42H Sport Bra?

[mcfluffy]

I think I want to give Zumba a try, but I've heard that I WILL need a sports bra.  I've never tried on a sports bra that actually fit and/or gave any support to the girls.  Any suggestions?  I'm a 42H and would like to NOT have to spend a small fortune if possible.

TIA

Comments

[thebostonreader]

This is the one I wear. I'm afraid it ain't cheap, but I've been wearing it to work out at the gym (elliptical, treadmill, weights) for two years. I probably should replace it, but it still holds my girls in.

http://www.barenecessities.com/elomi-medium-control-energise-underwire-sports-bra-el8040_product.htm?pf_id=ElomiEL8040&search=42H

I wear a 36K, but it's available in your size too.

[t_maia2000]

I second the rec for the Elomi Energise! That bra is great. Be warned though that the band is really tight. I normally wear a 40GG(UK)/40J(US) with Elomi and Goddess, but for the Energise I had to go up in bandsize to 42G(UK)/42i(US). The Energise comes in 44 GG too, so it should fit you even if you find the bandsize too tight.

[thebostonreader]

I guess it was a bit tight in the beginning, but it stretched plenty for me. I also seem to remember it chafing a bit, under my arm, and I used to tuck my shirt under the bra just there. It's been broken in for so long now that I forgot that stuff.

[mcfluffy]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll have to look into that one.

[rhonwyyn]

I was going to suggest the Elomi sports bra, too. I don't wear it often (well, hardly ever) because I don't like underwires. But it's supersupportive. Also, it's British, so the sizing is going to be different. I'm about a 46 I/J, but I was fitted with a 44DDD (with a double back extender). So, they're totally doable for you.

[chartreusy]

The Elomi Energise is my favorite bra as well. I bought it to use as a sports bra and it has ended up being my favorite bra for everyday wear as well because it's just so comfortable, even for extended wear. I wear a 42F.

[chartreusy]

Sorry for the double post, I wanted to add that I have a couple of Enells that I used for exercise prior to getting my Elomi. For me, the Enell prevents movement slightly better when jumping around but it is so much less comfortable (and harder to put on) that I rarely use it now.