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Sports Bra Help in 34HH/32J?
I've been looking for a sports bra that works for longer term, higher impact activity -- i.e., distance running. So far, nothing I've tried -- Panache Sport, Lynx Zoom, Freya Active, Shock Absorber Max -- has worked. (Shock Absorber and Lynx don't exist in the correct bust/underbust size combo, Freya and Panache do not offer sufficient motion control.)
If I go underwired/encapsulation (my preference), I'm looking at the Elomi Energize right now. If I make front coverage a priority (bras not going high enough in front to contain all my breast tissue has been an issue), I'm looking at the Royce Impact Free. However, reviews of these bras have been mixed in terms of whether or not they're supportive for higher impact activity. Moreover, it seems like the Royce sizing might run a bit tricky, despite not having wires to worry about.
Any advice on whether either of these bras would work for 10k-13mi runs? Or which sports bras I *should* try? Or -- is my best bet just to call up the Enell folks for a custom order?
Thanks for any tips you might be able to provide!
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Have you tried double-braing? Not bra on bra, as in two underwired bras. Maybe wearing a nonpadded bra with the Lynx on top could be an option. A nonpadded supportive bra, the Lynx is very comfortable to wear so I have a hard time seeing that it would be uncomfortable. Double-braing is often very uncomfortable due to overlapping underwires and hooks, but the lynx is very smooth. I'm sorry that I don't have any better advice, but the Lynx might prove to be very supportive with a nonpadded bra underneath. I know they don't carry your size but is it very far off? As long as the underbust fits well and it's only a couple of inches off in the bust area, you might get away with it with an underwired bra underneath. I've found that my bust perimeter decreases when I wear a wellfitting nonpadded bra, and perhaps the sizing issues won't be too much of an issue then?
The Elomi Energise Underwire Sports (8040) is supposed to be great. Also according the BIHAL, the Bravissimo Inspire Sports (AU27) is amazing. There's a few in black left in 34HH (I'd act quick if you're interested in it) and none in 32J and neither of those sizes left in white.
Also if you're willing to try a non-wired option, Enell does custom sizing and that might be worth a shot.
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