Expert Tips
Bra101
From the BRA EXPERTS at East13 LingerieDid you know that...
| 56% of women say COMFORT is the #1 Feature they look in a bra | East13 Lingerie offers comfort in every one of its bras. Our Buyers have you in mind while purchasing each and every collection. |
| 64% of women have been wearing the SAME BRA SIZE for up to 5 years | Women's bra sizes change up to 6 times during their lives. The Bra experts at East13 Lingerie recommend going for a professional bra fitting to ensure proper fit and comfort. |
| 45% of women have never gone for a professional BRA FITTING | Finding the right bra goes beyond the issue of size. East13 Lingerie's bra fitting experts will help you find the right fit for you. |
| 72% of women purchase between 3 & 10 BRAS in a year | Women regularly wear the same 2 or 3 bras. East13 Lingerie has a bra for every women's needs. |
| 51% of Women MATCH their BRAS and PANTIES most of the time | Match or mismatch that is the question! East13 Lingerie has several fashion options and a fashion expert available 24/7 to answer both. |
| 58% of women have not bought an outfit because they didn't HAVE THE RIGHT BRA | The Right Bra makes MAGIC, It creates DREAMS, it enhances the look and fit of any outfit. East13 Lingerie has a bra for every occasion. Our Fashion Experts would NEVER let you Compromise FASHION! |
| 67% of Women wear BASIC COLOUR BRAS | Although black, white and nude are widely popular and every women should have at least 3 Good Basic Colored Bras, Our Fashion Experts at East13 Lingerie encourage every women to own at least 2 bras in Spirit Lifting colors. Try it, see what it does! |
Bra Tips
- What should I look for when buying a new bra? The experts at East13 say Band size. It is the most important aspect of bra buying. Over 90% of the support of a bra comes from the band size alone. When buying a new bra, it is critical that it be comfortably snug on the loosest or middle hook, and does not ride up the back.
- I'm Tired of my straps always falling down. What can I do? I'm going to go back on the importance of the Band size again. Believe it or not, one of the main reasons that your straps fall down is because your band size is too BIG. When the band stretches out, it starts riding up your back, causing the straps to fall down. Your first instinct is to tighten the straps; don't. Try tightening the band instead. If you are already on the tightest hook, it may be time for a new bra, or perhaps you've been buying bras that are too big around to begin with.
- What is the best color bra to wear under a white shirt? If you were expecting an answer such as "A White Smooth T-Shirt Bra" than I'm sorry you're asking the wrong person. If you're trying to create an invisible look than Yes, you should choose a bra that closely matches your skin tone but keep in mind it doesn't need to match perfectly. You could also go with Plain white bras. On the other hand many shades and fabrics would also work under a white shirt? If you're like me and not scared a bit of showing your femininity and your power you could also go with underwire lacy bras that are a little darker or brighter than your own skin tone.
- All these numbers and letters confuse me, How does bra sizing work? You're not alone, all of us here at East13 agree that Bra sizing is extremely complicated. A bra size is always made up of 2 independent components: the band size (32, 34, 36...) and a cup size, A, B, C, D... Our staff is trained for over a month before they are ready to fit a customer on their own. My suggestion is to visit a specialty store and have a professional bra fitter guide you to your correct size. If you lose or gain weight please get re-measured prior to buying a new bra.
- What's the Best way to care for my bras? By not wearing the same bra for more than two days in a row you'd give your "Sexy Little Thing" a longer life. Also, you want to wash your bra EVERYTIME you wear it. Believe it or not, the more often you wash your bras the longer they will last and keep their shape.
- How many bras should I have? I'm sure that at least once before you've heard the saying that "A women can never have enough shoes," well a women can never have enough bras, panties or better yet enough lingerie. Our inner layers of clothing is what makes us WOMEN, gives us power and makes us desirable. Regardless if it's for work, play, or for that special Occasion you should be ready. Just to give you a number answer I would have to say that every woman needs at least 10 bras a year to wear it on daily basis not including Special Occasions. If you have one for every day of the week, you'll only have to do laundry once a week.
- Do I have to wash them by hand? If you have time to hand wash, great. But if not, delicate cycle in the washing machine is fine, as long as you are hooking the backs and putting them in a lingerie bag. We recommend "Lingerie Mate" Lingerie wash because it is a gentle soap that gets your lingerie really clean. Most importantly, NEVER put them in the dryer.
- How long will my bras last? If you have 10 good bras that you are washing frequently, your bras will last between 12-18 months. Bras are your hardest working item in your wardrobe, they do not last forever.
- How much do I need to spend on a good bra? On average a good quality everyday bra will cost somewhere between $50-$100 dollars.
- What can I do to hide my nipples? My first comment always is, don't worry about it! We all have them! Yet I do understand some women's need for a modesty panel. Contoured bars are a great solution. If contour bras do not give you enough support or shape, Nippies are reusable nipple covers that can be used with any bra.
- I have a large chest. What is the best type of bra for me? Bras that have seams and lace are going to offer the best shape and support. They will lift you up and out, giving you more of an hourglass shape, making you look smaller and thinner.
- I love how pretty lacy bras are, but when would I wear them? Figuring out how to wear a beautiful lacy, colorful bra is easier than you think. Start out by wearing those bras anytime you would wear a black bra. Simple and Easy.
