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Keep in mind that different styles will fit differently and that you will need to find one that suits your needs. But before settling on a style, you must first find out what size you are. Bring as many Bras as the store allows into the dressing room, of 2 or 3 styles in multiple sizes of each, so you can try them on in succession and compare fit.

There are 2 figures on the bra size. The number refers to size around, and the letter refers to cup size, a ratio comparing the circumference just below (or just above) the bosom to the circumference around the largest part of the bosom.There are different methods for measuring, but most people don't have a measuring tape with them, so here is what you look for:

The base--from below bosom around to the hooks in back (if a back-hook bra)-- should lie parallel to the floor. If it rides up in back, try a smaller size (#). If the elastic does not lie smoothly (cuts in) try a larger size.

The cup (letter AA, A, B, C, D, DD, etc) should fit comfortably as well. If you spill over the top try a larger size. (Demi bras are fine, and especially useful if you are between cup sizes, but the silhouette of your bosom should have an uninterrupted line.) A too small bra will hold you in a bit, but above the seam of the bra you will bulge out unattractively. A too-large cup will have puckers/wrinkles of fabric at the top or sides.

The straps are generally adjustable, but will not make a poorly-fitting bra fit better. They are an acknowledgment that some bosoms are higher up (closer to the collar bone) than others. They help keep the bra secure, but in the dressing room the bra should stay on even if you slip the straps down over your shoulder.

Keep an eye on the general amount of support you need. Larger-sized bras generally will have more hooks both for extra support and to lie flatter. Some also have broader straps, though if the bra fits properly that is less necessary.

Hooks: Sport bras (stiff elastic, pull-over) offer more compression (less bounce) but work better in the smaller sizes. There are back-hook sport bras for larger cup sizes, but they are harder to find. For example, Champion offers their sport bras in either B/C cup or D/DD. Front hook bras are pretty, and easier to reach if you have flexibility issues due to age or injury. But Front-hook bras are not adjustable, so if you normally would use the first or last hook on a bra, or if your size fluctuates, they will not fit you properly.

If you are a difficult size to find, try researching online for brands that make your size, and then see where they can be purchased. Purchasing online or by catalog is generally better suited to women who have more experience with what sizes/styles suit them and which do not.

Another factor is padding, of different varieties.

* push-up bras with padding underneath, like the infamous Wonderbra, designed to increase the overall size (appearance) of your breast and offer a bit more cleavage. * slight padding over the nipple area, so they don''t show through in a chilly office. * mastectomy bras, with pockets into which you may add fillets/cutlets (separate padding) to balance your appearance. Aside from women who have had a breast removed due to cancer treatment, many women are just naturally bigger on one side than the other. Lastly, after all that, look at what style looks good to you, from among those that fit well. A poorly fitted bra, no matter how pretty it is on the hanger, will make you look frumpy, lumpy, or classless. A properly fitted bra will not only look better, it will in the long run improve your posture and leave you with more energy at the end of the day. When trying on a bra you should bend over and then fit your breasts (with your hands) into the cups of the bra, straighten up and hook the back up.

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