Panache Wirefree Sports Bra Black - 8D

I'm normally a 36 H but bought the 36 and 38 because sports bras by bra companies tend to run a little narrow. The 38 was really tight. I'm a big person but I like to run, and that why I bought this bra. My normal routine is multiple layers of basic sports bras to strap everything down. This bra felt pretty secure when I had it all adjusted so I took off for a run with high hopes... and I was just bouncing SO much. I tried the x hook but it's set too high (and not adjustable) and hurt the sides of my neck. Tightening the straps and the band didn't help either. This bra just does NOT have the compression to support truly large breasts for running. I turned around 2 miles in and walked home nearly in tears because I was so frustrated. This bra made me feel like my ... MoreI'm normally a 36 H but bought the 36 and 38 because sports bras by bra companies tend to run a little narrow. The 38 was really tight. I'm a big person but I like to run, and that why I bought this bra. My normal routine is multiple layers of basic sports bras to strap everything down. This bra felt pretty secure when I had it all adjusted so I took off for a run with high hopes... and I was just bouncing SO much. I tried the x hook but it's set too high (and not adjustable) and hurt the sides of my neck. Tightening the straps and the band didn't help either. This bra just does NOT have the compression to support truly large breasts for running. I turned around 2 miles in and walked home nearly in tears because I was so frustrated. This bra made me feel like my body was unfit for running and that just sucks. It may be ok for like elliptical or rowing, I don't know.

I love these and am about to order another. I have been wearing these for years. I have one in beige for everyday and hiking, biking, and another in a print that I wear instead of a bathing suit top for SUPing, swimming, kayaking. I wear a UPF shirt over it usually and have no problem taking an impulsive swim because the bra dries fairly quickly. (I have given up finding bathing suit tops that not only hold me in but don't show cleavage, which embarass my sons no end. ) Note that the seams show when wearing a t-shirt or thin fabric, but I live in an area where folks could care less.

This bra gives me adequate support when working out. The hook and eye closure to convert this bra to a racerback style is easy to fasten, unlike other bras with a "j hook" design. This bra has a 5/5 barbell rating, but I still get a fair amount of bounce while doing Zumba and other cardio classes at the gym. A better design for me was the Marvel Wireless Racerback Bra as the racerback fastening point falls a little lower than the hook and eye on the Wireless Sports Bra. I find this makes a difference in providing better support, but I would imagine it depends on how your breast tissue is distributed on your body. My girls are long in shape.Still, after working out in this bra several times, I purchased another.