Girls may need to start wearing a bra as young as eight or nine. However, if a girl is pre-pubescent then she must not wear underwires. This is because the bust is at its early development stage and if the underwires sit on the breast tissue it can be uncomfortable and affect the growth of the bust.
It is also imperative for your daughter to be correctly fitted for a bra at this stage because the developing bust is a very different shape to the adult one. Thus a specially shaped bra designed with the developing bust in mind is required.
Being measured and fitted at this stage will not only help to keep the bust firmer for longer, but it will also encourage your daughter to be fitted throughout her adult life.
Saturday
Why is my bra digging in?
The main reason for this will be that the cup size, e.g (A,B,C,D,DD…..) is too small and the wires will be pinching and squashing. Also, if the band size is too big and is riding up your back then it will cut into your underarm, hence giving the illusion of feeling too tight.
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If you're based in the North West of England then why not come in and see us?
Our address is:
Pandora's Box
2 Wheatsheaf Walk, Ormskirk, Lancashire, m. Tel:01695 576296
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I’m quite big busted but I still want a cleavage. What can I do?
The bigger the bust the more it has to be encased in the bra as it is the encasing that keep it from bouncing and that helps support.
The middle section of a bra (where the wires sit next to each other in-between your breasts) is called the centre front. The lower the centre front, the more cleavage you will gain as more breast is exposed. The bigger the breast the more breast tissue is hanging away from the chest wall and the heavier it is. Therefore, if the bust is not covered and supported around the entire area of breast tissue then it will simply want to ‘escape’ out of the nearest exit! This is the point where cleavage becomes ‘four boobs’ and looks unsightly. For this reason, it is only possible to design a ‘plunge’ or cleavage enhancing bra up to a G cup.
The good news is that for those of you bigger than a 36 G, bra manufacturers are constantly working on being able to take this type of bra to a bigger size, so you may not have to wait too long. Remember good things come to those who wait! However, we would not recommend a plunge bra for everyday use, perhaps just for certain outfits. As we pointed out earlier this type of bra can give an untidy shape under everyday clothes.
How can I make my boobs look smaller?
Being in a correctly fitting bra will definitely make you look smaller, as all of your bust will be encased in the bra properly, giving a more streamlined look and the appearance of a smaller and more compact bust.
If you know you are wearing the right size bra and have been fitted by us and still want to look smaller then there are certain ‘tricks of the trade’ that you can do with your outerwear to also give the illusion of having smaller breasts.
We do not recommend ‘Minimising’ bras. All these bras do is squash the bust at the front forcing the breast tissue under the arm. This can be uncomfortable and in certain clothes make you look ‘frumpy’.
If you know you are wearing the right size bra and have been fitted by us and still want to look smaller then there are certain ‘tricks of the trade’ that you can do with your outerwear to also give the illusion of having smaller breasts.
We do not recommend ‘Minimising’ bras. All these bras do is squash the bust at the front forcing the breast tissue under the arm. This can be uncomfortable and in certain clothes make you look ‘frumpy’.
Will my boobs change after I have a baby?
Every woman’s body reacts differently to having a baby.
Some women say that their boobs went ‘to nothing’ after having a baby, even if they haven’t breast fed. Some women say that it is breast feeding that causes the breast to sag.
To minimise any sagging or shrinking of the bust whilst pregnant and/or feeding always make sure that you are wearing a correctly fitted bra and are well supported throughout.
Some women say that their boobs went ‘to nothing’ after having a baby, even if they haven’t breast fed. Some women say that it is breast feeding that causes the breast to sag.
To minimise any sagging or shrinking of the bust whilst pregnant and/or feeding always make sure that you are wearing a correctly fitted bra and are well supported throughout.
How do I wash and look after my bras?
As per manufacturers instructions, we also recommend that in order to keep your lingerie in the best possible condition, you 'hand wash' it!
We realise that 'hand washing' takes that little bit more time but it can make a significant difference to the life of your bra.
If you machine wash underwired items, the heat and motion of the wash will shrink the casing that the wire sits in and may force the wire out! It may also misshape the wire so it no longer lies flat. If the wires come out in your washing machine then it can cost you more than a new bra. It can get stuck in the mechanisms of the washing machine and could be costly to fix! When hand washing, it is always best to use cool water as hot water can not only shrink the wire casing but also damage delicate fabrics and accessories.
Hand washing will also prevent colour fading and help to stop white bras going a lovely grey colour!
We realise that 'hand washing' takes that little bit more time but it can make a significant difference to the life of your bra.
