My RTW is still in very early stages of planning and saving, but I have to ask.... what kind of bras would I need to pack? Obviously, one good bra with underwire to wear with your one dressy outfit is a given. But what about trekking through Laos or walking around Mumbai? I have a big pair (D-ish). Cheap sports bras never cut the mustard, as the elastic is shot in weeks of continuous wear, but quality sports bras from Victoria's Secret and the like are always so bulky and tight. I guess they have to be, given my situation, so maybe I'm just cursed. I was hoping someone could suggest some kind of durable, high-impact, hand-washable lightweight super-bra.

The main thing with bras is to wear what you normally wear... after all that's what you find comfortable. I would usually take one good quality sports bra for ultra bumpy bus trips, horse riding etc... but for everyday use stick with what you like the rest of the time.

I have a similar problem, but worse - the only brands that make sports bras in my size cost about AUD$100. And for normal ones I can't get away with less than AUD$50 (I tend to wait for sales). I figure jlongred's advice is what I'll go with - whatever you normally wear.

But my advice is this: get some sweat rash cream, if you're shaped anything like me it'll be your best friend. I use this stuff: http://www.neatfeat.co.nz/p_3b_action_cream.htm and I'd never leave home without it.

I don't exactly have D's, so can't comment on that, but I swear by Patagonia's Active Mesh Bras. Never leave home without em!

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You might want to look at Magellans. I don't have personal experience with it, but they cater to an upscale crowd so I'd think they make decent quality stuff (could be a bad assumption, though)