Choosing A Bra
Your brassiere or bra for short is an everyday lingerie
that you wear almost every single day. For many women, buying a bra can
be such a headache because they are overwhelmed with the many choices
they have to make as to size, fit, color and style.
Many women actually do not know their proper bra size which results in a bad fit and an uncomfortable one at that. Before you go out to buy a bra, you should know your correct size. A bra that is perfectly fitted not only gives you the maximum comfort but helps you look stylish as well.
To know your correct size,
you must measure yourself with your bra on tightly around the band
which is below your bust and above your rib cage. Get the measurement in
inches and if it is an even number add 4 but if it's an odd number add
5. For instance, if the measurement of your band is 32 then your bra size is 36 (32+4).
Your cup size is represented by a letter. To obtain your cup size
you again measure yourself but this time on the bust at the fullest
point. The difference between your bust measurement and your band
measurement in inches will represent your cup size
with a one inch difference being an A cup, 2 inches differences a B
cup, 3 inches difference a C cup, 4 inches difference a D cup, 5 inches
difference a DD cup and 6 inches difference a DDD or E cup.
The
bra's band should not be tight but instead feels snug. The shoulder
straps should not dig into your skin or fall off but instead should be
comfortable on the shoulders. The straps are meant to hold up the bra.
The bra's cup size is meant
to support the breasts. The breasts should be held comfortably without
spilling over the sides. If the breasts tend to spill over the sides or
over the top, you may need a cup size
larger or one with more top coverage. On the other hand, if you find
that your breasts are not filling in the top of the cups, then it would
be wise to go a cup size lower.
For plus size women, a plus size bra would give the best fit, comfort and support.
In addition to the size,
the fabric or material of the bra should be breathable for added
comfort. Silky bras though would look best under all types of fabrics.
It is important that you get yourself fitted every year even if may not
have gained any weight.
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