Another one for the Ladies (Bra's)

[Trundlecat]

Shopping info: Picked up a couple of sports bra's from Matalan the other day for riding in. They were only £3 each & hold em in/up/still like scaffolding without leaving strap gouges on your shoulders. If you suffer from "the bounce" I can highly recommend them & at that price you can't go wrong.

TC

[Wally]

Do they come in "real" sizes, or just bee-sting size? ;)

[molly34]

and if they do (come in real sizes!) what make were they?

[Soot]

Oooooh :D
I tend to buy mine at M&S - about £12 and very good quality. I suffer from the bounce :p :p. Can't tell on my photos cause I strap them down so tight - I'm a bit of a tomboy hahaha!

[chickyd444]

sounds good what make ? i may well invest (lol at wally ) :D

[chickyd444]

lady on our yard really suffers from the bounce, she dismounted from her cob the other day and as she hit the ground we heard a snap "sh!t, my straps have snapped she shouted" i was crying on the floor with laughter ! :D

[Wally]

I find one of those Danz-Ez (SP?) minimal bounce bras over another sports bra rounds them up and heads them in the right direction, (it's called the Sheepdog bra)

[FeatheryFeet]

I have huge bazooka's, yes even bigger than Jordans :o only mine are real :rolleyes:. The only thing that actually works for me is a body protector. Squash 'em down hold 'em in.

[*katie*]

After a rather embarrassing 'double' effect when i forgot to change and wore a peephole to my lesson (:eek::o!!!) i was forever careful and now either wear a body protector with an ordinary bra, or an ordinary bra with a sports one over the top - it's the only thng that seems to stop it! When i went on my diet i went down 5 sizes (woohoo i can actully wear ordinary range ones now!) but i still have to strap them down pretty tight :o! Might have to take a trip to Matalan :D!

[rubysmum]

i use running bras - not attractive & god i hope i never have to go to casualty but they keep everything in place - my big shopping find recently is boy cut seam free pants from Primark - 2 pairs for £4.00 & completely invisible even under light color jods & no painful seam digging in;);)

[Virago]

After a rather embarrassing 'double' effect when i forgot to change and wore a peephole to my lesson (:eek::o!!!) !

A peephole bra? This begs the question what were you doing just before your lesson?! :eek:

[coyote]

yep me too with the BP.;) :D


Wally http://www.cosgan.de/images/more/bigs/c008.gif

[*katie*]

A peephole bra? This begs the question what were you doing just before your lesson?! :eek:

I just find them comfortable :o:p

[Ginger Thing]

Asda do the same ones as Matalan, they're great! Much cheaper than my Berlei Shock Absorber :eek:

And ditto rubysmum about the Primark pants - someone on here recommended them and they're fab too! :D

[DebO]

I've never found one that stops you bouncing, as the bigger you go the less they squash you in and that's what you need when your fairly big busted.

I used to wear a normal bra and with sports bra on top that used to squash them in a bit lol

I think what you need is a something like a knee support but bigger for the boob area to compress them down

DebO

[WooHoo2]

I've got the Matalan one too ~ brill for controlling the lay-dees!

I do always worry about having an accident though, as I'm sure the paramedic would think that I'm really an 80 year old granny in her "Cross your Heart", straps like ships rigging bra, and my great big belly & kidney warmer knickers, with a gusset like a beach towel!

[Trewsers]

they sound good - I have some Asdas own - they're very good too. Can't be doing with paying massive money - I got one from Redoute - it was an branded one and it didn't do what it said on the tin!

[Trewsers]

knickers, with a gusset like a beach towel!

lol:D:D I know what you mean!!! I have jumbo knicks for under beige jods they are the only thing that doesn't give a vpl:p

[Gasbag]

....... and my great big belly & kidney warmer knickers, with a gusset like a beach towel!

