Bustline Quiz #2

Welcome to the second Bustline Quiz.

The rules are as follows: please post your answers to the blog, however they won't be published until the day we announce the winner, which is Monday, November 16. We'd like to award two prizes this time: 1st place - $70 credit toward Bratique Helene merchandise, 2nd place - $50 credit toward Bratique Helene merchandise. These credits don't expire and are fully transferrable. The catch is that we need a certain number of entries to have two awards. So tell your friends & family to enter as well!

1. What's wrong with this picture?

Its surprisingly hard to capture this on film, so here it is again in white:

a. the bra back band is too tight.
b. the shirt is too tight, nothing is wrong with the bra.
c. the cups are too small, cutting into the breast tissue.
d. the cups are seamed, a t-shirt bra will take away all that lumpiness.

2. What size is this bra?

a. 32GG
b. 34FF
c. 36E
d. 38D

3. A woman has these in her drawer:

• Sports Bra (she likes to walk),


• Underwire Bra (to look her best outside of the house),


• Leisure Bra (when she comes home at night and still has to cook dinner).

Which of the following does she need to purchase to round out her bra wardrobe?
a. another sports bra because they get so gross & sweaty.
b. a special occasion bra to wear when she has to attend dressy functions.
c. a plunge bra so that she can wear V neck tops and not have the center of her bra peek through.
d. a t-shirt bra to wear with her tight knit tops.

4. Which type of bra cup gives the best support?
a. molded
b. seamless
c. stretch
d. cut & sewn (seamed)

5. What is the most common bra size in the US? Please also state your source or explain your reasoning.
a. 34B
b. 36C
c. 34D
d. 36D

The deadline to enter is Midnight CST Sunday, November 15. Happy Bustline Quizzing!

Life cycle of the Plus Size Bra.

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It may still look pretty, you fondly remember when it was brand new, you dread the prospect of shopping for a new bra, you think it will be fine for a few more months, but the time may have come to say goodbye to your favourite bra.

The big question is,” how do you know?"  Here are a few tell tale signs that will help you to keep it or chuck it.

You may need to look closely but you will start to see thin patches in the lycra. The lace details will get small splits and holes between the patterns. The straps will start to loose their elasticity. Sometimes the edges will even get a ruffled look. Moulded cups begin to loose the form. The entire bra will just have less support. You probably don’t even remember how much support the bra had when you bought it. If your bra is beginning to show these signs, it is time to invest in a new bra.

The average life of a bra is a year to a year and a half. You can extend the life of the bra by careful washing and hanging it to dry. The worst killer of lycra is heat. Primarily the intense heat of a dryer. A bra will also last longer if you do not wear it everyday. Everyone needs a few basic bras to rotate and match to the appropriate garment.

You will feel better and look better in a functioning, support bra.

What are the signs showing on your bra? Send me your comments.

Does your Plus Size Bra fit properly?

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 A properly fitting plus size bra is such a difficult task. So many women wear an ill fitting bra and don’t even know it. Most also tend to wear the same size their entire life. Many changes over a lifetime change a woman’s bra size.

This short checklist will tell you if you are wearing the correct bra.

• The center front of the bra is sitting close to, or right against the breast bone.
• The band around your ribcage sits parallel to the floor. It is snug, comfortable and does not ride up.
• The straps do not dig into your shoulder and you can easily run your finger along under the strap.
• The cups sit smoothly.

Most women believe that the straps support the bra. This is not the case. The majority of the support comes from the band. The band holds the bra in place. Make sure the bra fits you when it is closed to the largest setting of hooks. This will give you 2 more hooks to tighten the bra as the fabric relaxes when the bra ages.

It is easy to know if the band is too small as it will be tight and uncomfortable. Buy a larger band size.

It is not as easy to recognize that the band is too large. The most common problem is the band riding up. This is because it is not tight enough so the weight of the breasts fall forward pulling the band up in the back. This is a common problem for Plus Size Women. The reaction is to tighten the straps and then they really dig in. Another sign is the breasts fall out under the bra. Buy a smaller band size.

You must also remember that a larger band size will have a larger cup even if it is the same cup size. You may need to change your cup size as well. It is a size grading feature that changes the cup size as you grade up to larger sizes. Although a 34C and a 42C are both C cups the 42C cup will be much larger.

It takes a bit of effort to find the correct bra but well worth the work.

Brenda
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