In this article, we will review and compare 8 different bra size calculators. They vary a great deal in the information they gather and the algorithm they use to suggest a size. We will explore these differences, with a goal of understanding the factors that go into estimating your bra size. For convenience of discussion, […]
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Underwire Salma and Quinn share the same underwire. It’s wide and flat at the bottom. It has a regular center gore height, and skews higher on the sides. It’s softer on smaller sizes, and more rigid on bigger sizes. Salma and Quinn have the same underwire Inside Salma’s cup Material Salma’s cups are made from a soft lace
Customer: Lara, Size 38G Lara is one of our regular fitting models. She has consistently worn 38G, and wants her breasts to be lifted and centered with a bra on. She has found Empreinte to be a good fit in the past. Her measurements: 39’’ underband, 46’’ standing bust, 47’’ leaning bust She likes a very firm and lifting fit. She is between 38G and 38H, but finds 38H not
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Customer: Toni, Size 40G Toni is one of our regular fitting models. She went bra-less for three years because she wasn’t able to find comfortable options. Prior to discovering Understance, she shopped at Knix and Change Lingerie. Her measurements: 42’’ underband, 48.5’’ standing bust, 49.5’’ leaning bust She likes a very lifting fit (or else no bra at all), so her preferred band size is 40.
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We get a lot of questions about our bras’ support level. From the most lifted, round, centered, contained,locked ’n loaded… to the least. As with a lot of bra-things, the answer is more an art than a science. We asked two fitting models to try on Understance bras and rank them by support level. Model
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What is it? Who has it? How can I prevent it? Chafing is a skin irritation caused by friction that happens when rubbing skin on skin and skin on fabric/material. Factors such as humidity and sweat increase this friction. Your skin turns pinkish/red, the area becomes tender, and you may feel a stinging sensation. Chafing can also
In this series, we hope to offer insight and support for mothers going through bodily changes during pregnancy and postpartum. We want to highlight the incredible ways our bodies can adapt and transform while preparing to become moms. This week we want to spotlight Emmeline, a photographer and creator focused on self-love and body neutrality.
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In this series, we hope to offer insight and support for mothers going through bodily changes during pregnancy and postpartum. We want to highlight the incredible ways our bodies can adapt and transform while preparing to become moms. This week we want to spotlight Nina, a mother of one, and soon-to-be two! She is an
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Hi! I’m Wilberthe Pilate, I’m a nurse, doula, and lactation consultant (IBCLC) based in the greater Boston area in the USA. I’ve been working with birthing/postpartum/breastfeeding families for almost 10 years in various roles; currently I split my time between being an IBCLC in the hospital, and in my own private practice Quiet Moon Postpartum Care.
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Post-breastfeeding moms are some of our most cheerful customers. After months of stretchy nursing bralettes and pull-over sports bras, it’s a milestone to finally put yourself first – and get back to pretty bras. Here we’ve put together a DIY bra fitting guide and included some recommendations based on post-breastfeeding customers we fitted. STEP 1:
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