1. Is it better to wear a soft cup bra or an underwired bra ?
2. Should I wear a corset ?
3. I have difficulty finding a good fitting bra because one of my breasts is larger than the other. What can I do ?
4. I need a corset which is tighter on my waist and thighs. What should I do?

Q1: Is it better to wear a soft cup bra or an underwired bra ?

A: Whatever your size, underwired bras are the best for shape, support and lift : soft cup bras tend to push you down a little bit under the arm, particularly if you have a larger bust. For smaller busts, an underwire boosts your bustline, giving a better profile and shape, while for larger busts, the underwire is more supportive because you’re getting support from the wire as well as the straps. The other advantage of underwired bras is that even with delicate fabrics like lace you can still get good support and separation.

However, you should never wear an underwired bra when pregnant. This is because you expand under the bust and at the side where the wire lies and sooner or later it will start to dig into you. A specialist, supportive soft cup bra is recommended.

Q2. Should I wear a corset ?

A: Corsets are designed to help the muscles in holding back the abdominal organs, pulling the ‘tummy’ in and ‘the seat’ down, and so keeping a healthy condition and at the time giving a good appearance.

Child bearing, illness, surgical operations, and just bad habits of letting the body ‘sag’ can all cause the abdominal muscles weaken. But correctly chosen corsetrie can give the support which the flabby muscles can no longer provide and prevent further damage from being done.

Remember though, that the purpose of corsets is not to restrict and not to prevent free movement of muscles or limbs; but to give support where needed and to enhance the work of the natural muscles.

Q3: I have difficulty finding a good fitting bra because one of my breasts is larger than the other. What can I do ?

A: This is a very usual phenomenon although in many cases the difference between the breasts is not noticeable. You can try fabrics, such as our microfibres, which have more elasticity and are therefore more accomodating. Adjusting one of the straps, so that the strap of the larger bust is looser, will also help.

Q4: I need a corset which is tighter on my waist and thighs. What should I do?

A: The solution is not to get a smaller size corset but to get one which has a higher control factor and offers you more support at your correct size.