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Hey Cossdressers, Does Your Bra Fit (Male to Female Transgender / Crossdressing Tips)


Hey Crossdressers, Does Your Bra Fit?



ImageEighty percent of women are wearing the wrong bra size.

Whether you're wearing a ratty old friend you're reluctant to replace, a fashion-y brassiere you like the color of or one in the size you've simply always worn, there's an overwhelming probability you're wearing an over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder that's wrong for you.

"A lot of women stick to the number in their head from when they were first fit," Kay-Lin Richardson, director of sales and spokeswoman for Panache Lingerie explained. "They'll say, I'm a 34 B or a 36 C. I've been guilty of that. I couldn't imagine that I would ever be a D cup because that wasn't in my head and it wasn't my size."

But what most women don't realize is that their bodies are constantly changing. A bra size could change with as little as a five-pound weight loss or gain, changing physical activity or even age. "You should probably get fit every year -- just go and check in to make sure you're still wearing the right size," Richardson told StyleList. "You probably are, but you probably wouldn't even realize that your bras aren't fitting anymore because that's just the way they've always fit you."

It's a societal epidemic that women need to address. We're heavier than we've ever been, many women are augmenting their assets, and hormones in the food chain have changed the shape and size of assets. Consequently, there is a demand for sizes starting at 28 in band size and going up to FFF cups. The good news is that better data, improved engineering and manufacturers working with the changing bodies of women are creating choices where once there was none.

"If you went online now and were a 30 FFF, you're not going to find the 34 B assortment, which is everything, but there's probably 100 styles for that customer," Richardson explained, which wasn't the case even five years ago.

And that old rule of thumb about measuring your rib cage and adding five inches is pure malarkey. Each brand fits differently and a well-versed fitter will know what brands are true to that measurement and which ones you need to size up or down for.

"Go to a store that has a good reputation for fitting women," Richardson said. Better specialty stores and a department store like Nordstrom usually have very good fitters. And if you have to shop online, follow the site's fit guide, but keep an open mind -- most of these sites have great return policies so you can try a couple of sizes and return what doesn't work.

In case you're not sure if you're in the majority or minority, check you bra's fit against these guidelines:

The band: Should be firm against your body to provide most of the support.

The shoulder straps: Should not be taking the brunt of the weight. If they're digging into your flesh, you need a firmer fitting band.

The underwire: Should encapsulate the breast and should tack firmly against the body.

ImageAnd sports bras are no different. They're usually sized XS to XL, and knowing your size gives you a good starting point. "Take several sizes into the fitting room," explained LeJean Lawson Ph.D., chief scientist at Champion, who helped invent the sports bra. "We don't come in specific sizes -- we're all on the continuum -- and the more atypical your body is, the more important it is to try different sizes."

Lawson also stresses you need to take into consideration what you'll be using the sports bra for. "Not all sports bras work for all sports. You might need flexibility, do a lot of running, reach up like when playing basketball or if you're cycling, you might want more ease across the back. There are different design elements for each of these movements."

There's one big misconception that's still out there, though, "Many women think of a sports bra as a compression, uni-boob thing," Lawson said, clarifying that there are sports bras that offer encapsulation, compression, spot comfort and more, but all deal with the most important performance needs: managing sweat, managing chafe and providing support without hardware that will hurt you.

"At the end of the day, it's about being comfortable, looking and feeling good," Lawson concluded.
 
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Buying Guide for Must-Have Sandals (Male to Female Transgender / Crossdressing Tips)

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Looking to shift into summer mode? Go shopping for a pair of playful sandals! They bring to mind warm weather, carefree days and great pedis! No shoe style is more flattering, freeing or more comfortable than a beautifully crafted pair of sandals.

Peak sandal wearing season begins in the spring and can last well into fall. Sandals can be worn with leggings, tights or socks (if you dare!) even during cold weather months. Take advantage of the extra long sandal season by studying up on the endless available styles, such as earthy leather flats, wooden wedges and sexy evening versions.

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Keep Cool Summer Tips for Crossdressers (Male to Female Transgender / Crossdressing Tips)

Summer is a great time to step out en femme. But, let’s not forget about that summer heat that everyone has to deal with. No crossdresser is stepping out of the house in hosiery and shape gear. That can get so sweaty and uncomfortable. Have no fear though, their are plenty of summer tips and […]

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How to choose the Padded Underwear (Male to Female Transgender / Crossdressing Tips)

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Padded underwear has increased in popularity over the last few years, with these buttock enhancers used by a large number of women, and even men. The days of suffering from too slim a figure or a “boney butt” are long gone. You can now enjoy beautiful curves, and in addition to enhancing appearance these products also offer comfort for many people providing more padding when nature has sadly failed to provide it. Consider the following reasons why padded undergarments are a good choice.

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9 Fashion Rules Curvy and Plus Size Transgender Women Should Break

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I don’t particularly like the phrase plus size. I believe crossdressing people have all shapes and sizes. Why do you have to be referred to as plus size if you wear a size 12 or larger. (12 is plus size? Really? Seriously?)

If you are curvy, or Rueben-esgue, or even shall we say fluffy, doesn’t mean you have to be condemned to a lifetime of oversized clothes and a wardrobe of black.

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Crossdress makeup tips by Carolanne

Depending or you have heavy beardgrow or not  shave your beard and afterwards use an new razor blade and shave the whole beard region. If you  have heavy beardgrow you can try too use an camouflage stick for on the beard shadow. try to buy an...
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First Dressy Dress (Male to Female Transgender / Crossdressing Tips)

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Decide on Formality

Usually the event invitation will clue you into the formality of the event, whether it’s casual or black tie. But sometimes even that will cause confusion (short dress or long?)

In general; the later in the day the event (after 6 p.m.), the dressier it will be. Long dresses are usually reserved only for formal occasions. at the bar

While some fabrics are year-round — silk, brocade, organza, jersey — fabrics like velvet and gold spangles are best reserved for winter holidays.