Gear Review: Handful Bra

Just been reviewing sports bras and would def recommend the Freya Active Underwired for medium to larger busted ladies (they only start from D cup). More comfortable for prolonged wear than the Shock Absorber and a really nice neck-line for fitting under more everyday clothes for summer walking. I've written a big full review of how I got on with the Freya on my blog Baby Routes (you can google it if you're interested). Shock Absorber are good though but I find them a bit 'grabby' if I'm going out for long. Can't fault them on keeping everything in place though. Love to hear other recommends!

Not a fan. Too cumbersome with the padding. A light liner is nice for modesty but this is what I consider a padded bra. Patagonias everyday bra is still my favorite for all activities backpacking, yoga, running or even work.

i love my handful! it's great for hiking, snowboarding and does double duty under clothes, too (especially when you're packed for a trip). i'm a 32C and it's enough support for running, too.

There is one by champion that I love and I've been kicking myself that I didn't buy more than one. It had an underwire but it is fully enclosed. Also- the front looks like it is more sport top rather than a bra. Other than that I've been sadly out of luck finding anything for my DD's....

I'd prefer some better pictures.

Honestly, the only thing I've found that works for me (D to DD depending on brand), is either doubling up sports bras - making sure the one underneath is underwire and split cup so you don't look like you're smuggling a watermelon), and then a regular sports bra over it to keep everything snug and so you can take off your shirt without looking indecent to change, swim, or cool off.

Good brands for bigger breasts are Title 9, Enell (never tried Enell myself, but seen it mentioned in reviews), or ShockAbsorber (I like to go for the Level 3 support even when I'm not running). Donna Karan is also supposed to be good, but I've never tried them.

Hope this helped - check reviews on sites that cater to women with bigger chests - they are priceless for pet peeves, how to care for bras, and women often describe how they are built so you know whether their opinion would apply to your situation.

Anyone have suggestions for us ladies who have D cups? I have trouble finding a good sports bra because they all seem to stop at lower sizes.