The Importance of a Well Fitting Bra
Does your bra ride up your back? Do you overflow your cup? Did you know
that 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra? Not only can the right
bra eliminate sagging, it can make you appear slimmer and makes your
clothes fit & look better too.
You may not even realize you’re wearing
the wrong size, but when it comes to others, somehow it’s easier to
spot. Tell tale signs generally include breasts spilling over the cup
material, which leads to a 'rippled' look. Likewise, when the wrong band
size is chosen, bras can ride up the back and cause the look of 'back
fat'. Some non-supportive bras will cause the look of saggy breasts and
yet sometimes straps dig into the shoulders so much that they cause
deep red marks, which look extremely painful.
For women with large cup sizes, this is more of a challenge, often times really large bras can sometimes look more like a 'grandma bra, so prettier bras are preferred but don't support as well as a result. Sometimes, it's just a matter of having someone properly fit you for a bra, so you can determine which works. There really isn't a one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to bras. Many brands, as with jeans and dresses, run the gamut on sizes. It's best to try on a variety of different brands and styles in various sizes until you find what works best for your body shape. When you do, buy as many as you can afford in the particular style. Too many women get caught up in having a variety of bras in many colors and cuts, but remember that while variety is fun and flirty, the most important factor of a bra is how it performs, not the particular shade of pink it is. A bra isn't sexy if it doesn't fit you and accentuate what you were born with.
The Fit of a Bra is Determined by 4 Factors:
1. Band size
2. Cup size
3. Strap adjustment
4. How it appears under clothing
If the bra you select looks good under a white fitted tee, it's safe to say that it will look good under anything you wear (with the obvious exception of a strapless dress, evening gown or halter top)-there are other bra options for those, today we're covering the basic, everday bra. Wearing the wrong size can actually affect your shape, posture and overall health. Did you know that the digging in of under wire can actually cause permanent scarring of the breast tissue?
Here's a video that demonstrates what to look for in a well-fitting bra:
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