Table of contents:
- How do you choose the right bra?
- What are the types of bras?
- What are the types of breast forms?
- How do I find out my breast size?
Bra is an important underwear for women. Apart from its function to support the breasts, the right bra can keep the breasts healthy, beautiful, and toned. Every woman has a different size and type of breast. We recommend that when choosing a bra, you know the size and type of your breasts. Have you ever had trouble choosing a bra? The following are tips for choosing a bra for you.
How do you choose the right bra?
Here's what you need to do to choose the right bra:
- Two finger tricks. Choosing a bra that fits well, doesn't feel tight, nor does it feel loose. The trick is to insert two of your fingers into the middle of the bra. If there are still gaps for your two fingers, it means that the bra fits the fullest part of your lower chest. When the back of the bra always rises up and you have to pull the straps around your shoulders all day, then the hooks on your bra may be too loose to wear. You can always pull the hook on the back of the bra strap, but if that doesn't work, then you have to choose the size that is underneath.
- Measure cup . If you choose a bra cup- form, then your breasts should fill properly, no creases such as tightness and spilling outward. Nor should there be any space left on cup You.
- Move your hand. Same as the first method, if the hook continues to go up, and your breasts seem to come out to the bottom of the bra, maybe your bra is too big. Try to pull the straps around the shoulders to make a hook and loop cup to fit, if that doesn't work, then lower your bra size.
- Check the fat folds. If there are folds of fat on the sides of the bra, chances are your bra is too small. Make sure no fat folds out.
- Wear a t-shirt. Wear a t-shirt when you buy a bra, because when you try on a bra in the fitting room, you can see how the bra looks after you wear it through the light shirt.
What are the types of bras?
There are various types of bras that you need to know:
- Balconette bra: is a type of demi-cup bra, its hallmark is cup offered is low. This bra can be worn when you are choosing clothes with a low cleavage.
- Bandeau bra: This type of bra is made of stretchy material and does not have a back hook, so you insert it from your head. Usually you are given the choice whether to use the shoulder strap or not. This bra is suitable for use with small breast sizes.
- Contour bra cup: bras that are machine-made to fit the shape of your breasts. The material is made of fabric and has a thin, usable foam so it feels comfortable.
- Convertible bra: what is different from this bra is the shoulder strap only, can be tied around the neck and linked cross.
- Demi cup bra: to focus on cup formed low. This type can be relied on for small breast sizes, because cup- it will fit. People who have small breasts usually find it difficult to find a bra that fits properly.
- Full cup bra: from the name alone, this bra really covers your breasts completely. This type of bra is suitable for women who have a size cup big bra, because it is designed for comfort and wide shoulder straps.
- Mastectomy bra: cup a full inserted breast shape (prosthesis). This bra is used for postoperative recovery, usually worn by women whose breasts have been removed. You can ask your doctor where to buy this bra.
- Maternity bra or nursing bra: used when you are pregnant for reasons of convenience offered. While nursing bra designed to make it easier for you to breastfeed your baby, with lowering modifications cup down.
- Minimiser bra: This type is designed for women with large breast sizes, but want to look smaller.
- Push-up bra: this type of bra can push both your breasts, cup of this bra is low too.
- Sport bra: designed for sports activities. These bras are usually cordless, so they are very comfortable when worn for sports.
What are the types of breast forms?
There are various forms of breasts, such as:
Asymmetric: one breast is larger than the other, sometimes visible differences are visible and obvious. Tips: wear a bra with pad removed, so that the sides look just right.
Bell shaped: this breast form is full, narrow at the top, full at the bottom. Tips: use a full cup bra to reduce tucked straps.
'East West': This breast slopes from top to bottom, the side of the nipple showing the opposite direction. Tips: use a push-up bra so that the direction of your breasts can be close together.
Side set: there is a gap in the cleavage, the direction of the nipple is slightly more advanced than the 'East West' shape. Tip: You can use a Balconette bra type, to spread the distance.
Slender: slightly wide at the top, narrow at the bottom, this breast form is 'skinny' without much breast tissue. Tip: Use a push-up bra to bring your breasts closer together.
Tear Drop: this breast shape is almost the same as the bell shape, but with more curves on the sides. Tip: use a push-up bra to fill in the gaps at the top of the breast.
Round: These breasts are full at the top and bottom like a circle.
How do I find out my breast size?
How to measure your breasts is by:
- Measure the circumference of your ribs, which is the circumference just below your breasts
- Measure your chest circumference, which is the circumference that passes through your nipple
The results you may get are quoted from books It's a Girl Thing by Lisa Clark:
Size 32 means that your ribs measure 70 cm, while your bust measurement:
- 32AA: 83 cm
- 32A: 85 cm
- 32C: 88 cm
- 32D: 90 cm
If your rib size is 75 cm, then bra size is 34, with the bust:
- 34AA: 85 cm
- 34A: 88 cm
- 34B: 90 cm
- 34C: 93 cm
If your rib size is 80 cm, then bra size 36, with bust:
- 36AA: 90 cm
- 36A: 93 cm
- 36B: 95 cm
- 36C: 98 cm
- 36D: 100 cm
If your rib size is 85 cm, then bra size 38, with bust:
- 38A: 98 cm
- 38B: 100 cm
- 38C: 103 cm and 105 cm
- 38D: 108 cm