Before the appearance of the bra, women wore corsets, which often injured the chest and diaphragm. In 1890 Parisian Herminia Cadoll invented a bra, and only in 1935 he was perfected - cups were added to it.
If the choice of a bra is correct, the breast will retain elasticity, beauty and health for a long time. If the bra is tight, then the woman's breathing becomes more difficult, the veins and lymphatic drainage pathways are squeezed, blood circulation is disturbed. Over time, this can lead to serious problems: from lack of milk to breast diseases. At the same time, a loose and spacious chest bra does not protect and looks unattractive under the clothes.
Calculation of the size of a bra
A woman should have 5-6 bras in her wardrobe for all occasions. To make the right choice, the size of the bra should be selected based on the volume under the breast (from 70 to 100 cm, the size varies within 5 cm) and the fullness of the chest (from AA to DD). The fullness of the breast is calculated as follows: first, you need to measure the volume of the body along the protruding points of the chest, and then subtract the volume from the received volume under the breast. For example, the volume of completeness is 95 cm, the volume under the breast is 80 cm, meaning: 95-80 = 15 cm, which corresponds to the letter marking B. So, the size is 80B.
Bras with "bones" or "skeleton" should not be worn every day, while such bras should be worn no more than 12 hours a day. Before buying, you must necessarily try on a bra to avoid discomfort when wearing it in the future. It's good to give up synthetics and buy bras from natural materials.
Choosing a bra model: the right cut
There are different types of bras suitable for different types of figures.
A bra named "minimizer" is suitable for those who have breasts larger than the 5th size, thanks to seamless cups with an elastic lining, it visually reduces the volume of the breast.
Sconce or push-up will give the breast extra volume due to silicone or foam inserts in the bra cups.
Bra of the type "Korbey" is distinguished by an open cup, it is usually worn under clothes with a deep neckline or décolleté.
In the bra "Balkonet" cups resemble balconies with their form, and the bones well support the chest. This model is suitable for dresses with an open top or large neckline. Straps on such a bust, as a rule, are removable. Unfortunately, women with large breasts such a model is unlikely to fit.
The model "Bracier" is intended only for very open dresses, in such a bra the nipples are barely covered.
For knitted things in a tight fitting a seamless bra is suitable. Under knitted or synthetic clothes it is good to wear a bustier - a bra-corset on bones, usually with removable shoulder straps. It shapes the entire upper body, corrects the chest and pulls the waist.
For sports, there is a special underwear of high-tech fabrics that absorb sweat and allow the body to breathe better - for example, felifin or terry cotton. In a bra made of terry cotton during running or jumping, the breast remains absolutely immobile.
Special sports bra will protect the breast from overheating, hypothermia, relieve injuries and stretch marks. Holders of small breasts can wear a tight top instead of a bra in sports.