Any girl will confirm: seeing the bra of your dreams in a lingerie store that fits like a glove is a rare stroke of luck. It happens much more often that the cup or volume is not the right size.
This dissonance is caused primarily by the physiological characteristics of the structure of the female body. “Rubensian women” may well have small breasts, and inches 70 C. Try to find something in a lingerie store that matches this request. In this case, sellers advise choosing a bust according to the cup, and adjusting the volume at home yourself or taking it to a studio to have it reduced/increased. The advice is correct. Sometimes this is really the only option to become the owner of “your” bra.
We will tell you how to sew a full-length bra with your own hands.
How should a bra fit?
How to choose the right bra shape and not make a mistake with the size? The answer is quite simple. Do this visually, focusing on the sensations of your body. A good bust fits perfectly, holds the chest tightly, does not press anywhere, does not rub, does not dangle. The main thing is that it does not cause any discomfort or pain.
What should you pay attention to in the fitting room so as not to make a mistake when making a purchase? Consider several parameters at once.
- Straps. Ideally, they do not fall off or put pressure. If you pull the strap off your shoulder and the cup stays in place and continues to hold your breasts, everything is fine. If the cup slips along with the strap, change the size to a smaller one.
- We raised our arms, and the chest remained down, and the bust rose along with the arms - we reduce the volume.
- If the belt of a fastened bra is pulled to the side by more than 4 cm, change the volume to a smaller one.
- If your breasts visually stick out unattractively from the top or sides of the cup, and feel like they are being squeezed (customers often say that their breasts are tight), change the cup size to a larger one.
By following these simple rules, you can quickly figure out the size and choose the desired shape.
Important! Busts of the same size, but different shapes, fit completely differently on the body. Start your fitting by choosing a shape.
Ways to reduce bra volume
What to do if the cup fits perfectly and the volume is large? At the same time, the bust generally fits the shape, is incredibly beautiful, and do you really want to buy it? The answer is - we take it! And we take it to the nearest clothing repair shop.
If you have the time and desire to tinker at home yourself, reducing the volume is also possible. Experienced seamstresses advise doing this.
- Put on your bra and, without fastening it, move the edges of the belt behind each other until it fits snugly enough. The main thing is not to overdo it. It would be even better to secure the new volume with a pin and walk like this for a few minutes.
- If the belt does not cut into or put pressure anywhere, we leave it; if it cuts in or, conversely, when moving, it moves or dangles again, we correct it.
- After measurements and correction cut off the excess length of the clasp, sew the clasp back.
- Second way - cut off the excess on the sides, near the cup, or a little at the clasp, a little on the sides.
Useful tips
Small tricks that may come in handy in any given situation.
Tip 1.
Use special volume reducers.
Tip 2.
How to prevent straps from showing under a dress with a T-shirt neckline?
We pin them together behind the back near the shoulder blades, with a paper clip or tie them with a thin rope.
Tip 3.
Do the straps of your new bra mercilessly rub your shoulders during the day?
A panty liner will come in handy. Remove the protective layer and carefully wrap the strap with the gasket.
Tip 4.
For washing we use only a special mesh. Dry the bra horizontally on a towel. When storing, do not put one cup into another. When we travel, we use special cases for bras.
And the main advice. We always remember - it’s nice to be a woman!
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