Goddess 2000 plus-size sports bra
This Goddess 2000 plus-size sports bra looks promising. I haven’t tried it yet, but it looks to be similar in design to the heavy duty Enell (Oprah) sports bra, the Enell “Lite” sports bra and the Activa zip-front plus-size sports bra model ATV107.
And the good news is the price: although full price for the Goddess 2000 plus-size sports bra is $48, you can find it online for as low as $28.
Have you tried this bra? If so, please leave a comment below and tell us what you think of it.
A good bra makes you feel great!
For full figured shapely women, there may not be a more essential wardrobe item than the right full figure bra. Worn on a daily basis, it is the most hard-working garment of all, lifting and supporting our breasts and helping us to feel confident to face the world each day.
Your bra can also be your worst enemy if you don’t buy the correct one for your body. There is a fabulous choice ranging from expensive to cheap plus size styles and choices, even within the same band and cup size. So, expect it to take some time in the fitting rooms to pick out the perfect bra.
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Sagging straps, loose band, cups too tight and overflowing – it’s so easy to go wrong. If you have never been now is the time. If you have been fitted, but your weight has changed in the last year, guess what? Your cup and band sizes have fluctuated and you need to be fitted again!
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I like the website BustyBlues.com – where the tagline is “and to think that people actually pay to get DDs!”. BustyBlues has good advice on plus size bras and plus size swimsuits. My favorite page is her recommendations on budget priced plus size bras. Here’s an excerpt…
Up until now, I was just happy to find a bra that fit well and made my clothes look good on me. However, all of my favorite large cup bras are well over $50 a piece, and worth every penny, I might add. So are there any cheap plus size bras, bras under $35 that can stack up to my favorites that cost nearly twice as much? I explored this recently after a trip to Lane Bryant where I found two bras that were comparable in style to a couple of my favorite bras, plus a plus size convertible pushup bra!
This is the newest version of the Enell plus size sports bra. The Enell ‘Lite’ is designed to fit and flatter your shape, and is not as “heavy duty” as the regular Enell sports bra. Firm control and great support in a light, comfortable fabric. It features stay-put racer back straps and moisture-wicking technology that helps keep you dry.
* stretch nylon
* full coverage neckline
* criss-cross back provides back support
* moisture-wicking, keeps you feeling cool and dry
* reinforced seams and inner slings form cup area
* close-set straps won’t fall off shoulders
* comfortable wide straps for motion control
* non-adjustable hook and eye front closure
* perfect for light activities
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I was extolling the virtues of plus size sports bras (yes, plural… I wear both the Activa Zip Front and the Enell) to a friend the other day. I said I don’t care if they give me the “uni-boob” look – I love the comfort and support.
She looked skeptical, saying that she’d heard that tight fitting sports bras can harm your respiratory tract.
Hmmm…that didn’t sound good. I did some research and found out that in 2005 the American College of Sports Medicine’s scholarly journal published an article on just this issue – the threat of sports bras on respiratory function.
The study determined that the sports bra “imparted significantly more pressure on smaller breasted females’ torsos when compared with the fashion brassiere, although this increased pressure did not appear to significantly affect measured lung volumes or brassiere comfort scores. They concluded that wearing a sports bra during does not harm your respiratory tract. In fact, their research indicates that wearing a sports bra during activity is beneficial to reduce breast motion and its related pain.
Women have been strapping themselves into some kind of breast containing device for eons. Historical records show that some type of bra was worn by women as far back as far back as ancient Greece when Grecian female athletes bound their chests while exercising.
There are many myths about bras, but the 5 bra myths that drive us the craziest are:
Bra Myth #1: Wearing a bra prevents sagging breasts
Breast tissue is made up mostly of fat; it has no muscle at all. Sagging breasts occur naturally because of genetic disposition, gravity, involution (when a breast no longer has to produce milk for suckling) and time. A good support bra is designed to prevent the breast from appearing to sag – but only while it is being worn.
Bra Myth #2: Full figured women can find a great bra “off-the-shelf”
Full figured women rarely find a well fitting bra without first having a professional breast measurement taken. The special needs of heavy breasted women must address band and cup size in addition to type of straps and which garments the bra is being worn under.
