Give your ladies a lift with these push-up bras that are surprisingly comfy.
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“The strength and integrity of your breast tissue are primarily coded in your DNA, which comes from your parents,” says Ryan Neinstein, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York City. So looking to your mom may give you a clue of what to expect.
Significant weight changes, whether gain or loss, can also contribute. So can smoking and other habits that lead to loss of elasticity in the skin, such as sun damage. (Over 40? Experts recommend using these 9 best sunscreens.)
Breastfeeding is a culprit, too, but not for the reasons you may think. “As the milk-producing part of the breasts swell with breastfeeding, they stretch the tissues around them,” Neinstein says. So it’s those changes—and not the actual suctioning from the baby—that can cause breasts to be less firm after nursing.
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[post_ad2]Whatever the cause, if your girls are looking a little down, you probably desire a lift. While there’s no long-term way to hoist them up sans surgery, your bra can help give you a temporary boost. And best of all, it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. These bras will have your breasts sitting pretty, and they’re comfy, to boot.
[post_ads]Pro tip: “It’s important to get professionally fitted by a bra expert who is familiar with all of the bra brands and how each one fits,” says Lisa Curbello, owner of The Bra Chick in Boerne, Texas. She’s been doing bra fittings for more than 23 years and says about 85% of the women who come in are wearing the wrong size! If you’re purchasing a bra online and can’t do an in-person fitting, check out the measuring guidelines for that specific brand to help find a good fit.
[post_ads]Pro Tip: Don’t stay stuck on one size. “All styles and brands have different fit standards, so you may very well wear two or three sizes, depending on the manufacturing and materials,” says Elisabeth Dale, founder of The Breast Life and author of The Bra Zone: How to Find Your Ideal Size, Style, and Support. So try on different sizes and styles until you find the fit that’s right for you.
[post_ads]Pro Tip: Your twins have sisters! If you find a bra that’s just right in one area (the band, for instance) but a little too small or too big in the other (cup size), give your bra’s “sister sizes” a try. Sister sizes are basically one size up or down from your actual size. “If you’re going down a band size, you will have to go up a cup in order to get the same fit,” Dale says. And if you go up a band size, you’ll need to move down one cup size, she adds. So, for example, if you normally wear a 34C, a 32D and a 36B would be your bra’s sister sizes.
Don’t think you have to give up your dreams of the perfect boob-boosting bra just because underwires aren’t your thing. “Technology in bras has come a long way,” Curbello says. “Many new styles are able to give the separation, shape, and lift without an underwire,” she says. This one provides support from the bottom up, giving you a natural lift. And its straps are wide, adjustable, and cushioned to prevent slipping, sliding and digging in. So you’re in for a super comfortable wear with a little bit of sexy. Available in 36B-46DDD.
[post_ads]Pro Tip: The straps and band on your bras stretch out over time. “If your band is riding up between your shoulder blades, then gravity will naturally start to do its thing up front, leading to sagging, baggy breasts,” says Curbello. So make adjustments periodically. You may need to close your band on a tighter hook, loosen the straps a bit, or if you’re already on the tightest closure hook, it may be time to go bra shopping. (Sore boobs? Try these 19 ways to reduce breast tenderness.)
[post_ads]Pro Tip: The way you treat your bras can determine how well (and how long) they lift your bosom. Hand washing and air-drying are best, but even if you can’t wash them by hand, Dale warns to keep them out of the dryer. “High heat destroys delicate lace and elastic, ruining the shape of the cups and making them much less supportive,” she says.
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Pro Tip: There are tons of bras available to fit any budget, but try not to bypass a bra immediately based on its price tag. “It’s worth spending a little more on a perfectly-fitting, high-quality bra that will give you the lift you want and the comfort you need,” Curbello says. (Another thing worth investing in: good boots, like these 10 pairs that are comfortable from the second you put them on.)
