Model bra for large breasts. Cheat Sheet: How to Choose the Perfect Bra

08.08.2019

With age, the female breast loses elasticity, forcing even those who, in principle, do not like bras, still wear them. But a woman of any age wants to have a beautiful silhouette with the help of a good bra. The only question is not to pay too much for it - after all, not all bras are equally useful.

So that the straps do not pinch the nerve

Fact known to every woman: breasts look taller and firmer if the bra is slightly too small. But this is where the problems begin, leading to real health troubles.

A tight bra, if worn regularly and long enough, can injure the spine and internal organs, as well as disrupt blood circulation. The representatives of the weaker sex are especially affected because of the straps that cut into the body. Even very curvaceous women should not allow them to leave deep red marks on the skin. Their presence is an indicator that the straps are compressing the superficial nerve passing in the shoulder.

And then we wonder why the fingers go numb, and the hands themselves. In advanced cases, they may partially lose sensitivity, which is not easy to restore. Other symptoms of a too tight bra are headaches, neck and chest pain. But the worst thing is that a tight bra provokes mastopathy and even the development of cancer. Women with large breasts are especially at risk.

Wherein you can’t sleep even in the most comfortable bra or just stay in bed for a long time without taking it off. This disrupts the circulation of blood and lymph, since the bra of a lying lady squeezes the body more strongly.

Which models are better to refuse

The risk of mastopathy and cancer arises when wearing bras with underwire, digging into the body under the breast. The reason is the violation of the lymphatic outflow and the associated insufficient excretion of toxic and carcinogenic substances from the body. Underwired bra can be worn for no more than an hour a day, but it is better to completely abandon such models if your size is higher than the third.

You should not constantly wear push-up bras that visually raise the chest high, as tissues and lymph glands suffer from strong compression.

Strapless bras are not allowed, because they load the outer sides of the mammary glands where the lymph nodes are located.

The best bra

Medically sports bra is the best. It is sewn from elastic fabric, with wide straps, so it provides good support for the chest. Its sidewalls are also wide, not digging into the body. There are only two conditions.

Firstly, This bra can't be taken a size too small.- it will not better support the chest, only flatten it. Secondly, the correct, ideal bra should be made of breathable material so as not to create a compress for the mammary glands. Of course, a stunning silhouette with such a bra is impossible, but if you choose the right style for a dress or blouse, the look will be quite attractive.

When a bra is contraindicated

An artificial heart pacemaker was implanted;

Diagnosed with cancer;

Diagnosed with hypertension above the third degree and malignant hypertension.

Women in these groups should wear a bra as little as possible, in exceptional cases. Wherein you can replace your regular bra with sports or alternative clothing- for example, put on an elastic tight T-shirt under a jumper, shirt or even a blouse, choose such a dress style so that the chest is hidden by loose folds, flounces or a dense printed pattern. There are a lot of options, the main thing is the desire to use fantasy and at the same time not feel deprived. After all, the meaning of life is not at all in luxurious satin cups with straps, no matter what the television advertising claims.

Wrong decision

Some ladies, having read about the dangers of wearing bras, draw too general conclusions - and decide to completely abandon this detail of clothing. Wrong decision!

Refusal of a bra is appropriate only at a young age and provided that the chest is small, and outerwear - made of dense fabric. In women after 50, the breasts are often large, and even stretched after a child was fed at one time, or even several.

First of all, it is the risk of injury. Breasts not covered by a tight bra can suffer from being hit by a bag on a crowded bus, from being elbowed in the crowd, and the woman herself often touches people and objects with an extensive bust. And the skin on the chest is especially delicate, painful hematomas and abrasions easily form on it.

By itself, a large and heavy bust without support is a risk of sprain, which causes the chest to sag more and more. In addition, in sagging breasts without a bra, blood circulation worsens, and there it is not far from congestion in tissues and blood vessels. And again, as a result, all the same unpleasant guests - mastopathy and breast cancer.

So it's important to judiciously alternate wearing properly fitted bras with temporarily ditching them and replacing them with elastic supportive underwear.

