Friday, November 18, 2005

Can buying a bra be an uplifting experience?

News - The Timesonline, UK

I have difficulty finding the right bra and never seem to get it right. I find the underwear sections in department stores and even M&S completely bewildering — there is too much choice and I don’t know where to start. Do we really need so many different sorts of bra? I just want something that is comfortable and gives me good support. What should I look for?

Dear me, it’s time to wake up to the fact that the world of bras has become as complicated as a Marco Pierre White recipe. The manufacturers have discovered that keeping bosoms well supported, bearing in mind their varying weights, sizes and shapes, is not a job for those hoping for a quiet life. And there’s also the dizzying collection of necklines that have to be accommodated, with a combination of modesty and allure, if the bra is to fulfil its wearers’ hopes and dreams.

Click to read The Times article