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Thursday, 28 January 2010
What's your favourite fit and brand of bra? Following on from Monday's post about the poor quality of bra fitting in UK high street stores, we've had a bit of a brainwave at Brastop.com... For more, here's a message from our marketing manager, Hannah Houston: Hi,So, it's that simple folks. All you need to is either leave a comment below here on the blog, or, visit our feedback page - or, you can visit our Facebook fan page and leave your thoughts there.  Entry posted by Chloe at 10:00
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Monday, 25 January 2010
Bra fitters letting bigger women down According to a new report, published today in The Express, larger-breasted women are being squeezed into the wrong-sized bra because of high street stores' poor fitting services.It's an all-too-familiar tale, women being given the wrong size of bra because the shop assistants aren't trained properly (or are not confident enough to do the job) and i really shouldn't be the case. A group of undercover researchers for Which? Magazine with cup sizes of DD or bigger were offered such poor lingerie fittings that in many cases a cheap market-stall bra would have been better, often being given different bra sizes in different stores, with one woman told her bust size was 34FF in one shop but 40D in another. John Lewis got the best score at 45 per cent, for overall service, closely followed by Bravissimo at 43%. Marks & Spencer scored 36% with Debenhams on 35%. We've said it before, and we'll keep saying it - there's no excuse for a poorly-fitting bra. Visit our bra fitting guide for some good advice on finding the right bra for you, and get remeasured regularly! Entry posted by Chloe at 15:00
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Thursday, 14 January 2010
Reader's tip: try on a tight t-shirt when fitting a bra We're always going on about getting properly measured for a bra here at Brastop and there's a whole bunch of tricks and tips you can do to make sure your bra is suitable for your bodyshape. However, here's some advice from this month's reader's tip winner on how to go a little bit further to make sure your bra looks good on you: Try on a tight fitting t-shirt to see how your new bra looks. Then reach up and bend down to see if the cup holds the breasts adequately.. Irene Geoghegan.Thank-you Irene - you win a free lingerie set! Don't forget, if you have a tip or a suggestion, you can either post a comment below or you can fill out our suggestion form (if you fill out the form, you could be in with a chance of winning a free lingerie set!). Labels: bras, fitting, measuring, t-shirt, tip of the month, tips, winner Entry posted by Chloe at 10:22
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Reader's tip winner for October: correct size = good posture = smile! Almost every girl I know can testify to the merits of finally trying on a decent, properly-fitting bra. It makes you feel better all round, you look good - and it gives you something to be happy about. Our winner of the Tip of the Month advises just that... Remember that a properly fitted bra will improve your posture and can take pounds off your appearance. A really good bra boosts your confidence so you can flaunt your curves. You'll stand tall, with your shoulders back and down, tummy in, and boobs out! And don't forget to smile. Wendy Kennerley.Don't forget, if you have a tip or a suggestion, you can either post a comment below or you can fill out our suggestion form (if you fill out the form, you could be in with a chance of winning a free lingerie set of your choice - just like Wendy!). Labels: bra size, fitting, posture, reader tip, suggestions, tip of the month, tips Entry posted by Chloe at 10:23
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Monday, 15 June 2009
Bra measurements explained It would surprise you how many women simply haven't got a clue how bra sizing works.Most women, at the start of their bra-wearing life, opt for a bra that fits them around the chest and holds their boobs in place, and seldom move on. Few women are measured regularly, and end up just picking out bras that seem to fit them. The Examiner's Kelly Skahan has put together an article explaining how the bra measurement process works, and how you end up with the strange combination of letters and numbers to arrive at a size like 32D or 38FF. Of course, Kelly is from Seattle, and US measurements are slightly different from UK sizes, but the principle is the same: - your bra size is made up of the band (the number) and the cup size (the letter) - you obtain the band size by measuring around your chest just under your boobs and add five if it's odd, four if it's even. This is your band size (the number) - measure around the fullest part of your bust and subtract your band size from the number to obtain your cup size (the letter - or letters, in my case). So, for example, your cup size will correspond to a letter of the alphabet, starting with A=1, B=2, C=3 and so on. (For more on UK cup sizes, visit our bra size chart page). So, for example, I'm 27" all the way around under my bust, so I need to add 5 to get a band size of 32. However, I'm 40" around the fullest part of my bust (40 - 32 = 8 = FF), which makes me a 32FF. I'll publish more on this later in the week, but if you haven't been remeasured recently, please do - it'll make all the difference to your well-being. Entry posted by Chloe at 08:00
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Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Reader's tip - jump up and down to get that bra to fit We're always keen to hear advice on how to get properly measured for a bra, what bra suits a certain occassion or outfit - and how to get your bra to fit comfortably.Here's a great tip from one of our readers about jiggling about to make your boobs sit comfortably in your bra. "When you try a bra on, jump up and down for a few seconds. It might feel as if it fits when you stand still but when you start to do everyday things it may start to ride up or you may bulge out it so it lets you see if it will be supportive." From Steph SneddonDon't forget, if you have a tip or a suggestion, you can either post a comment below or you can fill out our suggestion form (if you fill out the form, you could be in with a chance of winning a free lingerie set of your choice). Entry posted by Chloe at 10:00
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Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Reader's tip - Don't write-off a new bra Well, here's a tip from one of our readers suggesting that you maybe shouldn't write off a new bra too soon... "Remember that some bras take a wear or two to 'settle' in. Don't write off a great bra because it didn't give you quite the right look the first time. I have a fantastic Freya bra that gave me a 'pointy' look the first time I wore it, but now it simply gives me fantastic lift and shape. It's my new favourite bra." from Kelly DolsonDon't forget, if you have a tip or a suggestion, you can either post a comment below or you can fill out our suggestion form (if you fill out the form, you could be in with a chance of winning a free lingerie set of your choice). Labels: fitting, new bras, readers, suggestions, tips Entry posted by Chloe at 21:13
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Reader tip: jiggle while you wear Well, here's a small tip on a simple way to get comfortable after you've fastened yourself up and adjusted everything: When putting on your bra, fasten it then lean forward at the waist and give a little jiggle from side-to-side. This ensures all of your breast fills the available bra space and gives a perfect fit when you stand upright again. Beth BowdlerDon't forget, if you have a tip or a suggestion, you can either post a comment below or you can fill out our suggestion form (if you fill out the form, you could be in with a chance of winning a free lingerie set of your choice). Entry posted by Chloe at 08:00
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