Right choice

So, which bra do you prefer:

With fairly wide shoulder straps. Bras should not dig into the skin even a millimeter, which happens even with bras in size, but with an unsuccessful design or style that does not fit your body;

With a comfortable side part. It should fit snugly, not hang out, but also not cut into the body, while the skin should not hang down from under the fabric;

Soft, flexible bones. Hard bones are not suitable even in comfortable style bras, otherwise they will invariably dig into the body;

With a slight lift. A good, harmless bra should not raise the chest more than 90 degrees in relation to the surface of the chest;

With a full cup. Bra cups are half or non-traditional in shape, from which part of the breast falls out, creating discomfort to the body;

With the correct position of the straps. On the back, the straps of a buttoned bra should not converge at the base. Only when they are parallel to each other, the chest is provided with good support - with the correct distribution of its weight and without squeezing;

Soft, calm colors. Too bright or very dark bras, with a multi-colored pattern or appliqué, may contain a toxic dye, which enters the body when the fabric fits tightly to the chest;

Properly sized. This can sometimes be tricky given that bra sizes often change with age;

From quality material. The chest in a tight bra often sweats, so it is important that the material is hygroscopic: it allows air to pass through and absorbs moisture well. Ideally, it is better to choose a bra equipped with additional terry cotton pads;

Every woman wants to look very good. To help look slim and fit can beautiful and appropriate-sized underwear. But when choosing a bra, you should be careful, because it is easy to harm the body, and it is difficult or impossible to correct the pathological condition.

What bras to choose?

The negative impact of underwear on the body of a woman

If you wear a tight bra every day and for a long time, then the likelihood of injury to the spine, as well as internal organs, increases significantly.
And with circulatory problems, serious health problems cannot be avoided.
The straps of the bras, which cut deeply into the area of the shoulder joint, pinch one of the nerves. This leads to hand numbness and loss of sensation.
Headaches and discomfort in the chest can be indicators of a poorly fitting bra.
However, the most terrible consequence of wearing bad underwear is breast cancer.

Of course, it is better for women to ask which bra is better before making a purchase. After all, mistakes in choosing a bra will lead to irreversible consequences or mastopathy. Girls with large breasts are at risk.

The best bra

If you ask doctors about a universal bra, they will definitely point to sports models of this type of underwear. The fabric of the product should be elastic, the straps should be fairly wide, and the chest should be well supported. Although a smaller size will still not fit, and the material of the bra must be breathable. Even when choosing underwear, it is necessary to take into account the style of the dress or other outfit.

Breasts falling out of cups?

The cup of a properly fitting bra should fully accommodate the chest. Lean forward, jump. If the breasts fall out of the cup, this is not your model. You need a deep cup with a high insert, then it will be functional and you will not lose your chest.

The neckline should not cut through the chest. First, it's just plain ugly. Under outerwear it will seem that you have not two, but all four breasts. Secondly, the lymph flow can be blocked - this is harmful to health.

If you have a large, heavy chest, you need a side-lined cup. This is such a detail on the side that goes into the shoulder strap. Due to it, reliable support for a magnificent bust is guaranteed.

In the diagram, the detail of the side cut is highlighted in red

The cup can be either complex cut (from several parts) or seamless (soft or dense, padded). It's who you like more. A dense cup gives the bust a beautiful silhouette - it will be in demand among those whose breasts have lost their elasticity and shape.

Complex cupDense seamless padded cup

A very important part of the cut is the insert between the cups, this is a kind of "anchor" of the bra design. Of course, it is very sexy when it is low - the lower the insert, the deeper the neckline. But then functionality is lost - after all, not every breast will hold in a low-cut bra.

The main support function is taken over by the tape under the bust. It is better if it is anatomically shaped, then it will not put pressure on the stomach and diaphragm - it is in this case that you want to throw off your “armor” as soon as you come home after work.

Bones dig into the body?

If you prefer underwired underwear, then pay attention that they completely clasp the chest and in no case dig into the armpit. If the bones are moving away from the body, the bra is not your size. If the bones lie ON the chest, it is small for you. By the way, the bones must also be ergonomic - if you put the right bone on the table, it will not lie flat, but will move away from the horizontal surface in two places.

A high-quality bone will never tear the fabric of a bra - its tip is sealed with a special glaze in the form of a droplet. In good underwear, the bone is wrapped in two layers of microfiber and soft fleece - you will not feel it on the body.

