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Bras for Women with Large Stomachs

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A few weeks ago, Valerie commented on my post about   Bras for Sagging Breasts . She wanted to know, " What about women with large breasts and a large stomach? I haven't found an underwire bra that doesn't leave huge bruises on my stomach when I bend forward, but I need underwire to support without hurting my shoulders and back." Ouch! That sounds painful. There are some solutions for Valerie (and other women like her). The first option is to look for a bra with an arched center panel.  This means that the bra rises in the center, rather than going straight across; it looks a bit like this: ∩. This design helps women with larger (or higher) stomachs because it won't dig into your skin. It's also great if you're short. Bras for Full Figure Women with Large Stomachs (Arched Center Panels) Bali Live it Up Underwire Bra This bra gives lots of lift and also has cleverly concealed support (there are slings on the sides and bottom under the petals). The straps ar...

Posture Support Bras to Help Relieve Back and Shoulder Pain

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The band of your bra should do most of the work supporting your breasts. However, if you have a large, heavy bust or have back pain from an accident or arthritis, that may not be enough. Posture support bras can help ease the strain, and reduce the stress on your back and shoulders. These posture bras have wider backs (and straps) than standard bras, almost like the back of a tank top. This helps relieve the pressure on your chest and shoulders, redistributes the weight, and reduces the pain you feel from having a larger bust. If you sit at a desk or stand most of the day, a posture bra can help you stand or sit straighter. On the other hand, if your job, or daily life requires a lot of heavy lifting (I'm thinking babies and toddlers here), a posture bra will also give you better support as you move around. Not being in pain is good! Back Support Bras for Plus Sizes Glamorise Plus Size Posture Support Front Close Bra Absolutely no wires, and an extra-supportive back. The back i...

Front Closure Bras for Elderly Women That Are Comfortable and Easy to Put On

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I'm not elderly (yet), but a recent experience gave me new appreciation for older (or otherwise not able-bodied) women who struggle just to get their bras on in the morning.  I strained something in my right arm. Suddenly, it became difficult to move my arms behind me in order to close my bra.  When I did, I got pain shooting up and down my arm. Ouch! I was able to make do with an old sports bra (which I twisted around — don't do this with a bra you care about!) and an old Chantelle racerback bra that closes in front. Luckily for me, my dexterity was still OK, and the underwire in the racerback bra didn't bother me. However, if you're an elderly woman,  you've probably lost some mobility, or are struggling with loss of dexterity.  It may be harder to put your bras on, harder to close them, and the underwires may have become irritating. Or, you might suffer from back pain and find you can't stand up as straight as you used to. Fortunately, there are comfortable b...

Bras with High Underarm Coverage for a Smooth Look and No Spillage

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It's common to spill out of the front of your bra (the cups are too small), or the back (the band rides up because it's too big), but what do you do when you need a bra with high sides because you're spilling out of the sides of your bra? Underarm spillage makes your clothes look odd, it's uncomfortable (who wants to be squeezed and squashed?), and it's just annoying. Sometimes, you can fix this by scooping and swooping. That means using your hand to move your breast tissue forward, toward the front of your bra. This helps center your breasts and your bra will fit better. On the other hand, there are also times when the scooping technique isn't enough. You may have extra tissue under your arms, or be carrying extra weight. This can cause the skin under your arms to push up and spill out over the sides of your bra, making you look lumpy. Lumps are fine for ski slopes, but not for clothing. The way to fix underarm side spillage is to look for bras with extra fabri...