Plenty of lingerie companies claim to sell the “world’s best bra.” But no one bra will be the “best” for everyone—people with small boobs shop differently than people with big boobs; women who are nursing have different needs than those who’ve had mastectomies. The “best bra” is what’s right for you, at that given moment…
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Over the course of my life, I’ve worn countless bras: simple T-shirt bras, supportive strapless bras, fancy lace bras—you name it. I’ve always prioritized comfort and support above all else, but I would be lying if I said I didn’t weigh how easy it would be to wash and care for my bras in the…
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Over the course of adulthood, I’ve worn three different bra band sizes and over six cup sizes. This isn’t a unique experience, but it’s one that has made be grow to hate bras. I think this stems mostly from having not found one that fit me properly or comfortably. I also grew up playing sports…
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Every fall, you can expect the leaves to change, new episodes from your favorite TV shows to air, and Victoria’s Secret to unveil an incredibly bedazzled bra ahead of its annual fashion show. The Fantasy Bra is a tradition that dates back to 1996, when the lingerie giant put Claudia Schiffer on the cover of…
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Wearing the Fantasy Bra is one of the highest honors for a Victoria’s Secret Angel. It’s like earning valedictorian status, or Beyoncé asking you to take out her trash: It doesn’t happen often, so, when it does, embrace the hell out of it. Last year, Lais Ribeiro walked down the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway…
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There’s an industry-backed “tip” that I’ve never been able to get behind: that you should wear every bra on the tightest possible clasp and work your way inwards to looser (and more comfortable) fastenings as the band stretches out. It’s a good idea in theory—get as much use out of your undergarments as possible!—but ever…
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