One of the most important pieces of lingerie seems to confound the most women. Our rush to make it into puberty has us anxiously awaiting the day when we can dawn our first “training bra”. What a proud day that is and how proud of ourselves we felt!

The mystique wears off though and we continue to wear the dazzling, provocative, yet devilish garments due to expectations of our work and peers, and of course are own physical comfort. I don’t know about you, but my breasts are far too sensitive to go throughout the day without some sort of support.

Bras can be our nemesis and our best friend! When they fit well and look great, we feel self-confident and it’s fun to put them on knowing we’ll feel super all day. But if the fit or style isn’t right, well, we just don’t feel right and can start counting minutes when we get to take the blasted thing off and set our sister’s free!

The whole secret is in the fit first, style second. Many of us have not gone through the process of being properly fitted or measured. So, how are we to know what is the best bra for us? Get a tape measure and let’s find out!

First, measure yourself just below your breasts. That, my luscious ladies, is your bra size. Most bras come with some optional “play” in them. For example, if you are 35″, you can find bras that are 34″ that give you enough room, but lean towards the 36″ size for the best comfort.

Next, measure your breast at their fullest point. Be careful not so wrap the measure too tight or too loose, just a little firmness will do. Subtract that size from your bra size to get your cup size. If your breasts are one inch larger than your bra size, then you are an A cup, two inches a B, three inches a C, and so on. If you have a half size to calculate in, then you will probably want to go a size down. For example if you are an “A and a half”, stick with an A, as a B cup might be too roomy and not give you enough support.

Now that you know your size you are almost set. The next thing to do is pick the styles of bras that will work best for you. You will need a good assortment as different bras work best under particular outfits, such as sports bras to wear jogging or to the gym. I’ll be sure to come back soon with information on picking the best styles for your particular needs.