'high impact' really aren't. Look for ones designed for running or horse-riding and for reviews by people who've used them for those activities.

I'm not going to give a specific recommendation because I'm an A and comfort is very personal. I'd order several different designs to get some idea of what suits you best.

boobydoo

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https://boobydoo.co.uk/search.php?search_query=&productListPgNo=1&productListFilters=size%3A32B%2C32C%2C34B%2C34C%3Bfeatures%3ANon-wired%3Bimpact_level%3AHigh

dementedpixie · 06/07/2025 21:33

I like panache active underwired but they do a non wired version too. I buy from the boobydoo website already linked

unicornsarereal72 · 06/07/2025 21:38

I would say panache too. It is the best one I’ve had so far.

Hashtag1 · 06/07/2025 21:54

I love Maaree

Oldcrockpot · 07/07/2025 19:33

Seems Panache only do bigger sizes ☹️

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dementedpixie · 07/07/2025 20:02

What size do you need?

Oldcrockpot · 08/07/2025 19:20

B/C cup

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dementedpixie · 08/07/2025 19:32

That doesn't mean anything without tbe back size. What is the actual bra size?

MattSaracenQB1 · 09/07/2025 10:43

I love this brand but haven’t tried the sports bras, they do free delivery and returns up to a month even if you wash and wear it so lights be worth trying! Their measurement guide is a bit off though, does the band measure above your boobs so I just measured where the band would actually go and that was better.

forgot the link https://glamorise.com/en-gb/collections/sports-bras?aaid=adamAr8qvjuJ0&ap=gads&gad_campaignid=21798581993&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADkaIyIAXcxpE4RvzMd19OdP_io6G&gclid=CjwKCAjwprjDBhBTEiwA1m1d0j-CEz0Yi5tV3HrPubR2dhPsSQvtHWwzrlXzfwSvOvrWH7b5Z9aI4xoC66QQAvD_BwE&tm=tt

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