Shopping for a bra for some women, especially those with a larger chest can be a daunting task, and the pile of "no-goes" forming a mountain in the corner of the change room speaks for itself. Before you try anything on, first make sure you are even in the right store
The Right Store to Buy a Bra
To judge whether you are in the right store for your needs, you need to be aware of your cup size. If you fall between an A and a D, your regular bra store will fit your needs. Stores like La Senza, Victoria's Secret, La Vie En Rose and regular department stores will carry a wide range of bras in your size and at reasonable prices. However, if your cup size falls above E, you need a whole different store. Even if you think you can squeeze into a D, if half your breast is spilling out of the cup, you need to move on.
For larger cups sizes and in some cases larger band sizes (the measurement around your rib cage) you have to go to a boutique or lingerie store that carries large sizes. Most lingerie or specialty bra stores carry large sizes and many specialize in larger cup sizes. The bras may be more expensive, but they will last longer, fit better and even make you look thinner.
Bra Types
There are many different bra types: ones that lift, ones that sculpt and ones that, e-hem add a little extra. The two categories of bras whether they are push-up or minimizing all either fall into the hard-cup or soft-cup realm.
- Hard-cup bras are what their name suggest a bar where the cup is firm and moulded, and are great for lifting and achieving that round shape. Also some hard cups have extra padding or inserts toward the bottom of the cup to add extra lift or volume.
- Soft-cup bras are all you; there is no moulding and no gel insert; instead, the way the bra is sewn shapes breasts to a desired shape. Intricate seaming can also create an illusion of a larger chests or, in some styles, minimize size.
Trying Bras On
Before even picking out a bra, get measured; many women do not wear their correct cup or band size. A quick measurement by a sales associate can make buying a bra a breeze rather than a nightmare. Once armed with your size find the type of bra that suits your needs i.e. strapless, t-shirt bra, full-coverage, push-up.
Then move into the fitting room. Put on the bra, adjust the straps, then lean over grabbing the bra on each side under the armpit and jiggle it and everything will fall perfectly into place. If you need to you can run your finger along the top part of the breast where the cup ends on the bra to improve the fit. If the centre part of the bra fits against the rib cage and if the bra fits comfortable with everything in place you may have your pick. For the final test put your shirt on, if it looks good you are good to go.
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