Studies have shown that about 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong sized bra. Are you one? If you haven’t gotten a professional bra fitting in the last year, it’s a good idea to do so now. Wearing the right bra size is important for your comfort and your look. If you are wearing the wrong bra, you might be amazed at how 
much better the right one looks and feels. And you probably wear a bra every day, so it’s more than worth it to take the time to get one that’s right for you. When you’ve decided to go out shopping for a new bra, here is a guide to help you find the perfect one.
Get a Professional Fitting
It is possible to measure yourself, but it is generally much more accurate if you have someone else do it for you. Go to a store that specializes in bras and lingerie. Ask for someone to help you who is experienced with bra fitting. You can get a proper fitting done over your current bra and top, but try not to wear a bra with too much padding or a really bulky sweatshirt. The fitter will use a tape measure to measure underneath your breasts for your band size. She will then measure around the largest part of your bust for your cup size. It is important to remember that the size she comes up with is just a good starting point. It might not be the perfect size for you. What is most important is how the bra feels and looks when it is actually on you, and the bra size you end up buying could be slightly different than your original measurement. But take the measurement and start there.
Understanding Bra Sizes
Your band size will be measured in inches, and common band sizes are 32, 34, 36, 38, and so on. Your cup size will be a letter, and common cup sizes are A, B, C, D, and DD, but they range from AAA to to FF to G and more. Your cup size is measured by the difference in inches compared to your band size. For example, if your cup size is one inch more than your band size, you will be an A. If there is two inches difference, you’re a B, and so on. When buying bras, an increase in band size often translates to a decrease in cup size. For example, if a size 34C fits you, so might a 36B.
Trying Them On
The only way you will find a bra that fits properly is to try on a variety of them. Make sure when you go bra shopping you have ample time to try on bras and compare them. Don’t just put on a bra, look at it, and quickly take it off. Leave it on for a bit and see how it feels. You might not notice that it feels too tight, for example, if you take it off too quickly. Move your arms around, bend down, twist your back, and sit down to see how it moves with you. Do the straps fall off? Your band size might be too big. Is the underwire pulling away from your ribs in the front? Your band size might be too small. Are your breasts spilling out the sides? Try a bigger cup. Is the material wrinkled or folded? You might need a smaller cup. Try on a lot of different styles, and make sure you try on every bra before purchasing it, even if it’s in the size you’ve determined fits you, because every bra is different. A demi style might fit differently than full coverage, and a push up will fit differently than a sports bra.
Select a Fabric & Design That Works
Let’s face it ladies, lace shows under sheer fabrics. Textile advancements have made it possible to have cotton-based fabrics with some elasticity and synthetic materials with wicking capabilities. Select your bra based on the task at hand. As a a rule of thumb you want to have two casual, two special occasion ones with flexible strap style and two sports bras.
Finally remember to replace your bras often, The fact is a bra looses elasticity making it no longer useful for support and resulting in a less put together look
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