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By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

Perfection.  Most of us strive for it; few of us ever attain it.  It’s especially true when it comes to our bodies.  All of us have bodies that aren’t symmetrical.  Our arms or legs may not measure out to exactly the same lengths, or one of our eyes or ears may be situated a bit above or below the other.  But most importantly for these pages, our breasts are almost never identical twins.  Did you know that the average woman has one breast that’s nearly a half size larger than the other?  It’s the issue that perhaps most often causes fit problems when we try on bras, camisoles, and bodybriefers.  And, of course, women who’ve had to undergo mastectomies or lumpectomies often find their new busts to be uneven and difficult to fit.  The fit challenges associated with having breasts of two different sizes can cause frustration and insecurity when shopping for, and wearing, intimates.  So what’s a girl to do? (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

The average woman changes bras sizes six times over the course of her life.  When such a transition occurs, it can be hard to determine the correct new size or find that great new style.  Fortunately, there are folks available on the frontlines of intimate apparel boutiques and department stores who are more than happy to help customers like you in the search for the right size and correct fit.  If you find yourself intimidated by the prospect of being professionally fitted for a bra, don’t be.  These fit specialists are there to assist you.  But what should you expect from a typical fitting? (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

Statistics say that your breasts will likely change in size and shape six times over the course of your lifetime.  Since your bra size will change six times too, it’s important to be familiar with the 14 signs that indicate that the bra you’re wearing may not fit you correctly.  After all, you want to make sure that you don’t suffer any ill effects from a poorly-fitting one.  But what causes those changes in size and shape?  Let’s looks at five of the more common reasons. (more…)

By Marcy Montgomery Jones
Cupid Intimates

Some women get attached to their bras.  As a tween, before the boom of online retailing, I remember the day my mother found out that her favorite bra style had been discontinued.  She was devastated.  But she knew that she had to act quickly, so I became a captive on my mother’s desperate trek to scavenge every last unit of that style left in stores in our vast metropolitan area.  At that time, I didn’t understand her frustration, and couldn’t appreciate it until later in my life. (more…)