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If you are plus size you need to look beyond that fact and understand that your body is gifted with vivacious curves. You have to celebrate and experience every inch and diameter of your gorgeous body despite the size you have. Plus size girls have all the fun and attention and if you take care of your assets well by wearing supportive lingerie, sexy and body hugging material that enhance your features and make you feel great, then you become the center of the attention. Patty Contenta, a dancer and author of sensuality secrets for women, will tell you how important it is to celebrate your body. You exude charm and confidence, when you love your body from the deepest core of yourself. Patty has won several national and international awards and she has worked with some of the hottest celebrities of our age. All she has to say is that body confidence and self-love goes a long way to making ourselves stand out. Then there are, of course, those special tricks which she shares. These are the intimate best secrets that any woman can give another.
These involve the way we carry ourselves, in holding the honor within us, finding the sexy selves within us, choosing the right dress and lingerie, etc. When we take time out for ourselves, it really becomes easy to choose the perfect and exact body enhancing lingerie for us. Plus size inner wear does not mean baggy flannel and night gowns. You have to really go beyond the rut and embrace your body. You are not competing with the skinny minnies of the world neither are you going to hide yourself. Your body is a celebration and you are going to celebrate your body every day, in the best way you can.
Choose colors and patterns that are vibrant and appeal to you. Your colors should reflect your inner style and character. If you want to be very sure to match your color with your character and mood then you can have a color palette assessment done by any stylist. She will be able to help you feel more confident and beautiful in opening up your true inner spirits. This is a wonderful gift that a woman can give herself. Some colors automatically lift us and make us look fresh and rosy while other colors make us appear dull and sallow. There is magic in choosing the color that gets us looking higher and more vibrant.
More than our individual complexion, eye and hair color, these colors are naturally meant to look great on us as well as uplift us. After color, comes the beauty of choosing something with support and firmness. Plus size means you are gifted, loaded with nature’s bounty. You have curves that you must enhance. It is your duty to wear lingerie which is supportive and which celebrate every inch of your curves. You have to be there in the lingerie department and get your self measured and try the items to understand what suits you best. Then you can go online and buy with confidence (and convenience) and celebrate your plus size.
Mar 28, 2009
Top 8 Common Fit Problems
Fit Problem #1: The center front of my bra is not lying flat.
Solution: Try a larger cup size, as your breasts may be too big for the cup, causing the bra’s center to push away from your body.
Fit Problem #2: The underwire is digging into my breast.
Solution: You may need a larger cup size, or it is possible that the band is too tight. Also, please ensure that you are adjusting your breasts properly in the cup. Sometimes they need a little “encouragement” to sit in the cup correctly.
Fit Problem #3: My breasts are bulging over the top of the cup.
Solution: This means that your cup is too small.
Fit Problem #4: My bra cups are puckering at the top.
Solution: The cup is too big; try going down a size.
Fit Problem #5: My bra cups are baggy.
Solution: This probably means that your cup is too big. If, however, there is excess fabric where the cup meets the strap, but your cup fits smoothly everywhere else, then the problem could be that there is too much cup for your chest. Go for a bra style that has a shallower cup, like a balconette.
Fit Problem #6: The band of my bra is constantly riding up in the back. I’ve tried making the straps looser but it does not seem to work.
Solution: You have one of two problems. First, it is possible that your band is too big. Re-measure yourself and make sure that you are wearing the correct band size. The other problem may be that your bra is old and stretched out—time to buy a new bra in your correct size!
Fit Problem #7: The straps of my bra are digging into my shoulders.
Solution: This means that your straps are doing too much work! Remember, the band of your bra is where you should be getting most of your support. You probably need to go down a band size. Alternately, your straps could be too loose. Try tightening them slightly, but remember that your band should be even around your body. If your band is riding up in the back after you tighten your straps, then you are wearing a band size that is too large.
Fit Problem #8: My straps are constantly falling off my shoulders.
Solution: Your problem may simply be that your straps are not adjusted correctly. This could also be a sign that your bra is old and that your straps are too stretched out. Or you may just have narrow shoulders—if that’s the case, look for a bra that has convertible straps.
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Solution: Try a larger cup size, as your breasts may be too big for the cup, causing the bra’s center to push away from your body.
Fit Problem #2: The underwire is digging into my breast.
