Yoga shirt for the larger chested

baba · 05-09-13, 12:48 PM

So I need to invest in some new yoga tops. I am small framed, but large chested. (30dd). And it's all natural, so after two kids they are little saggy and need some good support and coverage. Any suggestions? Any cheap suggestions too? Thanks

Sophie · 05-09-13, 01:18 PM

well, I find the so-called "shelf bras" and built-in bras available in most yoga tops these days completely laughable. I almost always have to have a sport bra underneath it to feel comfortable. And I need to have decent coverage for cleavage - I figured this out quickly my first few weeks of teaching forward bends

I'm in Canada so I tend to buy most of those type of stuff from the offspring of REI in the states. The following have stood the test of time with decent coverage, while not falling in my face during down dog:

A bit pricey but long lasting - I have earlier versions from 2005 still going strong:

Patagonia Bandha top

ugh, I don't like the new colours on this, but it does work very well:

MEC Trentina

and cheap, but a bit thin (and apt to show high beams. Still, good in the house):

Mantra sport top

I have a few of these, but only ever wear them in the house, and when it's really hot:

Prana Leyla

I bet REI has better ones in more colours, though

Pratima · 05-09-13, 05:55 PM

Sierra Trading post has prana at good prices. They may have some of the others too.

Hi baba! I remember you from one of my prenatal/postpartum check-ins. My boobs have all but disappeared after nursing 3 babies.

zippity · 05-09-13, 08:15 PM

Hi I am large chested, and wear almost exclusively the Prana Sabin Chakura top. It has good coverage across the chest and shoulders and stays put during class-no fabric drift. If you need more support, Lucy yoga tops have very good shelf bras. Get one with thicker straps, so the top doesn't drift.

Sorry I cannot post links on the kindle.

baba · 05-09-13, 10:38 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions! Pratima I don't know if you remember me, but I went to your house for a VF get together years ago (before kids). I was the one who lived Cathe! I can't believe how long it has taken me so long to get back into it but I am super enjoying kettlebells and yoga now! And still in Phoenix!

yahoo205 · 05-10-13, 12:39 AM

This is supposedly a really good underwire Sports Bra Wacoal 855170

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-8...esults-_-1_1_A

baba · 05-10-13, 01:11 PM

I can't stand underwire! Do you know any without? Enell never worked for me....

Pratima · 05-10-13, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baba

Thanks for all the suggestions! Pratima I don't know if you remember me, but I went to your house for a VF get together years ago (before kids). I was the one who lived Cathe! I can't believe how long it has taken me so long to get back into it but I am super enjoying kettlebells and yoga now! And still in Phoenix!

Of course I remember! We moved a few years ago and are REALLY far east now.

Have you tried Moving Comfort bras? I wasn't all THAT busty, but the Fiona worked well when I was nursing. They have a lot of different styles. I think the Maia is one that larger-busted women often like. The molded cups helped during high impact when I was nursing (and therefore both larger and really sensitive).

baba · 05-11-13, 06:53 PM

Well I just lucked out! I went to a Goodwill store in a better part of town and got five Lucy yoga tops and one Beyond Yoga top for $3.99 each! Ideally I would like more support, but or the price I shll not complain!

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05-09-13, 12:48 PM
baba Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Yoga shirt for the larger chested So I need to invest in some new yoga tops. I am small framed, but large chested. (30dd). And it's all natural, so after two kids they are little saggy and need some good support and coverage. Any suggestions? Any cheap suggestions too? Thanks

05-09-13, 01:18 PM
Sophie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Alberta	well, I find the so-called "shelf bras" and built-in bras available in most yoga tops these days completely laughable. I almost always have to have a sport bra underneath it to feel comfortable. And I need to have decent coverage for cleavage - I figured this out quickly my first few weeks of teaching forward bends I'm in Canada so I tend to buy most of those type of stuff from the offspring of REI in the states. The following have stood the test of time with decent coverage, while not falling in my face during down dog: A bit pricey but long lasting - I have earlier versions from 2005 still going strong: Patagonia Bandha top ugh, I don't like the new colours on this, but it does work very well: MEC Trentina and cheap, but a bit thin (and apt to show high beams. Still, good in the house): Mantra sport top I have a few of these, but only ever wear them in the house, and when it's really hot: Prana Leyla I bet REI has better ones in more colours, though __________________ Sophie be as relaxed as you can be, as you do what you gotta do. ~erich schiffman

05-09-13, 05:55 PM
Pratima Exchange Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Sierra Trading post has prana at good prices. They may have some of the others too. Hi baba! I remember you from one of my prenatal/postpartum check-ins. My boobs have all but disappeared after nursing 3 babies. __________________ Don't care what people say, just follow your own way. -- Enigma, Return to Innocence DISCLOSURE: I have professional relationships with several producers of fitness videos and related products; please see my profile for details.

05-09-13, 08:15 PM
zippity Join Date: Feb 2011	Hi I am large chested, and wear almost exclusively the Prana Sabin Chakura top. It has good coverage across the chest and shoulders and stays put during class-no fabric drift. If you need more support, Lucy yoga tops have very good shelf bras. Get one with thicker straps, so the top doesn't drift. Sorry I cannot post links on the kindle. __________________ STS Grad 2X

05-09-13, 10:38 PM
baba Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Thanks for all the suggestions! Pratima I don't know if you remember me, but I went to your house for a VF get together years ago (before kids). I was the one who lived Cathe! I can't believe how long it has taken me so long to get back into it but I am super enjoying kettlebells and yoga now! And still in Phoenix!

05-10-13, 12:39 AM
yahoo205 Join Date: Apr 2002	This is supposedly a really good underwire Sports Bra Wacoal 855170 http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-8...esults-_-1_1_A

05-10-13, 01:11 PM
baba Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ	I can't stand underwire! Do you know any without? Enell never worked for me....

05-11-13, 06:53 PM
baba Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Well I just lucked out! I went to a Goodwill store in a better part of town and got five Lucy yoga tops and one Beyond Yoga top for $3.99 each! Ideally I would like more support, but or the price I shll not complain!