{"id":386,"date":"2016-08-12T16:36:51","date_gmt":"2016-08-12T16:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/broadlingerie.com\/home\/?p=386"},"modified":"2016-12-17T18:14:56","modified_gmt":"2016-12-17T18:14:56","slug":"the-bra-fitter-diaries-behind-the-seams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broadlingerie.com\/home\/the-bra-fitter-diaries-behind-the-seams\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bra Fitter Diaries: Behind the Seams"},"content":{"rendered":"

In last week\u2019s post<\/a> on padded bras I talked a bit about bras with molded cups, as opposed to bras with seams. Since molded cups got all the attention last week, now I want to show some love for seamed cups. Here we go!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"IMG_7424\"First, a quick review:<\/span><\/h4>\n

Molded cups are made by heat-forming a piece of foam over a generic \u201cbreast-shaped\u201d mold. That\u2019s why they can stand up on their own, and why they sometimes look a bit intimidating on the hanger. It\u2019s also why they can be a trickier fit. There\u2019s no one true breast shape, because every body is different<\/a>! But i<\/span>f you prefer a rounder shape, want nipple coverage, and like your bras to be smooth under t-shirts, molded cups (like Fantasie’s Rebecca, left) are a good choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"IMG_7412\"Seams?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Bras with seamed cups are sometimes called cut-and-sew bras, because that\u2019s how they\u2019re made: panels of fabric are stitched together to create the desired shape. Seams sort of direct breast tissue, so if, for example, you like a very uplifted, held-in shape, the right seamed bra (like Ewa Michalak’s Bibi, right) can make that happen. A bra with differently placed seams will create a different shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re concerned about seams or lace being visible through your clothes, remember that these things are always more noticeable in the fitting room. Once you wash and wear your new bra a few times, the seams (and lace) will soften and become more subtle. To get a feel for how this kind of bra will work with your wardrobe, we have what we call the \u201cworst case scenario\u201d shirt, which is just a plain white tee. If you\u2019ve ever worn a thin white t-shirt, you\u2019ll understand why we call it that – they show absolutely everything! Trying a top like this over a bra you\u2019re considering shows how the bra will look under the least ideal conditions.<\/p>\n

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Above: the famous worst case scenario tee, with a smooth bra (left) and a seamed bra (right)<\/p>\n

What’s the occasion?<\/span><\/h4>\n

A lot of people think of bras like Bibi\u00a0as special occasion wear. There\u2019s the idea that molded cups are for work, for the everyday, and a seamed bra with a bit of embellishment is only worth wearing if you\u2019re wearing it for someone else. I object! You can wear something fun and pretty just because. At the grocery store, around the house, all alone or out with friends – you don\u2019t need a \u201creason\u201d for pretty lingerie. This isn\u2019t to say that there aren\u2019t pretty t-shirt bras. It’s just that they\u2019ve become the default practical purchase for a lot of people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately, both molded cups and seamed cups have their place. One isn\u2019t inherently better than the other; it\u2019s all about how each one matches your own preferences and needs. Molded cups have become the norm for everyday lingerie, but don’t let that stop you! Do you prefer a more directed shape? Don\u2019t feel strongly about nipple coverage, and don\u2019t mind the hint of a seam or some lace under clothing? The give a seamed bra a try – you might be surprised at how much you love it!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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