It is actually a bit small for me, so I sort of have armpit rolls in it. I should have ordered a 30D. But it works perfectly--no bouncing at all.

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I usually wear ideally a 28C/D in normal bras and was tired of having the standard lululemon bras that were either too flimsy in support or didn't have enough "shape" because the padded inserts would get deformed and move around all the place causing odd boob shape. I also wanted to try a bra with a back that I could close/open, but also with the wide, non-racerback straps because my weightlifting singlet is unfortunately not a racerback. I was hoping based on the pictures that the cups would be a little more shaped and molded but they are just mainly fabric cups.

I own an Alexis in a ... size S (meant for A/B cup) and the band fits mediocre (it's a pullover, super tight to get on, ok stretch but not *tight* when around my underbust, and almost too tight to pull off). I also own a Fiona bra and compared to the Fiona, the shape and support are similar but the fabric is much more sturdy, less stretchy and soft and more firm. The cups are a little more "compressing" than the Fiona, and the band feels a little tighter with more structure.

I tried this Jubralee bra in a 30C based on hearing how these bras tend to run tighter and smaller in the cup. I think I made the right decision on size since the band is just right (it took a bit of effort to reach my arms behind to close this one, band doesn't have a lot of stretch and is pretty firm!), and the cups do contain my boobs very well after a good scoop & swoop. In fact, for itty-bitty-busted me, it's the only sports bra I've tried and owned where a scoop & swoop actually keeps boobs in place because other sports bras are too stretchy in the cup or band.

The only big downside I have is that the cups aren't really that shapely to perk my boobs up much...it sort of flattens them but does give me a little more shape than my lululemon bras, which the padded inserts tend to sag over time, or the standard bras with no padding. I don't feel *smashed* in though, I have enough breathing room but definitely more support and less bouncing around than my lulu size 4 bras (I didn't think I had much boob to "bounce" before but I'm becoming more and more a fan of higher support lately). The straps are also a little widerset than what I'm normally used to in a sports bra so I have to get used to a normal strap setting but they seem to be snug and in far enough to not fall off the shoulder. The other downside is that for some reason there's extra fabric on the inside of the cups...the outer fabric on the cups doesn't really stretch or give much so I don't see how the extra fabric on the inside could give more shape other than just bunching up when I scoop and swoop boob in. I find I have to unwrinkle and spread out some of the excess inner cup fabric once bra is on.

I was a bit weary that the velcro adjustable straps would be loose and would look obviously adjustable but they hide and stay put very well. The 30C is not too high cut (I like having attractive cut bras that aren't too high & full support because I'm pretty petite) and the shape is very flattering to my figure.

My suggestion if you're on the fence about size, definitely doesn't hurt to go up one band since the 30 fits me perfect on the 1st or 2nd hook, and if you're between cup sizes, go up one (I'm on the small end of a 30 C sometimes so this fit me well!).
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Updated on Oct 25, 2013 Flag this

I wear a 28C/D typically in regular bras and was looking for a sports bra that wasn't too encapsulating without an underwire, but also shapely and higher support than my lululemon bras which are meant more for the 32 band girl instead of the 28-band girl.

Compared to the Jubralee bra, the Fiona's fabric is much softer and seems to be a little more forgiving. However, the shape and support seem to be similar on both. I find the Fiona to be a much more "comfortable" bra overall since I think the straps in the back are just a little more narrow and because the fabric is a ... little softer.

The cups definitely do not have any "padding" so it is possible for the headlights to come through every now and then, and that also means it's pretty compressing and flattening to the shallow chest (but definitely not as flat as some of the other Nike or Under Armour bras out there which have almost no support whatsoever. The fabric in this does tend to perk slightly but not much.

The 30C in the Fiona does run pretty true to size for someone who probably wears a 30C bra, if not just a tad smaller to accommodate my 28 band size. I find the 3 hooks a little difficult to get on due to my lack of shoulder/arm mobility behind the back and only being used to TWO hooks at my small bust size, but I am also consistently on the 2nd or tightest hooks because the band is of course not a 28 band and not as snug as I would like.

The adjustable straps are a nice feature and right now they seem to hold pretty well. Not sure how well they would accommodate a taller busted woman who needs longer straps but they work well with my short torso.

Definitely a nice choice & medium-high impact, I use this for crossfit stuff and it works well. I'm so used to racer-back styles but I find that the separate shoulder strap style wasn't bothersome at all, I forgot I was not wearing a racerback in fact!



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