Underwires that dig in, rubber bands that ride up, hooks that tighten... When a woman finds a bra that fits her well if it is comfortable on top of it, she keeps it with a treasure.
But finding it is not an easy task.
According to a study carried out by the Medical Aesthetic Institute, 73% of Spanish women wear the wrong bra size and do not know what their real size is.
This lack of knowledge leads them to buy bras that end up in the underwear drawer, condemned to oblivion because they are not practical enough.
Esther Pujol has been working as an Intimissimi trainer for five years and transmitting knowledge so that shop assistants can advise clients on which size and model best suits their needs.
“I think the most important thing is to understand that it is something we carry with us all day long.
It is essential that it be comfortable and that it can adapt to our daily routines.
I also always advise knowing when we want that bra.
Our body undergoes changes and what I need today is not the same as what I need on the days I have my period.
On the other hand, I also advise identifying what type of situations you want it for.
Maybe I need a bra that is sexier because I'm going out or because I have an event.
But being sexy doesn't have to be linked to not being comfortable, on the contrary, there are bras that are super comfortable and that doesn't mean they stop being pretty or special."
For Pujol, one of the greatest milestones of Intimissimi as a brand is that it has been able to adapt to all types of breasts and all ages.
“We have found solutions for all those women who perhaps morphologically have one shoulder higher than the other and for other situations that occur especially in elderly profiles.
We have also broken with the cliché of having a special line for large breasts, we work with the same models but from an infinite number of cups, an infinite number of contours so that every woman can find the ideal bra for her.
We have improved the technical characteristics to give greater support to a larger contour, with the straps that evolve and become wider to have greater support and prevent them from digging in."
For her, there are two models from the brand that adapt to all sizes, ages and shapes.
“The Elena and Lara models work for any type of breast,” she says.
The Lara model from Intimissimi.
Common errors that indicate that something is not right
Concierge experts have detected a pattern of 'red flags' that indicate that the bra is not appropriate for our chest.
1. Adjustable straps should not be worn too high or too low, the regulator should be at a medium size.
2. The brackets, according to experts, should be worn in the last position or in the middle.
3. If your bra rides up your back, try a smaller size.
4. If you feel that your breasts are spilling out of the sides of the bra, try a larger size.
5. If the bra digs into your skin, check that the hooks are not too tight and try a larger size.
Practical guide to know the size
Once we have learned that comfort is non-negotiable and that there are some signs that indicate the wrong size, the most technical part remains.
What size do I wear?
In the
Find your perfect Bra
workshop organized by Intimissimi, all the keys were explained.
To be exact we need to measure with a tape measure and a little patience.
It will only take a couple of minutes to be clear about our size.
Step 1
: “Hold the measuring tape around your back and close it in front of you in the center, under the breastbone.
Round the number to the nearest size,” they explain from Intimissimi.
This is your outline size (80-85-90-95-100-105-110).
Step 2
: “Hold the measuring tape around the chest at the height of the cup and close it frontally in the center of the breast at the level of the nipple.
Round the number to the nearest written number,” they point out.
Step 3
: And finally, subtract the contour measurement from the cup measurement.
Calculate the difference and you will find your ideal size.
Thus, based on this account, the ideal glass would be:
Between 5 and 10 cm = CUP B
15cm = C Cup
20cm = D Cup
25cm = E Cup
30cm = F Cup