Need them knickers now that I've PMSL LOL :o:D

[gordysgirl]

Do they come in "real" sizes, or just bee-sting size? ;)

WALLY!!! :mad::D:p

My friend used to call hers fried eggs!!

[SmartyJones]

I got the Title Nine Sports Bra, highly recommended on Oprah;). Go to the following web page and you will see "the last resort bra'- thats what I have-and believe me it is the last resort!!. You end up with a bit of a 'uni-boob' look but nothing bounces and I look smaller-chest-wise:). Your sportswear stores may carry them or order online. I bought mine in a Raquet store. Not cheap- $50 but you only need one and they are very hardy and strong..
Someone here said it looked like a protector vest-wouldn't that be great if they could do a 2 in one. ;)

http://www.titlenine.com/jump.jsp?it...Cat=676&page=3

[Flash Harry]

Soo envious of you all:D:D I` would easily get away with wearing a vest! Except i need somewhere to put my chicken fillets!:)

[back.in.saddle]

I swear by Shock Absorber - I have a bright pink one and a bright green one (can find them in a hurry!) that keep everything in its place. But only the most super strength level...

[rhsw]

PMSL LOL, my BP does the job for me, breath in, try and flat them and zip up, phew! and I wear thongs :D, no granny pants for me, oooooooohhhhhhhhhh no! Would rather go without. Have found out some thongs are a No No! and the ones I can get away with :D. Must always match :o, you know just in case :D, any one else wear thongs, come on must be a few of you :cool:.

[STEFF79]

Soo envious of you all:D:D I` would easily get away with wearing a vest! Except i need somewhere to put my chicken fillets!:)
Me too i'm envious I could get away without wearing a bra!! don't have any chicken fillets tho.. padded bra does the trick!! ;)

[BlackBess]

I have one of these Enell sports bras which are supposed to keep you strapped in but I have to wear it with another bra and I'm still bouncing everywhere. If my legs were as bouncy as my chest, I'd be able to mount from the ground no problem at all:D My search for the industrial, 100% guaranteed not to move a mm riding bra continues.

[palmerlover52]

PMSL LOL, my BP does the job for me, breath in, try and flat them and zip up, phew! and I wear thongs :D, no granny pants for me, oooooooohhhhhhhhhh no! Would rather go without. Have found out some thongs are a No No! and the ones I can get away with :D. Must always match :o, you know just in case :D, any one else wear thongs, come on must be a few of you :cool:.



Ahahahhaha
I wouldn't wear them normally, let alone riding!
Wedddggggggiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeee :p

I wear the seamless boxers, really good but they do roll up and create worse VPL!

Clever me wore fluroscent green and orange boxers under cream jodhs once when it was raining. One of my better looks ;)

[*Solo's Mum*]

i live in thongs except when its lay-dee time :o
i ride in them and alll!
i have a few pairs of girl boxers as i feel that VPL is better than a bucket/granny knicker VPL :p

i have no problem with the bust being only a 34b :o

x

[Alle]

I have one of these Enell sports bras which are supposed to keep you strapped in but I have to wear it with another bra and I'm still bouncing everywhere. If my legs were as bouncy as my chest, I'd be able to mount from the ground no problem at all:D My search for the industrial, 100% guaranteed not to move a mm riding bra continues.

I swear by Enell...they are the only ones I've used where I don't need to double up, but they are spendy. I'm sorry it didn't work for you. :(

[Trundlecat]

I didn't notice what size they went up to (sorry), I've got D's so they defo go up to that size. When mine were huge (ridden through 3 pregnancies & 3 lots of breastfeeding) I found Mothercare maternity bra's did the best job of holding them still.

Solo's Mum - I don't believe you can ride in a thong!!!!!! If I tried that it'd feel like doing a botty 1st death slide down a cheese wire :eek:

[kturner]

I always get the hard bras, not the soft ones, cause my little mans teeth are at boob height.

The first year we had him was very painful, but he's much better now, he was feral then.

