The Theory: A good foundation of unmentionables and unseens makes a huge difference in the fit and flatter of a woman's wardrobe, and thus in the confidence of the woman.
The Problem: Finding the correct fit. All women are not proportioned the same. (I know, shocker.) For something worn by most (hopefully ALL) of us daily, we really have little knowledge of correct fit and style for our curves. We would rather live in discomfort and disfit than ask a total stranger for assistance. (About 8 out of 10 women wear the incorrect size!)
The Remedy: Get fit! When I heard the passionate tale of a friend in her quest for the perfect underwire, and her desire to help others, I took her up on the offer. She claimed that Nordstroms offered the best figure fitting service she had tried, so if you are fortunate enough to live near such a store, GO! If, like myself, one doesn't exist in the entire state, read up on fitting tips and enlist the aid of a good, trusted friend. You will both emerge feeling like new women.
My Personal Feelings: This is something that is essential and inevitable, though somewhat awkward to discuss. I have to set aside enough time that I don't feel rushed, go without husband or children, and try to hit the January/February sales. I also try to go on an "off" day when stores won't be as crowded. This is an investment. (And you're going to want at least 3 good ones for rotation.) I try on everything in my size. You never know what's going to fit well until you try it. I don't trust anything with less than 3 hooks, and I don't like the WWII white torpedo models. I want the band to be tight enough that the straps do hardly any lifting, and it should be snug on the loosest hook. (Generally women go down a band size, and up a cup size when they find something that really fits.)
Last trip I was lucky and found something I liked on the clearance rack--I ended up getting about 75% off of the original price. Yippee. (this was after scouring a previous store and coming up with only one that worked. Try multiple stores if you need to!)
Parting Thoughts: Size doesn't really matter. Good fit, support and coverage are more important than a number/size. Lock'em and load'em and you'll feel like a million bucks-- even as you keep'em under wraps. =)
Good Luck!
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There is a Nordstrom in Salem (and a few in Portland) and I know the lady there. But, I have yet to get "Fit"--maybe after the nursing stage? I am glad you had luck. I never seem to!!
Ok...I think it's a Dillards that doesn't exsist here. That's where I found my other fav. support (as there isn't a Nord's in NM...argh.)
OK - so which store should I go to in Albuquerque. I would love to go up a cup size, as I'm a "Nearly A" cup. Honestly, I don't know why I even bother with "support" - there's nothing there to support. My one consolation is that when I'm old and gnarled, my boobs will never reach my belly button!
Tell your friend Windy that she should head to Victoria Secret. They do a great job of measuring, and they have bras that help us less well endowed girls look like there is actually something there! It took me way too long to figure that one out!
I have to disagree with Holly. Sorry, Holly. I think they are very respectful with the fittings at Vicki's Sec, but they got my cup size WAY off! I think they measure so you'll get some good Cleavage.
I don't think there is any hope for my shrunken, saggy, flat, hollow you know whats! Like you, I need to get fitted with no husband/kids so I guess when I'm 50 I will get a descent bra! Fun post!
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