I've been wearing this bra since I was 34ff/32g. I'm now 32J (45" bust), and its starting to cut into my upper tissue. I was super upset, because even now i get minimum bounce (previously I would get literally zero), but apparently they make custom sizes. Totally gonna get one when I have the cash.

As it is, I get amazing cleavage in this thing, and zero pain. A few days ago I did sprints on asphalt in minimalist tennis shoes for 45 mins and never thought about my boobs once. And thats with it being too small... This bra is also super comfortable. I used to use ... it as a sleep/lounge bra. you cant feel your boobs in this thing. And when you take it off, your boobs kinda stand up on their own for a bit lol.

I love how it fits even though I'm really high set & short rooted. I suppose its because its much too small for me lol. I hope that the custom sizing can just raise the top and sides without lengthening the straps. that would be perfect.
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Updated on Jun 10, 2016 Flag this

Another wonderful Enell bra. The coloring on this one is more fun - splash of pink.

Cotton Candy colorway

Updated on Feb 29, 2024 Flag this

This is a 15 year old bra, by the way, so the band may have stretched, but - talk about dollar value! I am not the kind of person to do high impact sports every week, but it has been worn and washed an average of once every six weeks for fifteen years. I have two and other than one eyelet (the bottom one, of course) being a tiny bit loose on one of the two, they are both still in excellent shape.

The fit is a little small in the cups and a bit big in the band - as I usually wear ... 30GG - but being compression style and wireless (and being two sizes smaller on one side) it works. No bounce. At all. I can fit both hands under the band, but as I’m usually breathing heavy when I wear them and as the compression means they still never move anyway, I like the looser band.

I have worn them daily for four to six day backpacking trips where I wear them from wake up to bed time (usually undoing the top 6 hooks after we stop hiking for the day) and I did find the compression a little uncomfortable - slightly sore nips by day’s end - but I found it worth it for the total freedom of just not having to think about my boobs in mixed company. I guess it is a combination of personal comfort with compression style in the first place (I do not have sensitive breast tissue generally) and just getting used to the feeling.

Plus, being able to fit in the cute sporty athletic tops made for flat chested women without having to buy sizes so big I float is a total bonus!

I call these my “harness” and would never leave home without it. I just can’t get comfortable in other non-supportive sports bra and have taken to wearing them for medium intensity exercise like brisk walking, biking, downhill skiing, and canoeing too. If only they made a bathing suit.....
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Updated on Jun 10, 2019 Flag this

In summary, this is an excellent bra. It fits well, feels great, and holds the breasts firmly in place.

Special attribute: This bra fastens in the front! I love it. It is so easy to get in and out of.

Straps: The straps are medium set, sitting on the middle of the shoulder on the muscle -- as opposed to a racer back which is closer to the neck. The straps are wide at a whopping 1.25". Wonderful.

Band: It has a firm 1.25" band that remains seated under the breast fold. This significantly helps to balance the weight between the torso and shoulders. The band is quite elastic allowing ... a huge deep breath with no noticeable difference in the tension on the rib cage.

Support: The ultimate support. The breasts are held in one place and do not budge, neither up and down or side to side. Just look at the pictures I provided: my breasts are held up and do not droop below the breast fold. That is impressive.

Comfort: Very comfortable, like a second skin. It just moves and bends with you, even if you slouch and curl up. There are no pressure points anywhere that could cause irritation.

Material: Enell specifically chose a satin-like material so any cloth can slide along it effortlessly. It really does feel luxurious.

I love this bra, but it does not work for me. Bras are quite difficult for me because I need total support without significant weight on my shoulders -- and no pressure at all on the muscles of my shoulders. Unfortunately, although I love this bra so much, the medium set straps sit firmly on the muscle of my shoulders and triggers pain. The location of the straps is typical for a sports bra, so I am sure it will feel just fine to the average healthy person.
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Ecru colorway

