I am a long time big fan of the regular Enell sports bra , but i only realized this existed recently. I had a breast reduction 2 months ago, and you only can wear wireless front closing post op or sport bras after the surgery. I came across this bra when I was searching bras that fit that criteria. While the regular enell also a front closing wireless sports bra, but that would have been too harsh after the surgery. When I realized they have a lite version I ordered it immediately, and it did not disappoint. It was perfect after the surgery offering just the right amount ...of support without being super compressive like the regular Enell would have been.
I had a large reduction with almost 3 kg(over 6 lb) tissue taken out, so I was not really sure the size I needed. I ordered this a few days after my surgery when my over-bust was around 42.5-43", so I was on the border between the size 2 and 3. I ordered the bigger one (size 3), which was good at the time becase I was swollen after the surgery and also my breast were super tender. Now that all the swelling went away, I do not quite fill out the cups and there is slight wrinkling. Because it is on the bigger side on me now, it doesn't provide enough support for real sports activity, but I will use it as a lounge bra. My over bust is 41" now and technically that is included in both the size 2 and it is the start of size 3, but I am definitely a size 2 now. Somehow my new breast shape is such that I generally need 1 cupsize smaller in all bras than the calculators say. Based on online calculators i am 34 FF (UK) now, but I actually only need 34F(UK) bras and depending on the style and time of the month, I may even fit 34E(UK ) ,which is 34DDD in US and Canada. Anyway the sizing is quite accurate, but if you are between sizes go with the smaller size if you want more support.
As I needed this immediately, I ordered whatever was available on amazon with a 1 day delivery and that was this "Ecru" colour. But let's face it, this colour is ugly. I know generally the "nude" colours are not that aesthetically pleasing, but yikes. I had the regular enell bra in the ecru colour and that was actually nice . So unless you this colour is the only available or it is much cheaper than the other ones, go with any other colour but this.
Otherwise, this is a very good sports bra that offers great support for something that is wireless. I have the regular enell bra for high impact activities because nothing (not even panache sport) beats that when it comes to control the bounce. But the regular enell feels a bit overkill for something like strength training, and also much higher closing so hard to wear under sleeveless tops. This is a much lower cut all around and I can wear it with sleveless sport top. I am going to order a size 2 in pink. Read more 442 more words
I got this on ebay and the band is 1 inch small, which works fine for me but I think a regular size 3 would work fine too. The band does feel tight, even though it should fit my measurements better than the regular 3.
This bra is a lifesaver. Nothing else i've tried can actually stop my boobs from bouncing painfully when I jog or jump. My boobs laugh at the measly Panache Sport which does nothing to stop them.
It's not super comfy -- nothing so restrictive ever could be. That said there is nothing on it that rubs or chafes, and the lack of wires means i can even stretch in it with no problem.
it's not cute, but i actually kind of like the shape, which is that it pushes my boobs to the top of my chest and somewhat flattens them there. It makes me look thinner, but frankly looks is not why i wear this thing.
Hi, I'm thinking of trying this one, have you used it for jogging? did you get any bounce? and what size do you normally get in regular bras?
Hi, Bastet. I don't do a ton of running, but have NEVER noticed any bounce-ouch in these bras. I'm a 36DDD/34G in most bras. But, I'd recommend using Enell's sizing charts.
Good luck!
Thanks :) I'm still a bit unsure, some people have said they can barely breathe in it and that it squishes their boobs.. Did you find this too? And you don't feel any pain but do you have any visible bounce?
This is one utilitarian looking sports bra, but we're not buying it for the looks. As far as construction goes, this is very well made and sturdy. The materials are soft though and it feels very pleasant against the skin. Since this is structured more like a vest, the materials are similar all around. There are at least 3 layers of fabric, and the outer and inner layers are made from a slinky satiny stretchy fabric. The front part of the bra, the cups so to say, have one horizontal seam, which is actually not fully horizontal but has a rounded shape. The top part of the cup has no ...horizontal or vertical stretch, only a bit of stretch diagonally. The bottom part is stretchy in all directions. The back is not stretchy vertically, but has a lot of horizontal and diagonal stretch. The inside part of the back also has a number of diagonal seams, probably for reinforcement. The construction on this bra is different to all other sport bras that I've seen. The sizing is also different. Size 3 is for bust 41-45" and rib cage 35-37". Since I measure 46.5" bust and 37" underbust, the cups are slightly too small. The band works fine though, and I'm afraid that the next size up would be too big. Regarding how this works for sports, I particularly like the back, because it definitely distributes the weight much more evenly than the classic band + straps bra. The same goes for the wide straps on the shoulders. The bounce is reduced quite well, although it's definitely not completely eliminated. Possibly the too small cup could also be to blame for it. I have this bra for over a year and I wear this quite often, although it gets a bit less wear than the Panache Sport and Bravissimo Skye, which are faster to get on and provide similar bounce control - but I do like to rotate them to give my back and shoulders a break, as each model has its own pressure points. I machine wash it on a delicate cycle, and so far this is holding up very well. Overall a great option. Read more 254 more words
Hi, I'm thinking of trying this one, have you used it for jogging? did you get any bounce? and what size do you normally get in regular bras?