We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! For many, especially the well-endowed among us, choosing bras can be potentially as demoralizing as bathing suit shopping (though for different reasons). The trouble: If you head to a nonspecific shop, you flounder on your own. At old-school lingerie stores, while they know their stuff, you’re likely to get felt up by an elderly saleswoman, who smells of Virginia Slims and pungent perfume . Still, finding the right bra is quite important and, for those of us who work out, a truly supportive sports bra is an essential contraption. Just ask Susan Nethero, the owner of

16 Intimacy stores countrywide and “The Bra Whisperer” endorsed by Oprah et al. We got the 411 from the master on picking the a sports bra that truly fits your body: You may think you’re wearing a perfectly acceptable sports bra.  In fact, you’re probably not: “The majority of women today are wearing what we call ‘compression’ sports bras, which creates stability by pressing down against the chest wall,” explains Nethero.  “But that’s actually the worst way to get support.” Learn more about how to shop for the perfect sports bra after the break.

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4 Features Your Sports Bra Must Have (From Oprah’s “Bra Whisperer”)