After it was discovered that 80 percent of Australian women wear the wrong bra, an expert fitter has given her tips on choosing the right bra for you.
Research conducted by Triumph Lingerie found the eye-opening statistic when they quizzed women on what bra size they were opting for.
Daily Mail Australia was told by Debra that she owns DeBra’s label.
Good bras must fit comfortably around your back. They should also sit equally on your body, from front to back. The underwires should not be visible. Your breasts should cover the cups completely.
Triumph Lingerie’s research revealed a shocking stat when it quizzed women about their bra sizes.
“The underband should not be too tight, but it shouldn’t feel uncomfortable. Debra stated that if the underband rides up, it is because the back is too large.
The breasts must be completely enclosed within the wire. This should lie flat against the body. A larger cup is required if the wires are digging in the armpits or the breasts bulge over the cups.
An underwire is a wire that sits below the cup to provide extra support. A smaller underwire may be needed if your bra lifts above the band.
It is equally important to find the perfect bra shape for you. She said that the correct bra shape can reduce bust size.
For extra support the underwire should be placed under your cup. If the wires are raised under the band, a smaller bra is needed.
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Debra noted that tape measuring is not accurate for A-D cups, but it can be used up to size 14. After that size 14 it’s very unlikely that the fit is perfect.
“Choosing bras from different brands, styles or fabrics may result in a variation in the size of your breasts,” she explained.
“With lockdown over and summer around the corner there is a lot of interest in colourful lingerie especially in romantic colors like reds, pinks, and corals.
“We’ve also seen a great demand for supportive swimwear, which is still fashionable and fashion-forward. This can be found again in vibrant summery colours or prints.