How to Find Your Perfect Bra and Size

Approximately eight out of ten women are wearing the wrong bra size. I have seen it with my own eyes. Your breasts might be flowing over the top or sides of the bras, or maybe it is not filling the cup like it suppose too. Bras are meant to support the breast and maintain or give shape to the breasts. Believe it or not, bras are a necessity for our breasts, therefore we need to wear the right ones.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Find out the size of your breasts. Size matters to give you the full support you need. You may have read about the measurements under your breasts and on your bust area. These are only two measurements which will not exactly give you your correct size. To get a more accurate size go to the bra size calculator and follow the instructions in the following site:
   
   www.85b.org
   
   This site calculates your bra size throuh three measurements, instead of two. It also gives you your international bra size. Highly recommended through personal experience.

2. 
    

   Find your perfect-fitting bra. There are bras for every type of breasts; you just need to know where to look for it. Bras are suppose to fit you perfectly with no overflowing on top or sides, no rising of the back, no bubbles or wrinkles, no double breast, and no pinching or pain. Your breasts are delicate and need support. Without the support your breasts will slowly sag and may produce back pains. It is also very important to wear supportive sports bras if you are an active individual. The constant up and down movement of your breasts slowly stretches the skin making your breasts slowly sag.
   
   To get the perfect bras for your breasts go to this site and click on "get my bra":
   
   www.zafu.com
   
   This site will ask you 7 - 8 questions in regards to your breasts to provide you with the perfect fitting bra. I highly recommend this from personal experience.

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   Know about the types of bras. Since our breasts have specific needs, there are different types of bras to meet these needs:
   
   Full Bra - Provides full support with underwire and full coverage
   Demi Bra - Supports breasts with half coverage
   Padded Bra - Adds lift to smaller breasts
   Underwire Bra - Provides support and maintains the shape of the breasts
   Strapless Bra - Provides enough support, comes without straps
   Convertible Bra - Supportive with detachable straps to meet one's needs
   T-Shirt Bra - No raised seam to appear invisible under tight clothing
   Minimizer Bra - Lessens the appearance of large breasts by 1 or 2 sizes
   Maximizer/Push-Up Bra - Gives a more natural fuller look to breasts
   Sports Bra - Comfortable and Supportive for active women
   Maternity Bra - Supports the changes of the breasts through pregnancy
   Nursing Bra - Supportive with flap which can open for breastfeeding

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   Be proud. You are on your way to a better fitting bra.

Tips & Warnings

• If you find a perfect bra, stick to it
• Always have a full supportive bra or sports bra with your bras
• Intimate Lingerie do not provide support. Only wear for intimate purposes.
• Wearing the wrong bra may have a long-term damage, take care of it now.

Resources

• www.85b.org
• www.zafu.com

[momtchr]

on 6/6/2009 Great article. I like that all the different sizes and shapes as well as the fact that the different stages of a women's life are mentioned! Thanks! 5*

[jcoolcash11]

on 6/5/2009 This would have been helpful years ago when I had to go get measured at Victoria Secret! RRCR5*

[MariM]

on 5/27/2009 Thank you for this. I need to know my perfect bra size.5*recmd

[sonni57]

on 5/24/2009 I would love to have a perfect fitting bra thanks for the helpful article.

[jenng]

on 5/23/2009 Great article on how to find your perfect bra and size 5*