This is a made-to-measure custom fit bra, so the measurements won't probably help you much, so I'll concentrate more on the Enell custom fit process. As you likely know, Enell has its own sizing system, which won't suit those of us with small underbust and big (H+) cupsize. Also, if you're very petite or very tall, the bra will likely be too long of too short as the shoulder straps are completely solid. As the Enell Sports does deliver the best bounce control I've come across, it may be worth the slight extra time the custom fit process takes to ensure you have the best possible support for ... high-impact sports.

To get your own custom fit Enell, contact their customer service fit experts. I did this via email, as I live on the other side of the globe and I hate calculating time zone differencies. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> I outlined my problem with their regular sizes, namely, I need a size 0 or 1 band with size 2 across the boobs plus some modifications in the back and under the arms. I was directed to a fit specialist in their custom orders department, who asked some more questions about the fit of my regular size 1 and 2 bras and I send her some pictures and information about my exact measurements and regular bra sizes. She then made a "test version" according to my measurements and needs, and sent it to me for trying. As it was, she was a real pro with online fitting - the test version was practically perfect. I requested only one modification, a slightly tighter band. The test version works fine, but since I had the option of getting exactly what I want, I went for it all out. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

The custom fit bras are available in the basic colours of black, white, pink and powder, but there's also a selection of other colours which vary according to what material they have at their disposal. They'll tell you the options. The price of a custom fit bra is (at the moment) $64 plus custom fit fee $15. For every additional change to the basic pattern you pay $7.50. For a custom made bra I find that quite reasonable, especially since the Enells I have have proven to be very durable despite the heavy wear they get.

Pros:
- fits perfectly
- no bounce in high impact sports like running and martial arts
- durable
- can be worn alone as a sports top
*Edit: - the possibility to custom the colour scheme of your bra is great! I love my lime bra! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />

Cons:
- none in my personal opinion
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- the process takes some time - if you're in a hurry for your half-marathon next week, forget this https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
- the Enell is based on compression, and I know some people don't like any compression on their boobs. If that's the case, forget the Enell.
- costlier than a regular off-the-rack sports bra - but hey, it's _custom made_
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I got this Enell Sports bra off Ebay for a reduced price because it's faulty. The rib band measures 1'' less than it should.
Size 2 in my case means 38-42'' bust measurements / 32-34'' underbust.

Since my bust measruement is about 43-44'' and underbust 30-32'' it wasn't quite the right size. The „cups“ are a bit too small for me which causes sideboob & quadboob.
If there had been a faulty size 3 (bust 41-45'', underbust -3 or 4'' ) it would probably have fitted me better.

Anyway the one I got is not an epic fail. It is actually quite a great bra for me. I was desperate for ... a non-wired sleeping / lounging bra but it's quite difficult in my size range. So then Vee recommended the Enell to me. I'm glad I tried it. It is actually the most comfy bra ever. I did wear it for sleeping & hanging around. The bra does also support me when I do some housework at home. I can wear a comfy bra without the pressure of wires & still get proper support for light activities.

I have not tried any jogging or aerobics because I just have to alter the straps first, because they are too loose and I get overspill. I think once I altered the straps I'll get a even better fit, because I get more compression = therefore less jiggling & better support.

I will update on this.
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Updated on Apr 20, 2013 Flag this

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.

Updated on May 27, 2015 Flag this

This brand *changed my life* and I wish that I had discovered them years ago. Sadly, since I was taking bra-buying advice from the A Bra That fits forum on reddit (which is run by a marketing corporation; they are paid to promote a few sponsored brands only, and unfairly criticize the rest. sometimes the brands change, but they usually try to push one brand of sports bra for people in my size range, sometimes two.) Their sponsored brands do not work for me -- looking at you Panache wired sports bra -- and are absolute fit disasters. And that's after trying 3 different sizes.

Water under the ... bridge now, but I absolutely would have appreciated the knowledge that the forum is run by digital marketers that are paid to plug a few different brands only, not to give objective bra-buying advice. But nobody told me.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS BRA: Even though it took me like 3 years to find this (to be fair, I had ordered it a long time ago - through Breakout Bras sale prices, would highly recommend them - but then I had both weight gain, then weight loss), finally victory is mine! It was easier for me to find an amazing everyday bra that fit (Comexim, Ewa Michalak, Kris Line, et. all...basically all the Polish brands) vs. a sports bra. for some reason. when I finally did find a sports bra that fit, I feel like I need to give a thank you speech like Cuba Gooding, Jr. at the 1997 Oscar Awards https://youtu.be/cnCMqr1QRQw?si=9033VStyh-uJnPn1 IYKYK!

