Six Bra Fitness Tips
Want to get “the girls” into their best shape this summer? One easy way is to dress them for success. You may know your bra size, but given the variety of styles and fabrics, some makes and models support your unique “girls” better than others. Here are six quick dressing room tips to determine which bra fits you best:
1. Hook up. Fasten your bra on the loosest (first) hook. As the bra wears and the fabric loosens, you’ll still be able to adjust by using the second or third set of hooks.
2. Fill up. Lean over and make sure you’ve got all your tissue in the cups. Your breasts should fill up the cup, not spill out the top or the sides. Note: when trying on underwire bras, make sure the wire is sitting on your ribcage (bone), rather than your breast tissue. If the cups look wrinkled, try a smaller band size, not a smaller cup size, first. Do the same when not filling up the more padded bra styles.
3. Strap Up. Adjust the straps so they are laying flat against your shoulders but are not indenting your skin. Remember that everyone has two different sized breasts, so you may need to adjust straps at differing levels. Note: if after this step your bra rides up in back, try a smaller size band or loosen the straps.
4. Stand up. Turn sideways and look at yourself in the mirror. The back band of the bra should be at the same level as the front band of the bra. And the very center front of the bra should rest flat against your breast bone. Where should your breasts be? Level with your triceps. Hint: If you rest the palm of your hand on your stomach, your breasts should be situated halfway between your shoulder and your elbow.
5. Suit Up. Once you’ve found the right fit, redress for success! That’s right, make sure you like the way the bra looks underneath your clothes. If you’re not happy, you still have the chance to find something that looks better!
6. Match Up. Found a bra you love? Love the way it makes you look? Buy three or four pairs of panties to complement its fabric or style. Don’t go to all the trouble of making your girls looks good without remembering to properly accessorize!
June 16th, 2009 at 11:04 am
I found this post very helpful and agree that when you find some garment, especially a bra or panties that you need to try and think ahead when purchasing accessories. Often when I find a bra I love I don’t buy matching panties, then I get home and think the next time I go to the store I will buy the panties. Yeah, right! The next time I go to the store is a month later and they are sold out in my size or discontinued. I’ll never learn. You really need to think ahead, buy the matching panties or even another bra in a differant color or pattern as, if it fits then you will want another one and it WILL wear out! Ouch! I do this with skirts, pants………..
April 13th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Great tips btw! I find it hard to buy bras and panties online it seems to look good but a bit different when you try it on. So my tip is to try before you buy
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:38 am
Hey SNJ
I know what you mean I go try out the bras I am looking at in a store then order them online at a cheaper price at places like Big Bra 4 U . But thats just me
Have a great day
Katie Samuel