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The golden rule when it comes to dressing
for your body shape, a rule that more than 60% of us women are still trying to
master, is that the foundation of any woman’s outfit begins with her underwear.
Wearing the incorrect bra, especially when you’re big-breasted, is not only uncomfortable but can make you look sizes bigger than you actually are –both of which can have an impact on your confidence.
Owners of Treasure Chest, a local company that offers an affordable range of high quality lingerie designed for big-breasted women, Karley Parish and Shelley Smyth share their top tips to consider when it comes to choosing the correct bra fit:
- If you’re slightly more blessed on top, underwire bras work best and give your breasts the support they need.
- When fitting an underwire bra, make sure that the wire lies comfortably on your chest wall.
- If your breasts spill over and push out above the cups, resulting in a “double-boob” effect and if the underwire tends to stick out in front, digs under your arms or lifts up in the front just below the breasts, then chances are you’re wearing too small a cup size.
- The back band of a bra is just as important as the front part as it provides 90% of the support. When the band is too big it can cause the bra to ride up your back causing the breasts to sag and emphasising any “back fat”.
- The back band of your bra should fit firmly, yet feel comfortable and should rest against the middle of your back.
- Look for bras that lift and centre the bust line.
- If you can lift your arms in the air with your bra staying put, then it’s a good fit.
- Slip on a top over the bra to see how your body shape will appear once dressed.
To help you bust out in comfort and
confidence, Treasure Chest is giving away three Vicki bras – the newest
addition to Treasure Chest’s shelves valued at R475.00 each.
Beautifully made
from black jacquard fabric, the Vicki bra is accented with stunningly striking
purple embroidery - the perfect combo for those who like to feel powerful and
sexy yet elegant and feminine at the same time.
Designed with generous shoulder straps, a 3-clip fastener and underwire, the full cup Vicki bra, available in sizes 34D to a 42J, provides excellent comfort and fantastic support in all the right places.
*Treasure Chest is only cater for sizes D-J
To win:
To stand a chance of winning this fabulous wardrobe foundation, simply tell us what style bra is best suited for big-breasted women?
For more information about Treasure Chest, or to view their catalogue, visit www.treasurechest.org.za or call 021-9765713/0732495955 to find a stockist near you.
