{"id":1579101,"date":"2020-02-22T19:29:45","date_gmt":"2020-02-23T00:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1579101"},"modified":"2022-02-27T09:27:01","modified_gmt":"2022-02-27T14:27:01","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-bra-fitting-but-were-afraid-to-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-bra-fitting-but-were-afraid-to-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About A Bra Fitting (But Were Afraid to Ask)"},"content":{"rendered":"

A professional bra fitting, much like a bikini wax, is a right of passage for women.\u00a0 Scratch that, a professional bra fitting is a necessity for women.\u00a0 It also isn\u2019t painful at all.\u00a0 In fact, when you walk around in a bra that fits your properly, it is a fabulous feeling.\u00a0 Women need support, in more ways than one, and a properly fitted bra will make you feel more confident<\/a> in your clothes, help you stand taller and even make you look slimmer.\u00a0 I spoke with Wacoal\u2019s Fit Consultant, Maggie Hess to learn more and was fitted at the same time:<\/p>\n

Where Does Bra Support Come From?<\/h3>\n

According to Hess, most of the support comes from the band.\u00a0 Most women assume that it comes from the straps or cups, but it is the band.\u00a0 If you are have a bountiful bosom (AKA are full busted), a wider band can better distribute the weight of your breasts.\u00a0 If the band is too loose, then the support will decrease and that is when you will sag.\u00a0 An underwire will give you the most support, although firm support wireless bras work well too.\u00a0 The band should be parallel to the ground if it fits you properly, it should not ride up in the back.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip<\/strong> \u2013 If the cup is too loose and the band is too small, you will not have any support.<\/p>\n

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What is the Role of a Professional Bra Fitter\/Fit Consultant?<\/h3>\n

Hess, only half-jokingly, calls herself a bra psychologist. Their role is, simply put, to measure you for a bra and then find the styles that will work for you.\u00a0 Sounds easy, but it is not.\u00a0 No two women are shaped the same, even if they share the same bra size.\u00a0 They can range from East-West (I thought Hess was joking, but it really is a shape), round and side set.\u00a0 Some websites say that there are 12 different breast shapes<\/a>.\u00a0 Some stop at 9.\u00a0 Regardless of\u00a0 how many there are, the fit consultant will find what works for you.\u00a0 A good fit consultant will only show you bras that will work for you, but you still need to try them on.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>See if you can slip two fingers under the strap \u2013 that is an indication that your bra fits and is properly adjusted.<\/p>\n

How Long Will the Bra Fitting Take?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A good rule of thumb is to set aside 30 minutes for a bra fitting.\u00a0 If you are easy to fit and decisive, it can take as little as 20 minutes.\u00a0 If you are harder to fit, it will take 30 minutes.\u00a0 It will take longer if you are not the decisive type (you know who you are).<\/p>\n

Professional Tip \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Even if you don\u2019t like the style, try on the bras that the fit consultant brings.\u00a0 You may be surprised at how much you like the bra once you try it on and see the shape that it gives you.<\/p>\n

How Often Should I Have a Bra Fitting?<\/h3>\n

A good rule of thumb is to make sure that you are measured once a year or when you gain or lose 8-10 pounds.\u00a0 When you lose or gain weight, you may go up or down a cup size or band size.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Age, children, medication, menopause and pregnancy can change the shape and size of your breasts.\u00a0 As you age, your skin becomes looser and that can impact your bra size as well.<\/p>\n

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Wacoal Visual Effects Minimizer Bra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is the Best Bra if You Have a Large Bust?<\/h3>\n

A wire gives support so consider an underwire. You should always wear what fits, don\u2019t worry about what the size on the label says.\u00a0 Worry about how you look and feel in the bra.\u00a0 If you have a large bust, the goal is lift.\u00a0 If you have a fuller shape, you may want to consider a minimizer.\u00a0 A push up bra will not work if you have large breasts.\u00a0 It will add to your volume and you will spill over.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t get your heart set on a bra just because you like the style.\u00a0 The fit is what is most important.\u00a0 You can find a beautiful bra that will suit you.\u00a0 It just may not be the same style that you were originally looking at.<\/p>\n

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Wacoal Sport Underwire Bra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is the Best Sports Bra for Larger Busts?<\/h3>\n

A bra with the underwire on the outside of the bra eliminates chafing.\u00a0 The best bra, hands down, that I have ever tried is the Wacoal Sport Underwire Bra<\/a>.\u00a0 It was snug and held me firmly in place, yet it was comfortable.\u00a0 The difference in the feeling was immediate.\u00a0 As soon as Maggie brought the bra and I tried it on, I felt more secure.\u00a0 I never thought that I would have a comfortable sports bra.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>No matter what your size is, always wear a sports bra when you work out.\u00a0 They have moisture wicking to keep you feeling dry and comfortable.<\/p>\n

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Wacoal How Perfect Wire Free T-Shirt Bra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What is the Best Bra if You Have a Small Bust?<\/h3>\n

A push-up bra or padded bra will give you more volume. You can also wear wire free bras.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip \u2013 <\/strong>Don\u2019t forget that you still need support, even if you have a small bust.\u00a0 Even a small amount of breast tissue will sag over time.<\/p>\n

What is the Best Bra if You Are Uneven or Had a Mastectomy\/Lumpectomy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is where a bra fitting with a fit consultant is essential.\u00a0 They will pick the right bra for your needs.\u00a0 Wire free bras tend to work best for women who have uneven breast tissue or who have had a mastectomy or a lumpectomy<\/a> because they have the proper amount of give.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip<\/strong> \u2013 It is important to fit the larger breast.\u00a0 You can buy removable inserts to give the illusion of even breasts.<\/p>\n

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Wacoal Bra: Basic Beauty Spacer Underwire T-Shirt Bra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maggie was a wealth of information.\u00a0 There is truly a bra for everyone.\u00a0 Wacoal even has smoothing bras to help with \u201cback fat\u201d if that is a concern of yours.\u00a0 Her other tips were to bring a camisole to the fitting.\u00a0 That way, you can see what the bra looks like under clothing.\u00a0 A t-shirt bra will make your clothing look more smooth which is helpful for summer\u2019s lighter, thinner fashions. A bra should be replaced after approximately 90 wearings.\u00a0 Last, but not least, don\u2019t be embarrassed at a bra fitting.\u00a0 The consultants are professionals.\u00a0 They do need to see how the bra looks in order to help you find your perfect fit.\u00a0 You can find Wacoal at Hudson\u2019s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue.<\/p>\n

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