Sunday, February 2, 2014

Bra sizing (should it be universal?)

I wanted to write a post about the bras with universal sizes.

 While I do think it would be a great idea, if there was an agreed consensus, as most of you know there are different sizes, and one size fits all is not always true. I think that it is nice some brands are trying to help their customers find their size, but the problem is usually, universal sized bras mean that they will not offer that much support.

 If I told you a bra can hold from 32A bra size to 38D bra size, wouldn't you be a little skeptical?

Usually, with the universal sizes you are sacrificing some of the support you could have. As much as I love the Coobie bras, if I get more active at work I can feel "bouncing" going on unfortunately, and that is specifically due to the lack of under wire. It can offer a small amount of support but things like walking up and down stairs, running..forget about it. It probably will not feel good.

Which begs the question-Why do bra companies each have a diffrent "measure" of what a 36 Band is? why complicate things? Why do women have to deal with so many different measurements to worry about? Buy a pair of jeans from Old Navy for example, and it will fit you differently from ones at the mall. This means we tend to have to do alot of buying, returning, trying on, etc.

In one brand I can wear a 34 easily, in another it is like being suffocated. Same thing with bra cups. My speculated theory is if one brand fits you really well, then that creates brand loyalty, especially if the price is right.  I know with Natori, it has always fit me better than say Freya so I usually don't buy from them, and perhaps I am missing out. Finding the right bra is very difficult. Over the past year, ive changed sizes probably 3-4 times, and each time it is not easy. I am thankful for A Sophisticated Pair and their help.

So, I wanted to ask the thoughts of my readers. By a universal sizing, I mean a 34D in one brand should be the same in a different brand, or do you enjoy the way things are now? I would love to know my bra size for each bra but each manufacturer has different measurements and ideas of them.