If you machine wash underwired items, the heat and motion of the wash will shrink the casing that the wire sits in and may force the wire out! It may also misshape the wire so it no longer lies flat. If the wires come out in your washing machine then it can cost you more than a new bra. It can get stuck in the mechanisms of the washing machine and could be costly to fix! When hand washing, it is always best to use cool water as hot water can not only shrink the wire casing but also damage delicate fabrics and accessories.
Hand washing will also prevent colour fading and help to stop white bras going a lovely grey colour!
Friday
How can I firm my boobs?
The only way boobs will appear firmer is if they get bigger. The breast is predominately made up of fatty tissue, therefore if the mass of fat increases, i.e. you put weight on, then the bust will start to ‘pump up’ and fill out the skin surrounding it. There is NO muscle whatsoever in the breast tissue, therefore no amount of exercise can ‘firm’ your bust.
There are pectoral muscles behind the chest wall and by exercising these muscles you will firm behind the bust, which will only increase the size of your chest above your bust and underneath. Of course there is always cosmetic surgery!?
There are pectoral muscles behind the chest wall and by exercising these muscles you will firm behind the bust, which will only increase the size of your chest above your bust and underneath. Of course there is always cosmetic surgery!?
How can I make my boobs look bigger?
We always want what we haven’t got! Gel bras are very popular now and definitely do work. Take a look at the new gel bra from Chantelle. It's amazing and makes you look at least 2 sizes bigger, we can't get enough of them! They give the illusion of the bust being at least one to two cup sizes bigger. They do not give you a ‘forced’ cleavage, but a natural shape and look. We stock gel bras, and many other padded bras like the Playtex ‘Wonderbra’. All of these bras will give different looks and there are many shapes for different busts.Again there are ‘tricks of the trade’ that you can do with your outerwear to give the illusion of a fuller bust.
How can I make my boobs look bigger?
We always want what we haven’t got!
Gel bras are very popular now and definitely do work. They give the illusion of the bust being at least one to two cup sizes bigger. They do not give you a ‘forced’ cleavage, but a natural shape and look.
We stock gel bras, and many other padded bras like the Gossard ‘SuperBoost’ and the Playtex ‘Wonderbra’. All of these bras will give different looks and there are many shapes for different busts.
Again there are ‘tricks of the trade’ that you can do with your outerwear to give the illusion of a fuller bust.
Gel bras are very popular now and definitely do work. They give the illusion of the bust being at least one to two cup sizes bigger. They do not give you a ‘forced’ cleavage, but a natural shape and look.
We stock gel bras, and many other padded bras like the Gossard ‘SuperBoost’ and the Playtex ‘Wonderbra’. All of these bras will give different looks and there are many shapes for different busts.
Again there are ‘tricks of the trade’ that you can do with your outerwear to give the illusion of a fuller bust.
Why are underwired bras uncomfortable?
Underwired bras should not be uncomfortable as the wires are not supposed to touch the breast tissue at all!
9/10 women who complain that their wires are digging in and that the bra is uncomfortable are wearing the wrong size or an ill fitting bra. Those who have just had breast surgery, pregnant women, pre-pubescent girls, older women (for comfort) and women who are participating in any exercise or sports activities are advised not to wear underwires.
9/10 women who complain that their wires are digging in and that the bra is uncomfortable are wearing the wrong size or an ill fitting bra. Those who have just had breast surgery, pregnant women, pre-pubescent girls, older women (for comfort) and women who are participating in any exercise or sports activities are advised not to wear underwires.
Why are my boobs bouncing around?
The majority of time the reason for this is due to wearing the wrong size bra or an ill fitting one.
The band of the bra will no doubt be too big and the cup too small. If a bra does not fit you correctly then no support will be given to stop the ‘bounce’! Also, even if the bra is the correct size and/or does fit you, the fabrics and other components used to make up a bra may not be sufficiently strong enough to carry the weight of your bust.
Please be aware that cheaper bras don’t necessarily mean lack of support. In fact many expensive bras may fit you but may not support you very well due to the delicate fabrics used.
Try out Freya's new Active range of sports bras, see picture. There's definitely no bounce when you wear one of these. And they go up to an H cup! We have lots in stock!
Why is my bra riding up my back?
There could be two reasons for this. Firstly, the band size of the bra e.g. (32,34,36…..) is too big for your body frame. Secondly, the bra has got elastic fatigue, which means the lycra content in the wings of the bra has been overstretched and will not go back to its original size.
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