embarassing sports bra recommendations
 

So I signed up for a month of bootcamp in March (totally scared and excited). This means that I'm going to be exercising with other people rather than the comfort of my own home, so I need recommendations on better sports bras.

Here's my (somewhat embarrassing) problem: my nipples show through every sports bra I've tried (and the covering shirt). I've been to Title Nine and Sports Basement trying on all the bras that seem to have a lot of molding/padding in front, but to no avail...

Am I the only one that has this problem? Does anyone have a recommendation of a bra that is so thick it will protect my modesty in public? :?:

(I'm about a size 34C.)

Thank you such much! (sorry if this is the wrong place to ask this)

Nipple petals.

Google it. Not at work though. :D

I usually wear a strapless comfy padded bra under my sports bra. I bought the strapless at Victorias Secret and I bought the sports bra at Target. Then a shirt over it and a jacket (if its cold) should do the trick!!

Bandaids? Paper tape?

Or, and I mean this with all possible respect, getting over yourself. No one other than you is all that concerned with your breasts.

Yeah, mine do too. I've basically nursed for 5 continuous years and have permanant high beams.

If it really bothers you get a bra that has seams in the cups (like this one) and just make sure the nips line up with the seam. In the long run that will be far more comfortable then some kind of padding that will get soggy with sweat.

Thanks for the suggestions, girls. Thudathighs I am going to look into this petal thing. ;)

MariaMaria, I appreciate your input, but I was raised such that showing nipples is considered declasse (and of course I'm also old enough that I also think that bra straps showing is also trashy and not cute as apparently the style is now.)

Worse comes to worse it is what it is, just thought it was worth running it past you ladies.

Thanks much.

Trans, WalMart has sports bras with padding and underwire, and nothing shows. I've also worn a comfy padded bra under my sports bra and that works well too...

Maria, with all due respect, I disagree that only I am the only one concerned with my breast. When you have men looking at your nipples instead of your face when you talk to them, that, IMHO, is reason enough to do something about nipples showing...

To inject a bit of humor...I am ummm..large boobed and very floppy from weight loss and kids. usually when I notice my nips in the gym its because one is pointing west and the other is pointing north or some weird arrangement.

you can wear two sports bras, I usually do. I have one that is not very supportive and I wear it under my other, more supportive one. I have large breasts (36D) so this works for me.

However, I got my current favorite sports bra from Aerie. Sounds weird, but I LOVE it. It's got underwire and its nice and thick, and very supportive. Kind of expensive, but worth it for sure.

Thank you so much for the recommendations, guys!! Between a few more stores, and worst case scenario layering or petals, I will get this straightened out!

Let us know what you decide and how it goes.

I am quite nippy myself. I wear a champion sports bra from target or marshalls with a workout shirt over it. The crossover shirts work well because there is more material in them, also darker colors. I am only an A, so I don't know if that type of bra works for you? If not, Wacoal makes the best line of bras ever, seriously. I use them for my everyday wear including white t-shirts and I never look nippy. They do make workout bras too, my bestfriend has one and she is a D. They are pricey, but so well made. I think every woman deserves to wear great bras and it's a place to be more spendy if necessary.

Good luck with the bootcamp!! :)

What about a sweatshirt or cute running jacket or something?

I really like the Lily of France sprots bras. I'm pretty chesty at times depending on my weight and find these to be really comfortable. I use the regular underwire one, but they also have this one:
"Lily of France® Stop the Show Concealing Sports Bra" has the petals already in the bra. I saw it at Kohl's a few weeks ago.

A lady in my running club a few years back told me she used a good underwire sports bra, one of those tank tops with the built in bra and then a baggy t-shirt. It didn't sound very comfortable at all.

Good luck.

Sarah

I occasionally have this problem also. When I wear a dark tee shirt my nipples are not as obvious. I agree that it is embarrassing. I work out with a male trainer and when he tells me to pull my shoulders back and I see my nipples in the mirror I want to cringe. If I see them I know he does too.