“SEXY,” is the what came to mind when London Douglas, a junior Strategic Communications Major, was asked to describe what the perfect bra means to her.
Her Campus definitely agrees with London. But, in reality, the perfect bra is more than just sexy. It’s comfortable, versatile and long lasting. The bra is an essential part of a woman’s under trimmings. The right bra will offer great support, and can relieve stress off of a woman’s back especially if she is larger chested.
So, how do you really know if you’re wearing the right bra size? It’s simple. Her Campus breaks it down for you with 3 easy steps. You will need a tape measure, a mirror or a friend.
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First find the measurement under your bust. Wrap the measuring tape around your bust keeping it straight and level across. This will determine your band size.
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Take the measure and wrap it around your bust with same technique in Number 1
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Then subtract that measurement of your band from that of the bust determine your cup size. 1 number between is an A cup, 2 a B cup and so on. For example, if you measure your band at 34 and your bust at 36, 36-34 is 2, making you a 36B.
Sounds complicated to do yourself, but luckily stores like Victoria Secret and Aerie have experts that use similar methods to find the right fit for you.
Once you have your bra size configured you are ready for the best part, shopping! It’s going to be easy to get distracted by delicate lace, pretty colors and cool straps, but the one thing to keep in mind while browsing is practicality and versatility. You can wear a black or nude bra with more things than a green one. Can the straps come off? Now you have two bras instead of one. Bras that are versatile can save college girls like us at Her Campus a lot of coin. The next big question is how much push? Push-up bras are designed to give girls a little umph in our cups. But Push-up bras can help in cases where some ladies with heavier chests sit up nicely. Ultimately, when shopping Push-ups, you should look for the same support and comfort you would one without that extra push.
The bra is the staple piece in femininity. It gives women support while staying sexy and versatile for any occasion. Having the right bra knowledge while shopping may even keep some dollars in your pocket to get some cute undies to match later. Whether its push up, lace or strapless, the right under garments will have your clothing fitting right and you feeling confident. Now lets go shopping!