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Good cheap firm sports bra for big size

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Hi Ladies (sorry Gents no sure you can help with out personal experience)

Odd thing to ask but could anyone recommend somewhere to buy a good cheap very firm sport bra for big sizes please... mine is about to die on me with this new fitness regime and I can't find a replacement ....

thank you

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I'd say only shock absorber classics seem to be any good for larger cup sizes. I have one of the shock absorber fancy range with the lovely colour accents but when I was a bit larger it was no use, just stuck to the classic.

Hope you find something 😊

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TailChaserGraduate

If you can find a cheap, very firm bra please let me know! Bravissimo do a good range, I use their own brand and a Freya bra, both are very good but were both about £35 each.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Up to 38 DD

underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/wom...

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Frencci in reply to Oldfloss

Need bigger, but thanks

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Dee_NGraduate

Freya (Debenhams) M&S. neither cheap but m&s do have their summer sale on currently x

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Frencci

we don't have a debenhams near us anymore... will see what M&S have in, thanks

in reply to Frencci

I got 2 from M&S yesterday for £29.50, their single ones are £20, not done a proper run in them yet, so can’t say how good they are compared to my usual one. I’m a 38DD. X

in reply to Frencci

Debenhams do online! I’m well endowed too & bought one of their sports bras - it’s really nice & comfortable. I did get it at 20% off though. Bravissimo too are very good but pricey. There are a lot of sales on right now - maybe google sports bra sale or something like that. Good luck!

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Frencci

I need bigger but thanks

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MelsieJayGraduate

I got one from M&S and one on Amazon F cup and they both do the job well!

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Frencci

Thanks

TrixabelleB profile image
TrixabelleBGraduate

I got high impact post surgery bras from M&S...... On eBay for half the price. They go up to a G cup.

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ccarter100

I’ve had good success with the Glamorise brand. I love this one, and use it for horseback riding: Women's Full Figure Elite Performance Adjustable Wonderwire Sports Bra #9167. (It doesn’t actually have wire)I am also a DD, and this one does the trick. I get it through Amazon. Not sure if you can get it over there. Good luck!

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ickleguiGraduate

<bra thread klaxon>

I'd thoroughly suggest checking out ebay purely for price (other outlets are available). I have a lot of sports bras and personally like the Shock Absorber 4490, Panache brand, and Freya (Sonic is my fave of theirs). A racer clip is good for runners. Not sure what size they go up to I'm afraid - I'm 28DD so more weird than huge, but at least Freya are "known" for large boobs. Bravissimo, if you have one near, were helpful at suggestions and I would have liked to give them money but they didn't actually stock my size in the bra I wanted! I've got all of mine for under £20 - under £10 in most cases.

If you want some entertainment as well as suggestions, search this forum for "the A to E cup challenge" ( healthunlocked.com/couchto5... ) and the "brafta goes to" threads. (also don't underestimate the gents' contributions, there are a diverse bunch of contributors with all sorts of bodies :) )

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FlowellGraduate

I bought a shock absorber on amazon. Basic and cheap and the only thing that has worked perfectly. No more lower back pain when running weirdly, didn’t know that was connected until certain things were contained. I am a g cup if that helps.

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LouiseC69

I got mine from M & S 42F and it is fab. Well worth the £29 I paid and no chance of me knocking myself out when running 😁🏃‍♀️

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stlee16Graduate

Hi. I got this one on amazon:

Ladies Black Sports Bra High Impact Non Wired Plus Size Large Bosom (40 DD) amazon.co.uk/dp/B017298PXK/...

I’m an H cup. Gives great support and is cheaper than big brands.

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CrawlhomeGraduate

I got a new ultimate running bra from shock absorber last week and it's really good, nothing moves! A lot of department stores have sales at the moment and deliver. Mine was from Debenhams.

CT2017 profile image
CT2017Graduate

I’ve used M and S underwired sports bra, and they’re great, wash well and have lasted brilliantly, which you can’t say about the rest of M and S anymore!

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AnggrrrGraduate in reply to CT2017

I have the M&S ones that came in a two pack (underwired high impact). Best sports bras I've ever had (36G, 36F) and I've had shock absorber etc.

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SaartjieGraduate

I have one from M&S. Was cheap (I think I got it in the sale) and nothing moves! Just couldn't bring myself to pay Bravissimo etc prices.

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Ab36Graduate

The only one ive ever had that had enough support is shock absorber, I got mine off Amazon its bright pink but was a good price. I run in it and do zumba in it nothing moves 😀and its just great. Love it.

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Sharronmarie1518

M&S DO A larger size shock absorber.

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Ripcurlrana71

Shock absorber are best and worth the extra money. Keeps everything in and locked down. 😊

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secksy34Graduate

tesco do a great one , I'm 38dd and its perfect ! Comes in black or pink

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Streeky64Graduate

Hi Frennci, I have just purchased a shock absorber from Next online and they go up to a G cup. You have the added advantage of delivery the next day too. It wasn’t too expensive and fits really well. I am really pleased with mine. Good luck

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Jay66UKGraduate

:::faints::::

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SaartjieGraduate in reply to Jay66UK

Now Jay66UK You can't start adding bras to your shopping list!

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Janrt

Bravissimo have good bras for larger sizes. They’re not cheap but definitely worth the investment. You don’t want black eyes ! They have shops but are mainly on line.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate

Check ebay for new shock absorber at discount prices!

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Millsie-JGraduate

Shock Absorber and Freya.

Do a grand job, but beware the ones with a double clasp.....I found them too difficult to get in and out of.

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Ashley0304

I love my shock absorber classic, I tried the SA run but it wasn’t as good! You can get it in Debenhams on sale I paid £22. Or try Asos sale, Always size up even the back runs small

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Sandra3764

Hi I get my bra from Avon its called the one bra thay are cheaper than anywhere I know off.. I'm a top heavy woman so I put two bra's on for extra support. Hope this helps 😁

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to Sandra3764

If you like the one bra look out for the newest version with bamboo fibres, supposed to be more wicking. I use the one bra for work but they do get awful when too damp so will try the new one too. 👍

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Sandra3764 in reply to GoGo_JoJo

Can I get the new version from Avon x

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate in reply to Sandra3764

I think its out in either no. 13 or 14. Definately coming soon to a brochure near you! 👍😉

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DonkeywhistlerGraduate

Keep an eye on Aldi as they can do very good sports gear and a friend says the bra she got was excellent. I fear that it might be worth forking out a few £ though to look after your assets. I asked about sports bras back in the day and some of the well endowed ladies advised that they wore x2 bras to batten down the hatches (so to speak). In this heat, I feel their pain but depending on size, this might be an idea?

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Renkirtley

I'm a G cup and Shockabsorber are a life saver. Got mine on sale from simpleybe a few weeks ago. Those rocks won't move. ☺

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Equi-geekGraduate

I’d also considered a ‘booband’ which keeps the girls held down. Not got one yet as my shock absorbers do ok for now

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