Many of us are familiar with the relief that comes with taking your bra off at the end of the day. However, experts say this shouldn't have to be a relief.
Speaking to Brit+Co the lingerie experts recommend following these simple tips to avoid pinching bra straps and gaping cups forever more. They have revealed the mistakes you make while shopping for a bra and how to avoid them in the future.
USE THE SCOOP AND SWOOP METHOD
Many of us will be familiar with the idea that once we have our bra on, it is necessary to lift and pull the breast forward to reposition it in place.
Close attention should be paid when trying on a bra the first time as to how the breast sits after using the so-called 'scoop and swoop' method.
If you notice any skin escaping from the front or sides of the bra then it is likely you need the next size up.
PAY NO ATTENTION TO CUP SIZE
Few of us will mention our chest measurement when recalling our bra size and will refer to ourselves as a certain cup.
But, according to experts, this is where you are going wrong when bra shopping with cup size redundant when it comes to the perfect fitting.
Lyn Lewis explains: 'The breast-tissue-mass of a woman wearing a 32D is equivalent to the breast-tissue-mass of a woman wearing a 34C and a woman wearing a 36B'.
This is good news for those who have a common bra size and struggle to find a style in their measurements - simply alter the size according to Lewis' guidance above.
DIFFERENT STYLES = DIFFERENT SIZES
There is no one size fits all according to Kelsch who says that different styles of bra and where you purchase them could alter what size you need to buy.
She explains: 'Some brands are made for full cups and would swallow a woman who doesn’t have a lot of breast tissue on top or on the sides.'
She adds that this rings true for different styles of bras such as a balcony or sweetheart neckline.
FIVE CHECKS FOR THE PERFECT BRA FIT
Bluebella founder Emily Bendell says that most people tighten the straps on a bra to make it feel more supportive. In reality, it's the band that does all the work.
'The band is really doing 90 percent of the supporting,' she says. 'It's important that the band, not the straps, are very firm.
There are five key checks to the perfect bra fit:
1. Underband – should be parallel to the floor and secure enough that only two fingers can fit under the elastic
2. Centre front – should sit completely flat against the sternum
3. Side wire – this should be flat against the ribcage and never digging into breast tissue
4. Cup capacity – breasts should sit fully into the cup without any spillage
5. Straps – these should be adjusted to just fit two fingers on top of each other, which will give the right pressure for your shoulder.'
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