Hey curvy girls all over the world,
We all can use a little expert advice when it comes to finding the right bras and keeping them in good condition, right!? Well, last month Playtex sent me into the Macy’s store on 34th Street to meet their fit expert for a bra fitting. I get my bust measured at least once a year and the last time I had one was in August of 2010, so, I was due for another fitting. During my fitting I learned a few new things. One of them was that I went up a cup and band size. I wasn’t too happy about that but what can you do?
It’s important to get a professional bra fitting because as you all know there are a myriad number of women who are walking around wearing the wrong bra sizes. You’ve seen their cups running over when the bra is too small or their girls hanging down to their stomach because the bra is too big and unsupportive. A professional bra fitting is not only just about finding your right size but finding the right style of bra that works for you. Every bra is not created equal. For instance, I like demi style bras because they give me a nice round shape and make my breast look smaller. A professional will be able to suggest a variety of styles that will work for your shape.
The Playtex fit expert also gave me a few of her tips on maintaining the life of your bras. Here’s what she had to say:
-When putting on your bra always put it on arm to arm. Hooking it and then turning it around will only stretch it out and possibly pop a seam in the cups. (Raise your hand if you’ve been hooking and then turning. Both of my hands are raised).
-To get the longest life out of your bra’s, when washing, always hook them closed and let them air dry. It helps maintain their shape.
After my fitting, I learned about Playtex Secrets. Playtex Secrets bras are what I like to call the fun and flirty bras. They offer a variety of styles for the woman who likes to wear deep V-necks or plunging necklines. Playtex Secrets even offers t-shirt bras. In my opinion, every girl should have a t-shirt bra. It makes a remarkable difference. Your light and sheer fabrics look much smoother.
I was very happy when I received the Playtex Secrets Perfectly Smooth Underwire bra in the mail. The main reason was that it had a fun and stylish print, Blue Leopard! I’m all for the classic white, black, and beige, but how many of those colors do you need? The t-shirt bra was cute and colorful. Most important, it gave me full coverage. I wore it with one of my favorite cotton summer dresses and everything looked smooth. I even wore it with a few of my silk tops for work and there was no bunching or bulkiness. The straps were soft and cushiony and did not slip off my shoulders. The bra was practically invisible under my clothes. I loved it so much that it could quite easily become my everyday bra.
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HI!
I actually never went for a bra fitting. Where exactly in macy’s is it? do you have to make an appointment? do they charge you for the fitting? if they do, about how much?just curious, because i might havr to bring the munchkin and i want to be in and out quick. thanks!
I need to find better bras myself! will have to check out the t-shirt bra!
@olivia. JCPenney does free bra fittings all day every day in the intimate apparel part of the store. I tried on the Tshirt and loved it. It is now one of my every day bras.
Another great place to get fitted is nordstrom’s. The ladies there can help you without being too touchy feeling (unlike a recent excursion to intimacy, where the woman would not let me touch the bras, and nearly molested me). They carry size 30 bands (which most places don’t) up to 48 bands.They were the only place that told me I was a 30G when other places were trying to squeeze me into a 34DDD. Plus, since they have such a diverse range, they don’t have to do fuzzy bra math to make you fit a bra and instead they can find a bra that fits you.
does anyone know where you can get a size 46L bra that actually holds you up without killing your shoulders?
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