Size matters: How do you choose the right bra for your bust shape?

Despite the fact that many girls now deliberately reject bras and support the Nipple Free movement (a trend that emerged in the mid-2010s and is literally translated as “nipple-free”), a good and most importantly comfortable bra should still be in every wardrobe. someone.

First, because flashy lingerie is another big trend in the industry. If you don’t believe me, let’s take a look at the photos of Rihanna and Emily Ratajkowski. Secondly, sets made of net or silk are simply beautiful.

But how to choose a sconce model with which it will be as convenient and comfortable as possible? This is what we have to deal with today. And Evgenia Pashkevich, the founder of the Blizhe brand, and Victoria Yanchevskaya, the founder of the Yanchevskaya brand, will help us in this.

Evgenia Pashkevich

Victoria Yanchevskaya

How can you know your size?

Before choosing a bra, you need to find the most important thing – your size. As practice shows, many girls do not know their exact parameters and are guided by approximate data. And this approach is fundamentally wrong, because even a few centimeters can solve everything. Evgenia Pashkevich will tell you how to accurately determine the size.

Evgenia Pashkevich: To do this you will need a centimeter tape and ideally someone to help you measure. So the data will be more accurate. But if this is not possible, follow these instructions. Stand tall, inhale, exhale and relax. Do not try to pull your stomach in or straighten your back – the wrong size will not only spoil the shape, but also cause discomfort. It is necessary to measure the chest volume, the volume under the bust, the waist and hip volume. We measure the bust and hips from the most protruding places. If there is no centimeter tape, you will need a regular tape or lace, ruler or tape measure. Next, you need to compare the obtained data with the dimensional grid of the brand, since for almost all brands they are slightly different.

How to understand that the bra fits perfectly?

The next question we need to address is how to know if the bra fits perfectly. We’re sure every girl is faced with the fact that the bra looks good and fit in the dressing room, but the first day she wore it, it turned out to be absolutely uncomfortable. In order to avoid such embarrassment, we recommend that you focus on the points on the checklist from the founder of the Blizhe brand when choosing a bra.

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We check whether the size of the bra matches the volume under the bust. The bodice should not pinch the ribs and dig into the back. Ideal when the bra is tied with the last hook. It will stretch a bit with wear and washing, but you’ll have two extra hooks to compensate for the stretch. If the circumference under the bust is wide, the back of the bodice will rise. It shouldn’t be like that.

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Hangers are another important detail on which daily comfort depends. In no case should they cut the shoulders and pull this area. To check if the size is correct, you need to put your fingers under the straps at the top of the shoulders and try to stretch them upwards. If they stretch without any extra effort and you feel a slight stretch, the straps provide support to the chest.

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The bra cup should also not go into the chest, flatten or compress it. Descent can be checked by standing sideways to the mirror.

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The bones should fit snugly into the thoracic space, not protrude above the chest and leave no marks on the body (this indicates that the bra is too small). But as a rule, we all swell during the day, so even if the bra size is chosen correctly, scars can remain until the evening.

But the founder of the Yanchevskaya brand adds that sometimes you need to pay attention to the adjacent dimensions. If 75B doesn’t fit you can try 80A and 70C. If the sconce still does not fit, it is best to look at other models. We’ll deal with that in the next blocks.

Choosing a bra size

I have big breasts. Which bra to buy and which models to avoid?

Victoria Yanchevskaya: It is very important for owners of magnificent breasts to choose models with wide straps that are well-arranged, do not sink into the shoulders and do not leave marks. Full-cup cups are best—full cup that fits the entire breast.

Victoria Yanchevskaya: When choosing a bra to be worn all the time, you should avoid thin straps, missing cups, and a very narrow belt that puts pressure on the skin and back. In other cases, lighter and more erotic models with no bones, no lace or thin straps may be appropriate.

I have small breasts Which bra to choose?

Victoria Yanchevskaya: If a girl’s size is small, then any bra will suit her, as holding her breasts is not a primary task. Everything depends on preference. If you want to lift your breasts and visually enlarge them with a bra, you should pay attention to push-up bras. If there is no such need, lace corsets, boneless bralettes, open bras and other models are also suitable. In fact, girls with small breasts have the least trouble choosing underwear.

Bra selection according to breast shape

I have a fairly large area between the breasts. Which models should be considered?

Victoria Yanchevskaya: In this case, it is important to pay attention to the jumper. In general, it should always fit tightly to the chest and not be too far away. An ideal option for girls with wide breasts is the balconette model, which lifts the chest as much as possible and slightly shifts it to the middle.

By the way, on the contrary, the chest is sewn closely. In this case, there may also be a problem with the bra strap. For such a bust, you should choose either a tight bra or a low jumper bra. Most often these are plunge bras.

Which bra to choose if the bust is slightly asymmetrical?

Victoria Yanchevskaya: First of all, it’s worth noting that this is absolutely normal and you don’t have to worry about it at all. Now there are many “chips” that will help hide the asymmetry. The first option is to choose a bra with elastic lace or an elastic top. The second option is to use additional headphones that can be worn separately. The third option is to give preference to bras with removable push-ups: you can take it off in one and leave it in the other. Asymmetry can also be offset by straps: tighten in one place to raise the chest, and loosen in another place to visually reduce the chest.

What options should be considered if the breast shape is drop-shaped?

Victoria Yanchevskaya: The teardrop-shaped chest is when all the mass is at the bottom and the top has a slight volume. In this case, it is worth buying an underwire bra, because such breasts need good support. If you choose a bra without wires, the load may be mis-distributed and posture problems may occur.