You have heard me talk often in many different ways about the do’s and don’ts about wearing a bra and how to get the most from your lingerie collection. Today I will cover them again in hopes of driving home how important it is for larger ladies to wear a proper fitting bra.
Ladies do you treat your bras like guys do their favorite pair of jeans? If you do you are doing yourself a disservice, because an improper fitting bra leads to back problems, your clothes not looking good on you, and in some reported cases and increased risk for breast cancer.
How do you prevent “Blown Out Bra Syndrome” from infecting your full figured bra collection?
It is actually pretty simple, yet it is something that millions of lingerie devotees overlook daily. Read more...
Know your REAL bra size and only buy bras that fit properly
When it comes to a bra it serves as the foundation to the rest of the wardrobe for many plus-size ladies. Wearing the proper size is critical to things like posture and how clothes that you wear look. Not only is the bra itself an essential part of your wardrobe but there are a few occasions that certain bras are needed for certain occasions. Below are six bra that should be a part of your lingerie drawer.
The Balconette
Full Coverage
Plunge
No Wire
Demi
Strapless
Though most ladies own at least one of these styles summer sales going on right now from Hips and Curves.com and LaneBryant.commakes it affordable to try other styles without having to spend a lot of money. If you have at least one of each type in your lingerie drawer it will eliminate the need for last minute scrounging for the proper foundation for that fabulous summer event you were invited to. Happy shopping.
More than a few posts over the years have been dedicated to talking about lingerie for plus size women. As most of you already know part of the inspiration behind starting Full Figure Plus for me was to help my wife find affordable lingerie that fit properly. Almost six years into blogging I still read constantly about full figure women wearing the wrong size bra and began to wonder what the problem is and how it could be solved.
Lets cover the basics first.
Measure your band size – Measure around yourself just under your breast. Odd number round up to the nearest even number which will be your band size. Note: Do not use the old ethos of adding 4-5 inches to determine size which was used before the invention of bras of today. Read more...
Over the years several posts have been dedicated to making sure that you have not only a proper fitting bra but enough bras to fit your needs. Such things as not wearing your bra to often between washing and being fitted if your weight increases or decreases but what if you had the chance for a bra makeover? You read right – a bra makeover.
I’m sure you’ve never thought about getting a bra makeover, but plenty of women out there are in dire need. 70% of women are wearing the wrong size bra, resulting in an ill fit for the rest of their outfit, back and shoulder pain, as well as bruising and digging. Slipping straps, riding up backs, or not enough support have women everywhere ready to write a Dear John letter to their old bras. Now’s the chance to apply for a Bra Makeover from Playtex! Read more...
Long time Full Figure Plus readers remember part of the foundation of this blog is to help ladies find affordable comfortable bras. Most of what you will see listed below is not new the information has been around for years but the question still on peoples lips is, “Are you wearing the right size bra?”
Knowing what size bra you wear is dependent on two numbers. Those numbers are the bra or band size and cup size. To find out these numbers you will need a tape measure if you are doing it yourself or the preferred method is to have a professional measure for you..
If you prefer to do it out by hand, read and follow the instructions below. You will need a tape measure (preferably paper), and a pencil. You should be wearing the most comfortable bra you have while doing this but it is not required. Read more...
Ladies I realize when it comes to most of the blog posts about plus-size or full-figured lingerie I am speaking directly to you. With Christmas coming up and Valentine’s day just a few months away this is the time when that special man in your life will look to purchase you some sexy undergarments.
Since most guys think about the hot movie star or some random porn star when it comes to lingerie we totally miss the boat when it comes to shopping for lingerie for the plus-size goddess we have in our lives. Thanks to Bra Stop Limited the have offered up some helpful tips for men when it comes to making lingerie and bra purchases.
Oh and ladies its fine if you pass these tips on to the man in your life so you can avoid an awkward moment when he makes a mistake and gets you the wrong thing. Or email him the post and tell him to watch the videos. Read more...
You have heard me talk often in many different ways about the do’s and don’ts about wearing a bra and how to get the most from your lingerie collection. Today I will cover them again in hopes of driving home how important it is for larger ladies to wear a proper fitting bra.
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