Sports bras that hold up during the working trot?

[MysticOakRanch]

@Dressage59

Slightly off topic, but a question . . . I find looking for sports bras daunting. I’m a DD on one side and a DDD on my left. On my left, I need to use a safety pin on the shoulder strap as it pulls it looser. Right now, I have a few that I pull over my head and taking them off is a total pain if I’m the least bit sweaty. We’re talking at least 5 minutes. Are there any brick-and-mortar stores that carry a variety of sports bras??? I don’t want to get into the buy-return mode when looking for a new bra. TIA!

We have factory outlet stores. One carries a good supply of Champion. I also have an REI thathas Moving Comfort and a few other brands. But in general, it is hard to find a store that carries the GOOD sports bras. Most sports stores assume all women are B cups, and do yoga or run. They don’t understand the true high impact sports of dressage (aka sitting the extended trot), orthat some women are bigger then B cup.

[Dressage59]

@MysticOakRanch Thanks for the information. I’ll try the outlets. I have 2 sports bra now, one Champion and 1 REI. While both are great, they go over my head and then I run into the 5-minute wrangling to get it off my sweaty body. The outlets are a great idea. Thanks!

[MysticOakRanch]

@Dressage59

@MysticOakRanch Thanks for the information. I’ll try the outlets. I have 2 sports bra now, one Champion and 1 REI. While both are great, they go over my head and then I run into the 5-minute wrangling to get it off my sweaty body. The outlets are a great idea. Thanks!

You might try pulling them down over your hips? Easier then over the head if they will fit over your hips.

[atlatl]

@MysticOakRanch

You might try pulling them down over your hips? Easier then over the head if they will fit over your hips.

OMG. This is hysterical! Honey, ain’t nothing that won’t fit over my shoulders coming close to fitting over my hips!! Gotta lot of sand in the bottom of this hourglass!

[MysticOakRanch]

@atlatl

OMG. This is the hysterical! Honey, ain’t nothing that won’t fit over my shoulders coming close to fitting over my hips!! Gotta lot of sand in the bottom of this hourglass!

:lol: My sand got stuck in the middle!

[Jarpur]

@Dressage59

Slightly off topic, but a question . . . I find looking for sports bras daunting. I’m a DD on one side and a DDD on my left. On my left, I need to use a safety pin on the shoulder strap as it pulls it looser. Right now, I have a few that I pull over my head and taking them off is a total pain if I’m the least bit sweaty. We’re talking at least 5 minutes. Are there any brick-and-mortar stores that carry a variety of sports bras??? I don’t want to get into the buy-return mode when looking for a new bra. TIA!

Nordstrom carries a number of sport bras, and they’re having their anniversary sale right now. It’s possible to check availability at one’s nearest store on-line.

[jebabacus]

I love the Wacoal bras too
My blog on the topic:
https://jessicaeblack.org/best-bras-…-to-find-them/
Thanks for the additional recs, I’ve added Anita.com to the shopping list

[KyrieNZ]

I swear by Victoria Secret Knockout Front-Close sports bra. Being para, I love not having to contort myself into it.

[caffeinated]

I saw this bra recommended a while back, and I’ve kept it bookmarked for future use,

https://www.amazon.com/Glamorise-Wom…8-1-fkmr4&th=1

(the “glamorize” double layer custom control sports bra.)

[AliCat]

COTH just printed an article I wrote about this. Feel free to reach out. Bra comfort and support is a very personal one!

https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/5-tips-for-a-better-fitting-bra?fbclid=IwAR2Z2F49D-42RjkNHyVSem2DuOvrB-Rovy7cGgyk6Fb_Uappt6YF5QlLAs4

[NotGrandPrixYet]

@MysticOakRanch

You might try pulling them down over your hips? Easier then over the head if they will fit over your hips.

Yep, this is how I do it. Much easier.

[merrygoround]

https://www.chronofhorse.com/article…er-fitting-bra

This article may be helpful.

[DLee]

I’ve been using Cheata for the last couple of years and it’s the best I’ve found so far (switched from Champion high impact) but I may have to try the SheFit after all these comments.

[Seaside]

I am a 12E (not sure how that converts) …and absolutely love my Enell. Everything is so strapped down I can hardly breathe!!! But, nothing shifts, which is all I care about when riding. I did try a very well recommended racer back type sports bra not long ago. Took me at least 10 -15 minutes and plenty of fancy manoeuvres to get out of it in the shop’s change rooms. Was awful! 🙁