Major lingerie innovations this decade include the introduction of flexiwire to maternity bras and the increasing sophistication of sports bras. One hundred years ago, women were wearing corsets that caused a plethora of health problems but gave them tiny waists and confined their breasts. In 1914, the first bra was made out of two hankies and [...]
The History of the Bra
by The Bra Fitter on February 9, 2012 in Bra Fitting, Bra History, Breast Health
Finding swimwear that is perfectly you!
by The Bra Fitter on January 24, 2012 in Body image, Bra Fitting, Cup Sized Swimwear
Well, summer is here and our fabulous beaches beckon! How comfortable do you feel in your swimwear? At Brava we can’t help noticing that most women focus on the parts of their bodies they don’t like, which are usually invisible to everybody else. Your body image is a reflection of how you perceive, think [...]
Aren’t women wonderful!
by The Bra Fitter on November 2, 2011 in Bra Fitting, Breast Health
Who is perfect? Who is symmetrical? Haven’t met one woman who is. We are all unique. Many of us seem to search for our imperfections and magnify them rather than embracing them. If you’re a fuller busted woman, you may think you’re the only one who feels the way you do. Did you freak out when you [...]
49 out of 50 women in wrong size bra… What?
by The Bra Fitter on September 14, 2011 in Bra Fitting
Thats 98% Can you believe those numbers? We know most women who visit Brava for the first time are wearing the wrong size bra, but even we were surprised to find that this is true for a staggering 98% of our new customers. That’s just nuts! So how do we know this? During the survey [...]
Age 13 – G cup…really?
by The Bra Fitter on August 14, 2011 in Bra Fitting, Breast Health
When puberty hits, our teenage girls will find their shape changing and submitting to a bra fitting hits the top of the ‘most embarrassing experiences’ list. Women are bigger than they were a decade ago and plus sized women are strutting the catwalk in clothing ranges designed for the 14+ woman. Less understood is [...]
Showbusiness comes to Brava
by The Bra Fitter on August 6, 2011 in Bra Fitting
The names have been omitted to protect the curvy A galaxy of TV stars glittered at The Logies in low cut numbers supported by stunning lingerie from Brava. We loved the music show host, the singer and the comedienne who all looked so beautiful and sleek (and we knew why). The singer found the dress [...]
A bra can boost more than just your bust line
by The Bra Fitter on June 17, 2011 in Bra Fitting
HELEN ROBINETT FROM IMAGE QUEST IS THIS MONTH’S GUEST BLOGGER My clients are looking to streamline their wardrobes, discover colour and shape that works best for them and of course boost their confidence and feel good about themselves. Not too much to ask is it? But it’s just not possible unless the foundation garments are [...]
Bra Review – Chantelle Chic Full Cup Bra (3582)
by The Bra Fitter on June 6, 2011 in Bra Reviews
Brava will only perform a bra review when we have tried the bra on at least 10 of our customers, however this particular bra we have tried on 100s of our customers over many years. It has been appraised by 6 of our bra fitters who have also taken into account our customers’ feedback. Sizes Available 32-44 D-E [...]
Myth No.2 – DD cup is huge
by The Bra Fitter on June 1, 2011 in Bra Fitting, Bra Myths
Using the term ’DD cup’ excites the boys and frightens the girls, but mention you are a G cup in polite company and people will look at you in disbelief. These women have been fitted into D & DD cup bras in various back sizes. Do they look huge? No they don’t they look [...]
Bra Review – Fantasie Smoothing Moulded T-Shirt Bra (4510)
by The Bra Fitter on May 21, 2011 in Bra Reviews
Fantasie Smoothing Moulded T-shirt Bra This is Brava’s best selling bra. We love it and so do our customers and our fitters vote it as the biggest transformer. This bra can make you look like you have lost kilos. Sizes Available 8-18DD-F, 8-16FF-G, 8-14GG, 8-12H. Colours Available Black & Nude only Best Features Great Uplift, smooth appearance & available to [...]