It looks like a bone-blank wrapped in fleece

It looks like a bone wrapped in fleece in the finished product

Do you know how not to ruin a bra when washing in a machine and how not to ruin a machine when washing a bra? - That's right, wash clothes in a special laundry bag. By the way, in such a bag it is convenient to wash thin knitted clothes, even jumpers. They will remain safe and sound, will not stretch out and will not receive any hooks.

Are straps uncomfortable?

Have you noticed that sometimes straps, especially narrow ones, leave grooves on the shoulders? This is not beautiful and simply dangerous - the blood and lymph flow is blocked. The right comfort strap should be ergonomic. What it is? In smart cut underwear, the width of the straps depends on the size of the bra. The larger the size - the wider the strap (remember the lessons of physics - the wider the area, the less pressure). In unloading bras, the strap expands at the shoulder, is lined from the inside with soft fleece or even special foam material. Try this ergonomic strap on yourself - your shoulders and back will thank you.

Ergonomic shoulder strap expands at the shoulder and is padded

There is another problem - the straps fall off. Many women put up with it - what to do, sloping shoulders. Constantly adjust the strap, lift it into place. In fact, the problem is not in the shoulders. The size of the bra is simply not chosen correctly, or such fastening of the straps does not suit you. If you have small or sloping shoulders, choose models with a centered arrangement of straps on the back. The closer the strap is attached to the center of the back, the more securely it will stay on the shoulder.

Does the back bulge?

Turn around, look at yourself in the mirror from behind. If the back lifts up, then the bra is too big for you. The back of properly selected linen is located strictly parallel to the floor. If there are problems with being overweight, you need a wide back and a high armhole. Then you will not look like a caterpillar - the back and armholes will even out the silhouette.

Curvy women prefer a wide back closure with multiple levels for weight changes.

What fabrics?

Our grandmothers wore cotton underwear. We wear microfibre. This is a new type of fabric that has a lot of advantages: such fabric is pleasant to the body, "breathes". It does not cause allergies, wear-resistant, and most importantly - hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture well and immediately removes it, preventing the body from remaining wet due to sweat. And microfiber allows you to produce fabrics of completely different textures - and the smooth surface of a seamless cup, and lace, and embroidery - everything is made from microfiber.

In many models of high-quality bras, the cup is trimmed from the inside with cotton. All seams are closed with charmeuse fabric to eliminate pressure on the skin.

How to determine the size of a bra?

To determine the size of a bra, two measurements are needed. First, use a tape measure to measure underbust. Please note that the tape must run strictly parallel to the floor. Let's say the volume under the chest will be equal to 84 cm.

Then measure your bust. Position the tape also parallel to the floor. It should pass through the most protruding points of the chest. Let's say you have measured 102 cm.

Now subtract the smaller from the larger value. 102 minus 84 - you get an intermediate value of 18 cm. We look for this value in the table and determine the letter:

10 - 12 cm: AA cup	16 - 18 cm: C cup	22 - 24 cm: F cup
12 - 14 cm: cup A	18 - 20 cm: D cup	24 - 26 cm: G cup
14 - 16 cm: cup B	20 - 22 cm: E cup	26 - 28 cm: H cup

In accordance with this table, we got the letter C.

Now back to underbust, our first measurement. If the figure is not a multiple of five, then we round it up or down, we get the size under the chest, which is placed on the product. See table:

Under bust in cm	63-66	68-72	73-77	78-82	83-87	88-92	93-97	98-102	103-107	108-112	113-117	118-122	123-127
Size D/EUR	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100	105	110	115	120	125

Our girth - 84 cm - is not a multiple of 5. According to the table, we determine the size of the bra - 85.

We combine the letter and the size - it turns out C85 - this value will be on the product and packaging.

One little trick - interchangeable sizes

When choosing your bra, an experienced salesperson can use an interchangeable sizing formula. True, this rule is suitable mainly for large sizes. For example, after measuring all the volumes, you came to the conclusion that your size is C85. But, it happens that in the cups of the C85 bra, the chest is placed well, and the volume is too big (the back rises). Then the seller will offer to measure the size D80. Most likely, this will be your second, alternative or interchangeable size.

Alternate Dimension Formula

Volume under bust minus 5 (85-5=80)

Cup size - next letter of the alphabet (C -> D)

It turns out 80D

Video lesson: How to choose the right bra size

How to choose underwear for new mothers?

