Skip to main content

How to Find Your True Bra Size for a Perfect Look and Fit

One of the things that makes being a woman so special is our voluptuous shapes. Yet, ironically, almost 90 percent of us never even get to see what our figure, at its peak, even looks like because we're wearing an ill-fitted bra. You know, you can have some of the best designer clothes on the block, but if your foundation (your bra) doesn't look right under them, you're not showing the world your best potential.

bra-closeup

Although the majority of us don't make the time to correct this grave error, the good news is that it's a relatively easy fashion mistake to fix. All you need to do is apply the following five steps and you'll be a woman with an accurate-looking figure with (probably) a longer-looking waistline to match in no time.

Get fitted. By this, we do not mean, go to a department store, try a bra on and if you're not in pain and it's on sale, buy it. No, by this we mean, go to a store like Victoria's Secret or the lingerie section of a department store and have a professional measure you to tell you the inches around your rib cage along with your right cup size.

Try some on. Once you know your actual size, there's a whole new world of possibilities for you. So, make some time to try on a few different bras when it comes to the style and material to see which ones feel the most comfortable on your body and are the most practical for your lifestyle (and the kinds of clothes that are within your closet). For instance, if you to tend to wear a lot of suits, you might be able to get away with some lacey bras better than if your work uniform consists of crisp white shirts or cotton T-shirts (then you'll need a solid-colored, smooth cup one).

Jump around. When you go to the store to try on a pair of shoes, what do you tend to do? You walk around in them, right? The equivalent for this with a bra would be to do things like jumping in place, bending over and touching your toes (or knees, if that is easier) and twisting from side-to-side to ensure that there are no gaps. Your bra should move with your body. If it's not doing that, it's not the right one.

Make sure it all stays in. A well-fit bra is not going to have a muffin top (breast tissue hanging from the top), it's not going to dig into your shoulders nor is it going to create a lot of back fat. If you put on a bra and you notice any of these three things, you definitely need to try on a few more.

Do some "headlight" control. Bras shouldn't just be used for support but also, honestly, nipple protection as well. There is nothing more embarrassing than being out somewhere, the temperature being a bit chilly and everyone knowing it because your "headlights" are on. So, even if you are on the bustier side, whether you select some Bali Bras at Bare Necessities or you go to a customized bra shop in town, make sure that they have a little bit of padding in them. You'll be so glad that you did.

(Guest Post by Carol)

Comments

  1. Christina10:54 AM

    Only take your measurements while you are wearing a non-padded underwire bra.

    ReplyDelete
  2. How the bra is positioned on your body will also help you find your perfect bra.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Anonymous10:59 AM

    Wearing the correct bra size is just as important as choosing the right bra.

    There is a confidence that is undeniable when you look right and feel comfortable



    ReplyDelete
  4. you also have to check where is the back band fitting you perfectly & is it supporting you properly

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Comments posted on this blog are moderated and approved only if they are relevant, on-topic and not abusive. Avoid using links to your site/blog in the body of your comment unless it is highly relevant to the post.

Popular posts from this blog

Home remedies for sore throat

Sore throat is a common malady that each one of us faces sometime or the other in our lifetime.  That scratchy, dry and abrasively painful feeling at the back of the throat that you experience is so very discomforting! There are many ways to relieve that scratchy and painful, infected throat. Sore throat home remedies are many and varied and range from the folk ones to the medically tested and proven ones.  With this common recurring condition many sufferers have their own favourite sore throat treatments that seem to work for them. Sore throat is one of the ailments which responds very well to home based remedies, so there is no reason why one should hesitate to try out these invaluable tips which have been handed over to us by generations of yore.  After all these remedies have negligible side-effects and so there is no harm in trying them. And you can always rush to a doctor if they don’t work for you. 

Kapalabhati Pranayam for wrinkle-free, radiant complexion

Did you know that Kapalabhati Pranayam / kriya can also be used to enhance your beauty and ward off skin aging? Done the right way,  Kapalabhati Pranayam can be used as a beauty aid - it can give you a wrinkle-free, luminous forehead and radiant complexion. Kapalabhati For Beauty   ‘Kapalabhati’ Pranayam breathing exercise is an excellent way of maintaining good health and fighting diseases. ‘Kapala’ means ‘skull’ (and ‘forehead’ also) and ‘bhati’ means ‘shining’. By doing kapalabhati, the ‘nadis’(nerves) of the brain get good exercise. This is achieved by exercising the diaphragm. There will be a glow on the forehead. After the age of 25, the tell-tale signs of ageing start making their appearance in the form of fine lines on the forehead. A regular practice of Kapalabhati for 10-15 minutes everyday will give you a tight forehead sans wrinkles for many years to come. Avoid Botox, try Kapalabhati Why resort to Botox   and other expensive chemical or surgica...

Pore shrinking mask recipes from home

A face with large open pores when seen from close quarters doesn’t look so good. While it’s quite common for oily skins to have a tendency towards open pores, an attack of pimples also leaves ugly scars and open pores behind.  Even though the scars may fade away after some time, open pores appear to be more obstinate and hardly show any signs of shrinking.  Age also takes its toll by giving an uneven/pigmented tone to the skin and making the open pores more prominent. Heredity could also be a contributing factor in determining your pore size. It’s not easy to get rid of these pores or shrink them completely or permanently using serums, lotions or face packs. Even resorting to drastic chemical/surgical procedures at the dermatologist’s isn’t quite capable of giving satisfactory results.  Nevertheless, you can try and minimize their appearance at least temporarily with clever makeup and a few natural skin care masks such as these: * Cleanse your face with a mild ...

11 things you can do with olive oil

Besides lemon , milk , sugar , aloe , turmeric , sandalwood and honey , olive oil is another household item that has multifarious uses as a beauty aid. It is a mild, non-irritant, antibacterial oil that is rich in antioxidants; hence is ideal for the skin. Here are a few things that you could do with olive oil .

Teeth whitening remedies

Teeth could be naturally dark or could be discolored by repeated exposure to beverages like tea, coffee or red wine, smoking and also medications apart from decay and trauma to the tooth. If you want your captivating smile to be adorned by a row of glistening pearly white teeth, then try these treatments and remedies: ‘In chair’ bleaching at the dentist for teeth whitening Though there are several options available for teeth whitening, bleaching at a cosmetic dentistry clinic can significantly lighten your teeth within an hour. A large percentage of the people who have undergone bleaching have experienced a positive change in the color of their teeth. Read about it at About Cosmetic dentisty . ‘At home’ teeth whitening bleaching kit The ‘at home’ teeth whitening technique is also a popular bleaching procedure to whiten your teeth. You can obtain the bleaching kit from your dentist or make an over-the counter purchase. Use it conveniently at night and the gel should work while you sleep...