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A-cup sports bras

Does anybody know where I can find a sports bra in a 34 or 36 A? They all seem to start at a B. Although I'm on the small side, I still feel I need a little support on the treadmill.

Ideally I'd like one with the straps going into the middle on the back, or a racer-back style crop top kind, as straps tend to slide off my shoulders when I am working out. And a little light padding for coverage would be great too.
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  • RedFraggle
    RedFraggle Posts: 1,429 Forumite
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    Try looking at ranges aimed at teenagers. They do some good crop type type bras that would work plus no VAT as they're childrens.
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  • Katexx
    Katexx Posts: 189 Forumite
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    A true 34A would measure approx 34" underbust and 35" bust - if your measurements are significantly different to those then you might find that there's actually a more suitable size for you, which could open up some other options in terms of brands. If you do think you might be more suited to another size then I can point you in the direction of some good websites :)

    Shock Absorber are good and it looks like they do have some options that could fit you - this and this come in A cups.
    Kate.
  • tomtontom
    tomtontom Posts: 7,929 Forumite
    Figleaves have a selection in your size, just select sports bras and then use the filter to find them.
  • Yorkie1
    Yorkie1 Posts: 12,150 Forumite
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    Another thing to think about is whether you're actually an A cup.

    I have recently dropped down a size and up a cup, which fits much more solidly.
  • girlycara
    girlycara Posts: 108 Forumite
    I had a similar issue, im only a 32a, felt so awkward in shops browsing, but found some on sports direct a while back. also found the odd one or 2 at jjb when they were closing down,not sure if they have any branches left anywhere?
  • Saturnalia
    Saturnalia Posts: 2,051 Forumite
    I could do with getting hold of a tape measure and checking what size I take. I've lost some weight so I might need a smaller back size, however I suspect I'm also closer to a AA than an A cup size. And there isn't much choice for A cups, AAs and I'm probably stuck with teen underwear.

    I found some in Sports Direct today which were a pull-on crop top style and feel as though they would be supportive and easy to move in. The shop was about to shut so I didn't get to try any on, but I'm passing through there tomorrow so will go and try them.

    I like the Shock Absorber ones posted. I'd heard of the brand but thought they were for larger cup sizes. They are a bit pricy but my bras tend to last donkey's years. Might not be worth it at the moment as I've only just started on my gym-going and might change size in a few months.
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  • photome
    photome Posts: 16,678 Forumite
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    Saturnalia wrote: »
    I could do with getting hold of a tape measure and checking what size I take. I've lost some weight so I might need a smaller back size, however I suspect I'm also closer to a AA than an A cup size. And there isn't much choice for A cups, AAs and I'm probably stuck with teen underwear.

    I found some in Sports Direct today which were a pull-on crop top style and feel as though they would be supportive and easy to move in. The shop was about to shut so I didn't get to try any on, but I'm passing through there tomorrow so will go and try them.

    I like the Shock Absorber ones posted. I'd heard of the brand but thought they were for larger cup sizes. They are a bit pricy but my bras tend to last donkey's years. Might not be worth it at the moment as I've only just started on my gym-going and might change size in a few months.

    Or you will stop going to to the Gym ;)
  • Saturnalia
    Saturnalia Posts: 2,051 Forumite
    photome wrote: »
    Or you will stop going to to the Gym ;)

    No way, I enjoy it too much! Yes I grouse about going when I've worked 9-6 with an hour's travel either end, but I love it when I get there. And no-one ever regrets a workout afterwards, do they.

    I tried on a Shock Absorber bra in 34A (the only A on the shelf, all the rest were Ds) but the back straps couldn't even see each other, let alone meet up. If I were buying anything in that range I estimate I'd need a 40 inch back size in their measurements. :eek:

    But I struck lucky in Peacocks. I found a pull-on crop top with racer back, light padding and very supportive. In fact I put it through a workout this afternoon and it did the job very well. Only £7 too.
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  • Nada666
    Nada666 Posts: 5,004 Forumite
    Too many words! All this verbiage makes the problem difficult to picture. I think this thread needs illustratI]That's enough. Go way, you silly child. Editor[/I
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