Bra, the foundation of every lingerie drawer

A well-fitting bra is worn to support your breasts. With this, it can help you avoid physical complaints such as neck and back pain. A well-fitting bra does not cause stretch marks or chafing.

A bra without underwire is ideal if you have unpleasant experiences with bras with underwire that sting or cause pressure points. Although a bra with underwire gives a little more support than a bra without underwire, it is good to know that 80% of the support comes from the band under your breasts. Wearing the right size is of course important.

Bra sizes are displayed differently numbers and letters, and this varies by country. For example, the European size used by Dutch Designers Outlet is size 75B in the UK and US size 34B. In France they call this a 90B so always check the correct size for the country you are buying from.

The numbers represent the size of the bra, and the letter indicates the size of the cup. Note bras come in different models, each with its own cup and fit. So much difference in breasts, so much difference in bras.

For large sizes, there are bras with wide and sometimes padded straps, extra firm support and some cover the breast completely (full cover bra). Brands such as After Eden, D cup & Up, Elbrina and LingaDore offer bras specifically designed for larger cup sizes. Other brands specializing in large size bras include Lisca and Rosa Faia

Large size bras have wide, sometimes also padded shoulder straps, often have one more hook on the back which makes the side panels a bit higher, just like the slightly higher middle piece between the cups. Just that bit of fabric ensures that the breasts are nicely separated from each other which looks much nicer, and that the breast also stays nicely in the cups, even with more movement.

A bra is too big in size when the band at the back creeps up, the straps keep dropping, the cups crease or have too much space. A bra in the wrong size or model has a poor fit and often causes not only a lot of discomfort, but underwires can also break easily or puncture the fabric. So make sure your bra is the right size - certainly not too wide - and that the cups and underwires follow the breasts nicely and therefore support them well.

Proper fitting and experiencing which model and size fits best and comfortably is important for finding the perfect bra. It wears comfortably, provides support and ensures a flattering fit.

A push-up bra is specifically designed to ensure that the breasts can be lifted. Because of this lifting, it goes without saying that the cleavage is additionally emphasized. For a push-up bra, it uses tight-fitting underwire combined with comfortable-feeling padding to elevator the breasts up and push them toward the center. The smaller pads found inside the cups further ensure that your breasts will look noticeably fuller. Push-up bras are known to be particularly suitable for women with smaller breasts.

For a balconette bra, it is a type of bra where the cups are cut lower at the top. As a result, the top of the breasts remain uncovered. Furthermore, with these bras it is also noticeable that the shoulder straps are placed slightly further apart. Therefore, they are not close to the neckline, but are located slightly closer to the shoulder tips. Because the cups in a balconette bra are found closer together, a nicer, fuller cleavage is created. In practice, a balconette bra can certainly also be an interesting choice for ladies who already have a larger cup, but would like a fuller-looking cleavage.

When buying a bra, make sure to always try on the loosest setting. Also, always check that your bra looks good under your clothes. In addition, it is not recommended to buy a new bra during 'your monthly party'. Furthermore, always check that the underwires are in place and slide two fingers under the band of your bra to check the size. Finally, you should also thoroughly check whether the cups fit your breasts properly or not. Of course, it goes without saying that you should also pay attention to whether the bra has the look you want.

Wearing a bra is not actually necessary, yet most women choose to do so anyway. The majority of women believe that wearing a bra makes them feel more attractive and confident. Moreover, a bra is also often partially visible under a deep-cut top, for example, so it adds to the look of the outfit. Also, the fact that the breasts stay in place better by wearing a bra obviously contributes to the fact that an awful lot of women are big fans of it for good reason.

Would you like to be able to figure out which size of bra to order? Then you need to take into account two different pieces of information in doing so. One is your breast size, but in addition to that, you should also pay attention to the so-called cup size. Regarding the chest size, you measure the size of your body just below your breasts. It is a good idea to stand in front of the mirror while measuring. Measuring your cup size is done by measuring the circumference of the fullest part of your breasts. Then check the size chart.

The average age at which girls first buy and wear a bra is 11. For some girls, they may need a bra as early as age 8. Other girls choose not to wear a bra until age 14, for example. So there is actually no real fixed age for this. Therefore, the general reason is that girls choose to start wearing a bra at the time when they no longer feel comfortable walking around without one. Also, when the breasts hurt while walking or playing sports, the time may be ripe for wearing the first bra.

Good lingerie should always feel like a second skin. Does your bra no longer feel quite right? Or do you feel that you can no longer move comfortably and freely when wearing a particular bra? Then it's time to move on to purchasing a new one. Is the fabric of your bra starting to fray or do you notice that the underwires are loosening? Even in these cases, this is a very clear sign that you would do well to buy one or more new bras for your closet.

Would you like to buy the most optimal bra to wear during your pregnancy? Then initially keep in mind that thin straps as well as delicate fabric may not be able to support your breasts. Are your breasts larger than E? Then it is recommended to choose a maternity bra with shoulder straps that are at least one centimeter wide. For underwire bras, they can be an excellent choice, but only when they fit well and do not pinch the breasts. Only then can you count on the best comfort and support.

When you need to purchase a maternity bra varies from woman to woman. This is due to the fact that not all women's breasts grow at the same rate, on the contrary. For this reason, it is usually recommended to proceed to buy a maternity bra at the time when your regular bra no longer feels comfortable or no longer fits at all. Moreover, the breasts often become quite sensitive during pregnancy. Choosing a special maternity bra can then be especially interesting because they are known to offer more support and the fabrics ensure less irritation.

A good bra is important because of several reasons. First of all, the right fit can ensure that your bosom gets a firmer elevator. Moreover, it also ensures that you can count on optimal comfort throughout the day. With an optimal fit of your bra without pinching underwires or shoulder straps, you will also automatically be able to count on a significantly better posture. Add to this the fact that a good bra or beautiful lingerie in general also ensures that you can count on an elegant silhouette and it may be clear that a good bra is very important.

Is it better to amount to a bra or not? There is something to be said for both. For example, many women enjoy going through life bra-less. They believe that their breasts feel much freer, giving them better comfort. In addition, not wearing a bra would also benefit blood flow to the breasts. On the other hand, a lot of women do swear by wearing a bra. They say they experience a lot more comfort because of the considerably better support for their breasts. Whether you choose to wear a bra or not is a very personal choice.

A soft-cup bra is a bra with no padding. Wearing such a bra allows you to realistically accentuate the natural shape of your breasts. For many women, they have a definite preference for a soft-cup. The absolute number one reason why a soft-cup bra is so well perceived has to do with the sublime wearing comfort involved. You actually hardly feel that you are wearing a bra. Therefore, the elastic fabrics that these bras are made of ensure that they feel very fine on the skin.

Do you choose a pre-shaped bra? Then you are actually choosing a so-called padded bra. In this case, a shell-shaped support can be found under the fabric in which your breasts fit nicely. Your breasts will then assume the shape of the shells, pushing them more forward and/or to the side.

For many ladies, the choice of a pre-shaped bra may soon be made because of a few advantages associated with it. For example, pre-shaped bras provide extra firmness so that your breasts do not move too much freely. The cups also ensure that your nipples are not visible when it is cold and is an excellent choice to wear under T-shirts!