Wednesday, October 10, 2012

The importance of proper fitting *and consequences of improper ones*

Hi dear readers. There will be another bra review in about a week or two. I decided it is a bit more fun to keep the reviews or new bras as a surprise until the day of the review. I wanted to today talk about why proper fit is important. This is just from personal experience, everyone may feel different about it but I recall in some books on bras that certain things can definitely happen with proper, or improper fit.

So lets begin with proper fit-Proper fit feels great, you feel supported and you may even feel empowered or confident *I know when my bra fit well, I felt like a rockstar*. My posture was better, I stood up taller, and overall, felt better about myself.  Also you will not have to worry about things all day like straps falling down, back pain, headaches, and other pains as well. Bras can really make you feel great, but they can also make your day miserable. I highly recommend a good fitter because even with the measure at home technique, it is easy to go wrong. Lets take for example your band is right at 31 or 33-if you have a good fitter, you will know exactly what size band to get and what cup size to get. If I did my measurements from home, I know for a fact I would get the wrong size *especially if we use the bad plus four or six rule for band size*

When your bra doesn't fit properly, some people have back pain, neck pain, headaches, emotional, and mental stress. I remember personally going through a job interview and my straps kept falling, even though the day wasn't awful, I was in a bad mood due to that. If you work a demanding job, and your bra doesn't fit, you may spend time adjusting/fixing it. I have noticed some jobs, if you take any time for yourself, thats forbidden, let alone if you keep having to fix/adjust your bra. If you are physically active, and working, you owe it to yourself to be fitted in a proper fitting bra. I have spent years in the wrong size, and I can tell you, I wish I could go back now, get fitted, and I would have probably been a bit happier person. Keep in mind, we are expected to wear our bras all day, so if it isn't fitting, you have guaranteed yourself a day of possibly headaches, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and being moody *that's what it did for me*.

Have a great day!

If you are having bra issues, I can try to help you(leave a comment in the comment section if you like) but I strongly urge you to find a fitter and get fitted, especially for October, or Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I highly recommend A Sophisticated Pair because Erica is by far the best fitter I know

Monday, October 1, 2012

Natori Yogi

Hi dear readers, hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Today, my Natori Yogi bra arrived and it blew me away with how wonderful it was. This is by-far my new favorite bra. It is a bit more pricey thank the regular Natori Sports bras but still as comfortable, and this one feels a little more supportive, as in it held me together better. My only complaint is I wish they had more colors, this is a fantastic bra otherwise, and I would be happy to buy a few more of these if they had different colors. In terms of material, it is a very soft, and sturdy material. I really enjoyed working today due to how great this bra was. Pick this one up when you get a chance, I think you will love it.


Support Level-Medium to really good. As with most sports bras, this doesn't seem to work well with extenders so I would avoid using one on an extender.
Price Tag-$64
Washing/Care-Hand washing is not needed, you can use it in a lingerie bag or on delicate cycle *or both*
Colors/Design-Nicely designed, wish they had more colors though.
Complaints: As with most sports bras, the material is a bit tight in the band.
Comments:This bra is sturdy, and supportive. No problems with it.
Rating-Five out of five stars.
Have a great night!