I thought it was about time to go for my 1st bra fitting. No mater what you call them Bra, Bras, Brassier, Boobie holders, or over the shoulder boulder holders you have to wear a Bra. I’m approaching the big 4 0, to really start taking care of “the girls” and get fit for a proper bra. A few of my friends have asked me about the experience bra fitting, it is like I went to someplace mysterious.
I choose not to go to the bra large chain, because I am a plus size girl. I certainly have never known Victoria’s Secret or her bras. My body has changed after the birth of my children. I am not up for some prefect little body seeing my goodies in a changing room. I am not ashamed, just realistic. I love my womanly curves and time gives you an appreciation of all those curves.
- Fact the person who fits you for a bras gets up close and personal with “the girls”
So I went to a bra local place that has an older more mature lady. Who has an amazing rack because she has taken care of her breast over the years. By looking at her and know she has an engineering marvel under her clothes.
I walked in and am quickly ushered in the changing room. Where the lady takes out a tape measure and takes some measurements (without your shirt on).
Questions she will ask
- Have you had a bra fitting before?
- What bra cup size are you?
- What type of bra soft cup, padded, underwire, color?
Then she comes back with a few bras. At this point you are without a bra and she helps you in it. Note: there is no hooking of the eyelets in front and twisting the bra to the back like you do at home. (so be prepared she will latch the bra for you.) Then you both look in the mirror to see how the bra fits. She might also recommend a different bra cup size and changing manufactures. Showing you why it is a bad choice.
I tried on about 10+ different bras. In the end realizing that I am a smaller size then I thought (who knew?) I thought I was always a C, educated on boob lifting I am a B. Have you ever heard of a B cup bra in Plus size? No because in that entire shop they had one 42 B.
Bra Strap fit: when you buy a bra the hook should be snug on the last hook because as it stretches out you go to the smaller hooks, no dents in shoulders.
Cost Bra: about $70. I know crazy right but it is not it makes feel and look better plus if I care for it it will last (NO dryer) Quality over Quantity ladies.
Bra Attractiveness: The thing is bras that really do what they are suppose to -which is hold the girls up, are not always cute. Bras need structure to fight gravity. But isn’t more important to have your breast look fantastic while dressed. The sexy bras little might look cute now in those little cups, but in 20 years you boobs might be at your bellybutton. Save the fancy sexy bra for the bedroom and get a work horse for everyday.
Location of your breast: they should be somewhere between your shoulder and elbow… no lower
Bring a tight shirt while trying on a bra: so you can see the difference of how much better you look with the right support
How often to do without a bra: wear a bra always unless in bed or bathing to help fight the dread dropping. If you have been in the YMCA after senior swim you know why .. GRAVITY and TIME not kind to women.
How often to get fitted for a bra: whenever you loose or gain weight or when you boobs hang low.. don’t wait as long as I did.
Frequent bra buyer programs: My Brazier shop did a follow up phone call to make sure I was pleased. They also have a buyers program buy 5 and get a discount on the 6th.
Have you had a bra fitting? When was your last bra fitting? Was it at sears when you were 12?
Come on it is time to get fitted for a Bra.
Do your boobs hang low..can you tie them in knot, Can you tie them in a bow….(me hum to myself)