(Above: a “Freya” Spring Style)
The thought of finding the perfect bra seemed as far fetched as me getting offered the part of Scarlett O’Hara in a “Gone with the Wind” remake. AKA, impossible.
It doesn’t matter to which brand I turned to: Maidenform, Vicky’s Secret, Hanes etc…I could never find the snug, warm, elusive perfect fit.
I’ve been measured many more times than Marilyn Monroe: “What’s your chest size? Your waist? Your hips? Your pet poodle’s size?” etc. etc. but never quite managed to find the bra that, really, mathematically summed everything up. And lord knows that plus size women have a totally different can of worms to deal with. So, after man has managed to send people to the moon and invent Tupperware, why is it so hard to find a bra that really does the job without being put on probation?
(“Fantasie” Winter 2008 Styles)
Freddy, who’s a master (or should I say mistress) of the perfect fit at Eveden, finally answered my prayer. She said that the perfect bra should fit snug but basically feel like a pair of hands holding up your puppies.
Ahem.
I learnt so much about fit, architecture of the bra, and breast tissue from my appointment at Eveden. Your bra underwire should never, ever compress your breast tissue, not even on the sides. If your breast tissue feels like it is getting squished, then burn that bra immediately.
Eveden has several lines of elegant bras that will fit your price, style and vision. Fantasie is their larger cup line (they even have a JJ cup!! SERIOUSLY. Have you ever heard of that? Makes DDs look like infant sizes);
(A “Fantasie” Spring Style)
Freya is fresh, youthful, fun and hip. Like your granola-eating BFF. The prints are bright and floral and super sexy, and they also carry sports bras and swimwear. Take a look at these!! They are like museum pieces:
(“Freya” Winter 2008 styles)
Fauve is the high-end lingerie that is sold in stores like Bergdorf Goodman. Their “India” line is a best seller, and with good reason. Take a look at this:
(“Fauve” India style)
“Goddess” is their plus size collection. They also have nursing bras and sports bras.
(A “Goddess” Spring Style)
After my fitting, I went home with a perfect bra, the perfect fit, and an infinitely better posture. My back did not feel strained (and no, I’m not just saying this to fill white space….it’s absolutely true) and my puppies were properly propped.
Now, that’s fit enough to give thanks for.