Buying Bras Online? Points to remember before buying
I
am getting a new whole new wardrobe so need to throw out a few of my very old
clothes. While rummaging through my old collection I found that I had do throw
out a lot of my much loved bras. As you all know, wearing the same bra for more
than a year stretches the elastic out of shape so now I am left with buying
some new bras for myself.
While
getting my bras online ,I thought that I might share some points that I always
keep in mind while I buy my bras.
1.
Get a correct fit.
Some
estimates put the number of women who are wearing the wrong sized bra as high
as over 80%! The main reason for this is that they don’t get their bras fitted
properly. When shopping for a bra, use the bra size calculator from a trustworthy page.
Always remember that your body shape changes over time, so don’t assume that
your bra size hasn’t.
2.
Understand your body type
Remember
that your overall body shape will also determine the type of bra that will suit
you best. Again, check with the customer service of the
store, if you are unsure, before you buy.
A bra
should always fit snugly, so don’t assume that a loose fitting bra will be more
comfortable. As a guide, a well fitted bra will be tight enough, so that you
can only fit two fingers under the band.
As well
as checking how the bra looks itself, check how you look with a top on too,
especially for a T-shirt bra. While trying on a bra, wear a fairly tight
fitting top that doesn’t have a very high collar, and then you will get a good
idea of how the bra will make your body look, when you wear similar clothes,.
5. Check the position of your
breasts
A bra is
not only for support; it should also hold your breasts in the correct position.
If the bra fits you well, then your breasts should be positioned in such a way
that the middle of your bust is positioned halfway between your elbows and your
shoulders.
6.
Invest in quality , even if it is slightly expensive.
Bras can
be expensive, but it’s much better to spend the money on a good bra, because it
will be more comfortable and it will help boost your self-esteem. Don’t be
tempted to buy lots of cheap bras; a few, well fitted, more expensive ones are
a far better option.
7. Allow for stretching
Most bras
are made from flexible material and, over time, they will stretch. Choose a bra
that fits you well on the widest possible fastening and then you will be able
to tighten it, as the material stretches.
8. Check your bra by moving
around
When you
check out your new bra in the mirror, don’t forget to move around to see how
it’s really going to fit. Raise your arms above your head, twist to the left
and to the right and bend over at the waist. The bra shouldn’t rise up, cut in
and, needless to say, you shouldn’t fall out of it either!
9.
Keep the transparency factor in mind.
Some of the delicate, skimpy bras
can be a little too revealing when worn under certain lighting and with light
fabric tops. It’s worth checking how transparent your new bra is, so you don’t
get any surprises later.
10.
Take care of your bras
If you’ve
spent some money on a good bra, then you will want it to last. Always read
the care label for washing instructions and, if you do machine wash it, place
in a net laundry bag. Also, always air dry bras, don’t put them in the tumble
dryer.
Now, let’s
go Bra shopping!
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