Enell Sports Bra
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For many women, the Enell sports bra is the answer to the ongoing problem of bounce. Designed by a female athlete for other female athletes, this looks to be the one serious sports bra that actually does everything you need, no matter what your size and level of activity.
Design of the Enell Sports Bra
Designer Renelle Braaten was a volleyball player who found that she had to use two bras to play the game and always finished with sore shoulders. She sought the help of her mother to design and sew a bra that would actually do the job and be comfortable as well.
The bra is tailor-made for women with large busts. It understands that you may not be a plus size to have a substantial bust – the bras start in a size 32. They are made with Naturexx fabric, which is designed to wick moisture more effectively as well as dissipate body heat. The double-layered fabric reduces instances of friction and makes for a more attractive bra. It’s also the rare sports bra that hooks in front, making for a quicker and easier change – crucial when you're using your lunch hour for exercise.
Finding Your Size
As with any bra, it’s preferable to try on an Enell sports bra before you purchase so that you can be sure of getting the right fit. However, for any number of reasons, you might find it easier to purchase your bra online. The Enell Web site offers a very comprehensive and comprehensible sizing chart to help you select your bra. It asks that you measure both your rib cage and your bust (while wearing a regular bra) and then consult the size chart to see where you fit. It further suggests that if you’re buying a bra for either low impact activities or daily wear, you should select a bra one size larger, which you’ll understand once you put on the bra for sports.
The Enell Fit
For most women who buy a sports bra from Enell, the first response is that it is too small. It’s only after they wear it during their sporting event or activity that they understand just how supportive the bra is. There are those who have wondered if sports bras are necessary and the answer is that they are, when they do the job they’re meant for. An Enell is truly going to keep everything in place.
On the same page as the sizing chart are instructions for putting on the bra. This may sound almost like an insult, since of course you know how to put on a bra, but the Enell is a different animal. You hook it up from the bottom and then adjust your breasts until the bra lays flat under them – the goal is to have your nipples resting just below the arch seam. The bra should be snug, but still comfortable, and it should not move when you twist your body.
The company is more than happy to help you further – there is an email address as well as a toll-free number to call for more questions. If it turns out that the ten sizes they offer do not quite work for you, the company will design a custom bra to your measurements.
Top Reviews
The Enell sports bra has been positively reviewed by a number of athletes and magazines. Oprah Winfrey is a fan, as is Drew Barrymore. Women’s Health and Fitness magazine raved that it revolutionized the sports bra and Shape magazine gave it five stars. From Olympians to casual joggers, large-breasted women are all saying the same thing – that this is the first bra to give them the support they need to engage in the activities they love. It’s worth every penny.
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