The rise of the sexy sports bras… and which one is best for your bust

SPORTS bras have long been that despised, unflattering item of gym wear that serves no other purpose than keeping your boobs firmly in place.

But not anymore. Ann Summers' recent active range heralds a new era in the athleisure trend, where sports bras are actually SEXY.

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Karin sports bra £22 and cropped leggings £24, both from Ann Summers

The high street lingerie store's collection, priced between £20 and £30, is designed to be worn not only as underwear, but as a top in its own right.

They come with matching bottoms, and the outfits are guaranteed to turn heads in your spin class.

Ok, so they might not be the most supportive when it comes to the bounce test.

But thankfully there's a huge variety of sports bras on the market right now that allow you to be sweaty and sassy at the same time...

The best for cleavage

Blue Life Tuxedo Sports Bra, Asos, £38.50

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Forever 21 Low Impact Sports Bra £14

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Street Sport Deep V Sports Bra, La Senza, £17.85

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Sexy but practical

Reebok High Support Mesh Bra, Asos, £40

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Fabletics Lenni Sports Bra, £30

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Reebok Strappy Sports Bra in Black, £14

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Bershka Co Ord Sports Bra, Asos, £19.99

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The best for small boobs

Forever 21 Medium Impact Holographic Sports Bra, £14

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Forever 21 High Impact Sports Bra, £15

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Sexy... but are you sure it's not lingerie?

Forever 21 High Impact Sports Bra £14

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Annette Sports Bra, Fabletics, £44, reduced to £15.91

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Last year we tested out a range of sports bras to see if they passed the "bounce test".

And after London nanny Kimberley Williams was mortified to learn her Puma leggings were see-through, we put some other fitness leggings to the squat test to see which brands’ will leave your behind exposed.

Surprisingly, it was the M&S leggings that came out on top.