Sports Bras for Working Out
Sports bras
for working out
Back at it for a freshly updated list of sports bras. I reached out to the #ProperlyFittingBraClub group to see what their favorites were and crowdsourced today’s updated favorites. Sports bras (much like all other undergarments) are based on preference. My friends at Lace & Day always say that a bra fitter’s job is to be a matchmaker, helping you find “the one” based on your shape, size, and preferences. If you haven’t been properly fitted or haven’t been in over 6-12 months, it’s the time! Check out this previous blog post on what to expect at one and where to locate a fit-focused retailer.
After many years of trial and error, I’ve found that I prefer an underwire with no/minimal padding for everyday wear and high-impact exercise. For more leisurely activities, yoga and lounging, I prefer a wire-free option. In case you missed it, check out my previous post on wire-free bras. This may not work best for you, so I’ve crowdsourced a few more favorites from my community for you to consider.
BRA (LOW SUPPORT - XL) | BOTTOMS (XL) | FROM MY ATHLETA FALL CAPSULE WARDROBE
ELOMI ENERGISE 36FF
the two types of
support
It’s also important to consider that when it comes to sports bras, there are two types of support: encapsulation and compression. Compression is what you may be used to / think of most as a sports bra, but I much prefer encapsulation (underwire) for support. I cannot comfortably wear racerback styles, so many of the styles you see below have a “J-hook” which allows versatility with racerback convertibility. Another thing to remember is that when you forgo wires, you forgo separation. I included a few wire-free styles for those interested, but the same fit rules DO NOT 100% apply to styles with wires.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
Numbers 1-8 are all underwire. The first four are my favorites and provide a ton of lift and support. I wear these for high-impact workouts and strength training to keep things locked and loaded. Numbers 5-7 were some of your personal favorites, which are all fit-focused and encouraged brands around here! All of these styles are encapsulation-based support. Numbers 8-12 are all wire-free and have compression-based support. These are great for smaller busts or if you’re looking for low-moderate support.
Take a click through the links and brands above, and feel free to leave any questions below. I was sure to include many options with different sizing and price ranges. If your favorite didn’t make the list, would love to hear it in the comments below. What should I cover next? Thanks for reading! xx CMK
