It wasn’t until we went on a little romantic getaway to do some shopping, that I realized that my undies and bra were just too loose! I had been so focused on shopping for the outer garments that I hadn’t even considered that the undergarments would have to be replaced too! I knew that I needed a bra fitting to really determine my new size, so I happily made the appointment at my local Hudson’s Bay, for a REAL bra fitting with a Wacoal consultant.
My Wacoal consultant, Maggie, was amazing! I was blown away when she told me that instead of my 40DD, I should be wearing a 36D! I will never buy a bra again, without her to help me find the best size. She brought me several choices and sizes and checked the fit every time. There was NOTHING embarrassing about getting fitted for a bra. Maggie left the room each time I had to change and was a wealth of information!
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| I’m so thrilled with my Embrace Lace Underwire Tshirt Bra. |
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| My new “bosom buddy”, Maggie. |
1. Get an expert to fit you so that you can stop wearing bras that don’t fit! Over 80% of women are wearing the wrong size (I’m looking at you with the band that’s too loose and the cup that’s too small). Call ahead and book a proper fitting. All sales associates in The Bay lingerie department are trained to help you find the right size, or you can call ahead to be sure a particular expert is scheduled during your visit.
2. Check your bra size about once a year or after every major body change; weight loss, weight gain, pregnancy, etc.
3. Handwash your bras or wash them on the delicate cycle in a lingerie bag. Your bras will last much longer, if you care for them properly!
4. Never put your bras in the dryer! I admit I do this and will stop after I’ve learned that the dryer breaks down the fibres and can change the fit completely!
5. Replace your bra after about 90 wearings. You will notice that they just don’t offer the same support and should be thrown out.
6. Always try on your bras before you buy them. Even if you are shopping the discount stores, realize that each mass produced bra can fit differently. Take a few minutes to try them on first.
7. Young girls picking a bra for the first time, should be fitted by a professional, to make sure that they have the right size. Having the right size from the start, helps to prevent back pain, stretch marks and sagging overtime.
8. Don’t insist you are a particular size without going for a proper fitting. You may have “always” been a 36C but you might not be now. See an expert to be sure you have the right support.
9. If your straps keep falling down, you likely have the wrong cup size. Chances are you are wearing a larger cup than you need.
10. Women need multiple bras for multiple uses. Wacoal recommends you have a about 6 main styles; sports, seamless (also called tshirt), cut and sew (2 part), strapless, minimizer or push up (depending on size), and sexy bras in your wardrobe.
Deborah Coombs
July 31, 2015 at 2:15 pm (9 years ago)For the record – we are the same size 🙂 Except I gained weight and moved up a band. Ah well. It really is important to get properly fitted – regularly. I feel so very much more comfortable and supported in my 36D Wacoal Awareness Bra. Who knew!!
Heather Hamilton
August 2, 2015 at 2:57 pm (9 years ago)I'm walking better in my new size. Going back for another one next week!
Heather Hamilton
August 2, 2015 at 2:58 pm (9 years ago)What a great experience. Feels so much better, Deb!