Beautiful bras - Finding YOUR PERFECT size and style
published:
Monday | April 14, 2008
Nashauna Drummond, Acting Lifestyle Coordinator
This convertible bra has four brassieres rolled into one. It can act as a Racerback, halter, strapless and regular for all-day comfort.
If you have trouble finding that bra with the perfect fit, or one that goes with your trickiest outfit, this week's Flair breaks it down for you.
Forget what you thought was your size, here's how to get it right. Cups should lie level against the skin. If any space exists, get a size smaller. Straps should not be cutting into the skin but snug enough on your shoulders so that they won't shift around. Straps should be adjusted to provide lift, but not so much that they raise the front or back. The band should not fit high in the back. If there is any skin spillover at the side, you should go a size up. Sizes may vary based on the cut, so don't just grab a size and go give it a try.
Essentials: Ladies, your wardrobe should include: a strapless, Racerback, plunge, halter and a convertible.
Models: Nicole Grant and Pulse models; Tennith Atterbury, Heidi Ann Jamieson and Patasha McLean.
The larger you are, the more essential support becomes, but that doesn't have to be at the cost of looking or feeling feminine.
Need a little boost? This ultra seamless padding gives it to you without revealing your secret.
This bandeau bra is perfect for sleeveless tops and dresses. - Andrew Smith/Photography Editor
For square-neck tops or dresses, a demi- bra is the perfect fit. - Norman Grindley/Deputy Chief Photographer
For those daring necklines a plunge gives the right support and coverage to expose with confidence. - File
Ultra feminine lace and bow accent brings out your inner Peitho (goddess of seduction). - photos by Andrew Smith/ Photography Editor
No more fidgeting with wonder straps. The Racerback keeps bra straps from peeping at the sides of sleeveless tops.
They lie beneath the clothing, sometimes peeping out from beneath the blouses and tees. And though they are meant to be functional, they can be a tool of stimulation. Yes, they are bras and men (for the most part) love 'em. So what exactly gets them going about bras?
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Jephtha: I have no specific preference. But there is a certain aura of a woman in a bra. More importantly for me, are the breasts they're holding.
Malcolm: Preferably black on chocolate brown or light brown skin. I like the ones that hook at the front because they are easier to handle.
Seymour: I only like bras when they are off. Seriously, I don't really have a special thing about bras, but I guess the lacy ones or the strapless ones are attractive.
Godfrey: I like the training bras because they make even the flattest, most sagging-looking breasts look sexy. I also like the mesh ones when they are worn by women with perky breasts. They just have this way of accentuating the nipples.
Eustace: I find nothing about them attractive. I wish women would stop wear the offending garment. One more t'ing to tek off!
