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Have you got bosom bulge, wrinkly cups or wires and
straps digging into your upper body? Do you find yourself pulling down
your bra band as it rides up your back for the umpteenth time today?
It's so important to get it right, for the sake of those assets, and
once you do there's no looking back. A good fitting bra will give great
support all day, comfort through movement and a cleavage which will
resemble a natural valley rather than a tight squeezed together effect
or the four bosom look.
So, how do I know if my bra is fitting me correctly?
Well, here are a few simple guidelines.
Firstly, the band is where we get the most support, not the cups as
you'd naturally assume. It should give a snug, comfortable fit. It
should not ride up when you move and a good way to test this, when
trying on, is to lift your arms above your head. It should also sit
straight across your back in a horizontal line.
A simple way to find your band size is to measure with a soft tape
measure. If you measure 38 inches around the ribcage, just below the
breasts, then that will be pretty close to what you should be looking
for and a great place to start.
Let's say you've decided that you need to look at a 38" band, how do
you decide on cup size? In my experience women tend to undersize
themselves in the cup and end up trying to squeeze into something too
small, squashing delicate breast tissue.
I truly think that establishing cup size is a question of trial and
error as different brands and styles have variable cuts, but it really
is worth the effort.
How do I know if I have found the right cup size?
You need to ensure that the bresast tissue is sitting fully in the
cup. You don't want it flowing or bulging over the top of the cups. If
you are opting for a wired bra then the outer edge of the wire should
not be digging in under your arms. In this instance you may need to try
a smaller cup size. The wires should not dig in between the breasts
either, If they are pushing together at the cleavage, once again, the
cups is probably too big. The wires should sit flat against your body
and the straps should be comfortable and adjustable, again not cutting
in.
Another important thing to remember is that cup size is relative to
the band size. So, if you find that you try a style in a 38C and the cup
feels great but the band is too loose, go down to a 36 band but come up
to a D cup. D cups on a 36 band would be inline with C cups in a 38 etc. |
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