Which bra and when?

Running is a high impact sport so although fashion is important when choosing a bra, what you really need is good support to reduce breast movement.

The bras in the girlsruntoo collection are designed for high impact activity, so all you need to worry about is finding the perfect fit in a style you like.

Which Types?
There are 2 main design types to choose from. Encapsulated bras separate and support each breast in its own cup, and sometimes have underwiring. Compression bras compress the breasts to the body. Traditionally, it has been thought that encapsulated bras are better for bigger breasted women, but we know bigger girls that would rather have the compression sort and vice versa, so it's really down to personal choice.

What to Expect
Your sports bra should be a snug fit, and although this may feel a bit strange initially, it should not restrict your breathing in any way.

The bra needs to stay in place on your body, and shouldn't ride up at the back or slip down or crease over at the front. Nothing on the bra (such as a seam) should rub or cause irritation, and the straps should not dig in or leave red marks.

Good sports bras are made of technical fabrics such as polyester or Supplex that 'wick' moisture away from the body, ensuring you stay comfortable as you sweat. To find the correct fit, it's important that you measure yourself - lots of women wear the wrong size.

 

How to Measure
You need to find out your bra size and then your cup size. Make sure you measure yourself properly while you're wearing a normal unpadded bra. Use an accurate tape measure, and keeping it level, pull the tape tautly to your body, but not so that it pinches. First measure under the bust. To this measurement add 4" to an even number, or 5" to an odd number to find your basic bra size.
e.g.
34" plus 4" = 38" or
29" plus 5" = 34"

Secondly, without letting the tape to dig in, measure around the fullest part of the breasts. If you are in between inches, round up to the next whole inch. The difference between the two measurements determines the cup size you require as per the table below.
E.g. 4" difference means you're a D cup.

When to Buy
Our breasts are affected by changes in our bodies, such as during the time around a period, whether we take the contraceptive pill, or are going through the menopause. For some women, these changes are more drastic than others and in order to be really comfortable, you may need a couple of a different bra sizes to wear during the month.

Bra manufacturers recommend that you change your bra every 3 months but in reality it'll depend on your size, and how often and how active you are. Taking a bit of extra care when washing your bra will also help keep it in good shape for longer.

Follow this link to see our range of bras.