When did Running Bras Get so expensive?
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Trixoo
Cathlete
I LOVE the TaTa Tamer II (yep, that's the name). Mine last longer than 25 washes. I also love Moving Comfort's Juno bra...holds even better than the Tamer, but is harder to put on (goes over the head, which, the larger your bust is, the less comfortable that move is). The Juno also protects against nipple show through like the Tamer but w/o the separate insert, which is nice. The Juno is also like the Tamer in that it holds your breasts separately instead of giving you uniboob. Having said all that, the Juno is about the same price. After much looking, I've concluded that for a bra that holds very firmly, is comfortable and doesn't give me headlights, I have to pay $50-60.
If you find something less expensive that you feel is comparable to the Tamer, please share!
Good luck!
If you find something less expensive that you feel is comparable to the Tamer, please share!
Good luck!
mspina
Cathlete
25 wash limit? Seriously???? How are you washing them? Delicate cycle, hang to dry. Some of my favorite workout gear I've had for YEARS, countless washes, and they are like new.
I don't have the equipment to require something called the ta-ta tamer, but while I love my more expensive running bras, I am also totally happy with the Champion stuff that Target carries. Works just fine, comes in lots of colors to coordinate with whatever I'm wearing on top/bottom.
I don't have the equipment to require something called the ta-ta tamer, but while I love my more expensive running bras, I am also totally happy with the Champion stuff that Target carries. Works just fine, comes in lots of colors to coordinate with whatever I'm wearing on top/bottom.
JeanneMarie
Cathlete
This!
I have had some of my fave bras for years (and years). I'm the same too, my equipment doesn't require "taming"
I have a few expensive ones, but most of mine came from Marshall's (and Target). They are all different brands and they all wash and wear well, for a long, long time!Vanity Fair Outlet?
Do you have a VF outlet near you? I was just in there last week and noticed that they have 'no bounce' and all kind of other support type workout bras. They are mostly Champion and other brands that VF makes and were really good prices. I also go to TJ Maxx/Marshalls and find a lot of workout bras there, too. Sometimes they are in the intimates area, sometimes in the activewear section
Don't think that any were called TaTa Tamer, though
Do you have a VF outlet near you? I was just in there last week and noticed that they have 'no bounce' and all kind of other support type workout bras. They are mostly Champion and other brands that VF makes and were really good prices. I also go to TJ Maxx/Marshalls and find a lot of workout bras there, too. Sometimes they are in the intimates area, sometimes in the activewear section
Don't think that any were called TaTa Tamer, though
Traildoggie
Cathlete
My bras last for years! wash in trhe regular load on warm, dry on delicate. I've had some of them 10 years.
I use roadrunnersports.com. sportek. I'll get a link to them if you'd be interested. not as cute a name but they keep the girls in place and cost more like $30, although I haven't priced any recently.
I am a D, and only buy over-the-head styles. back hooks annoy me. either I can't hook them or unhook them, or they dig into my back constantly.
I use roadrunnersports.com. sportek. I'll get a link to them if you'd be interested. not as cute a name but they keep the girls in place and cost more like $30, although I haven't priced any recently.
I am a D, and only buy over-the-head styles. back hooks annoy me. either I can't hook them or unhook them, or they dig into my back constantly.
mom418
Cathlete
This!
I don't have shopping advice I never buy anything, but my message is too short.
great bra advice. i didn't know it made so much difference.
JeanneMarie
Cathlete
I hate back hooks too. I love some of the really cute strappy bras and have a lot of them, but if I'm going to be doing ab work on my back, I have to consider which bra I'm wearing. I hate feeling something on my back.
Also, I had to laugh since mine are all also over-the-head styles, but I step into all my workout bras and pull them up over my hips. It is so much easier, especially when trying to take a sweaty one off!
Thanks everyone for the great advice! I should probably line dry and everything would last longer. I never wear workout clothes more than once without washing or I get rashes.
Trail doggie thanks for the roadrunner site. That had everything and I am going to try the moving comfort and the Sportek.
What is VF?
Trail doggie thanks for the roadrunner site. That had everything and I am going to try the moving comfort and the Sportek.
