Bra Fit Check

A Correctly Fitting Bra Has The Following...

• When viewed from the side, the under-band should be horizontal, should not ride up the back and should be firm but comfortable
• The underwires at the front should lie flat against the sternum (not the breast) along the infra-mammary fold and should not dig in to the chest or the breasts, rub or poke out at the front
• The breasts should be enclosed by the cups and there should be a smooth line where the fabric at the top of the cup ends
• There should not be a ridge or any bulging over the top or sides of the cups, even with a low-cut style such as the balconette bra

Fit Check

• Bra fits smoothly
• Cups completely include breasts, except of pushups and demi bras
• No spillage or digging
• No gaps and puckering
• Bra is snugged, but not too tight around the body
• Band does not ride up on the back
• The center of the bra lies flat against the breastbone
• Straps are adjusted with no pressure or cutting
• Bra feels very comfortable, no matter if you stand, sit, bend or jump

If it feels uncomfortable when you try the bra on, remember it won't change afterwards.

It takes time and patience to find a right bra.

The same bra may one fit perfectly and be completely inappropriate for someone else.

Do not be attracted by the style, price, brand, or just recommendations of others.

If it hurts to wear, don't buy it!

How To Wear Your Bra?

Learn how to put your bra on and wear it properly.


Sounds silly?


Maybe not...

How To Put Your Bra On

• Put your hands through the straps, so the straps are over your shoulders
• Place your bosom in the cups gathering them from under your arms, not from the underneath them
• Bend at the waist before fastening your bra and adjust your breasts to include them completely within the cups. Nipples should be at the fullest point of the cup. This automatically centers your bust and distributes the volume evenly
• Stand up and adjust the straps to position breasts are at the right level, pull down the back
• Lift your arms up after securing your bra band, make sure you are not falling out from the cup
• Fix minor puckering, small wrinkles or folds in the cups

Position Of Your Breasts

• Bra should keep your breast steady
• The perfect position for breasts is midway between shoulders and elbows, bustline must be centered
• Bra must be proportionate to the frame
• Breasts positioned too far apart causes no definition

Bra Band

• Bra band should lie around rib cage evenly front to back
• Make sure that the band is perfectly horizontal on your body
• Your finger should fit comfortably under the front of the bra 
• Pick a size that fits you closely. Fasten your bra on the first - loosest or middle hook, if 3 hooks. You'll be able to tighten the bra over time as the material stretches out
• When band creeps up on shoulder blades it causes your breasts to droop
• Don’t secure your bra band too high on the back, it causes the band to ride up and the cup to fall forward
• If the bandwidth is too tight your bra will leave red marks on your body and possibly create unsightly back bulges - get larger band size
• If the bandwidth is too loose the bra will not provide you with enough support and rides up on the back - try smaller band size
• The strap around your body should feel comfortable but firm, giving support but not restricting your breathing!

Straps

• Straps should neither fall down nor dig into your shoulders
• Straps provide only 10% of your support, the rest 90% comes from the band
• Too loose straps cause the band to ride up your back
• Shoulder straps need to be tight enough to offer support but should not rub or dig
• Adjust your straps to get comfortable support without pressure or cutting
• Fit your finger under snug straps

Cups

• The cup size is too small

• if there is an overflow from the top and/or your breasts are coming out of the sides of the bra
• when the underwire is cutting into the breasts instead of around them
• try a larger cup size or a different style

• The cup size is too big

• if there are any gaps or puckering
• if there are any excess fabric wrinkling in the front
• if there's a major gap between bra and body
• try a smaller cup size or a different style

• Your breast should be well supported without bulges or gaps between the cup and your skin
• Cups must have no spillage or gapping
• Having the right cup size gives you a marvelous shape and great support

Underwire

• The underwires should not dig in or create sore areas anywhere
• They should lie flat against the ribcage without you knowing they are there
• Underwire should surround and support breasts, not poke into them!
• If wires are digging in under your arms or pull away from the body in the center, it usually means that the cup size is too small

December Sale

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December 25

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Did you know?