Solution: You may need a larger cup size, or it is possible that the band is too tight. Also, please ensure that you are adjusting your breasts properly in the cup. Sometimes they need a little “encouragement” to sit in the cup correctly.
Fit Problem #3: My breasts are bulging over the top of the cup.
Solution: This means that your cup is too small.
Fit Problem #4: My bra cups are puckering at the top.
Solution: The cup is too big; try going down a size.
Fit Problem #5: My bra cups are baggy.
Solution: This probably means that your cup is too big. If, however, there is excess fabric where the cup meets the strap, but your cup fits smoothly everywhere else, then the problem could be that there is too much cup for your chest. Go for a bra style that has a shallower cup, like a balconette.
Fit Problem #6: The band of my bra is constantly riding up in the back. I’ve tried making the straps looser but it does not seem to work.
Solution: You have one of two problems. First, it is possible that your band is too big. Re-measure yourself and make sure that you are wearing the correct band size. The other problem may be that your bra is old and stretched out—time to buy a new bra in your correct size!
Fit Problem #7: The straps of my bra are digging into my shoulders.
Solution: This means that your straps are doing too much work! Remember, the band of your bra is where you should be getting most of your support. You probably need to go down a band size. Alternately, your straps could be too loose. Try tightening them slightly, but remember that your band should be even around your body. If your band is riding up in the back after you tighten your straps, then you are wearing a band size that is too large.
Fit Problem #8: My straps are constantly falling off my shoulders.
Solution: Your problem may simply be that your straps are not adjusted correctly. This could also be a sign that your bra is old and that your straps are too stretched out. Or you may just have narrow shoulders—if that’s the case, look for a bra that has convertible straps.
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Jun 10, 2008
10 Signs You Need a New Bra
If you’re like most women, you dread the day you have to go bra shopping. Women have mental lists of reasons why to not shop for bras: they’re expensive, they don’t like to shop for themselves, and they don’t have the time or the patience to try on every bra in the store, or just can’t find the right fit! Frustrating? There’s no avoiding it—sometimes you need to buy a new bra—and that doesn’t mean when the wires are poking you through the fabric! Knowing when to get a new bra is essential to helping you keep bras that are comfortable and shapely. Here are a few reasons you may be in need of a new bra—now.
1. If Last Summer was the last time you bought a bra. Bra shopping can be expensive. It can be easy to spend $50, $75, or even $100 on a bra, but there are plenty of bras for under $30 as well! Think of it this way, if you can spend that money on a mani/pedi or a couple of movie tickets, you can definitely spend it on a bra!
2. A Special Occasion. Do you have a wedding coming up? A ‘formal’ dance maybe? There are certain occasions you may need to wear a strapless or ‘convertible’ bra—essential to every woman’s wardrobe!
3. Great News! You’re Pregnant! You may not need a maternity bra just yet, but expect to grow a couple of sizes during your pregnancy. Even women with small breasts will eventually need a bra with underwire for support during pregnancy. Taking care of your breasts during pregnancy and nursing, with good bras, can minimize post-baby sagging. Look to brands such as Bali, Playtex, and Calvin Klein for comfortable pregnancy/nursing bras.
4. Your bra just doesn’t fit right. If your bra is stretched, the back strap rides up, you’re constantly adjusting, or you’re embarrassed to wear a tight-fitting shirt—you need a different bra. Be honest with yourself first—Do you wish you were a C cup, but are really a B cup? Or what if a DD is just too small for you? Your bra should support and shape you, without restricting you. Your bra should not be loose in any way when you stand up straight. Don’t be ashamed to check out full-figured or plus-sized bras for the right fight. If you wear t-shirts often, a good seamless bra is essential. Again, stop stressing about your size! Get a bra that is going to be comfortable.
5. Your bra’s best friend is your washing machine. Remember this—bras should be hand-washed. Most of us don’t have the time, but in this case, do yourself and your bra a favor a get a lingerie bag! Bras that are machine-washed/dried need to be replaced much more often than ones that are gently hand-washed.
6. Underwire poking at your skin. The underwire in a bra should lay flat against your skin, underneath the breasts. If you feel the underwire poking through the fabric, you need a new bra! Find yourself adjusting the underwire back to its proper position throughout the day? It’s time for a new bra.
