The Perfect Bra For Your Low Cut Dress

When it comes to fashion, there are many choices we can choose from. Making a choice based on an event is a time tested task. Wearing a sexy low cut dress to a cocktail party is a great choice, but you need a bra that will work with the look.

With a low cut dress, your goal should be to achieve a focal viewing point from your face down through the bust line. As the old saying goes, "Hey, my eyes are up here!" To achieve the look, you want to show a lot of skin and your dress should do that. To really make the look go, however, you want the focal line to run vertically from your forehead to your cleavage. This means you need some cleavage to make it work.

The perfect bra for this look is a sexy underwire plunge bra. Theses bras are unique in that they tend to create a vertical crease of cleavage without showing any bra material. This can be done because the cups tend to be three pieces that fit snugly. They are designed in such a way that the only area where there is not a lot of coverage is in the cleavage. As a result, your breasts will naturally mold in that direction, which will create the desired look. Importantly, the plunge bra will not push the breasts up, so don't expect such a result.

If you really want to go for monstrous cleavage, a regular bra is not really going to do the job. The problem is the more you reveal, the more likelihood the bra will show. The solution is a "U" plunge bra. This bizarre looking bra gets its name from the area below the cleavage. Instead of running horizontally from the bottom of one cup to the other, the bra material goes straight down towards your belly button a few inches and then bends back up to the other cup - a "U" look. This allows you to really show a ton of cleavage, but the bra is very uncomfortable and provides little support to your breasts. It might be good for a short event, but not much longer.

The little black dress should be a part of any woman's closet. To look your absolute best in it, try a sexy underwire plunge bra. You'll be smiling at the number of looks you get.

Comfort First For Intimate Lingerie

When it comes to wearing lingerie, the number one thing that ladies look for is comfort. They can be meticulous with the design and style, with the fabric it is made of, even with the color and other minute details but first and foremost they are truly concerned for the comfort and are after for it beyond anything else. Undergarment companies understand the need of woman to feel comfortable wearing lingerie that they even conduct research and interviews and apply certain technology in manufacturing undergarments to come up with something that ensures comfort and much needed support. Every time a new line of lingerie is being presented and promoted, expect that the companies behind them have got something to offer like perhaps a more fitting body contour design or better quality of materials.

Makers of intimate lingerie know for a fact that women nowadays are engage in more activities than ever before and therefore they are more mobile. They just don't stay at home cooking, gardening, knitting and attending to various household chores. Well, they still do those things but more activities were added on their list. Most women go to work, engage in outdoor and recreational activities, go to the gym and do sports. Simply put, women are more active these days and it means that they needed all the comfort and support they could get from they undergarments. Some of the latest innovations in lingerie-making are the following:

o Strapless brassiere are great when you wear tubes or off-shoulder clothes however, many women have complained that the metal underwire is very uncomfortable.

o Brassieres with detachable plastic straps (stretchable and are more comfortable to use, also comes in a variety of color to match a particular outfit, some are even transparent to make the appearance of the bra strap less noticeable since there would be certain occasions where an exposed strap is perceived to be a major turn off)

o Seamless lingerie (the no-trace rule applies here, for those women who would be wearing tight pants or those made of Lycra (like jogging pants and gym outfits) and other body-hugging clothes and do not wish that their panty lines show whenever they bend or twist or walk)

o For lactating mothers, a brassiere that opens are designed to suit their needs. This is so that they do not need to remove the bra when they are breast feeding.

o Body-hugging lingerie (for a more defined body contour the elicits that sexy confidence)

o Breathable bras and underwear are the product of latest technology called the 'breathing technology'. This lets the skin breathe and as a result very comfortable for the wearer.

You can sometimes ague about quality over cost. The good lingerie is often costly which is why not many will be able to afford them. However, if you are willing to wait for sale season, you might just be lucky enough to get them for a friction of the cost.

The materials that are used to make the intimate lingerie and undergarment plays an important role in making it comfortable to wear. Listed below are the three most common type of materials often used to make them:

o Cotton


Lingerie made of cotton are not only reasonably priced but also comfortable to wear especially for those who leads an active life. This type of undergarment will be able to absorb sweat therefore making the skin comfortable to breathe.

o Silk

Silk is a luxurious material and with that comes the expensive price tag. Undergarment and intimate lingerie made from silk will also carry that luxurious and silky feel on the body. Silk is also cooling for the skin. Because of its luxurious trademark, silk is always associated with the royalty and they have been known to wear silk for special occasion.

o Satin

Satin undergarment and lingerie are much more affordable than those made from silk. They are smooth and sensual therefore can ignite passion when worn or felt by the skin. Men like the feel of satin nightgowns because of this. Satin, although smooth and soft is very durable and they can last long and even without the care and attention given to them like silk.