Did You Know That

• 85% of all women wear the wrong bra (size or shape)

• 65% of women need more lingerie comfort

• The average woman's breasts change shape, size and distribution at least 6 times in her life due to weight loss or gain, birth control or pregnancy, dietary changes, exercise, medications or age

• A badly fitting bra may cause back problems, muscle tension and even headaches

• An improperly fitting bra may result in blockage of lymphatic drainage or poor circulation, which could lead to a breast cancer

• 90% of the bra support is provided by the band and only 10% come from the shoulder straps

• Breasts move an average of 4 inches in 3 directions (up and down, side to side and forwards and backwards) during running, which can often lead to breast pain

• One style of bra may fit one woman just right and be absolutely wrong for someone else, even though the size is the same

More facts at http://www.bustnlace.com/page.html?id=23

Vanity May Kill You

Argentine beauty Solange Magnano lost her life after cosmetic gluteoplasty surgery complications. This seemed to be an easy operation to improve her look.

The termed gluteoplasty procedure involves the insertion of liquid implants that smoothes and firms up the buttocks. The operation turned out to be deadly as the liquid leaked from the implants and infected her lungs and brain. 38 year old former Miss Argentina '94 past from a pulmonary embolism last Sunday after three days in critical condition. She left 7-year-old twins. Model and the owner of the modeling agency gave the ultimate sacrifice for her appearance.

Argentine fashion designer and a friend of the model Roberto Piazza said that she was perfect, amazing and did not need any surgery. She took good care of herself, attended gym regularly, had ideal measurements and divine little waist. She was a woman who had everything, but lost her life to have a slightly firmer behind.

"We will miss you, Sol,", "You couldn't be any more beautiful than you already were" fans posted on Facebook.

This shocking death should be a warning for many girls and guys to reconsider the "need" of such invasive procedure. Absurdly most of the people who decide to get under the scalpel usually look flawless.

Before you decide for such a drastic solution try other methods first. 

E.g. 

- find a better bra that enhance and change the size of your breasts such as 

- Tweed by Konrad http://www.bustnlace.com/tweed-push-up-contour-bra-p-75.html 

- Anna by Konrad http://www.bustnlace.com/anna-seamless-push-up-bra-p-27.html 

- Safira by Dalia http://www.bustnlace.com/safira-push-up-contour-bra-p-158.html

    

- try lightweight padded forming panty like the magical panty by Squeem http://www.bustnlace.com/magical-panty-3005-p-274.html or phenomenal shapewear like best Squeem product, vest that reduces measurements 1-4 in within 30 days, correct posture and doesn't let you eat too much :) http://www.bustnlace.com/cotton-rubber-vest-26-j-p-276.html

   

- get the series of body massages and use some of the firming products such Quick Slim Reducing Gel With Natural Herbs by Squeem http://www.bustnlace.com/quick-slim-reducing-gel-with-natural-herbs-p-728.html,

- join the local gym or walk every day if you don't do it yet.

There are numerous safe ways to improve our bodies, smooth imperfections, enhance assets and make us slender.

Share your best products, recipes and methods that work at shop@bustnlace.com or comment below.

Huge Thanksgiving Sale up to 70% off

Dear Lingerie Lovers,

Here we prepared a very special weekend sale for you.

Huge Thanksgiving Sale up to 70% off

the whole weekend Friday Nov 26 '09 - Sunday Nov 28 '09

Lacy bras & panties, garter belts, corsets, bustiers & bodysuits, shapewear, leather & vinyl, costumes.

Enjoy shopping!!!

BustNLace.com 714-651-1970 HUGE THANKSGIVING SALE UP TO 70%

Until November 29, 2009

Dramatic search for a bra - my story

Some time ago I met the lady who said "I don't wear bras, they are uncomfortable and since I wear jeans it's hard to find panties that don't show lines underneath, so I don't wear panties either".

That could be shocking for some ladies, but in many cases and especially in United States it's true. Hard to believe that some women don't know the bra or panty styles. They have no idea what is unlined, contour or push up bra. They assume there is one type of panties: briefs...

We have the strongest economy, we are leaders in technology and business, cost of living comparing to Europe is relatively low, food is cheaper to buy then to make and there is so little places to buy good lingerie, read underwear. By "good" I mean bras that fit right (with no spilling or gaps, giving the natural look and shape), supportive and comfortable.