Still wear the hard ones, just in case he regresses.

Often ride in shorts, but wouldn't try a thong.:eek:

[*Solo's Mum*]

it's not as bad as you think ;)
certain thongs/g strings hurt but after abit of re-adjusting.. ;)
x

[palmerlover52]

I cant believe we are discussing what underwear we wear on a public message board....
:p

[*Solo's Mum*]

it's finne briony :p

x

[Lara*]

I always get the hard bras, not the soft ones, cause my little mans teeth are at boob height.

The first year we had him was very painful, but he's much better now, he was feral then.

Still wear the hard ones, just in case he regresses.

Often ride in shorts, but wouldn't try a thong.:eek:

You are talking about your horse aren't you? :D

[gordysgirl]

i live in thongs except when its lay-dee time :o
i ride in them and alll!
i have a few pairs of girl boxers as i feel that VPL is better than a bucket/granny knicker VPL :p

i have no problem with the bust being only a 34b :o

x

Yep me rides in thong all time too!!! Don't give me any gip at all!!!

[Friendly Filly]

Yes, I bought a couple a few weeks ago - I am 36D, and they are really great.

[molly34]

I always get the hard bras, not the soft ones
hard bras? :eek:
what are they, where do you get them, do they come in non-bee-sting sizes, do they stop the bounce and are they as uncomfortable as they sound?!

I have an image in my head of a couple of buckets strapped on with a bit of rope.........

[LeftBrainer]

You are talking about your horse aren't you? :D

Ha ha that's what I was thinking:p

I do sensible comfy undies for rides over 2 hours long - a thong over that distance would mean I'd have to move to a convent for a week;) As for the bra it's got to be underwired - or a back protector because lets face it, if they wold them in black velvet or red satin it would be called a corset:D

[lolahutt]

I have been meaning to go riding in a corset....I must try it some time. As for riding bras...mountain horse are rubbish, nursing bras are by far the best for riding :)

[kturner]

Lara - yes the horse . no more men for me.

Molly 34 - I call them hard, but you may not, they are about 1/4 inch thick foam, padded, type thing. Instead of the ones made from t-shirt material.

No I dont wear grazing buckets in my blouse???

I do however wear hat, body protector, two back braces, two knee braces with hinges, can just get boots on top. I look like the mitchelin man, especially in winter with a thick feather jacket, gloves and balaclava.

Pony cant bite anything on me in winter, it is the summer I worry about.

I am so uncomfortable, would definately not want to include a g string or thong, I wear granny pants under all that.

[Jenni2]

I have Royce Impact Free sports bras. Definitely stop the bounce and very comfy. :)

[Trixie]

I made myself a dress which required me to have a waist so I made myself a steel-boned corset to a Victorian pattern. Once hubby had laced me in with his knee in my back, I discovered that I couldn't bend my back at all! Great, thought I, this will keep me nice and straight riding, so I gave it a go.

To paraphrase Billy Connolly, I will never forget, as long as my ar$e faces south, the feeling of the steel bones, stabbing my thigh as I tried to mount, then the utter agony of a horse deciding to bounce around, and I was getting stabbed in thighs, bum, under arms and shoulderblades! Do NOT try it, ladies. By the time I slithered to the ground and landed flat on my back, groaning when the knot in the laces decided to dig a hole in my spine, I was fit only for burial.

How the Victorians et al managed to ride sidesaddle wearing these contraptions is beyond my comprehension. Having said that, those who were watching me told me (once they'd stopped crying with laughter) that it did make my position look great, but the screams were rather distracting.

I would like to point out that I did have my normal riding stuff on top.

[*katie*]

Ouch! Stabbed with steel :eek:!

And i also ride in thongs and g-strings - never usually a problem for me!

[Troi]

Thanks guys had a really good laugh and cheered me up:):)

[jumpingkatey]

Bee-stings lol!
I know someone who calls them her Cherry Bakewell's after she's been on holiday and has tan lines!