What underwear to buy for pregnant and lactating mothers? - Only special. Prenatal bra cups "grow" with the breast, they are made of elastic hypoallergenic material. Cups are stable - they should not stretch, their task is to reliably support heavy, milk-filled breasts. And at the same time, the neckline is elastic so as not to squeeze the mammary gland. The cup of such a bra is easily and widely opened with one hand due to a special clip. The underside of the cup is padded with cotton so that the baby's cheek rests on a natural and pleasant to the body fabric during feeding.

How to choose underwear for sports?

If you are engaged in fitness, then you are familiar with such a problem - during intense activities, for example, while running, the chest sways very much, causing discomfort. Owners of large breasts know that sports can be painful.

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The fabrics are durable, dry quickly, are not afraid of sunlight, salt and chlorinated water, skin cosmetics. They include elastane - due to it they are pleasant to the body and fit perfectly on the figure.

Where to buy underwear?

You already understood that the right underwear is a whole science. It is unlikely that such a product can be bought in the market or in the subway. High-quality lingerie should be bought not even in large outerwear chain stores, but in specialized lingerie stores where professional consultants work.

Can I buy underwear in the online store? - It is possible if this online store has established itself as a serious trading platform, and not a flea market where everything is sold - from flash drives to sofas. Read reviews, talk to operators, torment them with stupid questions. If an online store behaves like an expert in the subject of lingerie, takes the time not only to sell, but also to educate / educate their potential buyers, then they can be trusted.

And in preparing our article, we were helped by an expert - an online store of underwear and swimwear Anita from Germany. By the way, the Anita brand has been known in the world since 1886!

We wish you good luck in choosing underwear!

Each of us at least once was disappointed in the recently bought underwear: the chest crawls out of the cup at the first tilt or turn, the straps constantly fall off, the clasp treacherously unfastens at the most inopportune moment, and after just a month of wearing the belt stretches, and its position has to be corrected with any movement . According to Lidia Kotsyukevich, a bra-fitting specialist and head of Lian-M DD+, all these problems are associated solely with the wrong choice of size.

Why is it important to choose the right size underwear?

Learning how to choose underwear is important not only for reasons of comfort and visual appeal - the wrong size can be an additional cause of health problems. This is stated by the oncologist-mammologist of the City Clinical Hospital. D.D. Pletneva Denis Khaylenko: “Studies conducted by mammologists have not revealed that wearing certain types of bras, for example with push-ups, leads to specific breast diseases. But underwear of a smaller size compresses the mammary glands and disrupts blood flow, which causes tissue hypoxia (oxygen starvation). It, in turn, leads to insufficient energy supply to the cells. So the woman gets an additional risk of tumor formation.

Orthopedist, kinesiologist Ibraim Chibichev believes that underwear has a great influence on the state of the musculoskeletal system and the vascular system. “Dystrophy or abnormal muscle tone due to tight underwear comes on faster,” he says. - Violation of blood flow affects the tone of blood vessels and pressure in them, which indirectly can lead to headaches. Too loose underwear harms ladies with large breasts, because the lack of support increases the load on the spine. Proper underwear facilitates the load and prevents aggravation of the curvature of the spine.

How to find the perfect bra

Step 1. Determine your base size

Put on a comfortable bra with a soft cup and measure the girth under the bust: the centimeter tape should fit very tightly to the body and be located strictly horizontally; subtract 7–8 cm from the resulting number. Measure the volume of the chest at the most convex points: the tape should fit loosely against the body, but still be strictly horizontal. Ideally, measurements should be taken with your hands down, so ask someone to help. These measurements will allow you to determine the basic size of the belt and cups according to the size grid in the store.

Step 2: Choose your options

Take to the fitting room several sizes of each model you like: base size; the belt is one size smaller than the base, the cup is one size larger; the belt is one size larger than the base, the cup is one size smaller; basic belt plus different sizes of cups with a step in one direction and another. The actual sizes of bras from different manufacturers with the same marking can vary quite a lot, not to mention the fact that the shape of the breast is an exclusively individual story, so you will have to select the ideal option by trial and error.

