Welcome to Lingerie 101 by Exposed by Magic Silk! Our design guru, Alison, will be giving you advice on finding the right fit and styles, and helping you learn to love lingerie!
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong bra size? Chances are, you are wearing the wrong bra size as you’re reading this blog! You may be wondering why so many women are not wearing bras that fit. Your body changes frequently from year to year, due to weight gain or loss, exercise, pregnancy, and other factors. It’s very likely that a bra that fit well last year probably doesn’t fit as well this year. Here at Magic Silk, we believe that you should know the signs that you aren’t wearing the right size, so you can learn how to find your right fit and look your hottest!
Here are some ways you can tell that your bra is not the right size:
1. If your breasts spill over the top or sides of your bra, increase the band and/or cup size.
2. If cups wrinkle or pucker, choose a smaller size.
3. A bra should fit snugly. If it rides up in the back, trade it in for one with a tighter band.
4. The underwire should lie flat against your rib cage. If there’s a gap, your cups are not getting enough support and you need to try a larger cup size.
5. If the straps dig into your flesh, try a style with wider straps or a different cup size.
Calculating your bra size is very simple and only takes a few minutes! To find your band size, measure around the rib cage, just below your breasts. Then add 4 inches if the measurement is even and 5 if the measurement is odd. To find your cup size, measure around the fullest part of the breasts. Deduct the rib-cage measurement from this figure. A 1-inch difference between the measurements equals an A cup, 2 inches a B, 3 inches a C cup, 4 inches a D cup, and so on. Need some help with calculating your measurements? There are some great bra size calculators on the Internet, but we’re partial to this one: http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php. This bra calculator calculates your bra size according to your own measurements and it tells you what size you would be wearing according to other countries’ measuring systems.
Exposed by Magic Silk has many sexy styles ranging from sizes s-xl and Queen Size. Our garments are true to size, so you’re sure to find a style that will flatter your shape and make you feel luxurious. We believe every woman should feel her sexiest, and with the right fit and a bit of Magic, you can unleash your inner goddess.
