Bossoms Up! Are you wearing the right bra?

Boobs… you either love ‘em or hate ‘em… right?

One thing’s for sure girls, wearing the correct size bra is essential to make the most of your lady lumps, and the rest of your figure. Many women who are uncomfortable with their body shape and size are unaware of the wonders what a good fitting bra can do.

• Supporting your breasts correctly will give them lift, which in turn can make a larger waist look slimmer.
•A good fitting bra should also improve your posture, standing tall with a straight back will streamline your shape beautifully.
• A smooth shape over your breast will allow your womanly curves to flow effortlessly.

How do you know if you’re wearing the wrong size? Here are a few tell-tell signs:

• You take your bra off and the straps have gorged red marks into your skin.
• If the rear strap rides up to your back.
• You boobs are spilling out your bra at any angle! Some women have a problem with “double breasting” (where the overspill creates the image of four boobs!), others have overspill under the arms.
• If the under wire of your bra is sitting on your breast-tissue.
• If you find wearing a bra very uncomfortable and usually can wait to take it off!

To find the perfect bra the best idea would be to go for a bra fitting. (Debenhams and Marks & Spencer’s usually do this in store) Remember to get measured regularly because your breasts will probably change shape and size over time without you even realising, especially if you are dieting. Sizes will differ from brand to brand. The trick is to find a brand that suits you. Once you know your correct size and find a brand your happy with you should be set for buying your underwear successfully from shops and the internet- no problem!

Don’t forget! Check out our Shopping Zone to find plus-size stockists of bras, underwear & other lingerie.