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.
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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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
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.
Promising news… Zafu.com will soon be offering a bra style fit predictor similar to their jeans fit service.
As you may know, Zafu is a site where you can type in your measurements and they will give you recommendations on exactly which brand and style of jean will fit you perfectly. Apparently they’ve had requests from hundreds of women all over the country to expand their research to include bras.
They have a team of fit specialists dedicated to making sense of the hundreds of brands, styles and sizes that are available to women today.
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Sexy plus-size nursing bra? It’s not an oxymoron. Believe me, there is such a thing as a sexy plus-size nursing bra. Take a look at the little red number to the left.
It’s the Cassandra nursing bra made by Condessa.
Often called the sexiest, most feminine nursing bra, the Cassandra nursing bra is functional as well as sexy. It has:
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I love this sexy red dress from MonifC Plus-Size Fashions. This dress is so sexy that I feel sorry for skinny women who don’t have the plus size curves to fill it out!
The secret to this dress is the soft, drapey rayon jersey fabric that is gathered top-to-bottom (this is called “ruching”.)
Rayon jersey is so soft and comfortable and the ruching enhances beautiful curves and smoothes right over your body.
Since this plus size dress has spaghetti straps, you’ll probably want to wear a strapless bra or a bra with clear plastic straps. If that style of bra doesn’t work for you, take a look at the equally sexy brown dress. Like the red dress, the brown dress features ruched jersey fabric that shows off your curves in a beautiful way. But instead of spaghetti straps the brown dress features a nice V-neck and three quarter length sleeves so you can wear any style of bra underneath.
Here is a highly recommended plus size bra for everyday comfort. This microfibre leisure bra from Goddess (style #16743C) features:
- Silky two-layer cups for smooth, gentle support.
- Special finish wicks away moisture, so you stay cool and dry.
- Subtly seamed cup design gives you shapelier curves.
- Padded straps ease pressure on shoulders (plus, they adjust discreetly in back)
- Sides and back stretch for feel-good fit.
- 95% nylon/5% microfiber for softness against your skin.
- available in white, black and nude
- in sizes up to 48FF
