How to Choose a Minimizing Bra
While some women yearn to have a full bust, others wish to minimize their top half. A great option for full-busted women who would like the appearance of a smaller bust is a good minimizing bra that offers comfort and support. These bras cover and restrict the breasts to decrease bust size by up to 2 inches. They come in a variety colors and styles for almost every body shape, but they usually specifically cater to bigger-busted women. There are several ways to pick out an excellent minimizing bra.
Instructions
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Get professionally measured to determine your bra size. According to "Time Magazine," up to 85 percent of women wear the wrong bra size. This can sometimes cause shoulder, back and neck pain. Most lingerie stores offer professional bra fittings. Knowing your correct bra size will enable you to pick out the best minimizing bra for your body. Keep in mind that bras vary from brand to brand, so sometimes you will have to slightly change your size to get the right fit.
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Pick out some minimizing bras to try on. You can determine whether or not a bra is minimizing by its shape. There is a significant amount of material in the middle of the bra to separate the breasts. The cups come up high and completely cover each breast, leaving no room for cleavage. Minimizing bras are usually thin, have no padding and little to no lace.
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Try on bras. Check each minimizing bras for spillover in the underarm and breast area. The sides of the bra under the arms should lay flat against your skin. If not, the bra is too small and you should go up in size. Also go up in size if your breasts are spilling out of the cups.
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Try on various styles of minimizing bras with different styles of clothing. This will be the true test to determine if the bra looks and feels great on you. Bring clothes that you plan to wear regularly with your minimizing bra. This will allow you to see how your body will look every day. If there are bulges or problem areas, try on a different style or go up in size until you find the perfect fit.
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Think about comfort when shopping for a minimizing bra. Since these bras can be restricting, it is a good idea to keep each bra on for a moment and ask yourself if it will be comfortable to wear all day long.
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Tips & Warnings
Wash bras by hand and hang them dry to extend the life of your bra.
References
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