Confession: For most of my adult life, I've been wearing the incorrect bra size.
It's true. And I am going public with this information for any of my readers who may also be suffering from IBS (Incorrect Bra Sizing).
I arrived at the bra size I've been wearing through trial and error - trying on bras and giving my best guess at which one fit right. But today, I said modesty be damned and allowed the lingerie assistant at Nordstrom's to help me find the right bra. Turns out that the La Mystere bra that Oprah loves, and which I had been wearing, isn't so right for me. And to add insult to injury, I've been wearing the wrong size bra by a long shot.
I know I'm not the only one out there confused about what bra size I should be wearing. In fact, my mom was wearing the wrong size, too. I was slightly befuddled at being 27 and finding myself asking the the assistant, "So how should the bra fit?" Here's a hint: you should not, as I was, be using the straps to hitch the girls up.
And once I had on the right size - and after I had recovered from the astounding cup size from further down the alphabet than I would've liked -I was amazed at the results of a little lift and separate. I discovered that the size of my bust does not mean I must endure a painful bra with digging shoulder straps and an underwire hellbent to break my ribcage. Forget the truth - the right bra size will set you free. For those of you who wish to follow in my footsteps, I support you. And your bra will, too.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Lift & Separate: A Tale of Two Boobs
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Ashley, I had the exact same thing happen to me about 3 months ago. I went into the Nordstrom lingerie department to buy a new bra, and was told I wore a bra several sizes too small. Who knew?
I had the same shock of the cup size increase, but all is forgotten when you forget you have a bra on at all :)
I think I read somewhere that up to 8 out of 10 women wear the incorrect bra size for their shape - so Ashley, I commend you on your public service annoucement!
Oh, Ashley! This is a cause near and dear to my heart (and busom, as it is). I'm glad to hear that your are properly supported!
Preach on, sister!
i tried to get sized once a few years ago and it didn't go over so well. the girl put me in a bra that squeezed the breath out of me. my heart is still open, though, searching for the ONE that will set me free...
I can't say enough about my new bra. Even Mom said I looked better this morning.
Nik, I actually liked this woman so much I got her card. Next time you're in town, you should go see her. ;)
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