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Plus Size Bras Fitting

 

Always pulling on the bra straps?  Tugging at the bottom of your bra?  About 70 percent of larger women wear the wrong plus size bras. Don't let this happen to you. 

Every woman should be professionally fitted for a bra at least once every five years.  Some experts say it should be done

every year to ensure your bra size has not changed.  Properly fitted plus size bras should contain, support, lift and shape

the bust.   They will also be comfortable.

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If a professional fitting is not possible the standard method of determining bra size is as follows:  

A) Measure around the chest, just under the arms, above the bust. This is your BAND OR BODY SIZE. If your measurement ends in a fraction or is an odd number, round up to the next even size.

B) Measure around the fullest point of the bust, keeping the tape level without pulling tight. Refer to the chart below-- the difference between measurements A & B equals your CUP SIZE.

Difference in inches | Cup Size



  0"  AA
  1"  A
  2"  B
  3"  C
  4"  D
  5"  DD
  6"  F (DDD)
  7"  G
  8"  H
  9"  I


When trying a bra on check the fit of the band that goes across the ribcage and underneath the breasts. Make sure the band is as snug around your ribs as you can stand but doesn't restrict breathing. 

 

Some further things to keep in mind when purchasing a bra. Check the straps to see whether they lie flat against your skin. Make sure the strap across the back doesn't ride up, which will help determine the bra's support. If you're spilling out of the bra, it's too small. If the material wrinkles, it's too big.


Jump around while trying on the bra. If it fits correctly, you shouldn't see much motion.  Remember to think of your activity level when selecting a bra. And the more adjustable the bra is, the better the fit.

 

As for sports bras- the encapsulation bra, which works more like a regular bra with separate cups, works better for larger-breasted women. They are generally best for high-impact activities. The pullover model that flattens the breasts to the body is best for smaller-busted women.

 

Fabric should also be considered.  Bras made for dinner parties should be of different fabric and cut than sports bras.   Bras of polypropylene wick perspiration away from the body, while all-cotton bras tend to trap sweat.  Silk can be comfortable, but prone to stains.  If you're prone to chafing, use Vaseline or a fabric-friendly product between your skin and your bra.  For all fabrics you can prolong a bra’s life by hand-washing and air-drying it.

 

Finally, don't buy a bra just because it's on sale. If it isn’t comfortable, don't buy it.

 

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