How to Relax in a B-R-A

Finding a leisure bra for the full bust is one of the most challenging lingerie wardrobe gaps to fill. A leisure bra used to be termed a day bra in the industry, but now it is more accurate to call it a house bra. While the aim is to be comfortable, one's upfront & together appearance isn't such a top priority. However, comfort does entail support, noone feels good having breasts rest on their ribcage/tummy as they enjoy their day at home.

This is my favorite house bra. In general I advise our clients against wearing an underwire bra at home. One can see it akin to wearing pumps/heels around the house. We may wear them at work and around town because we feel good in them and those shoes are stylish, but when we come home, whether to cook dinner, watch TV, or what have you, we usually rest our feet. Likewise please rest your breasts from the underwire.

When looking for a house bra, consider the "good bra" tenents:

1. snug back band
2. seamed cup
3. rigid fabrication

You can find a soft-cup bra that is made of cotton or cotton/polyester that won't stretch, but will have a soft hand. I warn you that a soft cup bra usually comes up higher in the center front to give the support in lieu of under wires. When purchasing a soft cup bra, which are available only in full cup styles, you may take a different size than your wired, blacony bras. For example, if you wear a 32F in an underwire balcony/plunge bra, then in the full soft cup bra you may take a 32E. A soft cup has a more universal fit because wires are not involved.

When you come home from work and change your clothes, do you change your B*R*A as well? If so, what do you put on in its stead? Sometimes, a sports bra does a fine job.

As always, please contact Bratique Helene if you have any questions on bras, swim, or clothing for your full bust.