Updated on Dec 13, 2018 Flag this

This is one utilitarian looking sports bra, but we're not buying it for the looks.
As far as construction goes, this is very well made and sturdy. The materials are soft though and it feels very pleasant against the skin. Since this is structured more like a vest, the materials are similar all around. There are at least 3 layers of fabric, and the outer and inner layers are made from a slinky satiny stretchy fabric.
The front part of the bra, the cups so to say, have one horizontal seam, which is actually not fully horizontal but has a rounded shape. The top part of the cup has no ... horizontal or vertical stretch, only a bit of stretch diagonally. The bottom part is stretchy in all directions. The back is not stretchy vertically, but has a lot of horizontal and diagonal stretch. The inside part of the back also has a number of diagonal seams, probably for reinforcement. The construction on this bra is different to all other sport bras that I've seen.
The sizing is also different. Size 3 is for bust 41-45" and rib cage 35-37". Since I measure 46.5" bust and 37" underbust, the cups are slightly too small. The band works fine though, and I'm afraid that the next size up would be too big.
Regarding how this works for sports, I particularly like the back, because it definitely distributes the weight much more evenly than the classic band + straps bra. The same goes for the wide straps on the shoulders. The bounce is reduced quite well, although it's definitely not completely eliminated. Possibly the too small cup could also be to blame for it.
I have this bra for over a year and I wear this quite often, although it gets a bit less wear than the Panache Sport and Bravissimo Skye, which are faster to get on and provide similar bounce control - but I do like to rotate them to give my back and shoulders a break, as each model has its own pressure points. I machine wash it on a delicate cycle, and so far this is holding up very well. Overall a great option.
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Updated on Sep 15, 2018 Flag this

This model is among my favorite bras for evenly flattening compression. Extremely durable, smooth, and shiny like a superhero costume.

Enell's sizing and therefore fitting is unusual because there are only band sizes-- no cup sizing and no underwires. This won't work for everyone, but for my purposes it is a godsend.

The rationale of this style: an Enell controls bounce and protrusion by flattening in all directions. A small ribcage and lots of chest tissue=a big squish. A large ribcage with less tissue=a mild squish.

This is the thunderjacket of sports bras: pressure is evenly distributed with wide straps, broad full-shoulder coverage, and a broad underbust elastic band.

The bra does have a lot cup shaping using horizontal seams, so it lifts up a good deal--unlike a basic sports bra, it's not just a cylinder with straps.

Black colorway

Updated on Aug 23, 2018 Flag this

This sports bra is structured like a vest and is meant for heavy exercise. The fabric is stiff but has a bit of stretch.
Since it is much too small for me, so I cannot comment on the fit and I couldn't measure the bust perimeter while wearing it. The size chart suggests that it works for someone with a bust of 38-42 inches, and an underbust of 33-35 inches. Based on trying this size and the next size up, I'd say the size chart is accurate and it runs true to size.
The colour is really vibrant, and it fits really well with the contrasting blue trims. ... It makes a bra which is otherwise very utilitarian look significantly more attractive. I have this bra in a size 3 in the beige colourway, and I've been wearing it quite a bit and I find that the fact that it's structured more like a vest than a bra is really a relief for the shoulders and the back. It distributes the weight significantly better than with the straps of a traditional sports bra.
One thing to consider is that the straps don't adjust. Lying flat, the full height of the bra is 33cm.
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Updated on Apr 01, 2018 Flag this

This bra provides superb support; virtually no movement. My breasts are squished inside and had to be lifted and held close to my chest to fasten the hooks. Frankly, I didn't think I'd be able to close a few of them. But, once firmly smooshed inside, the support is excellent. Sincerely, I understand why athletes wear these.

Unlike the previous Enell I owned, this size does not bite into my sternum at the base of the gore and the strap length is ideal for my short-waisted physique.

The wing pulls a bit too tightly across the upper side of my breast, but I hope to withstand this pressure for the ... few minutes weekly I need this level of suppprt. I intended to wear this for swimming, but I'm certain I can't tolerate the tight outer quadrant for that amount of time. Kindred Bravely Organic Cotton Bra has twice worked perfectly under a rash guard, but it provides light support compared to Enell Sports 100. There is a need for different bras in my wardrobe. Thankfully, we have options! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />

Many, many thanks to wild_muses for shopping at a thrift store and offering a fantastic price on Enell Sports bras!
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Updated on Jun 24, 2017 Flag this

I love this bra. I'm quite picky about sports bras and have never found anything as wonderfully supportive for high impact sports as this bra. Seriously. This is Enell #3 for me. Tried a 00 first and it was too tight (I could wear it, but there was overflow and it was difficult to breath in fully when running). 0 has been perfect for me. But one was not enough! It's not the most beautiful bra ever, but it is still one of my all time favorites and has had a huge impact on my movement confidence.

Black colorway

Updated on Apr 12, 2017 Flag this

I'm about a 32FF UK and I got this in a size 1, which seems to be a good fit. I have a feeling if I tried one size down it would be too small.

The straps aren't adjustable, and I wonder if that's going to be an issue for me. I only wore it for a few minutes, and my shoulders and neck seemed to be straining a bit.

This bra is a bit of a pain to get on, especially the first few hooks, since it fastens in the front and not the back.

black colorway

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Updated on May 07, 2016 Flag this