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>>Moving Comfort Luna Moving Comfort bills this bra as a T-shirt silhouette model, and that's a fair description. Its smooth, wireless design makes for a super-comfy, no-show experience, and its well- defined cups definitely prevent smush-bust. I love the Luna's breathable panel in the décolletage area, and it boasts impressive support for being what seems a bit more like an everyday bra than a sport model. I'm confi- dent I could sit the trot all day in this puppy (if I could sit the trot all day, period). Luna's only drawback is a tricky fit. The band isn't as stretchy as that of most sports bras, and mine gaps a bit over my sternum when I'm sit- ting up straight. And while I got the same size in the two different Moving Comfort models I tried, I found the fit on the Luna to be oddly different from the other, the Maia. Luna's band was almost too big, while its DDs were definitely too small, resulting in a cup-runneth- over situation up top. Consider sizing up on cup size and down on band. The Bottom Line: The Luna is a solid citizen, especially for Cs and below, that can take you di- rectly from work to your workout. If you live your life at warp speed, this bra can keep up. The Details: Retails for $32- $54. Available in black, white, latte, gem and stardust, in sizes 32B-38DD. Head to Moving Comfort.com to purchase. >> TESTER #2 Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Moving Comfort Maia Moving Comfort Luna Size: 34DD Needs: Aside from the obvious no-bounce challenge, I need a bra with some serious elasticity around the ribcage to prevent it from riding up and exposing "underboob." I also have the human equivalent of short- coupled conformation, with a short torso and a high waist, so I'm drawn to any bra with significantly adjust- able straps. Pet Peeve: Uniboob—not just from an aesthetic standpoint, but also from a comfort one. Well-endowed women know it's all too easy for a sub-par bra to create what I like to call "the sweat funnel," and life's just too short to put up with that. >> Moving Comfort Maia This bra is so close to perfection, but for this picky Goldilocks, it just doesn't feel quite right. It has so many things going for it: sumptuously padded straps, an inner/outer layer design similar to the Glamorise Custom Control, a wide and comfortable band, and—gods be praised— pain-free underwires! No more uniboob; no more sweat funnel! Yet there's a reason the Maia isn't my first pick out of the basket af- ter laundry day. I always find myself saying, "I just wish…" about multiple aspects of its design. Its inner layer is just a little too padded, while its outer layer is just a little too stretchy, like a swimsuit. Its straps are just a little too long, because the adjustable section on them is just a little too short—only an inch or two. And it allows just a touch too much bounce for my taste. The Bottom Line: This is the perfect bra for somebody. Unfortunately, it just wasn't me. For lower-impact sports or longer-torsoed women, I think this model is a serious winner. The Details: Retails for $33-$56. Available in black, white, gem, pow- erpink, velvet, stardust and mocha, in sizes 32C-44DD. Visit MovingComfort.com to purchase. >>Shock Absorber Ultimate Run In looking at this bra for the first time, I immediately thought of it as "fancy" and "futuristic." But really, what does it say about the state of women's undergarmentry when we think of common-sense design elements as "bells and whistles?" Why did it take decades for someone to finally make a bra this practical? Now I want to wear the Ultimate Run every time I work out. It has everything I look for—first and foremost a strong elastic band and accurately sized cups (no padding, just super-strong, lightweight and silky poly blend fabric). It does, however, have padded straps and a small gel panel under the hook-and-eye closure in the back—a little hidden luxury in a decidedly utilitarian design. The racerback keyhole structure improves my posture, and the straps are fully adjustable. Best of all, unlike normal elastic straps that you adjust by sliding up and down, these stay put once you've set them, thanks to actual hooks to secure them on your chosen level. It's like an elevator bit bra. The only drawback some might find in the Ultimate Run is its top clasp. It isn't something most of us are used to navigating blind and backwards, but it's not rocket science; I was able to click it into place the first time with pretty minimal effort. Honestly, it's hard to find a single complaint about this bra or to imagine one better suited to my personal needs. This must be love. The Bottom Line: If proper fit has always been your major challenge, look no further. With its huge range of sizes and fully adjustable features, there's a Shock Absorber Ultimate Run for every shape of woman. The Details: Retails for $79. Available in sizes 30A-38F, in black, white and a variety of bright combinations. Visit ShockAbsorberUSA.com or TitleNine.com to order, or try Amazon.com, where I found mine for half-price! C H R O N O F H O R S E . C O M FA L L 2 014 31

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