7. Holes in your bra. If your bra is in any way torn, this is a sign it needs to be replaced. Think of it this way, a bra with holes in it can tear completely at any moment. What will you do then?
8. Your bra is not the same shape and does not have the same support as a new bra that is the same size. This is especially true for sports bras. If you hold up your existing bra to a new one of the same size and it does not look the same, you’ve worn it out! Champion or Adidas are good brands for sports bras.
9. You have gained or lost weight. Your breasts are made up of, mostly, fatty tissue, so when you gain or lose weight, it may make a significant change in their size—assuring you a new bra. Whenever you gain or lose 10 pounds, you should get fitted for a bra to ensure you are buying the right size for your body.
10. Ready for a New Look? You don’t have to wait until your old bras are ripped and torn to get a new one! Have fun with it! If you usually wear plain cotton bras, try printed, sexy, lace bras for a quick pick-me-up. You may discover a whole new bra-world for yourself!
Bra shopping shouldn’t be frustrating. If you happen to find a bra that fits you “like a glove” you may want to but a few in case they’re discontinued! Have fun with your bra shopping, but remember, a good bra should be comfortable and should support you—it should not be a nuisance. Happy shopping!
1. If Last Summer was the last time you bought a bra. Bra shopping can be expensive. It can be easy to spend $50, $75, or even $100 on a bra, but there are plenty of bras for under $30 as well! Think of it this way, if you can spend that money on a mani/pedi or a couple of movie tickets, you can definitely spend it on a bra!
2. A Special Occasion. Do you have a wedding coming up? A ‘formal’ dance maybe? There are certain occasions you may need to wear a strapless or ‘convertible’ bra—essential to every woman’s wardrobe!
3. Great News! You’re Pregnant! You may not need a maternity bra just yet, but expect to grow a couple of sizes during your pregnancy. Even women with small breasts will eventually need a bra with underwire for support during pregnancy. Taking care of your breasts during pregnancy and nursing, with good bras, can minimize post-baby sagging. Look to brands such as Bali, Playtex, and Calvin Klein for comfortable pregnancy/nursing bras.
4. Your bra just doesn’t fit right. If your bra is stretched, the back strap rides up, you’re constantly adjusting, or you’re embarrassed to wear a tight-fitting shirt—you need a different bra. Be honest with yourself first—Do you wish you were a C cup, but are really a B cup? Or what if a DD is just too small for you? Your bra should support and shape you, without restricting you. Your bra should not be loose in any way when you stand up straight. Don’t be ashamed to check out full-figured or plus-sized bras for the right fight. If you wear t-shirts often, a good seamless bra is essential. Again, stop stressing about your size! Get a bra that is going to be comfortable.
5. Your bra’s best friend is your washing machine. Remember this—bras should be hand-washed. Most of us don’t have the time, but in this case, do yourself and your bra a favor a get a lingerie bag! Bras that are machine-washed/dried need to be replaced much more often than ones that are gently hand-washed.
6. Underwire poking at your skin. The underwire in a bra should lay flat against your skin, underneath the breasts. If you feel the underwire poking through the fabric, you need a new bra! Find yourself adjusting the underwire back to its proper position throughout the day? It’s time for a new bra.
7. Holes in your bra. If your bra is in any way torn, this is a sign it needs to be replaced. Think of it this way, a bra with holes in it can tear completely at any moment. What will you do then?
8. Your bra is not the same shape and does not have the same support as a new bra that is the same size. This is especially true for sports bras. If you hold up your existing bra to a new one of the same size and it does not look the same, you’ve worn it out! Champion or Adidas are good brands for sports bras.
9. You have gained or lost weight. Your breasts are made up of, mostly, fatty tissue, so when you gain or lose weight, it may make a significant change in their size—assuring you a new bra. Whenever you gain or lose 10 pounds, you should get fitted for a bra to ensure you are buying the right size for your body.
10. Ready for a New Look? You don’t have to wait until your old bras are ripped and torn to get a new one! Have fun with it! If you usually wear plain cotton bras, try printed, sexy, lace bras for a quick pick-me-up. You may discover a whole new bra-world for yourself!
Bra shopping shouldn’t be frustrating. If you happen to find a bra that fits you “like a glove” you may want to but a few in case they’re discontinued! Have fun with your bra shopping, but remember, a good bra should be comfortable and should support you—it should not be a nuisance. Happy shopping!
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