Too Small of a Cup
“To get the right fit, most women have to go down in the back band size, but up in the cup because as the back of a bra gets bigger, the cup also gets deeper.”
Because most women tend to go too big with the bra back width‚ they also wear a cup size that’s too small. This is especially true with large-breasted women. If you find that you are overflowing the cup or sagging into the cup‚ chances are you need a different size. “To get the right fit‚ most women have to go down in the back band size‚ but up in the cup because as the back of a bra gets bigger‚ the cup also gets deeper‚” says Nethero. “For example‚ if you’ve been wearing a 36 D‚ chances are you will feel more comfortable in a 34 DD or E.”
Underwire Wronged
Underwire pain is almost always due to a bra that’s the wrong size‚ says Nethero. “The idea of an underwire sounds so harsh‚ but it is meant to encapsulate and go around the breast and lay gently against the chest wall‚” she says. “The underwire gives support‚ lift‚ and the right positioning of a woman’s breasts from the front of her body. It gives the breast that nice round shape as opposed to it flattening‚ spreading‚ or sagging into the bra.”
Build a Bra Wardrobe
Because women typically wear a bra for 14 to 16 hours a day‚ Nethero says to find a bra that has enough parts to it. Look for a center piece in the middle that bridges the breasts together‚ padding around the underwire‚ and adjustable straps. While Lycra fabric provides good resilience in the bra band to retract and hold you all day‚ Nethero says bras with seams tend to be of stronger quality. “Most women want T-shirt bras because they are afraid a
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lace or embroidered bra will show through their shirt‚ but these non- t-shirt bras are much stronger‚ and generally a cut-and-sewn bra provides better shape because it can create different breast effects‚” she says. Aim for a blend of T-shirt
bras for casual wear and sewn bras with seams for creating lift and cleavage. “Every woman should also have a lace bra to make her feel sexy and beautiful‚” adds Nethero. Before buying a bra‚ Nethero
recommends trying it on underneath your clothes. “The majority of women buy a bra off the shelf in the size they think they are. A lot of times even bra manufacturers will show bras on women that don’t fit properly because that look is perceived as being sexy. It might be‚ but it doesn’t look good under clothes or feel comfortable‚” she says.
Find Your Fit
If picking a bra off the shelf isn’t working‚ getting sized might. Specialty bra stores will dedicate about 30 minutes to finding the best fit and style for your body for free. “It’s amazing to see a woman’s
confidence change when she looks at herself after getting sized. Whether she’s small or large breasted she can see herself in a new light‚” says Nethero. Department stores like
Nordstrom and Macy’s also offer fitting services. If you’re not up for visiting a store‚ access
www.myintimacy.com and click on “What’s my size?” Based on your cup size and problems you’re experiencing‚ the module will formulate a suggested size to try.
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