Right size sports bra??

by peggysue 29th December 2011, 8:20 am

Morning all....

My boobies are very heavy and sore im just wondering if my sports bra is to tight, how should they fit and should I be measuring myself at this stage perhaps. Im wearing a 36DD and I have a 34e that fits quiet nice but thats a lonsdale one and I think they measure small?? How tight should they be on the cup ladies?

xxx

by Jojo6 29th December 2011, 8:45 am

Hi huni, they do need to be quite tight & supportive but not so they are digging in or causing you discomfort. They especially need to be able to sit beneath the scars so they don't touch them. (or that's what the nurse told me).

I found the Lonsdale ones came up small. I had 32 DD ones but could have done with an E cup. I would say if you think it's not right then go and try on a few to get an idea of your current size. It's a really tricky stage because of the swelling & you haven't dropped & fluffed yet... & don't want to spend a fortune on sports bras!

Yours pics were fab by the way. You must be thrilled!! xxx

by Smallblue 29th December 2011, 8:54 am

Peggysue I'm a novice as you know! My nurse advised you should be able to fit 2 fingers under the band. The cup shouldn't make any crease marks on your skin. I dashed out to sports direct yesterday and they only had lonsdale bras. I bought a couple and not sure if it's a coincidence but i feel more uncomfortable today and the seam is over my nipple, which is making them sensitive. Also, the band seems to be sitting too high on my dressings. It's possible the type of bras you have are not giving enough support to your big boobies! I had been wearing a royce bra and felt brilliant in that but it was feeling too loose the last couple of days. It's hard as like you I don't want to waste too much money on sports bras x

by Jojo6 29th December 2011, 8:59 am

Smallblue your Avi looks fab! I know what you mean about the Lonsdale ones though, not as much support and I found they kept riding up. I find them ok now though & they are great to wear to bed!

I actually found the tesco high impact bra the most supportive & comfortable! xxx

by peggysue 29th December 2011, 12:08 pm

Jojo6 wrote:Smallblue your Avi looks fab! I know what you mean about the Lonsdale ones though, not as much support and I found they kept riding up. I find them ok now though & they are great to wear to bed!

I actually found the tesco high impact bra the most supportive & comfortable! xxx

That what I just went and got so so comfy and well away from scars 36E!!!! The F fitted but not as snuggly as I liked.The lonsdale just dont give me enough support so I end up with achey boobs. Smallblue I highly recommend them xx

Thanks girls xx

Trial and error at the moment

by Jojo6 29th December 2011, 12:12 pm

Wohooo at your 36 E's! You will almost certainly be in an F/FF cup!

Yes it makes such a difference to have a good supporting sports bra, especially helps with morning boob! xxx

by Smallblue 29th December 2011, 12:32 pm

Wow PS! Must have felt nice buying that size and knowing you will fill it easily! X

Jojo the lonsdale bras will be my comfy at home ones when I'm all healed. X

by 703b7 29th December 2011, 1:59 pm

Hey hun,

I am having similar prob! i got the tesco ones which are very supportive but think i need a bigger one! really should take 10 mins to go and get on ebut seem to have bought sooo many bra's! i'm in an E atm too - it's amazing isn't it!!

xx

by Redhead1 29th December 2011, 3:14 pm

I hadn't bought any new bras this year and now I seem to buy a new one every time I pass Tescos! x

by peggysue 30th December 2011, 9:17 am

Jojo the morning boob is horrid but I seem to get it at different times of the day so im hoping withthis new bra it will get a bit better. They seem fuller again today I hope I dont go over a F! But I love them and I suppose a letter doesnt matter that much xx

sb Get one of the tesco high impact £6 Redhead is wearing one in her avi, they are amazing so comfy and supportive.

xx

by debsrich 30th December 2011, 9:36 am

This is a great thread! All the avis look great!!! The tesco Bras look good but don't go up to a 38e which is what I've been in for sports bras! I love my Lonsdale one although not quite at supportive- asda ones are better than my shock absorbers! Trial and error!
x

by Redhead1 30th December 2011, 9:41 am

I agree the white Tesco High Impact sports bras are great . I have a couple of black med support ones which are really comfy at night. The white ones are great during the day but do dig in to my stitches a little at night. If I sleep in them I have to roll some kitchen roll or put a sock along the seam!! xx

by Jojo6 30th December 2011, 10:05 am

peggysue wrote:Jojo the morning boob is horrid but I seem to get it at different times of the day so im hoping withthis new bra it will get a bit better. They seem fuller again today I hope I dont go over a F! But I love them and I suppose a letter doesnt matter that much xx

xx

Ouch, yes I had morning boob for the first few weeks hun. It gradually got better each day. The first 14 days I would say was the worst. I'd have to pull myself up very gently and hold into them for 5 mins or so until I felt able to move! The tesco high impact bra was great for sleeping in as it definitely helped to hold them In place!! Congrats on your F cups :))) xxx

by peggysue 30th December 2011, 12:24 pm

Redhead1 wrote:I agree the white Tesco High Impact sports bras are great . I have a couple of black med support ones which are really comfy at night. The white ones are great during the day but do dig in to my stitches a little at night. If I sleep in them I have to roll some kitchen roll or put a sock along the seam!! xx

Are you wearing a the right size because mine is lovely at night???? xxx

by Smallblue 30th December 2011, 7:49 pm

I will take a look in Tesco at the weekend. X

by Redhead1 30th December 2011, 8:13 pm

The ones I am am wearing in my Avi fit well but I am a real wriggler at night and so is my bf!! I can't help tucking my arms under my head then moving from side to side
The sports bras are all reduced at the moment in Redditch, Tescos but not my local one in Evesham. They were down to £4 when I went in earlier. Didn't buy any because I went mad on loads of sexy stuff in La Senza. I was gutted because there are so many cheap bras and knickers but I can't really guess what my final size is going to be so the bras will have to wait for the spring sales somewhere else.x

by chloerose7 30th December 2011, 10:16 pm

Hey girls; really helpful post. Think Im guna try and get hold of a Tesco's one. Ive already bought a Asda one which looks like it will do the trick and Mr Hassan recommended Asda ones as well x x x

by chloerose7 30th December 2011, 10:22 pm

Girls Im just trying to find it on Tesco site.
Is it actually called a sports bra?
Its not like a nursing/maternity bra is it?
x x x

by Redhead1 30th December 2011, 11:57 pm

They are definately sports bras.x

by peggysue 31st December 2011, 11:16 am

chloerose7 wrote:Girls Im just trying to find it on Tesco site.
Is it actually called a sports bra?
Its not like a nursing/maternity bra is it?
x x x

I cant find it either its not on there for some reason,I hope they are still stocking them.aybe you will be able to get one in store xx

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