Let the holidays begin!! With party season and gatherings and gift giving underway, we have plenty on our minds, especially when getting dressed up for these occasions. A while back, I showed some party dresses on this post. I also included a Girlfriend's Note, of sorts. It had to do with undergarments. Wear properly-fitting bras and no visible panty lines! This is probably a topic that not many of us will talk about, but because I want us all to shine like the top of the Chrysler building, {a line from the movie Annie - it's a classic} I will talk about it.
One thing we ladies have in common is our bras. Whatever your level of show-off-the-girls or cover-them-up, the girls must be catered to and here's how to do it properly. Making sure that we wear the correct size not only makes them look better, but it also helps us feel better. The wrong size bra can be uncomfortable and sometimes hindering to your breasts.
One thing we ladies have in common is our bras. Whatever your level of show-off-the-girls or cover-them-up, the girls must be catered to and here's how to do it properly. Making sure that we wear the correct size not only makes them look better, but it also helps us feel better. The wrong size bra can be uncomfortable and sometimes hindering to your breasts.
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Here is some information from Nordstrom on how to measure yourself to get the correct bra size and what the incorrectly-sized bra will look like. If you prefer, they have YouTube videos. Here's one for BRAvo! Nordstrom Fits America. The other is Nordstrom Fit Fundamentals.
A bra that is too small can cause pain in your back
and in your breast. Your breasts and the skin surrounding the band
appear to be spilling out. While less breast coverage may be the look
that you are going for, opting for a push-up bra of the right size can
assist you in achieving that look. This keeps the rest of you locked and
loaded where you are supposed to be. In other words, the skin
surrounding your bra band will appear seamless in your outfit, making it
a more attractive look for you.
A bra that is too large offers no support whatsoever. It
allows breast tissue to stretch and over time your breasts start
becoming friends with your belly. That's normal during pregnancy, but
not any other time.
Some of you may be saying, It was the right size when I bought it. I've got you covered. Here is information on how to properly wash your bra. Laundering a bra correctly can help extend it's life.
From personal experience, I got professionally fitted after having my second daughter. I had gone up and down so many sizes between two pregnancies and post-partums and breastfeeding that I had no idea what size I was. I came home with a bra that fit me to a tee. My dresses and blouses looked so much better. My shoulders felt comfortable to move around. I felt as good as a lady feels when she leaves the salon with fabulous hair. I want that for all of you, especially during this holiday season. We are meant to shine, Ladies, even if it's just for ourselves!
Here are some made in the USA undergarments. Enjoy getting dressed!
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Above from left to right:
An Undeniable Glow Bralette
An Undeniable Glow Undies
Commando 'Utopia' Control Camisole
Above from left to right:
Les Coquines 'Valentin' Sequin Triangle Bra
Elegant Underpinnings Slip Corselet in Black
Only Hearts 'Leopard Lace' Underwire Bra
What are your thoughts on this topic?
Karina |