What is VF?
mom418
Cathlete
"pull them up over my hips" that made me laugh
I almost always put them on overhead, even reg. ones with hooks. It's just easier.
I never thought of that one. I do sometimes put my skirts on the other way, head first, but I can honestly say I'll never be able to pull my bras on feet first. Way too much equipment on the bottom. I'm at peace with it. It just will never happen, lol.
I almost always put them on overhead, even reg. ones with hooks. It's just easier.
I never thought of that one. I do sometimes put my skirts on the other way, head first, but I can honestly say I'll never be able to pull my bras on feet first. Way too much equipment on the bottom. I'm at peace with it. It just will never happen, lol.
monkeydoodle
Cathlete
My friend who has a bra shop has lectured me endlessly:
1. use "forever new" wash or other citric acid base (not zero), you can make your own
2. only hand wash or hand wash cycle on HE machine
3. always hang to dry
and VERY important 4. wash right away! sweat breaks down bras.
I hope this helps and doesn't sound cranky. I have serious "equipment" and only use the enell, I live in the boonies and haven't found another as good.
(34DDD) I still only use them for a year before getting rid of them (@ $125/each it sucks).
looked into the CWX? something like that but couldn't find them here and I must try on first. such a bummer.
1. use "forever new" wash or other citric acid base (not zero), you can make your own
2. only hand wash or hand wash cycle on HE machine
3. always hang to dry
and VERY important 4. wash right away! sweat breaks down bras.
I hope this helps and doesn't sound cranky. I have serious "equipment" and only use the enell, I live in the boonies and haven't found another as good.
(34DDD) I still only use them for a year before getting rid of them (@ $125/each it sucks).
looked into the CWX? something like that but couldn't find them here and I must try on first. such a bummer.
monkeydoodle
Cathlete
I also LOVE the Ta Ta Tamer but it doesn't work for me for running, just lower impact stuff and yoga.
Vanity Fair
Yep - Jann was right - it was in the title so I felt free to acronymize (and make up words) VF makes Lee, Wrangler, Lily of France, Best Form, Vassarette, Wrangler, North Face, Nautica - all kinds of stuff. Their outlets are all over the place in the US:
Find a Store
Yep - Jann was right - it was in the title so I felt free to acronymize (and make up words
) VF makes Lee, Wrangler, Lily of France, Best Form, Vassarette, Wrangler, North Face, Nautica - all kinds of stuff. Their outlets are all over the place in the US: Find a Store
Traildoggie
Cathlete
Buy Womens R GEAR Star Performer Sportek C/D Sports Bra at Road Runner Sports
this is a link to the sportek bra. this one is a c/d another number is a/b. it's a simple over the head style with quite powerful spandex. it does give a uniboob look but I work out at home and don't really care as long as they stay non bouncy. I am not a heavy sweat person no matter how hard I work, so maybe that's why they hold up so long for me.
monkeydoodle, I don't think there's room for 3 D's in these. DD, maybe. depends on how things are distributed I guess.
I get years of use out of one, but I have at least 6 so they don't get worn constantly. I wash warm, dry in dryer on gentle.
I am still laughing about getting ANY bra up over my hips!!!! NOT going to happen in this lifetime!
roadrunner sports is a good place to shop for all kinds of fitness gear. very competitive prices . I have bought shoes, socks, pants, tights, exercise capris, shorts etc. over many years and have been happy with their service, products and pricing.
this is a link to the sportek bra. this one is a c/d another number is a/b. it's a simple over the head style with quite powerful spandex. it does give a uniboob look but I work out at home and don't really care as long as they stay non bouncy. I am not a heavy sweat person no matter how hard I work, so maybe that's why they hold up so long for me.
monkeydoodle, I don't think there's room for 3 D's in these. DD, maybe. depends on how things are distributed I guess.
I get years of use out of one, but I have at least 6 so they don't get worn constantly. I wash warm, dry in dryer on gentle.
I am still laughing about getting ANY bra up over my hips!!!! NOT going to happen in this lifetime!
roadrunner sports is a good place to shop for all kinds of fitness gear. very competitive prices . I have bought shoes, socks, pants, tights, exercise capris, shorts etc. over many years and have been happy with their service, products and pricing.
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