Size Matters! Are You Wearing the Right Bra and Undergarment Size? By Biimla Arya
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ra fitting can be confusing because there are so many pieces to literally fit together, and it’s not something most Indian women are taught — not at home, in school, or anywhere else. There’s no real mechanism for that education. It’s not taught in high school health classes. Many mothers overlook the chance to help their daughters get fit correctly, perhaps because they never experienced the benefits of the right fit themselves. Wearing the right bra is not just a matter of fashion – it’s a matter of health and self-esteem. And yet 7085% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Even women who know their bras are uncomfortable and ill-fitting grab the same size over and over again, hoping for a different result.
Debunk the tree biggest myths of bra sizing Myth 1: You don’t fit. That is simply not true. Bras come in sizes that range from AAA to N, so there is a bra out there for virtually everybody, FIND IT. Myth 2: Once you find your bra size, you are done. In fact, bra size is a moving target. Ask any growing teenager, new mother, or mature woman. Bodies change and bra sizes right along with them. Myth 3: It’s easy to find your bra size. Simply put––it’s not. If you have ever adjusted a slipping bra 66
strap, felt uncomfortable in your bra, or wished for a better silhouette, then you know that the quest for the ideal bra can feel hopeless.
What you need A woman needs to wear supportive and appropriate undergarments at all time. It is essential that every woman has the correct bra for her unique body shape. Selecting the right underwear for your unique body type makes all the difference in how your clothes fit and lay against your body.
Undergarments tips: ● For more support, chose a bra with wider shoulder straps and wider side straps to give more support to the bust area while smoothing out the back. ● Different body types require different design. (Knowing your body type is a key) ● Pick a bra with appropriate coverage. (Know your bust size) ● Go staples if your dress is staples or has thin straps. ● Choose panties that don’t leave you with any visible pan tie line. ● Do not choose panties that are too tight and dig into your skin, this will give you unflattering and needless rolls of skin. ● Choose the right color panties for your outfit. Wearing dark
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panties with a light dress is often disastrous.
Bra Care Having big boobs means you need to wear a bra every day or run the risk of giving yourself a black eye! Investing in the right bras is essential and you want your bras to last as long as possible so here are some tips to give your bras a happy long life and a couple to keep your boobs feeling great.
Always have at least 3 everyday bras My Mum’s tried and tested phrase is “one to wear, one to wash and one to air” and it turns out she’s right. The elastic in your bra is what keeps you comfortable and perky. The elastic heats up as you wear your bra and the heat stretches out the elastic. It takes over 24 hours for the elastic in your bra to return to its shortest form (and therefore most supportive). The elastic will eventually stretch to the point where it can’t bounce back which is why bras don’t live forever.
How to wash your bra Across all over my area little acts of bra brutality are happening on a daily basis. It’s commonly referred to as ‘the tumble dryer’. Here I can offer you a guide to making your bra live longer We through good care.
