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Find the Best Bra for Your Body

Your favorite bra may fit perfectly under that cool vintage tee you just bought, but it’s all wrong for the strappy tank you’re planning to wear on Friday night. Crisis? Not exactly. It’s pretty common to be confused about (or not even own) the right bra to wear for different occasions, but don’t worry, Fashion GirlSM is here to help!

A typical mistake that women of all ages make is guessing their bra size. “There are few telltale signs that your bra is the wrong size,” advises industry expert Wendy Felton, a Sr. Sections Editor at Intimate Apparel Business magazine.

  • Make sure that the center piece of the bra lies flat against your chest (if it doesn’t that means the cups are too small).

  • Then, check out your profile in the mirror to see if the wire is resting directly beneath your underarm.

  • Finally, ask yourself if the bra feels comfortable or is it too tight and painful. If you have one available, let an expert at a lingerie store, such as Victoria’s Secret, measure you properly to get your exact size, or you can visit Zafu.com for tips on how to measure yourself.