Category: abrathatfits
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The Surprisingly Common Phenomenon of Sizing Up for Depth
Back when I was 14 and just learning about how bras should really fit, I measured myself at home by /r/ABraThatFits‘ guide at a 26FF, then was fitted by a friendly in-store fitter into a 28G/26GG . I remember thinking during the fitting that the Cleo Maddie fit very well, and left the store happy…
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“You’ll have to come and get fitted instore” – or do we just not know how to talk about bras?
If you’ve ever looked up bra fitting information online, you’ll be presented with a page of google results by lingerie companies and retailers, most of which give you the same (basic) advice: “if your band rides up, it’s too large!” “the gore should tack” “if the cups are visibly too small, they’re too small” “if…
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Rib Cages and Bra Fitting – a Masterpost
I’ve realised that while there are titbits (pun intended) of information about how rib Cages can affect bra fit floating around, it’s never been collated into one easy to access article. So I’ve tried to do that: most of the information in this post is credited to other hardworking bloggers, please check out the credits…
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The Outwards Scoop
We all know that it’s important to scoop all tissue from the outside of the bra *into* the cups, as well as positioning the wires correctly, but recently I have been thinking about an extension of the manoeuvre: The Outwards Scoop You may be thinking that this is just a way to make a too small…
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How to Take the Best Bra Fit Pictures (& Imgur Privacy Guide)
Note: This blog post has images with text on them, so I’ve uploaded a text-only version here that should be compatible with text to speech readers. Angles Make sure you’re taking these pictures with neutral posture, as that’s how fit is judged! If there is a difference in fit on each breast, be sure to…
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Bra Science – 16 Signs You’re Wearing a Parachute Bra
Since people loved my 11 Signs You’re Wearing a Boob Hat post, I have decided to write one about the opposite syndrome: The Parachute Bra. Parachute bras are worn by people who have realised that the “plus 4” method of measuring people is a terrible system, but they go too far the other way – wearing…
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Hi, can you tell me what's that pretty green bra? Thanks in advance.
Here is a thought I would be interested in exploring: How would the opposite affect wire spring? (meaning if the…