Soap Box

I bought a couple of bras over the weekend and got some helpful information from the sales associate in the area....I thought I'd share it....

1) Don't use Woolite for your delicates. It has harsh chemicals. Use detergents that are milder on the skin as well as the fabrics like detergents made for baby clothes.

2) NEVER toss your bras in the dryer. The dryer will promote and speed up elastic deterioration resulting in poor fit and no support. Always air dry.

3) The Quad-boob: If what you see are four bumps under your shirts, you have Quad-boobs. This could be caused by wearing a bra with cups that are too small - the cup presses up against the breast, causing a bulge above the cup line.

4) The Plant Hanger: If your bra band rides up on your back during the day, you have the Plant Hanger syndrome. This is usually caused by the band being too big (losing elasticity or having bought the wrong damn size) and acting more like a plant hanger to keep items from dropping to the ground rather than act like a bra for support. How do you know your bra fits you properly? When viewing yourself from the back, your bra band should sit at the middle of your back. When viewing yourself from the side, the bra band should be horizontal to the floor.

5) The Choker: Rare condition compared to #3 and #4 but it can and does happen. The tell tale signs of The Choker are breasts that sit too high on the chest. This could be the result of bra straps not being long enough, or a C-cup and above woman wearing a push up bra. In any case, the individual ends up looking freakish. Avoid this ladies. Adjust your straps to the right lenght and don't buy a push up bra unless you're B-cup or under.

Hope this has been helpful. See you next time!