Ladies, ladies, ladies. In-between commuting and the office I saw AT LEAST 10 people struggling with the too small bra disease. (No, not the itty bitty bra, simply a bra that does not fit properly) So are you an offender?
I preach about dressing right and keeping in mind what works for your body but none of that is relevant if you don’t start right with you undergarments. (Yes, this goes beyond just a bra)
So let’s take the test;
1. Is your bra digging in at your shoulders?
2. How tight does your bra feel – i.e Do you have back bulges around the underarms? (I’ve seen this on skinny people too, so ladies, do a double check)
3. Are your cups overflowing? Or vice versa perhaps?
4. Are you a little bit of a super drooper? Your bra’s too big then!
5. Riding high in the back?
6. The last time you bought a bra was 1+ years ago
5. Now turn around, can you see a panty line? (Saying that makes me throw up a little) This is another issue that is just as important ladies!
6. Are your pants too tight around the waist/hips and make you look like you have a muffin top (even though “you don’t”) or accentuate your existing muffin top. This is equally, if not more of an offence than too small bra.
If you’ve answered YES to ANY of the above than I BEG you to seek help. So, let’s fix the problem;
1. Invest in your bra $$$
2. Now that your going to spend money on your bra, GET A FITTING you want to make sure your shelling up the cash for something that fits like a glove. Even if you think you know your size, just get a fitting, actually do it every time you purchase a bra as bodies have the ability to flex up and down in a matter of months. So what are you going to do next time? GET A FITTING
3. Keep how you dress in mind when shopping – if you wear fitted tops a lot you’ll want to look for more of a T-shirt fitted bra that is seamless versus something that’s bedazzled or even lace.
4. I wouldn’t know this, but a many a friends have attested to this. Apparently if your already gifted in this category then avoid Victoria Secret, their bras are fancier, full of padding and don’t provide that extra support that some of you ladies really need.
5. There are other issues beside your bra being too small, ensure you have your basic colours – you can still find great looking nude bras and they are KEY to have. I don’t want to see bright pink or even a black bra through your white blouse
6. Okay you now have the perfect bra, be sure to wash it regularly because he oil from our skin tends to break down the elasticity. And remember a bras lifespan is short and you should look to reinvest every 3-5 months.
7. Oh, the underwear issue is a simple fix – wear seamless or go for
A seamless boy short, they provide perfect coverage and are a great alternative to thongs. And here is a tip white under white isn’t always right.
8. Invest in Spanx or similar like spandex undergarments and use as necessary – in the case that your spilling out of the top of your pants this may be a good alternative. Or you could just buy better fitting, higher waisted pants.
It all seems fairly intuitive but many people feel that these pieces are just under yours clothes so they are not as important, but if you don’t have great undergarments that killer dress may not look so killer as your creating a many distractions elsewhere.
So I’m not saying get swallowed up in Spanx for everyday at the office but I BEG you, just be more cognizant. That said, happy shopping!
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