-very easy to put on/take off compared to some sports bras which fasten in the back
-I love the quality
- some people think that it looks boring, but I really like the aesthetics.
-love the fabric, it's soft and smooth against my skin. despite having sensitive skin, I don't notice irritation with Enell
- most importantly, IT WORKS. It's one of the few sports bras that work for me for high impact. aka, running. (note: I also found success with my Syrokan sports bra that I bought years ago. It works for me, but it's I find it difficult to put on- it's like a two-person project to get it fastened in the back- and it also can be difficult to take off when your hot & sweaty. If you don't mind those things, Syrokan is less expensive, but since I discovered Enell, they are my ride-or-die sports bra).

If you are in their size range, Enell is worth checking out. (wait, now I sound like an online sales shill!) they advertise C+ sports bras. Fun fact I learned about Enell: they were created by a hairdresser in MT.

I also have their Lite Sports bra for low-impact sports https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dnlbe/ and I like that one as well.
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This model is among my favorite bras for evenly flattening compression. Extremely durable, smooth, and shiny like a superhero costume.

Enell's sizing and therefore fitting is unusual because there are only band sizes-- no cup sizing and no underwires. This won't work for everyone, but for my purposes it is a godsend.

The rationale of this style: an Enell controls bounce and protrusion by flattening in all directions. A small ribcage and lots of chest tissue=a big squish. A large ribcage with less tissue=a mild squish.

This is the thunderjacket of sports bras: pressure is evenly distributed with wide straps, broad full-shoulder coverage, and a broad underbust elastic band.

The bra does have a lot cup shaping using horizontal seams, so it lifts up a good deal--unlike a basic sports bra, it's not just a cylinder with straps.

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My ribcage is about 26 inches and bust perimeter 34 inches. Enell size 00 is recommended for ribcage 27-29 and bust 32-35. So technically size 00 would be good for me. First time I tried the bra on I thought it is totally unwearable. It was painfully tight for my ribcage! The second time I tried it on, it was much better. So I decided to keep the bra and hope it will loosen up a bit more.

Straps are non-adjustable and I think they could be a bit longer for me? This will do, but a bit more room there would be ok. So if you tend to ... need longer straps, Enell might not work for you. It is a compression bra and boobs are really flattened which I don´t like. Boobs are also pushed up to my chin, at least it feels like it. A funny thing is that although it is so tight and really compresses things, the support is not the best I can get. My boobs do move when jumping. I get better support with Panache sports bra and Freya sports bra. But, I still decided to give this bra a chance. I do like the colour and the shiny fabric.
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I got this bra as a second with a 3/4 smaller band manufacturing error on eBay to wear as a sleep bra as it is a size too big. It is an excellent sleep bra- cool, comfortable, and keeps everything in place at night. See my review of 6 - Enell » Sports (100) for the same bra in a size smaller that I use for exercise.

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Updated on Oct 17, 2016 Flag this

I got this bra as a second for cheap on eBay. Originally I had hoped to use this as a sleep bra after trying a full price 6 - Enell » Sports (100). However, the underbust is reduced significantly, measuring even less than the 5 - Enell » Sports (100) I tried. Because of that I am able to use it as a sports bra after I take in the straps an inch. Way cheaper than getting a customized bra by them. See my other reviews to understand why I love this bra so much.

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Updated on Oct 01, 2016 Flag this

See my review for 6 - Enell » Sports (100). The overbust on this bra doesn't fit. There's too much painful compression but there's still bounce because the underbust is too big. Breasts escape at the sides and top because the overbust is too small. So I would need a 6 overbust and 4 underbust to get the right fit here.

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Updated on Sep 13, 2016 Flag this

I am never going to fit into a regular Enell as I have more than 10 inches difference between my overbust and my underbust. However, I was hoping I might be able to work it somehow, especially since I saw that eBay sells mistakes with smaller underbust measurements.

As far as overbust goes, this fits perfectly. My breasts don't move around and it's a little difficult to get fastened. I am fully contained on the sides and top. The straps are a bit too tall but when I pull them up like I would if I took them in, the band is much too big and ... slides up. So the band is way too big. Because of this there is bounce, only up and down. There's no actual breast movement, telling me I need this size with a reduced band and slightly reduced straps.

I love the fabric. This is one of my favorite colors and I like that it's shiny. This will not hide in the gym: it will be visible except under a tshirt. That's fine: I don't go to the gym to show off all my body. Although I would feel perfectly ok wearing this as a top as it is full coverage.

Everything is very soft and there's no chafing or rubbing. I want it to work for me so bad. If I had the money right now I would keep it to use as a sleep bra as it is so so so comfortable. See also my review for 5 - Enell » Sports (100)
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