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Fitting the Small-Busted Woman

This customer can wear cups in sizes AA, A and B (and sometimes a C cup). She can have a band size from a 28 to a 36. When sizing this customer, an important consideration is if she is has a petite, adolescent, or athletic frame, as each of these has its own unique fitting requirements.

The bra should make contact at every point along the underwire; meaning that it must not bow out at the center bottom or poke forward at the top of the cup. The underwire is the framework of the garment; therefore, it should lie…

Read More ~ Fitting the Full-Figured Woman

The full-figured woman can be a B, D, F or GG cup. It is the band size of 38 and beyond that makes her a full figure size. More and more manufacturers are designing great support bras and fashionable bras for the full-figured woman!

The bra should make contact at every point along the underwire; meaning that it must not bow out at the center bottom or poke forward at the top of the cup. The underwire is the framework of the garment; therefore, it should lie against the body giving the cup its shape, not be the support of…

Read More ~ Fitting the Full Busted Woman

The full-busted woman can have a band size of 42, 36, 34, or even 30. However, it is actually a cup size of DD or larger that makes her “full-busted”. Today, many manufacturers, especially in Britain, finally recognize this customer.

A properly fitting bra for the full-busted woman should make contact at every point along the underwire; meaning that it must not bow out at the center bottom or poke forward at the top of the cup. The underwire is the framework of the garment; therefore, it should lie against the body giving the cup its shape, not be the…

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Save Your Shape!

The Whys and Hows of Sports Bras

Every woman needs to wear a bra. But are you aware that there are different reasons to wear different types of bras? You need your everyday bra for everyday support. But you really need your sports bra to save your shape!

When deciding to make working out a priority, many women will invest in the best equipment, the best shoes, the cutest workout clothes, yet not give a second thought to their sports bras. The impact of most exercises puts a downward motion stress onto the body. Two seconds later, that…

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