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Lingerie life: Bra Fit Tips.xx

Lingerie life: Bra Fit Tips.xx: Fit Guide Wearing a fabulous fitting bra can change the way you feel and look, not to mention the health benefits.  There is no substitut...

Bra Fit Tips.xx

Fit Guide

Wearing a fabulous fitting bra can change the way you feel and look, not to mention the health benefits.  There is no substitute  for seeing a professional bra fitter, she will know her range of stock, the styles and and how each bra fits.  But if you have had a fitting recently and just want to replace or add to your lingerie drawer, here's a few fit tips to help you on your way.

The Underband

The underband should feel firm (but not tight, pinching or uncomfortable) and sit horizontal across your back. The underband should not ride up towards your shoulder blades even when you reach your arms above your head.  

The Cups

Your breasts should be fully encased by the cups, this is true even for push up and half cup styles. The neck edge of the cup should sit gently against each breast without bulging or indeed gaping. Where one breast is larger than the other (asymmetrical) fit to the largest breast as a little gaping is less obvious than bulging.

The cup should gently shape your breasts into the desired style you are looking to achieve.

The Wires

The underwire should sit against the chest wall encasing the entire breast.  The wire should not press on any breast tissue, nor should breast tissue slip underneath the wire.  When putting the bra on, gently lean forward and let your breast tissue fall into the cups.  Some ladies need to lift and scoop the breasts whilst leaning forward to ensure all breast tissue is inside the wire and encased in the cup.

The Shoulder Straps

The shoulder straps should be comfortable and not dig in.  The support comes mainly from the underband (remember the firm but not tight underband).  Shoulder straps add a little support and stability to the bra and often a little decorative feature too!

Claire.xx

Bra Fit Tips.xx

Fit Guide

Wearing a fabulous fitting bra can change the way you feel and look, not to mention the health benefits.  There is no substitute  for seeing a professional bra fitter, she will know her range of stock, the styles and and how each bra fits.  But if you have had a fitting recently and just want to replace or add to your lingerie drawer, here's a few fit tips to help you on your way.

The Underband

The underband should feel firm (but not tight, pinching or uncomfortable) and sit horizontal across your back. The underband should not ride up towards your shoulder blades even when you reach your arms above your head.  

The Cups

Your breasts should be fully encased by the cups, this is true even for push up and half cup styles. The neck edge of the cup should sit gently against each breast without bulging or indeed gaping. Where one breast is larger than the other (asymmetrical) fit to the largest breast as a little gaping is less obvious than bulging.

The cup should gently shape your breasts into the desired style you are looking to achieve.

The Wires

The underwire should sit against the chest wall encasing the entire breast.  The wire should not press on any breast tissue, nor should breast tissue slip underneath the wire.  When putting the bra on, gently lean forward and let your breast tissue fall into the cups.  Some ladies need to lift and scoop the breasts whilst leaning forward to ensure all breast tissue is inside the wire and encased in the cup.

The Shoulder Straps

The shoulder straps should be comfortable and not dig in.  The support comes mainly from the underband (remember the firm but not tight underband).  Shoulder straps add a little support and stability to the bra and often a little decorative feature too!

Claire.xx