When I came to USA for the first time few years ago American Airlines lost my luggage. Since I've just started my vacation at that time I spent hours and days to partially replace my suitcase (more money to spend and actually less time to enjoy the trip). The worse nightmare was to find bras, not even mention corsets (since it's not the first need product), carefully picked before the journey. The "nice" lady at AA customer service told me to go to Walmart !!!???

I was shocked, surprised and disappointed in the lack of regular lingerie boutiques, while in Europe there is so many of them. They are located in shopping malls, little shopping centers, by the more and/or less busy streets, in the cities, towns and sometimes in villages. In little Poland, size probably of State of California there is over 1500 stores with underwear and swimwear. I've found a little bit higher number of decent stores (no sex shops), including luxury boutiques in all 50 States though...

I tried to find similar stores here and it still doesn't look good. We can purchase lingerie in departments stores, such Macy's, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, Dillard's with the narrow brand selection of strong and established, but not always the best lingerie manufacturers. The latest worldwide cost cuts made most of these products low-quality with cheaply looking fabrics or poorly stitched, check some of the Victoria's Secret pieces. The big buyers are very picky and they are usually looking for the same type of lingerie. Boring one-color items (white, black or nude), seamless, with no fancy laces or "fashionable", but with the same look and style, like there is no other design, patterns, colors, fabrics, etc. In addition the enormous requirements and harsh terms may kill the young or small supplier.

I tried ca. 300 bras on only to pick 2 maybes that I probably still have in my closet mildly worn. While seeking I soon stopped paying attention to the fashion, colors and quality, to find something that fits and hold my C/D cup. Each manufacturer has a somewhat different method of sizing, so even if you know your correct size always check the size chart for particular brand to make sure and try it on.

It's hard to find a tasteful store with nice selection of well made bras, the place you can try you bra on and have an appropriate support from salesperson or professional fitter. Nevertheless there are some. If you are looking for some don't hesitate to let me know and I will try to help you find nice lingerie store in your area.

There are numerous online stores. The disadvantage is we don't really know the fit, unless we know the brand, the line should keep consistent sizing and we are sure that this particular style works best for us. The rest is always guessing, but it does not mean you cannot find your perfect bra that way. In many cases, due to the sanitary reasons and hygienic requirements we are unable to return the purchase, that sucks...

While shopping for a bra the essential is to know 2 measurements. Bra size is described by the band size (bandwidth) and the cup size (bustline). Fitting Room (http://www.bustnlace.com/page.html?id=3) at Bust N Lace may be a great help.

There are some excellent Polish brands with superior quality and attention to details, consistent sizing in every bra, once fitted always the same size and proven fit for all figure types from small busted to full busted ranging in styles from unlined, contour to push-up. Alongside Konrad, Dalia, Aurea and Novella (that you may find on http://bustnlace.com) there are lingerie by KrisLine, One lingerie, Femme Fatale, Axami, Wolbar, Mat, Lupoline, Kostar, Samanta, Kinga, Coemi; swimwear by She, Self, Marko and many more.

Few of my favorites available at http://www.bustnlace.com/bras-amour-c-1.html are:

Magique push-up bra with removable cookies that makes it a contour bra. Perfect fit, enhance female curves. Always voguish black & white amply embroidered. Cups are connected by black satin ribbon allowing for easy adjustment. Sides made of elastic black striped on white fabric.

Adelin unlined bra, the best for cups C and above. Made of lovely soft and elegant lace with delicate rosy beads intertwined with winding green twigs. Side supports perfectly pulls breasts together and lift it up. Straps beautifully decorated.

Czekolada (Chocolate) half contour lace bra with light padding underneath the breasts for support available in 3 colors: white, black and hues of rich chocolate. Made of embroidered tulle imitated fancy patterns. Bra construction adjusts to the body frame, pull bust together and round it out. Removable interchangeable straps richly decorated by embroidery render this model exceptional. Straps can easily be replaced with clear bra straps or other. Great for full breasts.

What's your story?

Would you share your experience finding a bra?

Feel free to write back at shop@bustnlace.com or leave your comment below.