Bras are perhaps one of the most underestimated piece of clothing females put on maybe because they are worn underneath clothes to cover the breasts but the truth is they should get much more attention than they do.
The small piece of fabric that make up bras basically do quite a bit from covering your boobs to giving them a bit of lift. That is why you need to pay more attention to your bras especially as they concern fitting and type of fabric that is best for you. Research shows that about 85 percent of women wear the wrong type of bras because they have no idea what their actual boob size is. Irrespective of the size you are, it is essential you try some of the suggestions we have for you below.
Get The Right Type Of Bra
Different types of bras exist and finding the type of structure that would be ideal for you is most important. The common types of bras include:
Basic Bras
Basic Bras as they are called only consist of smooth cups and can go with a lot of dress styles especially shirts and we’ll covered blouses. These kind of bras won’t show through your shirts and they sometimes come with underwire to give your boobs a good lift.
Sports Bras
Sports bras basically consist of a first layer which separates the boobs with its cup structure. Also, the top layer comes with zippers to prevent the boobs from bouncing around when you’re involved in vigorous exercise.
Strapless Bras
These bras are without straps and have elastic sides and back to allow for custom fitting.
Backless Bras
These type of bras are made to last for a maximum of 25 to 30 wears. They are best maintained by hand washing and it is essential to stay off body lotion when you choose to wear them.
Sexy Bras
These types come with no complications. They are basically made up of a plunging neckline and smooth edges that brings some sort of thrill to your partner.
Getting The Bra That Fits
It is quite difficult to get the right bra size unlike clothes because you’re mostly not allowed to fit before purchase. We have however come with ways in which you can know the size of your boobs and get the appropriate bras that would fit them. The three step procedure entails;
1. Measuring the underside of your breasts using a tape measure graduated in centimeters.
2. Measure across your boobs which makes up the fullest part of your breasts.
3. To get the cup size, simply subtract what you get in number 2 from number one. The value in inches give the cup size. I.e 1 inch = A, 2 inches = B, 3 inches = C, and 4 inches = D.
Lastly, bras tend to last for a year with regular usage except for sports bra which have a half life of six months because they are built to sustain regular bounce. More so, to extend your bra’s life, it is important you hand wash as washing machines tend to wring the underwire and padding. Wash after every 2 or 3 wears but never wear the same bra consecutively to avoid overstretching