I usually wear ideally a 28C/D in normal bras and was tired of having the standard lululemon bras that were either too flimsy in support or didn't have enough "shape" because the padded inserts would get deformed and move around all the place causing odd boob shape. I also wanted to try a bra with a back that I could close/open, but also with the wide, non-racerback straps because my weightlifting singlet is unfortunately not a racerback. I was hoping based on the pictures that the cups would be a little more shaped and molded but they are just mainly fabric cups.

I own an Alexis in a ... size S (meant for A/B cup) and the band fits mediocre (it's a pullover, super tight to get on, ok stretch but not *tight* when around my underbust, and almost too tight to pull off). I also own a Fiona bra and compared to the Fiona, the shape and support are similar but the fabric is much more sturdy, less stretchy and soft and more firm. The cups are a little more "compressing" than the Fiona, and the band feels a little tighter with more structure.

I tried this Jubralee bra in a 30C based on hearing how these bras tend to run tighter and smaller in the cup. I think I made the right decision on size since the band is just right (it took a bit of effort to reach my arms behind to close this one, band doesn't have a lot of stretch and is pretty firm!), and the cups do contain my boobs very well after a good scoop & swoop. In fact, for itty-bitty-busted me, it's the only sports bra I've tried and owned where a scoop & swoop actually keeps boobs in place because other sports bras are too stretchy in the cup or band.

The only big downside I have is that the cups aren't really that shapely to perk my boobs up much...it sort of flattens them but does give me a little more shape than my lululemon bras, which the padded inserts tend to sag over time, or the standard bras with no padding. I don't feel *smashed* in though, I have enough breathing room but definitely more support and less bouncing around than my lulu size 4 bras (I didn't think I had much boob to "bounce" before but I'm becoming more and more a fan of higher support lately). The straps are also a little widerset than what I'm normally used to in a sports bra so I have to get used to a normal strap setting but they seem to be snug and in far enough to not fall off the shoulder. The other downside is that for some reason there's extra fabric on the inside of the cups...the outer fabric on the cups doesn't really stretch or give much so I don't see how the extra fabric on the inside could give more shape other than just bunching up when I scoop and swoop boob in. I find I have to unwrinkle and spread out some of the excess inner cup fabric once bra is on.

I was a bit weary that the velcro adjustable straps would be loose and would look obviously adjustable but they hide and stay put very well. The 30C is not too high cut (I like having attractive cut bras that aren't too high & full support because I'm pretty petite) and the shape is very flattering to my figure.

My suggestion if you're on the fence about size, definitely doesn't hurt to go up one band since the 30 fits me perfect on the 1st or 2nd hook, and if you're between cup sizes, go up one (I'm on the small end of a 30 C sometimes so this fit me well!).
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