Now that you have figured out your size you’ll want to decide if you want compression or encapsulation. It really depends on the activity and your cup size.
Throughout our site we try our best to state what type of activity each particular sports bra is good for. Some are better for low-impact, yoga, or walking. Others are designed for high impact, wide range of motion activities such as Kangoo Jumps, boot camp or running.
Compression is just as it sounds, keeps the girls tucked in by being tight. This is usually a pullover the head style and is typically measured in small, medium, and large. Works great for A & B cups.
Encapsulation separates and encapsulates each breast. Goodbye uni-boob, a big plus in my book... This is a great option for larger busted women, C-cup and up. This style usually has front or back fasteners and often times a strap adjustment as well.
Once you’ve decided on the structure of support here’s a few more things to consider to make sure the bra is right for you…
Moisture wicking fabrics are always a plus; they will pull the moisture away from your body keeping you feeling a bit less soggy. Sweating is good, in fact, it is the objective here, but it feels better when your bra is not soaking.
Generally speaking the less seams the better. Most manufacturers have thought through this issue quite well. To have support you have to have seams, so there will be seams. But well thought out seams are what we are going for, ones that won’t chafe you or cause irritation.
The band and straps should be snug, but you should still be able to slide your finger in between the material and the skin.
Lastly, give the bra the jump test; make sure it really works for what activity level you need it to.
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