WARDROBE MYTHS
Just because you can’t see it all the time, doesn’t mean it should go overlooked. Women’s wardrobes seem to consistently get updated, but why do we choose to ignore our lonely undergarments that act as the shield between our body and our clothes? I’m here to tell you that investing in a good bra, is investing in yourself. The money you put into great and comfortable support has a pay off well beyond seduction.
Age has a way of catching up with us… The perky boobs of youth eventually become the droopy breasts of late adulthood. You can bypass the laws of nature by Investing in a good bra. Help keep those breasts alive, and allow yourself to feel sexy all over again.
A bra a day will keep the doctor away, relatively speaking. Truth be told, I buy a new bra anywhere from once a month to every six weeks. Does this seem excessive? Not when you consider two factors. The first is that my definition of wardrobe comprises outfits and lingerie. The second is Mother Nature herself. With the birth control pill, my regular cycle, exercise and so forth, it becomes increasingly important to keep my bras up-to-date. Of course, working as a personal shopper has had a great deal of bearing on all this. I have to look my best at all times. After all, would you take advice about how to dress from someone who clearly had no clue herself?
The biggest disservice we can do ourselves, is choosing a bra that doesn’t fit. There are some basic rules that will never go out of style, no matter how often fashions change.
Find a reputable lingerie store with nice salespeople. They are there to help you figure out exactly what size you are and what is best for your needs. Do be weary though, sometimes salespeople are just trying to make a sale. I remember my first bra purchasing experience was quite awful thanks to the salesperson helping me. Smelling my uncertainty as I walked into the store, she charged at me like a lion and within seconds had my shirt off and a measuring tape wrapped around my chest. That day, I purchased an $80 custom-made bra that was two sizes too big.
You don’t need to go through a salesperson to determine your bra size. In fact, you can find out right in the comfort of your own home, all you need is good-fitting bra and a sewing tape measure. Take the tape measure wrap it around just under your breasts. The purpose of this exercise is to get an accurate measurement of your band size. If you have an even number add four, if it is odd then add five.
Now on to cup size, measure around your bust to the center of your breasts, but be careful not to pull the tape tight.
Now for some simple bra mathematics; you’ve measured your band size and let’s say the initial measurement is 26 inches. We add 4 inches to arrive at 32, but what’s our cup? In my case, the bust measurement was 34 inches. The difference between the two measurements is 2 inches and so I am a cup.
I have included a handy chart below to help you out.
Difference between band and bust size
- 1 inches = AA
- 0 inches = A
- 1 inch = B
- 2 Inches = C
- 3 inches = D
- 4 Inches = DD
- 5 Inches = E
- 6 Inches = F
Here’s to staying in fashion and looking sharp!
Your faithful shopper,
Lady Likeable
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