Bra Myth #3: Full figured women can save money by buying cheaper bras
When it comes to bras, ‘you get what you pay for’. For a full breasted woman, it is essential that her bra be constructed of a good quality material that is going to withstand the friction of everyday use while adding support and comfort to heavy breasts. Lower quality, cheaper materials will only disintegrate in pretty short order and will soon have to be replaced. Quality bras are stylish, comfortable and, when properly fitted, can alleviate the shoulder pain that is prevalent in large breasted women.
Bra Myth #4: The looser the fit, the more comfortable the bra
On the contrary – a well fitted bra will not move around. A well fitted bra stays in place and will not irritate exposed skin on sensitive friction points of the body. A properly fitted bra not only provides adequate support to heavy breasts, it also distributes their weight evenly, which provides more comfort and looks better too.
And the biggest myth of all…
Bra Myth #5: there are no sexy bras designed for women with large, heavy breasts
Nothing could be further from the truth. Today’s fashion mavens pay particular attention to the wants and needs of the fuller figured woman by designing sexy bras embellished with lace, under-wires and other fashion attractions in order to enhance the aura of sex appeal in women of all shapes and sizes.
The Bravado Supreme Nursing Bra is especially designed for fuller-breasted women. According to the nursing moms I’ve spoken to, it feels good all day long. And as we know, that’s the supreme test of a good bra. Apparently it provides good support and lift without using underwire.
Features include:
• Lightweight embossed fabric that feels silky to the touch
• Soft cup design that provides support without constricting underwire to ensure on-going good breast health
• Wide cushioned straps to distribute weight without digging into shoulders
• Easy to open and close nursing clips
• Pretty key-hole detail opens with nursing clip to provide full access to breast for easier feeding
• Back band closure, with 4 adjusting rows of hooks and eyes
Did you know that Goddess Bras are the only brand made today specifically for the plus size woman?
Goddess Bras are made by The Goddess Bra Company which is now owned by Eveden (Eveden is also the manufacturer of well-respected brands Rigby & Peller, Fantasie of England, and Freya).
Goddess is well known for its strapless plus-size bras, long line plus-size bras, plus-size nursing bras, and plus-size bridal lingerie. A good place to buy Goddess Bras is Lauren Silva Fine Lingerie.
On this website there is an easy to use Goddess Bra frame and style guide.
This is the strapless bra that is most often recommended for plus size women – the Goddess Smooth Underwire Longline Bra.
Not sure about the longline vs a standard strapless plus size bra? Think about it: the firmer the foundation under your breasts, the more support they’ll have.
This strapless plus size bra can also be converted to a plus size halter bra with the included convertible straps.
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This Activa Ultratek Zip-Front Sports Bra model ATV107 is a real find. In my comparison tests, it offers all the comfort and support of the well-known Enell sports bra (the “Oprah sports bra”) at just over half the price. I’m always on the lookout for anything that is plus size, cheap and good quality so this fits the bill.
The Activa Zip Front Bra costs about $38, while the Enell sports bra is about $60. From my comparison tests, the bras are very similar so why pay twice as much? These three photos show wearing the Activa Ultratek Zip-Front Sports Bra in size E, which covers sizes 40DDD, 42D-42DD, 44D. I was pleased to find it fit true to size – I wear a 40DDD and the Activa size E fit me comfortably.
(Like the Enell sports bra, the Activa sports bra does not come in specific band/cup sizes. Rather, they come in sizes 1 – 8 and A – F respectively.)
As you can see, the zip-front, molded cup bra has real hold. It covers my back well, which I find very important for comfort (the more coverage across my back the less weight pulling on my shoulders).
The bra is constructed of Supplex/Lycra® – which to me feels like a firm, soft cotton. Apparently it has moisture wicking properties as well. Come to think of it, the last time I wore this bra was a blazing hot day and I didn’t have the sweating under my breasts that I usually get.
One interesting design feature is the three inside hook closures (one at the top and two at the bottom) that provide a back-up to the zipper. The hooks are easy to do up – in fact, often I’ll just zip up the bra and find that the hooks just automatically hook themselves.
The Activa Ultratek Zip-Front Sports Bra comes in these sizes:
A: 32DDD, 34C-34D, 36C
B: 34D-34DDD, 36D-36DD
C: 36DDD, 38C, 38D, 40C
D: 38DD-38DDD, 40D-40DD
E: 40DDD, 42D-42DD, 44D
F: 42DDD, 44D-44DDD, 46D
Note: Although the Activa Sports Bra was a complimentary sample provided at my request by the manufacturer, my review is an unbiased appraisal.
