These Sports Bras for Large Breasts Keep Things Secure and Bounce-Free (2024)

Across several different retailers, this innovative sports bra for large breasts has garnered thousands of positive reviews. Carlson also recommends it. “The wire is so supportive and you won’t even feel it, which is ideal!” she says. It’s designed to keep all activities, from low to high impact, bounce-free. In addition to comfortable underwire, it also features full coverage two-ply cups, extra cushioning to prevent chafing, and hidden sling in cups for added support in G to I sizes. The straps are adjustable, too.

What Reviewers Say: “Truly one of my favourite sports bras. Gives me a decent shape, great support, and remains comfortable all day. My first bra has lasted years.”

Designed for running, according to the brand, this sports bra boasts sweat-wicking fabric, major support, and is specifically made for those who wear a B-G cup. The straps are padded for comfort, and they are adjustable and crossable, ensuring a snug, secure fit. A hook-and-eye closure makes getting it off and on when sweaty a cinch. It also has a four-way stretch so it really moves with you, and added Lycra fabric to help keep its shape longer.

What Reviewers Say: “Best sports bra for running no matter the boob size. Wide band across and the straps are adjustable like a real bra. It’s not gonna give you incredible cleavage but incredible coverage yes. this is one of the few things I splurge on at Lulu cuz this bra is worth it.”

With over 42,000 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, this bra is well loved among people of all chest sizes. It features SheFit’s patented Zip. Cinch. Lift.® adjustability, all of which can be done comfortably without the help of a second person. The zipper is front and center and features a garage cover to keep it from sliding down, the rib cage band is easily pulled and tightened with one hand, and the straps are adjustable from the front as well. The custom fit makes this bra great for high-impact workouts, and SheFit offers a special sizing scale that goes up to “6Luxe.” There’s a sizing quiz you can take to find your fit, but for reference, reviewers who wear DD and DDD cups hover in the 1Luxe to 2Luxe range.

What Reviewers Say: “I love this bra! It has been so hard to find a sports bra that supports and contains me. I am a 36 DDD, the 1 Luxe was great! The straps and back are adjustable for the perfect fit. There was no chafing or rubbing anywhere.”

So many sports bras lack playful or stylish details and sink straight into matronly territory. This one doesn’t and it’s super supportive. The support comes in thanks to the layered style that comfortably offers the lift of two sports bras in one. The memory foam straps won’t dig into your shoulders, and the cute mesh cut-outs double as moisture-wicking sweat ventilation.

What Reviewers Say: Prevention’s Deputy Editor Emily Goldman, who wears well beyond a DD cup, is a fan. “For high-impact workouts (think: HIIT or a jog), I reach for this underwire sports bra every time,” she says. “I like that it offers some sexy detailing like mesh panels and a peekaboo cup. The hook-and-eye closure means I don’t have to try to shimmy it on and off, and the underwire also means I don’t get a dreaded uni-boob during a sweat sesh.”

This sports bra is great for not just larger breasts, but for “anyone searching for a full-coverage sports bra,” says Gesualdi. “It features a high neckline and non-stretch cups that keep boob bounce in check. Plus, it has adjustable straps and a back hook-and-eye closure, so you won’t need to wrangle your sweaty sports bra over your head post-workout.” Instead of underwire, it utilizes a mesh camisole insert for added support.

What Reviewers Say: “I’ve been searching for a bra that fits for YEARS! This is the only bra I have ever had that offers support as advertised and that I don’t spill out of!”

A sports bra from a running brand has no room to mess around, and this style definitely doesn’t. It has support covered on all fronts: molded built-in cups that are designed to reduce motion, a thick-strapped scoop back (as opposed to a spaghetti thin one), and adjustable straps that don’t slide and are easy to readjust one-handed thanks to their S-hook and loop design. With all of those adjustable components, you can make this bra fit like a glove. That way, you can get in the zone even faster on your evening runs.

What Reviewers Say: “It’s my favorite because it’s supportive for long runs and easy to get on and off. Plus size women and full busted women need sport bras, too!”

Made specifically for plus-sized people with large breasts, this bra is flexible and sturdy in all the right places. Molded, wire-free cups keep the chest secure, and adjustable racerback straps plus a hook-and-eye closure provide lift and security. Prevention’s senior commerce editor Charlotte Lewis’ fiancée wears this, and only this bra to cardio dance classes where there is a lot of bouncing, jumping, and twerking “because it’s THAT supportive,” Lewis says. “It’s also moisture-wicking so it doesn’t cause any under-boob chafing.” And it’s available in four cute colors.

What Reviewers Say: “I hate removable cups, and most modeled cups aren’t that good. But these molded cups make me feel so confident! I don’t work out in a plain sports bra or a tank top, but with this bra I totally would ... No complaints, it’s a beautiful and comfortable bra with the perfect amount of detail, support, and adjustability.”

You wouldn’t be able to tell by looking at this bra, but yes, it has underwire. The support system is “cleverly channeled” within the garment, per the brand, resulting in effortless separation, a contoured chest, and firm support throughout an entire workout. Thick straps help that effort along. For those reasons and more, this one is another favorite of Goldman’s.

What Reviewers Say: Goldman says, “My mom introduced me to this brand once I hit over a DD—what a sentence,” she jokes. “They make bras specifically for those with large busts, and man do they mean business. This bra offers band and cup size options, so you can get an exact fit. And it’s perfect for high-impact exercises like running (no bouncing or pain to be found)! The hook-and-eye closure means it’s easy to put on, and the brand features a great rating system that is so easy to follow. This has four dumbbells—which means it is perfect for super-high-impact workouts.”

We would be remiss not to also mention the fun, bright colors and patterns available. Win-win-win.

For the days you can’t be bothered with intense compression but want a little support, this bra is the one to pull out. It’s a very basic sports bra that can be just as easily styled with an outfit as it can be worn to yoga. Removable cups make the fit and feel customizable, and a mesh lining keeps sweat away and the girls stick-free. “For low-impact workouts like walking or Pilates, this is my go-to bra,” Goldman says. “It fits like a glove, isn’t too tight or restricting, and is so cute. It’s moisture-wicking and boasts a four-way stretch that really moves with you.”

What Reviewers Say: “I like the the cut. It fits perfectly. Sporty and sexy at the same time.”

Look for compression and encapsulation: Compression is the normal tightness you expect from a sports bra. Encapsulation, Gesualdi explains, is key for large breasts because it means the bra separates the breasts into individual cups to prevent uni-boob and chafing.

Opt for moisture-wicking fabric: “You want a sports bra made of breathable fabrics that wick away sweat to keep you cool and dry during your workouts,” says Gesualdi.

Get measured, and be picky about sizing: Carlson recommends getting fitted for your bra size by a specialist in a large retailer like Bloomingdales, Dillards, or Nordstrom. Additionally, Gesualdi suggests going for sports bras with traditional bra sizing over the umbrella S-XXL. “Your sports bra needs to fit properly in order to provide enough support!” she says.