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Sports bra bras

Sports bras hold the breasts close to the chest for minimum movement. Compared with everyday bras they usually have a firmer band, wider straps and more coverage. Non-wired styles work by compression; underwired styles give a more defined, separated shape.

More about this style in the bra types guide

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