Five Must Have Bras
There is a simple truth, fine undergarments make a woman happy. For decades plus size women were relegated to wearing ugly bras and boxy t-shirts for sleepwear but no more! Stay tuned for the five must have bras every woman should have in her drawers.
PlusSize-Lingerie.com is under the umbrella of J D Williams & Company Limited, and its sister sites (Simply Be, Heather Valley, Simply Yours, Fashion World, Fifty Plus etc.). Through this portal they are able to link shoppers to plus size friendly brands. Here are just a few: Cleo, Curvy Kate, Eve, Glamorise, Gok Wan, Joe Browns, Naturally Close, Panache, Vanity Fair, and Wonder Bra.
The Balconette Bra
When it comes to my favorite style of choice, I would pick the balconette bra for a comfortable everyday bra. They give a great shape and lift and are usually “prettier” than your average bra. Most balconette style bra have padding all over the cup but there are some available with none at all.
The Plunge Bra
As the name suggests there is some plunging involved; right between the breasts. These bras are perfect for low cut blouses and dresses. When you just do not feel like layering a camisole underneath. Or you do not want your bra to offer a peep show.
The Push-Up Bra
You would not think a plus size woman would be interested in a push up bra but let’s face it. Gravity is not friendly to plus size breasts, so sometimes, a little push is needed to get them where we want them to go. Or if we really want to make our cleavage a focal point. You can get push-up bras that lift or you can get a demi-bra which lifts and pushes together. These padded bras generally come with strategically placed removable pads. They can be inserted on the inside of the cup for added lift. Most plus size women do not needed the little pads.
The Sports Bra
This is probably the most important bra in any active woman’s drawer. No woman should be working out in a regular pretty bra. There is not enough support to manage the jarring motions of the many activities we participate in. Even if you are only walking for exercise you should be wearing a sport bra. A good plus size sports bra brings in the breasts closer to the chest but still manages to offer some shaping. Most importantly when it is worn it does not loose its shape or support or restrict movement.
The Strapless Bra
In the summer the strapless bra is a necessity of life, with all the spaghetti straps, tube dresses and tops that make summer so much fun (not to mention cooler). Or even if you have a regular sleeved top with an open back (strapless tend to sit lower). Because women tend to have a little more to carry, I think the best strapless bras offer more durability and better support with longer side and back panels.
Bras are an expensive investment but luckily there are many online avenues offering choices not available locally. If you are really on a budget, sign up for the newsletter of your favorite stores and watch for their online promotions. Gradually you will build up your lingerie drawer with the necessities of daily living.
This post was created in collaboration with www.plussize-lingerie.com.