I do sometimes get bounce but i'm only a 34C!

[Painthorse64]

No need for reinforcement here, I could do sitting trot comfortably in a vest, I was at the back of the queue for boobs.

[Ruskii]

hmm might do a trip to matalan then, I brought an expensive running bra from figleaves.com but it was cr@p :mad:

[Trundlecat]

hmm might do a trip to matalan then, I brought an expensive running bra from figleaves.com but it was cr@p :mad:

I've had a couple of things from figleaves & been disappointed both times. La Senza is my fave shop cos you get things wrapped up nicely. I'm such a "girl", I'll pay more for something for the sake of a nice carrier bag lol.

[Mary Poppins]

This thread has cheered up my rather depressing morning at work.

I have a M&S sports bra but I do feel rather 'squashed' wearing it. Personally I wear a normal bra and body protector.

[*katie*]

I've had a couple of things from figleaves & been disappointed both times. La Senza is my fave shop cos you get things wrapped up nicely. I'm such a "girl", I'll pay more for something for the sake of a nice carrier bag lol.

:o I do that, too :D

[Henrietta1]

i use running bras - not attractive & god i hope i never have to go to casualty but they keep everything in place - my big shopping find recently is boy cut seam free pants from Primark - 2 pairs for £4.00 & completely invisible even under light color jods & no painful seam digging in;);)


Years ago now I read a recommendation on these boards for a Triumph old ladies' bra called "Doreen". Up until then I had struggled to find a sports bra - indeed ANY bra which kept things where I wanted them and defeated the bounce without squashing me painfully. I am now thankful every time I canter for the person who recommended the Doreen. Gives you a good shape too, unlike your average sports bra.

The only thing I would say is "Look both ways when crossing the road" - you would not want Doctor Dish in A&E to have to see you in this bra.

[Henrietta1]

I made myself a dress which required me to have a waist so I made myself a steel-boned corset to a Victorian pattern. Once hubby had laced me in with his knee in my back, I discovered that I couldn't bend my back at all! Great, thought I, this will keep me nice and straight riding, so I gave it a go.

To paraphrase Billy Connolly, I will never forget, as long as my ar$e faces south, the feeling of the steel bones, stabbing my thigh as I tried to mount, then the utter agony of a horse deciding to bounce around, and I was getting stabbed in thighs, bum, under arms and shoulderblades! Do NOT try it, ladies. By the time I slithered to the ground and landed flat on my back, groaning when the knot in the laces decided to dig a hole in my spine, I was fit only for burial.

How the Victorians et al managed to ride sidesaddle wearing these contraptions is beyond my comprehension. Having said that, those who were watching me told me (once they'd stopped crying with laughter) that it did make my position look great, but the screams were rather distracting.

I would like to point out that I did have my normal riding stuff on top.
The Victorians had special corsets made for riding.

[kat1]

No need for reinforcement here, I could do sitting trot comfortably in a vest, I was at the back of the queue for boobs.

Yes that is me too!!

[Liz1949]

I will second Henrietta's recommendation of the Triumph 'Doreen', with the straps hitched up good and tight. Also her recommendation to be very careful while crossing the road. I would actually advise carrying another bra with you so that in case of accident, you could change into something a little less geriatric while waiting for the ambulance/helicopter evacuation/emergency crew to arrive.

If - and it is unlikely - you feel the need for an even firmer hold, then you could put a sports bra one size too small over the top, or get someone tall dark and handsome to ride behind you on the same horse ...:D

[Island_Girl]

I ride straight from work and have recently broken the wires on 3 bras by riding in them and ended up being stabbed by the ends, very painful. Bought a new sports bra from m&s 2 weeks ago, bit expensive but really good if you wear a larger size, it's also underwired.. It lifts and separates rather than pushing them together so you don't end up sweaty, much better for this hot weather and makes you look almost as if you have a normal bra on. It's the best I've found.

