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Sport bras for really hot weather?

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Old lady H · · Boise, ID · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 1,375

Anyone have opinions? This summer is ridiculously hot, and, sadly, I'm stuck needing industrial strength bras, which are just .....not fun, in the heat, even when that's the only top layer, now and then. 

Are the merino wool things any cooler, and actually functional for large cup sizes? Those built in tank tops that claim to be full support??

Thanks!

And yeah, razz away, but info would be great, too.

H.

phylp phylp · · Upland · Joined May 2015 · Points: 1,137

Take a look at Athleta.  I recently took my niece shopping there, and I was so impressed with the inclusive sizing, from extra small to size 3X plus sizing.  You can get everything online.  She's a bit hard to fit (plus-size and double D cup) and we found some terrific bras for her there.  They have sport tops with built in bras too.  They claim that their material is great for wicking away moisture and releasing heat.  It's not cheap by any means though!

Em Cos · · Boulder, CO · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 5

This is what I've been wearing: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L5YLSQU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

It's like a regular bra construction in a sporty material. Lightweight, heat/sweat friendly. Avoids the uni-boob, and far more comfy than a sport bra. I appreciate the rear clasp so no gymnastics required to put on/take off, and the straps connect at the front to change from a racerback (more secure) to regular (more comfy), without needing a friend to help you or to remove the bra to change over (like when the strap connection is in the back). I often just unclip the straps to easily get full sunscreen coverage then clip back on. 

Is it supportive enough for larger sizes? No idea, I wear an XS. But if it is supportive enough for you, I can otherwise highly recommend it. And cheap enough that it's worth a try! 

Kate Sedrowski · · Golden, CO · Joined Jun 2016 · Points: 0

Tera Kaia basewear! Cute, comfortable, quick-drying, and doubles as a swim top! As a D/DD, the high cut is plenty supportive for climbing and hiking, though I wouldn't run in it (but I hate running, so that's fine, haha!). I have three and cannot recommend them enough!

Old lady H · · Boise, ID · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 1,375

Thanks! I'll look through these, and any other suggestions that show up.

H.

Tasha P · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 0

I use a bikini top sometimes! 

Old lady H · · Boise, ID · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 1,375
Tasha P wrote:

I use a bikini top sometimes! 

I confess, I've overcome all sorts of wardrobe stuff and just do whatever.....mostly....cuz, who cares, right? But the 64 year old hasn't -quite- gotten herself talked into wearing a two piece, bare midriff, suit, yet. 

It took some doing just to do a sports bra showing with a tank top, then peeling down to a sports bra, now and then. A kind team of younger ladies cheered me on, early on. Lycra tights and all! ;-)

Tasha P · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2017 · Points: 0

Well I usually wear a tank top over it! I find it more comfortable for climbing than a sports bra 

Rika J · · Colorado · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 10

I think I've tried every brand of sports bras under the sun and these are my absolute favorite: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-sports-bras/Energy-Bra-32925/_/prod9360058

I find them supportive enough for higher impact activities, yet still comfortable enough for everyday. I wear mine so much, I have tan lines that match the straps. They do run small, so size up a size or so from your regular bra size. Expensive, but they last a long time. Tons of options and colors and they even come in a long-line version for more coverage.

Jodi Friedlander · · Bishop, CA · Joined Dec 2015 · Points: 5

Being even a little older than you are, and a C cup, I'll chime in here and agree with Phyl about Athleta. They've got some super supportive bras. This one will uniboob you, something I happen to like, and you'll be able to run in it if you want. It's really hard to get off of a sweaty body, though: https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=531220162&cid=1111339&pcid=1111339&vid=1&nav=meganav%3ABRAS%3ACATEGORIES%3AA-C%20Bras&cpos=14&cexp=1501&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D1111339&cvar=11273&ctype=Listing&cpid=res21083117245303261208023#pdp-page-content

The other one I wanted to show you, the one I like best, is evidently no longer available. However, if you peruse their website and read reviews, you're bound to come up with something that will look and perform great. I can attest to the quality of their products.

phylp phylp · · Upland · Joined May 2015 · Points: 1,137
Jodi Friedlander wrote:

 It's really hard to get off of a sweaty body, though:

Jodi, this is one of the advantage of our mutually fine husbands - they take off sport bras on demand!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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