One of my biggest pet peeves is ill fitting clothes and a bra that does not fit you well not only looks bad but is also bad for you. Over the past few years I find myself having a harder time finding the right fit for me... so I decided for today to give everyone a little guide to find the best "support" that you can find out there.
Did you know that nearly 85% of women are wearing a bra that doesn't fit them well? That is amazing but I have to admit I've been guilty of that at times. One of the most common complaints. The solution is making sure that it doesn't ride up your back and it stays low and leveled across your body.
On the opposite side of the spectrum, there is the problem of spillage. If your cup size is too small then you get too have a sort of division line that shows under your clothes. Some women buy smaller bras because they believe they will help them get more cleavage which can turn out to be uncomfortable and unflattering.
If you're one of those that suffers from gapping {a gap between you and the cup} try going one number down and one cup up... For example: if you are generally a 34A try a 32 either B or C, this way you'll compensate for the change in your regular size.
For a little more info on finding the right size check out this link which will help you measure yourself as well as giving you a few tips... Just remember, the right fit will make everything else look good!
Have a great day!
Really interesting post, I'll have to have a ponder!
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thanks for sharing these great tips!
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I think these are great tips. Many women wear the wrong size or type that doesn't suit their shape and it does make the clothes look bad. We really need to get measure, choose types for our shape and wear them better. It will make you feel so much better too. :) xx
ReplyDeleteGreat post and tips- a pet peeve of mine too!
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This is so true! I had a really hard time until I started going to a small local shop that will take measurements and get you things to try on until you find the perfect one for you. It's so much better now. :)
ReplyDeleteI´m most likely one of those 85%..! I always dread finding new bra´s (how do you spell that in pluralis?) so when I find one that feels good I buy several of the same kind! :-D
ReplyDeleteA bra can really break or make an outfit! I was shopping for one last week and was also suprised how long it took. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI will definitely have to take this into consideration. In August I will be in a wedding where I will need a strapless bra.
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Sunny Days and Starry Nights
Super nice post! And it is so true that it can take a while until you find a bra that fits you perfect!
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Simone
A few years ago I went to Le Petit Coquette in NYC to get properly fitted for a bra. I can't tell you what a HUGE difference that made. I discovered that most lingerie stores (coughVictoriasSecretcough) were putting me in the wrong size bra because they didn't carry my size. They'd typically have me go up a band size and down a cup size. But once I got the right size, it was like a choir of angels started singing. Definitely something every woman should do.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally one of those girls... I really need to go bra shopping. I just hate doing it. I'm so cheap as it is and hate spending money on a piece of clothing that nobody sees! lol
ReplyDeleteYou know I just love this post!!! As we were saying, right? :) I still have to get on this myself....
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Nice post and the photos you chose to go along with it are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love love the first photo especially. The black bra just slightly peeking out is very feminine.
Thanks for sharing these tips!
xo
Venessa
http://www.everything-pretty.com/
I do love myself some beautiful lingerie and a good fitting bra can help prevent a multitude of sins... It's good to have a range of varying styles that suit your bust/outfits too! Great post!
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Yay! I was JUST going to blog about this because I'm having major bra issues right now. I want to get fitted properly- the people at VS told me I had a 36 D. I was like, "Nooooooooo. I barely fill a B" haha! They had no clue what they were talking about.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I probably needed this tutorial! :) xx
ReplyDeleteGreat tips!! I got fitted and I was so not wearing my correct size! Go figure!
ReplyDeleteJayme @ Her Late Night Cravings
Very interesting post!
ReplyDeleteI am just the tipe that buy a bra just because looks cute even if it don't fit perfect!
I found great tips here today! ;)
xxx
S
http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it
This is so helpful! I just got fitted for new bras actually...makes such a difference!
ReplyDeleteI got professionally fitted for a bra and of course I was wearing the wrong size for god knows how long. Good thing I'm pretty much flat chested so no damage was done!
ReplyDeleteKate
www.theforgetfulwife.com
Really informative! :) Thanks for sharing! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a teenager I worked at a lingerie boutique and it was true most women who came in wore the wrong size bra. It's so important to have proper fitting clothing, intimate apparel as well. Great post!
ReplyDeleteSUCH good advice! I worked in a high end lingerie boutique, and ninety nine times out of a hundred, women were wearing a bra that was too big in the band and too small in the cup!
ReplyDeleteI live 5 blocks from the store Intimacy and this is the stat they always quote about women in ill-fitting bras.
ReplyDeleteI so agree that this is one of the most important things about having a great pulled together look. Once you have the foundation together everything else is easy. Happy Monday Elie!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Great classic advice
ReplyDeleteI'm all for the side bra exposure - now to get some adequately demure undies for that purpose!
ReplyDeleteughh I'm preggo and they keep growing! lol. Great post though, I think sometimes we buy bigger cup sizes hoping we'll fill it out too! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice and this is definitely something women need to know!
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Chic 'n Cheap Living
Such a good post...it's so worth the splurge yet I keep buying the cheapies and it shows.
ReplyDeleteI've finally splurged on new Cosabella bras and they've made all the difference.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics in this post. Good finds.
ReplyDeleteYou have to refit about every 6 months or so! I just did. With fluctuation of weight etc. even more so like me.
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