I've been the unhappy owner of giant boobs since puberty and have never been in a position to afford (or even want) breast reduction surgery. I have spent the past year shopping for minimiser bras and only 1 out of about 10 were actually worth the money. After purchasing a chest binder in desperation (terrible idea, don't waste your time) I decided to try a sports bra, come hell or high uniboob!
This was the second sports bra I'd tried (after a very cheap one) and I'm pretty sure now my bra search is over. I deliberately purchased a cup size down from my other bras to increase the chances of compressing my cleavage, but maintained the band size. The result was a snug fit that minimised projection as good (if not better) than my fave minimiser bra. I waited all day for the discomfort that would surely come but it never did. No movement means no chafing but the real key to this bra's success is the the racerback design that re-allocates strain from the shoulders to the trunk of your neck (to accommodate arm flexibility in sports). This removes all the usual shoulder discomfort you get with any other type of bra.
In addition, the blissful sensation of having a stationary chest is something I was not expecting or even thinking about. My sole concern was reducing my bust but within minutes of putting it on I was jogging up and down the stairs in a state of wonderment at my almost-motionless bosom! Apart from this feeling good it has me considering exercise for the first time in years, because now it feels possible.
I guess there are a couple of minor 'cons' with all of these styles of sports bra: there are two fastenings instead of one (my own preference is to fasten the back, step into the bra, and then fasten the neck). And then of course there's the reason many women are dissuaded from even trying any sports bra: the supposed 'uniboob' effect. This is only an issue if you plan on wearing figure-hugging clothes or plunging necklines. And if you're shopping for something to take attention away from your chest it's highly unlikely this is what your wardrobe consists of. As I said earlier, I actually ordered a chest *binder* a while ago, so a slight uniboob hidden under my clothes is much better than where I was willing to go.
Try this bra instead of yet another minimiser. I am 40D in standard bras and I ordered this in 40C and it was perfect. This was my personal choice and I never actually tried it in my usual size which may have worked out great too, I leave that choice to you!
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Hiberniana
Replaced my minimiser (+ for the 1st time since childhood my boobs don't bounce!)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2019Verified Purchase
silvi
Seems good value for money, true to size, good first impression
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2018Verified Purchase
Seems good value for money, true to size, good first impression
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2018
It's OK but as expected quality is not the best. Still got my doubts that this is a genuine SA bra purely because I own SA bras and side by side the details like the fastening on the back are not as good. The hooks and loops are not lined and the loops have some movement. Also there is stitching missing. Fabric feels good, pretty similar to my old SA bra. Even if this is actual SA bra, it may be not the premium quality sold to retailers.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2018
Interesting how long it would last and how well it will be when washed 3-4 times a week.
Department stores and various retailers sell this model for £35 -£43, but sizes are limited and not all available, which was the other reason I chose Amazon. Tesco sells a replica for £16-17 of SA bra but the fit is terrible and fabric is so scratchy, returned straight away.... For the price of £20 for SA bra, cannot really complaint.
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Caroline
how do you get this on without assistance?!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2018Size: 36GColour: BlackVerified Purchase
Emma Smith
Band almost 3 inches smaller than my previous shock absorber in the same size!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2019Verified Purchase
Jane.W
A great bra for bigger boobs
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2020Verified Purchase