[Oddysowner]

PMSL LOL, my BP does the job for me, breath in, try and flat them and zip up, phew! and I wear thongs :D, no granny pants for me, oooooooohhhhhhhhhh no! Would rather go without. Have found out some thongs are a No No! and the ones I can get away with :D. Must always match :o, you know just in case :D, any one else wear thongs, come on must be a few of you :cool:.

The only time I dared to wear a thong I nearly got sawn in half!!!

[carrimclaren]

I third the suggestion for primarks seam free boypants. They are a blessing :) Well i must be the only b cup who gets bounce and i always wear a sports bra, i'm certainly not giving gravity a helping hand i can assure you :) Scaffolding all the way.
And the only time i got taken into hospital after a riding accident i couldnt have given a monkey what underwear i had on. I was more worried about dirtying their ambulance with my riding boots :o The men found it rather amusing and politely explained that a bit of mud was much more preferrable to a lot of blood everywhere. Plus i don't get fit doctors or anything :rolleyes:

[Trixie]

The Victorians had special corsets made for riding.

Now you tell me!!! roflmao :D

[Welsh_Girl]

I've just read this thread and I'm crying laughing :D

I tried lots of brands of sports bra but none held my girls below chin level untill I splashed the cash on Berlei. Wish we had Matalan over here!

[Willywilddog]

Have just found this thread, and the image in my head of trixie in her corset..........well would nearly pay money to have seen that.
All jokes aside I've found that with many sports bras for the "fuller figure", the shoulder straps give me gyp, so's I end up with sore shoulders and back pain. I wear a triumph sports which holds them quite still, but flat and is comfortable to wear.

[faralaa2803]

I generally dont have a problem when I ride in a thong, but I was competing at dressage on saturday and I had to stop halway through my warm up as I had a major wedgie, but not up the bottom area - v v v painful

;)

[antonia :)]

I've got the Matalan one too ~ brill for controlling the lay-dees!

I do always worry about having an accident though, as I'm sure the paramedic would think that I'm really an 80 year old granny in her "Cross your Heart", straps like ships rigging bra, and my great big belly & kidney warmer knickers, with a gusset like a beach towel!

PMSL! Im choking and crying laughing at that! :D:D:rolleyes:

[Henrietta1]

Now you tell me!!! roflmao :D

In fact if you have a really desperate need of a Victorian corset for riding in Penny Housden of "Side Saddle Lady" does a pattern for making one.

Have to say I would really have to be desperate before I went down that avenue!

[Welshgirl]

I have huge bazooka's, yes even bigger than Jordans :o only mine are real :rolleyes:. The only thing that actually works for me is a body protector. Squash 'em down hold 'em in.

I think that is probably the reason she has had a breast reduction- because she is competing at dressage now. Sitting trot must have been a real problem!
:eek:

[*katie*]

Jut have to say for bigger busted gals i went into Bravissimo today (got a bit of a shock as i've been wearing a 32DD for 6months and i'm apparently actually a 32G :eek::o!) and found some good non-wired sport bras in there specifically designed to support bigger boobs - was going to buy a couple but was too fascinated with their clothing range (it's inspired! I am presently wearing a shirt that actually fits all the way down - a size 8 'super curvy' - so size 8 short everywhere but the boobs which has a lot more room - no poppng buttons ever again :D!). After the other thread where the threat of underwired bras was highlighted i decided not to run the risk of riding in one when i could help it so took the opportunity to look around for a supportive bra forthe bigger bust and came across those. They aren't cheap but they are good quality and they do the job :).

[Varen]

in case anyone wanted to read, i found the thread which discusses the safety issues surrounding riding in an underwired bra. I think you have to go a few pages in as it starts off as a discussion on where to buy... http://www.newrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154367

[diamonddogs]

Tescos are doing two for £8 at the moment (Florence and Fred range). And check out their jods while you're there!

:)