For me, my favorite way to stay active is kickboxing — but with all of that activity, my size 44DDD breasts get a workout of their own, usually in the worst way possible. My colleague Jessica Torres, who is typically a size 18/20 and rocks a 46D, has issues finding a sports bra that doesn’t have a band so small it cuts into her back. It’s a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be. In order to find the “one sports bra to rule them all,” Jess and I tried on 6 different plus-size sports bras and rated them based on style, fit, and support — so you and your girls can survive any level of workout comfortably. Coming in last place was this strappy, sexy number from Ashley Stewart in which I am wearing a 2X and Jess is wearing a 3X. “I would definitely wear this bra for style purposes, but never to actually work out.” While it was certainly aesthetically pleasing, it overall wouldn’t serve us well in the gym. As a brand that prides itself on its plus-size activewear, both Jess and I had high expectations for this bra — and they definitely delivered. And with sizes ranging from 38DDD to 42H, that is great news for bigger boob-ed babes. Truly, a price worth paying IMO — considering the level of support I felt. Jess and I both had the same exact reaction when we put this bra on: We couldn’t stop gushing about the comfort. Ok, not only was this adorable from the front and the back, it didn’t roll up on my body once when I moved and was true to size in a 2x. Though I definitely wouldn’t wear it to a traditional gym, this bra is great for low-impact workouts, and I could totally see myself working this bra during yoga class. This traditional sports bra from Torrid legit made both of us feel like ’70s Sporty Spice. Neither of us had any issues with the sizing, though we technically had to each go up a size; I was wearing their size 2 (equivalent to an 18/20) and Jess was in the size 3 (around a 22/24). Welcome to the mecca of plus-size athleisure sports bras, people! This camo number with its mesh overlay deserves to be worn in and out of the gym. With sizing mirroring Torrid’s, I found myself in the 2 while Jess wore the 3. And it couldn’t have fit either of us better. When it came to fit, style and support, nothing compared to the Torrid underwire sports bra. The front straps are cushioned to help ease the aches of bouncing yourself around, and the fabric itself wicks away moisture, keeping your boobs sweat-free during your workouts. Each of these bras satisfy a different aesthetic and functional needs, so really, they are all kind of winners in our book. I can’t wait to buy a bunch of these bras in every color, and truly embrace my workout life, bounce-free.
title: “The Best Sports Bras For Plus Size Women Ranked” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-15” author: “Cheryl James”
For me, my favorite way to stay active is kickboxing — but with all of that activity, my size 44DDD breasts get a workout of their own, usually in the worst way possible. My colleague Jessica Torres, who is typically a size 18/20 and rocks a 46D, has issues finding a sports bra that doesn’t have a band so small it cuts into her back. It’s a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be. In order to find the “one sports bra to rule them all,” Jess and I tried on 6 different plus-size sports bras and rated them based on style, fit, and support — so you and your girls can survive any level of workout comfortably. Coming in last place was this strappy, sexy number from Ashley Stewart in which I am wearing a 2X and Jess is wearing a 3X. “I would definitely wear this bra for style purposes, but never to actually work out.” While it was certainly aesthetically pleasing, it overall wouldn’t serve us well in the gym. As a brand that prides itself on its plus-size activewear, both Jess and I had high expectations for this bra — and they definitely delivered. And with sizes ranging from 38DDD to 42H, that is great news for bigger boob-ed babes. Truly, a price worth paying IMO — considering the level of support I felt. Jess and I both had the same exact reaction when we put this bra on: We couldn’t stop gushing about the comfort. Ok, not only was this adorable from the front and the back, it didn’t roll up on my body once when I moved and was true to size in a 2x. Though I definitely wouldn’t wear it to a traditional gym, this bra is great for low-impact workouts, and I could totally see myself working this bra during yoga class. This traditional sports bra from Torrid legit made both of us feel like ’70s Sporty Spice. Neither of us had any issues with the sizing, though we technically had to each go up a size; I was wearing their size 2 (equivalent to an 18/20) and Jess was in the size 3 (around a 22/24). Welcome to the mecca of plus-size athleisure sports bras, people! This camo number with its mesh overlay deserves to be worn in and out of the gym. With sizing mirroring Torrid’s, I found myself in the 2 while Jess wore the 3. And it couldn’t have fit either of us better. When it came to fit, style and support, nothing compared to the Torrid underwire sports bra. The front straps are cushioned to help ease the aches of bouncing yourself around, and the fabric itself wicks away moisture, keeping your boobs sweat-free during your workouts. Each of these bras satisfy a different aesthetic and functional needs, so really, they are all kind of winners in our book. I can’t wait to buy a bunch of these bras in every color, and truly embrace my workout life, bounce-free.
title: “The Best Sports Bras For Plus Size Women Ranked” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-16” author: “Joshua Mebane”
For me, my favorite way to stay active is kickboxing — but with all of that activity, my size 44DDD breasts get a workout of their own, usually in the worst way possible. My colleague Jessica Torres, who is typically a size 18/20 and rocks a 46D, has issues finding a sports bra that doesn’t have a band so small it cuts into her back. It’s a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be. In order to find the “one sports bra to rule them all,” Jess and I tried on 6 different plus-size sports bras and rated them based on style, fit, and support — so you and your girls can survive any level of workout comfortably. Coming in last place was this strappy, sexy number from Ashley Stewart in which I am wearing a 2X and Jess is wearing a 3X. “I would definitely wear this bra for style purposes, but never to actually work out.” While it was certainly aesthetically pleasing, it overall wouldn’t serve us well in the gym. As a brand that prides itself on its plus-size activewear, both Jess and I had high expectations for this bra — and they definitely delivered. And with sizes ranging from 38DDD to 42H, that is great news for bigger boob-ed babes. Truly, a price worth paying IMO — considering the level of support I felt. Jess and I both had the same exact reaction when we put this bra on: We couldn’t stop gushing about the comfort. Ok, not only was this adorable from the front and the back, it didn’t roll up on my body once when I moved and was true to size in a 2x. Though I definitely wouldn’t wear it to a traditional gym, this bra is great for low-impact workouts, and I could totally see myself working this bra during yoga class. This traditional sports bra from Torrid legit made both of us feel like ’70s Sporty Spice. Neither of us had any issues with the sizing, though we technically had to each go up a size; I was wearing their size 2 (equivalent to an 18/20) and Jess was in the size 3 (around a 22/24). Welcome to the mecca of plus-size athleisure sports bras, people! This camo number with its mesh overlay deserves to be worn in and out of the gym. With sizing mirroring Torrid’s, I found myself in the 2 while Jess wore the 3. And it couldn’t have fit either of us better. When it came to fit, style and support, nothing compared to the Torrid underwire sports bra. The front straps are cushioned to help ease the aches of bouncing yourself around, and the fabric itself wicks away moisture, keeping your boobs sweat-free during your workouts. Each of these bras satisfy a different aesthetic and functional needs, so really, they are all kind of winners in our book. I can’t wait to buy a bunch of these bras in every color, and truly embrace my workout life, bounce-free.
