Ladies, lets talk about bras.
Lets get real. A bad bra will create a bad look. Period. If the girls
aren’t sitting right they can ruin an outfit by adding weight where
there doesn’t need to be any more, or even making a women look sloppy
and unfinished. Breasts shouldn’t rest on the top of a women’s torso,
that’s how many women loose their waistline can end up looking bigger
then they are. And there should be a clear definition of two breasts,
not the one that comes to appear when a shapeless bra is worn. Uniboob
is never a good look.
Bras are easily the most overlooked piece of clothing you have in
your dresser. A lot of plus sized women don’t put much thought into them
because they think they are too expensive, not pretty enough, hard to
find your size, ect. I’ve heard all the excuses, and have even thought
them myself once upon a time, but in reality a good bra is within reach
(and budget)
So lets go over those excuses women come up with, and let me give you
some insight as to why those really are just that, excuses.
Excuse number one: It’s hard to find the right fitting bra.
It IS hard to find a good fitting bra. But let me give you some
knowledge to make it easier. First, under-wire is your friend. A lot of
people are afraid of these little strips of metal because they probably
have a friend somewhere who has sword against them. But chances are that
friend was wearing the wrong bra size, and that bra caused some issues.
That’s not the bras fault. A proper fitting bra with an under-wire can
help lift and hold your girls where they were intended to be, and that’s
resting onto of your pectorals, not on top of your torso. Let’s get
those girls up! Look for a bra that has a well padded under-wire that
doesn’t come up too far on the sides. High sided bras tend to rub and
poke into the armpit area, and that’s never fun.
Now, bigger bras come with bigger hardware. That’s a fact. Don’t be
put off with wider straps and an increased number of hooks. These are
also little things that will help lift and support what can be a heavy
area. Not to mention, a lot of weight being held up with a little tiny
strap HURTS. So take a deep breath and give wide straps another chance.
Including those bands that have four hooks instead of two. Those two
extra hooks will do wonders for holding your bra in place. No one likes
to keep hauling their chest up just because the back of their bra keeps
creeping up to their shoulder blades, caused by too few hooks in the
back.
Another overlooked part of a good bra is the shape. Please, put those
boxed bras away! No structure in a bra cup is a seriously wrong
decision. A thin rounded pad in your bra cups will add a good perk and
enhance your cleavage. No, it will not add bulk! There is a huge
difference between padding and shaping. Find something that’s round,
thin and has flexibility to it. It will instantly take you out of the
60′s cone look and put you in the 21′s century. Trust me, it’s sexy.
Excuse number two: They aren’t pretty.
Wrong! I know Victoria’s Secret is the standard. But the trust is,
even their DD bras aren’t made for bigger women. And anything bigger
then that is nonexistent in their world. That also means you are going
to have a hard time finding bras in department stores. Many retailers
seam to think any women over a size D is a boring mom type. The truth?
Large breasted women are sexy too! So I suggest going to companies who
cater to the plus sized women. Finding pretty bras just means being
realistic on what you need in a bra and not taking beige as an answer.
I’ll give you a great reference for pretty bras at the end of the
article.
Excuse number three: They are expensive.
And they can be. If you’ve gone the route of finding custom bras, or
are ordering high end large bras online, you can find yourself paying an
arm and a leg for a bra. There are a few retailers who sell well prices
bras who are well made, pretty and durable.
Which is where I come to my suggestion for where to find one. Lake
Bryant has an underwear line called Cacique. I have sworn by these bras
since I was 17 years old, no joke. I have never had an ill fitting bra
from them, and they start at a D and go all the way up to an H without
compromising style.
I’m in love with my new french full coverage bra that they just released, and am an ever lasting fan of their balconette.
Lane Bryant’s French Full Coverage Bra
And there it is. The perhaps unwanted truth about bras. These tips
can drastically improve the way you look and feel by placing your lady
curves where they need to be. At the very least I hope this encourages
you to give bra shopping another shot. I suggest seeing if you have a
Plus Sized store near by and seeing if they can give your a bra fitting.
Most times these women are very knowledgeable and can give you a hand
in finding a great bra for you.
<3 Lindsay
