New Bra Sizes?

A company called Jockey has been developing a new formula for bra fitting for the past 8 years. Learn about it on The Huffington Post.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/jockey-bra-sizes-fit_n_3365395.html?ir=Style&utm_campaign=053113&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-style&utm_content=Title

What do you think of this proposed volumetric fit system as an alternative to our current bra sizing standards?

Bra Sewing Patterns

Thinking about sewing your own bra? If you're unsure about where to start, Cloth Habit is a great resource. There's plenty of useful advice for materials and patterns.

If you're looking for a bra pattern in particular, Cloth Habit blogger Amy has a few suggestions here: http://clothhabit.com/2012/11/bramaking-sew-along-prep-pattern-choices/

Good luck and have fun!

Four Steps For Choosing a Sports Bra

When exercising, a woman's breasts need proper support to absorb the shock of bounce. Too much bounce can be painful and actually causes breast skin to sag. Zest has four steps to help women invest in a good sports bra.

"Breasts can bounce up to a skin-sagging 14cm during exercise. Wearing a regular bra reduces movement by 38%, but donning a sports bra cuts it by a whopping 78%, according to a Shock Absorber study.Want to see the proof? Visit the Shock Absorber website and click on Bounce-o-meter. Type in your cup size, and it will show you your breast moving on the screen with no bra, a normal bra and a sports bra.
So invest in the proper support for the sake of your bust."

Read more here: http://www.zest.co.uk/gear/4-steps-to-choosing-a-sports-bra/2046.html

Wearing the wrong bra can impact your physical health!

Making sure you're wearing a bra that fits just right is about much more than accentuating your figure. Poor fit can have a harmful bearing on a woman's psychology and health, just as it does on her silhouette. Constantly wearing the wrong size and suffering from the discomfort and pain of it over time can actually cause permanent health issues. Bad bras tends to ruin a woman's posture, causing damage to the muscles in her chest and back. If it doesn't provide enough support, it can cause pain in the breasts or chafe skin.

Want to know more about the harm of wearing an ill-fitting bra? Million Looks has more information.

http://www.millionlooks.com/shopwindow/the-harm-of-a-poorly-fitting-bra/