Best Sports Bras for Apple Shape

Medium-impact sports bra with adjustable straps. Available in A to E cup sizes. Outstanding value.

Watch out: Less premium finish and feel. Some ranges feel cheap to touch even when they perform well. Limited aesthetic appeal compared to branded activewear.

Seamless longline sports bra with medium support. No seams, no chafing. Low-to-medium impact.

Watch out: Can feel loose and uncontoured on straight or athletic shapes. 7/8 length runs long for petite women — the biker short avoids this entirely.

Padded, light-support sports bra. Removable pads for customisable coverage. Great for yoga, walking, and low-impact training.

Watch out: Quality varies significantly between ranges — Pro products are worth it, some Dri-FIT basics feel cheap. Tight waistband on Pro styles can be uncomfortable for apple shapes.

Medium support for training and running. Removable pads. Sweat-wicking fabric.

Watch out: Quality varies significantly between ranges — Pro products are worth it, some Dri-FIT basics feel cheap. Tight waistband on Pro styles can be uncomfortable for apple shapes.

Encapsulated cups for high-impact support up to cup E. Adjustable straps.

Watch out: Quality varies significantly between ranges — Pro products are worth it, some Dri-FIT basics feel cheap. Tight waistband on Pro styles can be uncomfortable for apple shapes.

Medium support in Skinluxe fabric. Removable padding. Scoop neckline.

Watch out: Can feel loose and uncontoured on straight or athletic shapes. 7/8 length runs long for petite women — the biker short avoids this entirely.

High-impact padded sports bra. Adjustable straps, hook-and-eye back closure for easy on/off.

Watch out: Less forgiving than Sweaty Betty for pear shapes at the hip. Techfit range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer medium compression.

Medium-support seamless bra. Longline cut, removable pads, available in matching colourways to the leggings.

Watch out: Original Fit waistband rolls for pear shapes who size for their hips. Expensive relative to quality compared to Sweaty Betty. US-influenced sizing runs narrow for UK women.

Crossback high-impact bra for D+ cup. Wire-free encapsulation design. Adjustable straps.

Watch out: Less fashion-forward aesthetic than UK-native brands. Rush range runs quite firm — size up if you prefer moderate compression over maximum.

High-support bra built for high-impact activities. Luxtreme™ fabric with adjustable straps and a secure underband. Best for running, HIIT, and training.

Watch out: Align goes sheer in light colours and during sweaty activity. Wunder Train can be tight in the calf for muscular calves. Premium price makes sizing mistakes expensive.

Medium support with a seamless design and unique animal-print texture. Racerback style, removable pads.

Watch out: Waistband rolling for pear shapes who size up for hip room. Hip and thigh pull in woven ranges for anyone with hips above 40". Not recommended for apple shapes in the Adapt range.

Light support, big comfort. Nulu™ fabric with a minimal design. Ideal for yoga and pilates — no underwire, just easy all-day comfort.

Watch out: Align goes sheer in light colours and during sweaty activity. Wunder Train can be tight in the calf for muscular calves. Premium price makes sizing mistakes expensive.