Proper Bra Sizes Encouraged

There comes a point in each woman’s life where she asks herself the same question: “What is the perfect bra for me?”

Kim Desir, Certified Bra-Fitter at Dillards, said the perfect bra is one that fits and supports each individual woman. Desir has been working in her department for six years, and much of her job entails helping women find their correct bra size.

Desir said when a bra is the perfect size, the woman has no spillage and her straps are comfortable and do not dig into the skin. A bra is an investment, she said. The more money a person spends, the more satisfied she will be.

” You will pay for better lycra and longer lasting undergarments,” she said. “Lycra is a type of stretch fiber that makes the bra lightweight, comfortable and breathable.”

The average cost for a good bra is $40-$60, Desir estimated. She recommended brands like Wacoal, Le’Mystere, Natori, Spanx and Calvin Klein.

For others, the brand associated with quality is There comes a point in each woman’s life where she asks herself the same question: “What is the perfect bra for me?”

Kim Desir, Certified Bra-Fitter at Dillards, said the perfect bra is one that fits and supports each individual woman. Desir has been working in her department for six years, and much of her job entails helping women find their correct bra size.

Desir said when a bra is the perfect size, the woman has no spillage and her straps are comfortable and do not dig into the skin. A bra is an investment, she said. The more money a person spends, the more satisfied she will be.

” You will pay for better lycra and longer lasting undergarments,” she said. “Lycra is a type of stretch fiber that makes the bra lightweight, comfortable and breathable.”

The average cost for a good bra is $40-$60, Desir estimated. She recommended brands like Wacoal, Le’Mystere, Natori, Spanx and Calvin Klein.

For others, the brand associated with quality is Victoria Secret’s PINK.

Damali Prince, a second-year social work student, admits she is loyal customer.

“I buy most of my bras from Victoria’s Secret because they always provide great support and they are reliable,” said Prince.

“The perfect bra is the one that fits you perfectly and makes you feel gorgeous, so it varies per person,” said Tori Andrews, category supervisor at Victoria’s Secret.

Andrews said if a woman is experiencing back problems, it may be due to an “ill-supporting” bra.

Brittany Keys, a fourth-year education student, said she looks for comfort and confidence in her bra.

“My favorite is the very sexy by Victoria’s Secret because it’s comfortable and it looks good,” Keys.

Andrews and Desir agreed that a woman should have at the least three bras in her wardrobe, and they should be replaced every six to nine months.

“If a woman wears the same bra too often, her body oils will eventually cause the band to stretch and the life of the bra will be shortened,” Desir said. “A lot of women don’t know that the center of the bra should tack comfortably to the breast bone.”

Whether the bra is purchased from Dillards, Macy’s or Victoria’s Secret, the perfect bra should provide great support, comfortable straps and no spillage.

For more information on bra support and measurements, visit a local department store and get your measurements.