Lots of people find that sports bras can sometimes fit quite differently to your regular bra. If you’re unsure about your sports bra size, we’re here to support you to discover your feel-good sports fit! Whether you’d prefer to pop into one of our shops for a sports bra fitting or use our handy sports bra style guide – there’s lots of options to find your sports bra size that works for you. Here’s a little bit more about what works hard ‘behind the seams’ of our sports bras…

Sports bras are designed to hold your boobs close to your chest so that there’s minimal movement when you’re exercising. This means the underband can feel a little tighter than a regular bra - but your sports bra should still feel comfortable enough to wear all day (if you want to!). They tend to have a wider back band, thicker straps and more coverage than a regular bra to keep it feeling comfortable and so that there’s extra support while you’re exercising. The fabric used for sports bras has minimal stretch to reduce jiggle, and some sports bras have quick-drying fabric so that it draws any moisture away from you and – more importantly – keeps you feeling cool whilst you workout.

If you’re trying on a sports bra to test out the sports bra size and want to make sure it’s “the one”, why not try the ‘Jump Test’! Have a jump around, a bit of a wiggle, do some high knees or downward dogs and make sure that you feel confident and supported in your style of choice! This works whether you’re at home, or in one of our fitting rooms – some of our fitters might even join in!

Choosing the right sports bra for you depends on what you’ll be doing when you wear it. There are options for high impact and low impact sports and, as with all bras, what fits and feels good for one person may be different to someone else. So, how do you choose a sports bra? There are a few things you can look out for when choosing the right sports bra for you.

1. What sports will you be doing?

Think about what activities you’ll be doing and the impact it’ll have on your boobs. A high impact sports bra such as the Inspire High Impact Crop Sports Bra, is a good choice for running as your boobs are held firmly to your chest to minimise any jiggle. If you’ll be doing yoga, you could try a sports bra like the Flow Sports Bra which offers lighter support, so that you feel comfy and free to breath as you stretch.

2. What sports bra is best for high impact sports?

We believe at Bravissimo that no activity is off limits and our big-boobed community can do high impact sports, too – we just need support and an extra ‘boost’! High impact sports like running or horse-riding can cause a lot of bounce, so choosing a compression sports bra like the Astrid Sports Bra is essential to keep everything in place - beat the bounce and go for it!