The health of the mammary glands depends on the quality of the underwear that the woman wears. The bra should fit well to the body and fit the size of the breast . The bra function is to support the bust and retain its shape, so it is important to take care of the selection of this clothing detail as closely as possible.
Dimensions of bras in letters and numbers
To pick up the right clothes in the store, you need to define two parameters in advance:
- Girth (in cm) under the mammary glands. Find out the size under the bust, standing and lowering his hands along the trunk.
- The maximum girth (in cm) of the breasts. The tape should pass through the most prominent points of the mammary glands, including the nipple centers.
With the data obtained, you can easily determine the correct size of the bra - the table below shows the correspondence of these indicators to the standard labeling of bras in numbers and letters. Before buying, you must always try on the product. If you feel uncomfortable, you should ask the seller to show the adjacent options of laundry, for example 70C instead of 75V.
How to choose the size of a bra?
When buying a bra, many women determine the length of the belt and the letter value of the cup capacity separately. These parameters must be taken into account simultaneously. Cups of identical marking can have different capacities depending on the volume under the breast, which is clearly shown in the figure. The best way to choose a bra is to try it on. Mammary glands in the correct underwear should not sag and squeeze.
How to choose a bra for a large bust?
The main thing from which you should refuse to own a luxurious breast - push-up . A lush bust does not need extra volume, and the tabs will create inconveniences, deforming the mammary glands. To choose bras of large sizes, you need to identify and take into account both letters and numbers in the marking. The breast should be completely placed in the calyx, but not "spread" in it. The ideal bra supports and raises the mammary glands, emphasizing their shape.
Tips on how to choose a bra for a large bust :
- Prefer wide straps. Lush breasts have a lot of weight, which delicate straps can not stand.
- Choose bras with bones. Without these details, a large bust does not get enough support, sags down and looks like a shapeless mass.
- To buy linen with several hooks on the belt. The only clasp can not withstand the impressive weight of lush mammary glands.
How to choose a bra for a small bust?
The main error of the owners of a neat chest is the search for linen only with a cup of AA, A or B. Women with small breasts first need to pay attention to the girth of the belt. In the recommendations of specialists how to determine the size of the bra, the need to take away from the value obtained 10-15 cm is indicated. For example, if the volume under the breast is 75 cm, then the linen is selected, starting with the marking 60-65. The letter parameter can be either C or even D. To determine the size of a cup of a bra - to know its capacity, and not the volume of the breast.
Basic tips for choosing clothes:
- Measure bras. The shape of the bust is different, even if the size is correctly determined, the model may not be suitable. The mammary glands should not be squeezed, but emptiness in the calyx is undesirable.
- Prefer thin straps. The small breast is not heavy, wide straps for its support are not needed.
- Choose bras with a comfortable push-up. Additional volume does not hurt, but it should not prevent the placement of mammary glands in the cups and create extra space.
Silicone bra - how to choose the size?
Bra-butterfly - 2 soft translucent cups, connected in front. It is attached to the skin with a sticky inner surface. "Butterfly" is suitable for women with small or medium breasts, otherwise it will not stand the weight of the mammary glands. The described type of linen is marked only by letters. Often they do not coincide with the usual notation, and women get an unsuitable invisible bra - the dimensions corresponding to the standard grid can be determined from the table below. Before buying, you need to verify your parameters with the markings on the package.
How to choose the right shape bra?
Breasts can have different outlines, be widely spaced or with a narrow "planting". Before determining the size of the bra, it is advisable to choose the perfect bra style. Lingerie should not only support, but also beautifully "pack" the mammary glands, giving them a seductive silhouette. Existing forms of bras can be determined by groups:
- Classic. Closed cup of several sewn pieces (flaps).
- Plan. Bra with a low jumper to create an elegant hollow.
- Balkonet. Support from below, the cup covers only half of the breast and raises it.
- Corbeil. The bra is like a plan, but it's more open and sexy.
- Bracier. Figured calyx collects the chest from the sides and visually increases the size.
- The minimizer. A special bra for a lush bust hides an extra volume.
- Molded cups. Seamless underwear with excellent support, gives the mammary glands a neat rounded silhouette.
- Vanderbra. The bra is like a brazilier, but more closed, tightens the chest.
- Shelf. Maximum sexy bra, does not cover even the nipples.
- Push up. Linen is completed with tabs that visually increase the size.
- Bracelet. Bra without pits and seams, looks more like a tank top with cups.
- Universal or Bendo (Bando). The design of straps and seams, can have support in the form of a solid frame, lacing.
Special brassiere
In some situations, none of the above models. Other versions of the laundry are selected when individual breast support is required in accordance with special needs. It is important for every woman to know how to choose the right bra and determine the size for non-standard cases:
- bearing;
- breastfeeding;
- intensive sports.
How to choose a bra for pregnant women?
The mammary glands of the expectant mother quickly increase in volume due to the expansion of the ducts. In this situation, apply all of the above rules, how to determine the size of the bra, but the parameters should be monitored every 6-8 weeks. Special underwear with wide straps and adjustable cup volume can be purchased from the 6th month of gestation, if the breast does not begin to increase earlier.
How to choose the right pregnant bra:
- The bra of the future mother is made of natural fabrics, linen or cotton.
- The model should be without seams and ryushek, capable of damaging the skin.
- Preferred fully closed cups supporting the chest, and wide straps.
How to choose a nursing bra?
The size of the described type of laundry is easy to determine according to the previously stated rules, it is marked identically (numbers and letters). It is more difficult to understand how to choose a bra for feeding by design. There are the following types of bras:
- Front closure. Lingerie instantly releases the mammary glands, but the breast during breastfeeding is completely bare and difficult to lay back.
- Zippers on the calyx. The bra fits well, but can damage the skin. Zipper can be easily identified visually through tight clothing.
- Button on the strap. The calyx is easy to unfasten and lower, all manipulations can be done with one hand.
- Elastic bra. The underwear is simply pulled down, releasing the mammary gland. Comfortable option, but without proper support.
How to choose a sports bra?
In intensive training, especially associated with aerobic exercise (running, jumping, fitness and others), it is important to securely fix the chest, preventing oscillatory movements. This will help prevent stretch marks and sagging of the mammary glands. Tips on how to determine the size of a sports bra, are identical to the recommendations for the purchase of standard lingerie. The main difference between the training variant is the style and design.
How to choose a bra for sports:
- Fabric - a soft synthetic material with the ability to absorb and remove moisture.
- Breasts are mostly wide. Narrow webbing is appropriate for yoga, pilates and other static sports.
- Cut - a bra for training is reminiscent of wrestling or top. From below it is equipped with a dense stretch strip.
- Calyx - completely closes the breast and keeps its shape, is free of stitches, perfect in size.
Compression bra after surgery
This type of laundry refers to medical devices intended for correct recovery. A special bra after surgery should be selected by the doctor in accordance with the individual needs of the patient and the type of surgical procedure performed. Therapeutic bras are made with different degrees of compression (grades 1-4), they can not be determined on their own. Buying an appointed underwear, a woman should pay attention to the following parameters of the bra:
- elastane in the fabric;
- the presence of bones;
- wide base and straps;
- deep and dense calyx;
- comfortable landing.