The best bras and underwear for skiing

[santacruz skier]

And here are the undies

Merino Sprite Hot Pants

Lightweight merino wool hot pants perfect for daily wear or kicking back after a long day outside, the Sprite Hot Pants feature a flattering slim fit and offset seams for all-day comfort.

www.icebreaker.com

 

[DebbieSue]

Hanes cotton bikini bottoms and Costco modal/spandex camisole with shelf bra. I am flat-chested with broad rib-cage, and broad, muscular back and shoulders. I HATE BRAS!!!!! (and I'm cheap).

 

[Little Lightning]

Don't know anything about the brand but I looked at their band sizing. Technically, with a 25" under bust I would be an XS, 26.5"-28.5", rib cage. A person with that size underbust would wear a 28-30 band. That said, they compare their bra sizing to 32A,30B,32B. This means they're adding 3.5-4" to their band size, 26.5+4=30.5, 28.5+4=32.5. This means their XS band measures 30" or more. That's a good 5" larger than my rib cage. Bra support comes mostly from the band so unless the bands are extremely firm these bras would be a no go for me. If you can get the correct band size without adding 4" and your correct cup size then the bras would probably be OK. Bra sizing can be a challenge with any brand because there is no "rhyme or reasoning" to bra fit.

Don't know anything about the brand but I looked at their band sizing. Technically, with a 25" under bust I would be an XS, 26.5"-28.5", rib cage. A person with that size underbust would wear a 28-30 band. That said, they compare their bra sizing to 32A,30B,32B. This means they're adding 3.5-4" to their band size, 26.5+4=30.5, 28.5+4=32.5. This means their XS band measures 30" or more. That's a good 5" larger than my rib cage. Bra support comes mostly from the band so unless the bands are extremely firm these bras would be a no go for me. If you can get the correct band size without adding 4" and your correct cup size then the bras would probably be OK. Bra sizing can be a challenge with any brand because there is no "rhyme or reasoning" to sizing.

Review of 1 model of the MeUndies bra from Bratabase.

Feelfree Longline Bralette - Meundies

www.bratabase.com

 

[brooksnow]

Hanes cotton bikini bottoms

Having spent too many days with a cold damp rear, I finally decided not to ski in cotton underwear.

 

[MissySki]

Same, I avoid cotton.

 

[MontanaMom]

I'll chime in to say I usually ski in a regular bra and I'm about to switch to a sports bra. After taking a rather tough tumble 5 days ago, I've discovered my ribs are sensitive/bruised right under my under wire. To be fair, I'm sort of sore everywhere (whip lash in neck and back, sore inner knees, sore arms, and I bent a pole). So comfort and stretch and no under wire to do damage are now a priority...

 

[blueskysunnyday]

I wear a high-support sports bra (Panache) and a Hanky Panky thong. The idea of having to deal with a wedgie in ski clothes and mittens terrifies me. The thong wedgie is way more comfortable than a regular wedgie for me. I love the idea of wool, but am sensitive to it.

 

[arbusch]

I have two or three of these and did NOT pay full price as got on sale.
https://www.icebreaker.com/en-us/womens-underwear/sprite-racerback-bra/103020.html
Have the boy shorts as well.

I love the sprite bra. Straps do not dig and do not get in the way of my backpack straps when I tour. This is my favorite backcountry skiing and backpacking bra. I like the siren underwear too. I am slowly replacing all my underwear with icebreaker so comfy and doesn't stink.

 

[santacruz skier]

I love the sprite bra. Straps do not dig and do not get in the way of my backpack straps when I tour. This is my favorite backcountry skiing and backpacking bra. I like the siren underwear too. I am slowly replacing all my underwear with icebreaker so comfy and doesn't stink.

I have the siren camisoles

 

[arbusch]

I have the siren camisoles

Me too. I love them as a sleep shirt. I am such a fan of icebreaker under garmets.

 

[arbusch]

I have the siren camisoles

Me too. I love them as a sleep shirt. I am such a fan of icebreaker under garmets.