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Are
You Wearing the Right Bra?
By Amber Wolf
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According
to Oprah's bra intervention, 80% of women are not wearing the
right bra! Are you one of them? After hearing this shocking
revelation, I got measured by a professional right away and lo and
behold, I was one of those 80%! Chances are, you
are not wearing the correct size either!
You do not have to go to a professional to be
measured. I will provide you with some simple instructions on how
to correctly measure your bra size so you can
purchase bra of right
size .
Step #1: Band measurement
- Measure under your arms, high on your back, around the top
of your chest.
- If this measurement is an even number, then this is your
band size.
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If this measurement is an odd number, then
add 1" to determine your band size.
Record that number, you will need it for
step 3.
Step #2: Cup measurement
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While wearing your favorite supportive,
comfortable
bra, measure loosely around
the fullest part of your bust.
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Record that number, you will need it in a
sec.
Step #3: Do the math
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Subtract your band measurement from your
cup measurement; each inch represents a cup size. (1"=A cup,
2"=B cup, 3"=C cup, 4"=D cup, 5"=DD or E cup, 6"=DDD or F
cup, 7"=G cup, 8"=H cup)
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For example, if your band measurement is
34" and your cup measurement is 40", then the difference
between these measurements is six inches, and you would wear
a DDD or F cup.
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If you are not sure about your size,
consult a professional bra fitter in a department or
lingerie store.
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Quick Fit Tips
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Measure your bra size every year, or more
frequently if you have major body changes such as weight
loss or gain, pregnancy, etc.
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Replace your bras every six months.
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Most bras get worn out from laundering
and wear out after about six months.
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Check your bras occasionally for signs of
wear and tear like stretched out straps and/or underwires
that poke, which signal that a bra is ready for retirement.
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A truly supportive bra that fits properly
will fully encompass (but not necessarily cover) the entire
breast regardless of the design.
Classic signs of an ill-fitting bra
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'Double-bubble' effect-when you are
pouring out of the top of the bra
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'Side spillage'-where you are pouring out
of the sides.
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For optimal comfort and support, the back
wings (back wings are the strips of fabric, which extend
from the outer base of the cups and secure in the back) of
your bra should be comfortably anchored at or below your
shoulder blades.
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If you are bulging out of the top of your
bra, first make sure you are wearing the correct size then
check to see if the cup type you have chosen is too shallow
for you.
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The shallowest cups are demi (as they are
not intended to cover the entire breast) and padded (the
padding takes up some of the space in the cup).
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If you are consistently noticing the
bulge, you should opt for non-padded, full cup bras.
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If you are experiencing pain in the neck
and shoulders, you need a supportive bra, which evenly
distributes the weight of your breasts.
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If you would like to minimize your
assets, choose a minimizer bra, which can reduce the
appearance of the bust by up to one-cup size.
It is important to note that bra
manufacturers have different sizing guidelines. One
manufacturers cup size DD may be another manufacturer's size
E. Please be sure to check your measurements against each
company's sizing charts!
Article Source :
www.womenbrands.com
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