HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR BRA FOR A TOP BREAST?
Despite appearances, the bra is not only used to look pretty under clothing. As its name suggests, its primary purpose is to support the chest so that it does not end up at knee level after the age of fifty. But you still have to choose the right size and the right model! Here are some tips for choosing the right bra.
How to choose the right size ?
Before falling for a push-up or a lace bralette, you must first be sure of your bra size, especially since it tends to change with age (weight gain or loss, pregnancy …) And according to the lingerie brands. A simple measuring tape can be used to define this size, which can range from 75A to 145G.
In order not to be mistaken in the measurements, it is necessary to take into account the back measurement (just below the breasts) as well as the chest measurement (at the level of the tips of the breasts): the first result obtained will make it possible to determine the bra size and the second to calculate the depth of the cup. If you don’t have the strength to get into head calculation, ingenious small tools like specific online calculators can calculate your right bra size in three clicks.
Which bra for my chest?
There are many forms of bras, to choose according to the desired effect (natural, pushing etc) but also according to its chest. Yes, unfortunately, not all models are suitable for all body types, and the more generous the neckline, the fewer options there are.
The half cup bra is the most classic model. Particularly suitable for medium breasts, it enhances and maintains them while giving them a nice rounded shape. It is often offered with removable foam pads that help center the breasts and embellish the neckline. He's the best friend of wrap dresses and V-neck sweaters
The balconette is a sort of underwired half cup bra, with or without padding, which largely releases the top of the bust. Thanks to its semi-ambient shape, it is suitable for all breasts, from the smallest to the most generous, which it holds high. Slip under a top or a dress with a square neckline for a glamorous silhouette.
The underwired bra is the ally of large breasts. As the name suggests, it follows the shape of the breasts and supports them without compressing them. Designed without foam or padding and with a high frame, it is the most comfortable bra model.
The push-up, despite popular belief, does not only allow small breasts to “cheat” a little. Indeed, if the padding gives an impression of extra volume to small breasts, it can also allow larger breasts to gain in shape and appear taller. All body types can therefore benefit from the expertly placed foams of the push-up models!
The bandeau bra and the triangle are acclaimed by medium and small breasts for their very natural effect. If they do not lack charm under a small scalloped top, they do not support much and do not spice up the neckline. For a little more volume, a half cup bra with removable foam and straps will be more suitable.
How to put on your bra?
Once you have chosen the model, it is important to know how to put on your bra correctly. Yes, it may sound silly but a badly placed bra will not fulfill its role of protection and support, in addition to being unpleasant to wear. From staples to suspenders, everything must be perfectly adjusted to provide support and comfort to the chest.
To put on your bra according to the rules of the art, you start by stapling the two rear wings just under the breasts. This type of underwear tends to widen over time, you can find up to four staples on the same model. When the bra is new, it is recommended to staple it with the nearest clips, that is to say those that are placed at the ends of the horizontal strip. The most distant staples will be used later to tighten it.
Once the base of the bra is properly adjusted, we can tackle the straps. In order to maintain the chest well without getting into the skin (it hurts), they should be neither too tight nor too loose. To perfectly adjust its straps, just play on the plastic tie located at the base of each: if the bra is too tight, it is pulled down to give a little slack, and if it is too loose , we pull it up. Obviously, we try to do the same thing on the two straps.
