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Give Your Boobs Some Love

February 14, 2013 · 13 Comments

I've never been a big bra girl. Literally. Bras were never very important to me because I felt that being small breasted meant that I didn't need a "real bra." I spent my early athletic life wearing swimsuits (without a bra) and I can't remember if I even owned a real sports bra until sometime after college when I started doing triathlons. Even then, my bras were nothing more than the squish-em-up, A cup variety.

That was then. I now know that it doesn't matter what size your breasts are. All breasts deserve a "real bra."

I started paying attention to my boobs the minute I got pregnant! Mainly because they started growing and hurting. When I wrote a prenatal blog about my pregnant boobs, someone commented, "Please make support bras. Nursing boobs are not the best running boobs!" The cool thing was that we were already in the development stage of our bra launch. Check! I've been waiting for over a year to share Skirt Sports Bras with you all!

We took this process very seriously, without taking ourselves seriously, which is no small feat! During our research phase, our designer, Keli V, surveyed a large group of women and one of the questions she asked was "How do you describe your breasts?" The answers were varied and ranged from perky to saggy/post-baby. The majority of the women who answered were in the latter group.

We asked, you spoke, and most importantly, we listened. The number one thing you wanted was support. Number two was adjustability. And number three was cute-factor. I have to say that we knocked all three bras out of the park based on these criteria.

In the end, it was about time we made a collection of kick-booby bras from A cup to Double D. I learned a lot along the way, and I have to say that one of my greatest moments was reading the results of our survey question, "Are you happy with your breasts?" The overwhelming majority said "Yes." We have come a long way ladies!

Now that I am a nursing mama, my boobs are at least one size bigger than before, and I have a whole new perspective on all things booby. I think that many women actually neglect their nursing boobs and don't buy a supportive bra during this time because they are either totally overwhelmed/exhausted or they think it's not worth the money because their boobs will someday go back to "normal." Of course it will be a new normal from what I've been told! And if you don't provide them support when they need it most, you will permanently damage your sweet little Cooper's ligaments that can't be repaired.

For the first time in my life I actually NEED a bra to eliminate the pain of big (at least for me), bouncy boobies! I have seen the light! Even when my breasts return to their "new normal" size (yet to be determined), they now know what it means to be properly supported (and encapsulated!).

When I was breastfeeding recently, Tim commented, "Nicole, you are using your breasts for what they were actually created to do. That is the most beautiful thing in the world." I have to agree, so no matter what my new normal will be, I know that I will forever treat my boobs with the love and respect they deserve.

If you didn't answer our bra survey the first time and you want to speak your mind, it's not too late. Comment here to weigh in on boobs and bras. We're always working on the next big thing!

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13 responses so far ↓

  • 1 amy pie // Feb 14, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Nicole,
    Thanks so much for the earnest effort, but what about those of us who wear F, G, H, I, etc cups? We also like to run, ride, and train but there are limited places for us to get sports bras that fit and provide the support/compression that we need, never mind that fact that the color choices are usually white (like really, who wears a white sports bra?) or black. Anyway, I hope sales for the current choices are encouraging enough for you to consider expansion into "larger territory". :)

  • 2 Casey C // Feb 14, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    It would be great to see a sports bra that opens in the front for nursing mamas! These look great though, I can't wait to try one, and thanks for thinking of us "A" cup ladies - it's so hard to find good bras for small gals too.

  • 3 Paula T. // Feb 14, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Styles and features look great!
    Thank you for offering DD's and true band sizing rather than S, M, L, XL.
    'Second Amy's comment about white bras (especially for sports). They show through many shirts and usually remain true white for only a short while, so it will be interesting to see how many sell compared to black or pink.

  • 4 Diana // Feb 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I have to second Amy Pie's comment. I'm a nursing momma (x2 now!) and I was a DD before pregnancy. I'm riding along at about a F/G these days and I have a feeling that size is here to stay. I've lost a lot of weight (about 65 lbs so far!) since I had my baby, so now I'm running into needing new bras that fit my new rib cage, but still fit the nursing boobs. It's not an easy task! :) I hope that you can consider expanding your line to accommodate all sizes like you do with your skirts!! Thanks for making awesome products!!

  • 5 Mairin // Feb 14, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Nursing Momma here too...I can't wait to get my hands on one of these to see if it can replace the cheap "sports" bra I got at a store and the LLLI one that has disappered. Have you thought about offering tops that are adjustable too? I jogged a 5K with my little one and had a hard time finding something in the running store to make it easy to nurse.

  • 6 Tammy // Feb 14, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I'm looking forward to trying one of the new bras. I am actually glad you are offering white. An off-white or beige in a non-shiny fabric would be nice, too. I find that bright colors and patterns tend to show through my lighter weight tech shirts. I prefer my bras to remain hidden. Glad you are offering the pads with the smaller cup sizes. Breast feeding didn't leave me with bigger boobs, just bigger "headlights"!

  • 7 Stephanie // Feb 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Thank you! After having my daughter, my boobs grew to an amazing double D (up from a barely B). Let's just say my first run after my 6 weeks clearance ended in tears. I had no idea what to do with them! I am back to a B, but can't wait to try your bras the next time around. You rock.

  • 8 Kim // Feb 14, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Those ladies asking about E, F, G, H, etc. cups - please check out www.boulderfields.com! Carry a variety of sports bra brands (mostly European brands) up to a K cup, regular bras up to N cups. 28 - 56 bands. Locally owned Boulder Colorado - but can work with women all over the US. And looking forward to adding Skirt Sports bras to the collection - they look VERY well built!

  • 9 Meredith // Feb 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Nicole, I am thrilled to hear that Skirt Sports is launching bras! I know you guys 'get' women runner's bodies so I am sure that your bras will be top-notch. I can totally relate to be the 'A' cup who didn't think twice about bras, until now - I am nursing my first baby and trying to fit a few runs in each week and the sports bras I have are NOT doing the trick. Either too tight/constricting or soft and saggy. I can't wait to try yours!

  • 10 Kristin // Feb 14, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I love your products- and am glad to see all this expansion into new products. Can't wait to try them out. Something else to consider- many of your shirts and dresses are so cute but women who are well endowed can't fit into them because they are designed for A-B-C cups. I was a DD and always looked longingly at those dresses and tops in the stores. I had a reduction about 4 years ago and now I can wear those dresses and tops! But I am thinking of all of the women out there who can't. Thanks for such a great product, I don't train or race without putting on my Skirt Sports attire.

  • 11 Mindy // Feb 23, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    How is it that nobody has commented on this photo yet? Definitely one of my favorite eras!

  • 12 Nicole DeBoom // Feb 25, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks for all the excellent comments, and Mindy, you are correct, somehow the photo squeaked by with little notice. Ha!

  • 13 Karin // Feb 26, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    Thank you for making a sports bra that is specificly designed for small cups and not just a downsized version of the bras for the larger cup sizes. Finally, I feel like someone is listening. I can't wait to try this new bra!

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