How I Started This Hunt
Alright, so the other day, I was staring at my worn-out sports bras thinking, “Dang, I REALLY need new ones.” Problem is? Good plus size ones feel impossible to find without emptying my wallet. Seriously, why are they always so pricey?
I grabbed my phone while chilling on the couch feeling kinda annoyed. Just opened up my web browser and typed something like “cheap plus size sports bras.” Sounds simple, right? Ha! The first results? Total ripoff prices or sizes stopping way before what I needed. Ugh.
Digging Deeper (& Getting Frustrated)
Scrolled way down past those shiny ads, trying to find actual store listings I knew. Clicked on a couple of big names, sure I’d find something. Nope. One had like three options, all plain black or white, starting at like $60. Nope, nope, nope. That ain’t “affordable” for me.
Changed my search. Tried adding “affordable” again, then “budget,” then even “discount womens plus size sports bras.” Felt like I was getting nowhere fast. Found one site I vaguely recognized, but when I clicked the sports bra section? Size Large was the biggest they went. Double ugh. My coffee was getting cold.
Stumbling Upon Some Options
Just as I was about to give up and order pizza instead, I remembered this one store my friend mentioned ages ago. You know the one? Big box, sells everything? Tried searching for “plus size workout tops [Store Name Redacted]“. Ding ding ding! Suddenly saw a bunch more options pop up.
Started clicking:
- Saw a couple of multi-packs – bra and matching leggings? Score! Prices looked way better.
- Checked the size chart super careful. Found my actual size! (No weird letter-number combos for once!)
- Saw something I liked? Immediately clicked the color options to see what was in stock.
Then, I had another thought: “clearance section.” DUH! Hopped over there fast. Typed “sports bra” into the clearance search bar. BAM! Found several cute ones marked way down. Some were my size! Snapped up a couple instantly.
What I Actually Ended Up Getting
After all that clicking and scrolling, here’s what I bagged without breaking the bank:
- One 3-pack of basic support bras (different colors, good for lighter workouts).
- Two fancier ones with more support from the clearance rack (score!). One bright color even!
Total spent? Way, way less than the price of two from those fancy athletic stores that never have my size. Felt pretty darn pleased with myself.
My Messy Tips For You
Okay, learned a few things sweating through this online hunt:
- Don’t trust first page results for “cheap.” Dig deep or try different search words.
- Think clearance first on the big department websites.
- 3-packs can be gold if the support level works for you.
- Check that size chart like your sanity depends on it (it kinda does!).
Seriously, it takes patience and some grumbling, but decent deals on plus size sports bras are hiding out there! Just gotta hunt smart. Now, time to test ’em out! Hope this helps someone else avoid the struggle.