Archive for October, 2009

If you are a DD size or maybe even higher, you know how hard it is to find a bra that fits well and looks great. I often get disappointed when I go bra shopping and realize that the style I like is not available in DD bra size. The disappointment is even bigger when they have the DD bra size but when I try it on I figure out that’s not a DD size at all. I really hate to see large busted women packed in two sizes smaller bras with breasts overflowing everywhere possible. It doesn’t only look cheap, I just can’t imagine a size smaller bra being anywhere near to comfortable. One friend of mine justifies her habit of wearing smaller bras with the fact that there is no nice looking plus size bras available. However, that’s not true. It all comes to this: Are you persistent enough to search for the right size bra? Because if you are, it will definitely pay out and you will find it sooner or later.

Now, let’s deal with the problem of finding the right size bra a little bit. The right size bra is the one that doesn’t ride up when you move so when you try on a certain model you should move a little bit to test it. Bend over and touch your toes, for example. If the bra stays pretty much in the same place after that, continue the testing as this may be your perfect bra.

Large breasts tend to sag so if you don’t want them to start flapping around your knees in 10 to 15 years, you’ll need to focus on underwired bras that will support and lift them. In plus size bras shoulder straps play a big role so, for everyday wear, pick a bra with wide ones. They will not cut into the skin so more support and comfort are guaranteed.

Pick a cup size that is not too small so your breasts won’t spill over the top. Spillover problems are very common for women wearing large bra sizes but there is a way around this. Seamless bras made from soft foam are ideal for preventing this. There are also many models designed to override this problem, so do a little bit of research before you go shopping. Not all women’s breasts are the same shape so you’ll have to try different styles to find the one that matches with yours.