I love Shock Absorber sports bras so much that I don't even consider any other brand at all. They have a range for every cup size, even the larger 32 cups, and activity level. I use mine for activities ranging from yoga, circuit training, cycling and running. In two words, they're awesome. They're a bit expensive but they are worth the investment.

They're available from Figleaves: http://www.figleaves.com/us/ns.....orber+bras

Check http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk to guage what support level you need and work from there.

Thank you Tass! I was looking at those but I'm hesitant to try anything without a recommendation. Sounds perfect. All my bras are expensive because it's just a fact of life when you're full-busted. The D+ bra I see is actually much cheaper than what I usually pay.

Maya - I started wearing this sleep/leisure bra a few months ago, and I love it. It is NOT for exercise - only for lounging and sleeping.

I don't know if it would work for you, because it starts at band size 34, but it might be very easy to have altered, since it closes in the front. I am a DDD (recently up from a DD, sigh) and I wear the 34CDE. It fits and feels fine. The white and ecru are the only colors you can get in 34 band. It costs $20.00

http://www.herroom.com/Leading.....-Bra.shtml

I ONLY wear it at home. It does NOT have support for going out. I mean - I wear it to go get my mail or get the paper from the end of the driveway, but I would NOT wear it out and about. It does not have any real support for wearing under clothes, but it is soooo comfy for wearing at home. Also - if I'm lounging around at home and a neighbor knocks on my door, or the UPS guy, or whatever, I feel fine wearing it, whereas I would never stand in front of a stranger without a bra under my clothes. Do you know what I mean?

I usually change into my "lounging" clothes after dinner, and I wear it to sleep as well. It has a front closure, which makes it super comfy to sleep in. I feel much more comfortable with a tiny bit of support at night, and I also feel better knowing that if there was some emergency during the night I could leap up and out of the house without being totally embarrassed. (Yes, this is full-on neurotic city, but this is how I think.)

Here you go, Maya:

http://youlookfab.com/2008/04/.....-absorber/

Yes, I second the ShockAbsorber suggestion for sport bras, they are great! Note that they come in support levels. For high-impact sports I use the highest support level, and it works great. Well, I can't say there is no movement at all, but there is ALMOST no movement, which is a small miracle in itself.

For lounging, you may want to take a look at the loungewear in bravissimo: tanks with soft integral bra. I personally didn't try them, but it sounds like a nice idea.

I sleep sans bra, and I confess that for lounging I use my old stretched-out soft-cup bras :) I think a soft-cup bra can be nice, and if you don't own any, you can probably find them on sale in figleaves. For lounging I would buy a larger band size than what you buy for your everyday bras, since it doesn't have to be very supportive.

Oh, I just remembered: some girls in the thirty-twod community recommended using a really snug-fitting tank or sleeveless top as a lounging bra (under your lounging top, of course). I didn't try it (just imagining size H in a tank sans bra gives me shivers), but since you are much smaller, it might work for you.

Way to go Maya, that is great news.

Shock Absorber is a great brand. If Wacoal and Chantelle fit you well, the Donna Karan underwired sports bra is also a good solution.

My favorite sleep bra is made by my neighbor: http://www.sleeptop.com

Leisure bras are harder to find. You could wear an older sports bra that is still comfortable, just not supportive for bouncing. You could wear the sleep top. I prefer my leisure bras softcup - non underwired. You can find pictures and links on the BH blog: http://www.bratiquehelene.blogspot.com

Carissa - I just wanted to say you are a wonderful resource for those of us in the "over C" crowd!

A sleep/lounge bra? It never even occurred to me that such a thing might exist! Once again, I am learning something new from this forum.

I never wore a bra at home when I was a B, C, or even a D Laura. I just don't feel comfortable without one now that I have filled out, for all the reasons Tarzy mentioned.

When I'm lounging I don't wear a bra - if someone comes to the door, I just throw on a baggy sweatshirt. I would never feel comfortable sleeping in a bra either.

Maya, one thing I've learned about sports bras: it's very very important to only wear them while exercising, and remove them immediately once the activity is done. First of all there's the sweat issue - bacteria rapidly multiplies on sweaty exercise gear. But also the compression nature of a sports bra is not good for hours at a time. So change into it, exercise, then change back out of it as soon as possible.

Maya I also wear Shock Absorber bras (they run small). But I prefer to wear two bras to exercise. So I rotate my "older" bras to wear under the Shock Absorber Bras. If you do try this, make sure the athletic bra is smaller than your regular size. I don't recommend this for regular activity (like walking), but anything that involves bouncing is a lot more comfortable.

I don't wear leisure bras so I can't help you with that.

Shiny, trust me, nobody should see me in a baggy sweatshirt without a bra :) This is why lounging bras are very important.

Tarzy, I am intrigued by the sleep/leisure bra you posted. It looks good, however, I wonder whether all these hooks in front are comfortable ... I remember having a similar bra several years ago, and all these hooks managed to scratch my skin somehow - I am guessing because my front is much ... less flat (gross understatement!!) than my back, where the hooks normally are.

Nicole, shock absorber bras are especially designed to wick away perspiration. I imagine you don't have the same benefits if you are wearing them over another bra. Also, have you tried the one with a hole in the back (two hooks, a hole, and another two hooks)? It holds everything like you wouldn't believe.

HannahC - the lounge/sleep bra is very comfortable for me. The front hooks have a piece of fabric behind them so they do not touch your body. It would be very uncomfortable to sleep in a bra that had hooks in the back, so that's why this bra is great to sleep in. I'm sure there are other options out there (like Carissa's). I had a hard time finding any front-close bras. For the price, I'm very happy with this one.

I realize that a sleep bra isn't for everyone, but Maya specifically asked, and I wanted to pass along my good experience with this one.

I owned the leisure/sleep bra that Tarzy likes.

I liked it, but must have either worn it out or my breasts were too heavy for it after long usage. It too is a good option.

And thankyou Tarzy for the compliment.

Carissa, I saw this on your blog: http://www.sleepbra.com/

How do you order it? It doesn't seem to have any info on the page.