Mary Phelps Jacob - Making Bras Comfortable

You probably don't give much thought to the background of the brassiere when you put one on each morning. You should! If it wasn't for a woman named Mary Phelps Jacob, you would be very uncomfortable.

Statistics show that many women do not wear the right bra size. This leads to complaints regarding the comfort of bras. If you are one of these women, you have no idea how good you have it. Look back 100 years and you find bras that were more torture device than breast support pieces. At that time, women were still wearing bra-corsets that were extremely restricting and used whale bone to hold everything in place. To say they were uncomfortable is a minor understatement. Whales weren't too happy either.

In 1913, the world of brassieres changed dramatically for the better. The women of the time were sick of feeling miserable and one woman in particular took action. Mary Phelps Jacob was a socialite in New York. She purchased a dress for an event that had a plunging neckline. The traditional whale bone corset looked horrific under the dress, so she needed an alternative. With some ribbon and two handkerchiefs, she came up with the first modern bra design.

The bra was a hit. Soon friends and family were asking her to make them versions of this new undergarment. When one paid her a dollar, the lights went on in her head. She could make a business out of it. Smartly, she immediately patented the bra design with the patent being issued on November 3, 1914. The world would never be the same.

Ironically, the bra really did not become a big hit until World War II. There wasn't any fashion trend that made the change occur. Instead, women went to work in factories and corsets were simply not a viable undergarment option when doing so. As the war progressed, the government also asked women to stop buying corsets as they steel used in them was needed for the war effort.

Obviously, the bra you wear today has advanced dramatically since 1913. Still, the 1913 bra created by Mary Phelps Jacob was the first patented bra that moved from the constricting, painful corset idea to the modern bra ideal...... For this reason, both women and whales owe her a debt of gratitude!

Per Fit!

Many women profess that they would rather be comfortable but look unflattering, while others declare that they would rather be uncomfortable as long as they look cute. An ill-fitting bra is uncomfortable, unflattering, and sometimes, just downright ugly. Proper-fitting lingerie should not only be comfortable but should make a woman look her best by lifting, separating, accentuating, supporting and minimizing or maximizing her assets.

Most studies indicate that 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra (you may not want to admit it, but you're probably one of them!). A poor-fitting bra does more than ruin a fabulous outfit; it also makes a woman appear unkempt and sloppy. Finding a well-fitting bra is a lot easier than you think. The key is to have accurate measurements. Lingerie should be comfortably snug, not binding, pinching, or gapping.

To calculate your bra size:

1. Measure for band size. Grab a tape measure and keeping it parallel with the floor, measure under your arms, around your back and directly under your bust. Round all measurements to the nearest whole number. If the measurement is even, that's your band size; if the measurement is odd, add 1".

2. Measure for cup size. Standing straight and keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor, measure the fullest part of your bust (around your back and across the nipple line). Please make sure you're not wearing a padded bra when you do this! If you have large and/or sagging breasts, pull your bra's shoulder straps up for a more accurate measurement. Round all measurements to the nearest whole number.

3. Calculate your bra size. To determine your bra size, subtract your band measurement (step 1) from your cup measurement (step 2). A one-inch difference is an "A" cup. For each inch in difference, the cup goes up by one size. For example: 2" = "B" cup, 3" = "C" cup, 4"= "D", 5" = "DD" and a 6" difference = "DDD" cup.

Example:


o Step 1: Band measure = 37". The measurement is odd, so add 1" = 38" band

o Step 2: Cup measure = 40"

o Step 3: Subtract band measure from cup measure: 40" cup - 38" band = 2" or "B" cup


o Conclusion: Your bra size would be 38B

Now that you're found your true bra size, here are a few additional pointers.

1. Just as buying a pair of shoes a size too small can damage your feet, buying a bra that is too tight is not sexy and can also damage your breasts. If you are spilling out of the cup, go up a size. Similarly, if you're filling out the cup, go down one cup size. Cups should be full without spilling over the tops or sides.

2. Measure your bra size every year as your body changes, i.e. from weight gain, weight loss or pregnancy.

3. Check your bras and discard those with loose straps, lost elasticity, and tears.

4. Underwire bras are meant to surround and support your breasts. If they poke or jab, try going up a cup size.

5. Experiment with different styles of bras. Every style and cut fits and shapes your bust differently.

6. Hand wash your lingerie in cold water and drip dry. Hot water will shrink the material and can cause the underwire to pop out. Do not wring or squeeze the water out.

With all the bra styles to choose from, I encourage you to find your true bra size. Upon request, many department stores offer complimentary bra fitting. The right bra will not only enhance an outfit, it will also upgrade your image and help you look and feel your best!