Step 3. Measure Everything

The belt is the main part of the bra, it is he who is responsible for supporting the chest. Put on a bra and fasten it to the very last row of loops from the cup (so you have room to maneuver when the belt stretches - and this will definitely happen in a couple of months). The belt should sit tight: try inserting four fingers between your back and the belt, turning your palm with an edge towards your back. If your fingers pass easily and with a margin, you need a smaller belt.
The bones of the cups should completely envelop the chest. If the size is correct, they lie on the ribs, and not on the chest. The bridge connecting the cups should fit snugly against the sternum. “The bra is an engineering design where the bridge is the fulcrum that holds the cups. For daily wear, I advise you to choose a medium or high jumper. Low is good for clothes with a deep neckline to open the chest, ”says Irina Shostak, stylist from Alina Gizatullina’s lingerie styling studio.
With one hand, pull the underwire of the bra from the side of the armpit upwards, and with the other, move the chest in the cup to the center - the entire lateral mass of the breast should lie in the cup. Adjust the length of the straps: two folded fingers should fit under them. If the breast lags behind the cup or, conversely, sticks out of it, the size is not yours. A slightly free cup can only be with asymmetry of the mammary glands. In this case, you need to focus on a larger chest.

Step 4: Get moving

The bra of the right size does not hinder movement. Do not be too lazy to move right in the fitting room: do tilts, body turns, jump. In any situation, the belt should remain in place, and the chest should be in the cup: if it has shifted or "jumped out" - the size is not yours. Any discomfort indicates that the underwear is not suitable, but there is an exception: “I often hear from clients that they are more comfortable in underwear with a loose belt that is almost not felt on the body,” says Shostak, “so a bra matched according to all the rules is not used to may seem tight. This should not be embarrassing: you will get used to the new sensations in one or two days.

Underwear is the basis of a woman's wardrobe and it is better not to save on it. But many women neglect this advice, believing that others do not see this part of the wardrobe, and therefore why overpay? But in vain, because a good and high-quality bra looks much better on the chest, emphasizes its shape, and wearing it is much more convenient and pleasant. Our article will tell you what to look for when choosing this intimate part of the wardrobe. But first things first.

How to choose the right bra - types

In this section, we will discuss the types and shapes of bras, get acquainted with the differences that exist between them. Let's review modern models:

Classical. In such a bra, the cups are maximally closed, thin bones are inserted into the base; foam pads are thin or not at all.

Push up. The cup has a triangular shape, into which a dense supporting material is inserted - foam rubber or silicone. Such a bra, as it were, lifts the chest and due to this it seems larger.

Minimizer. In this form of a bra, the cups are, as it were, divorced to the sides. There are no foam inserts in this form. The main task of such a bra is to make the chest visually smaller.

Angelica or balcony. Angelica is based on a rigid structure. The special shape of this bra allows you to well support the chest, making it open at the top. The straps are wide apart and can be removed if needed. Angelica is perfect for a dress with a deep neckline.

Corbeil. A bra of this shape is similar to an angelica, but the cup in it is more closed, and the neckline is narrower.

Bustier. A bustier is a corset with soft underwired cups. In addition to the fact that the bustier supports the bust well, it also visually makes the waist thinner and the figure more slender.

With soft cups. This bra is the most comfortable - the cup completely covers the chest and goes into the shoulder strap. The corrective effect of this form is minimal.

Silicone. Silicone cups are interconnected with a clasp. The silicone bra has no straps.

Which bra model to choose?

In this section, we will teach you how to choose a bra model based on the size and shape of your breasts.

Owners of small breasts who want to visually increase volume should pay attention to push-up, bracer and corbeil. Avoid models that visually reduce the shape. Also, the popular model Angelica will look spectacular on a small chest.
So for owners of a magnificent bust, a classic model is suitable, as well as models with soft cups on wide straps. If you want to visually reduce your breasts, get a minimizer.
Ladies who want to correct the upper part of their figure should give their preference to the bustier. It will not only beautifully emphasize your chest, but also make your waist thinner.

What to consider when choosing a bra?

The cups should fit tightly around the chest.
The straps should be of such length that the bra lifts the chest a little.
The bra should not cut into the skin and even more so squeeze the chest - this is fraught with problems with the mammary glands in the future.

Give preference to models in which you are comfortable.