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According to Wacoal, 8 out of 10 women are in the wrong size bra. A bra should make you feel beautiful as well as enhance your wardrobe. A properly fit bra should contain, support, lift, and shape, your bust as well as be comfortable.

• Breast tissue is completely contained in the cups.
• Absolutely no gaps or wrinkles in the cups or any spilling over of breast tissue.
• Center section between the cups should lie flat on the chest.
• Wires lay flat against the chest wall and wrap around and do not touch breast tissue.
• Band of the bra must anchor low at or below shoulder blades.
• You should be able to run 2 fingers under the band without any shifting of the garment.
• With side view, bra/breast should sit in the middle to upper half of arm between elbow and shoulder.
• Bra should remain anchored and not shift when raising arms above head or sitting in a chair.
• The bra must feel comfortable.

• Bra is uncomfortable.
• Straps fall off shoulders.
• Underwires poke or bother.
• Back of bra rides up.
• Breasts bulge or spill out of the top or sides of the bra.
• Pain in neck and shoulders. In this case, a supportive bra which evenly distributes weight is appropriate.
• Bra leaves lines or marks on skin after prolonged wear.
• Straps dig into shoulders.
• Cups are not full, puckering or gapping.
• Breasts sag and have no lift or support.

• You gain or lose 5 lbs or more since your last refit.
• You start or stop an exercise program since your last refit.
• You get pregnant or have just given birth.
• If it has been more than one year since you were measured.
• You are going through menopause.

Determine Band Size

1. Wear a good-fitting, non-padded bra.
2. Wrap the measuring tape snugly around your rib cage, just under your bustline.
3. Select the Band Size according to your rib cage size as follows:

4. To confirm the Band Size, wrap the measuring tape snugly around your rib cage, just above your bustline and under your arms. This measurement should equal the Band Size.

Determine Cup Size

1. Wear a good-fitting, non-padded bra.
2. Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust, making sure the tape measure lies flat around your body.
3. The difference in inches between the Band Size and the bust measurement will determine the cup size:

Did you know that you should maintain a bra wardrobe to match the range of tops in your closet? A woman’s bra wardrobe should be as well thought out as the one she wears over it. Ideally, you have 7 bra styles in your Bra Wardrobe, including:

1. A seamed bra for maximum lift and support under heavier fabrics.
2. A seamless bra for a smooth silhouette under fine knits and t-shirts.
3. A contour bra for evening out, shaping and covering.
4. A t-back for under sleeveless and tanks.
5. A strapless for evening wear.
6. A sexy bra for you know why.
7. A minimizer or push up bra, depending on your size and need.

You will have a favorite bra. You should have 4 of that bra so that you always have a fresh one to wear.

		Seamed - Worn under suits, blouses, heavier fabrics. The seams maximize lift and support and provides excellent separation of the breast tissue.
		Seamless - Perfect under fine gauge knits and t-shirts providing a smooth silhouette.
		Contour - Lightly lined bra is a must for great shaping and opacity purposes. A winner under t-shirts and knits, contours come in a variety of styles with convertibility.
		T-Back - A must for under any sleeveless or tank styled top.
		Strapless - For complicated necklines or evening wear.
		Minimizer - For women who would like to appear smaller busted. The average Wacoal minimizer will reduce a woman’s bust line approximately 1”.
		Push Up - Ideal for women looking to be naturally enhanced.
		Drop Dead Sexy - Just because you deserve it.

Ideally, hand wash your lingerie

As an alternative to hand washing, Wacoal recommends the following:

• Machine wash a bra inside of a mesh lingerie wash bag.
• Fold the cups together, fasten the hooks and eyes, and place the straps and hooks and eyes inside of the cups.
• Place the bra in the bag and into the washer.
• Use mild detergent, no additives or bleach.
• Remove from wash bag and dry hanging or flat.

Never place any lingerie in the dryer.

The rule of thumb is that a bra should be washed after every time it is worn to remove body oils, perfumes, moisturizers, self tanners, etc. A bra should be retired after being worn and washed 100 times as it will not offer as much support as needed.

Tips

• Always wash bras and panties before you wear them for the first time.
• Measure your bra size every year.
• Replace your bras every 6 months due to wear from laundering and use.