Where this all began...

So here it is, 
From the time I began to wear a bra, one of a young lady's rite of passage, I hated it from the start. They were always too loose and my breasts felt droopy, in other words boobs were the last thing I wanted and why would I want this ordeal to be a rite of passage. Isn't having a period enough? I've always been well-endowed and into my early thirties (I'm 38 now) I wanted a reduction. I tried sports bras, regular bras with a sports bra over it, three sports bras and the one I liked best, no bra.
I went to work for a women's retail store that offered bra sizing. Having been fitted before with no success I thought I could change women's boob filled miserable lives. Though, most women were content with the sagging, horrible cleavage (too much and lack of). Even I could not get the sizing right for them. I then began to believe the statistic on how many women do not wear the correct size bra. I think like 80%+ of the population. 
But, it is not our fault! For some reason someone convinced a woman that the measurements hold true. We have all been misguided! The measuring you receive, whether it be by a department store or specialty store is completely wrong.
Rest easy though, I'm going to give you the inside information. Go ahead and get sized or look at the size of the bra you are wearing. From there go down one  band size, if you are a 38 go down to a 36. Cup size, if you are a DD then go to a D. One exception to the cup size is, if you go down a size and you have spillage over the cup, either choose another style or stay to the original size. Spillage is ALWAYS unacceptable. The point is to tighten your bra so you get more support but don't cut off your circulation. (I like mine very tight, but I've done it for years and it's comfy to me.) Straps... As tight as you can stand it but not digging in your shoulder...it's all about comfort but for stability of the girls too! Finally, does your new bra divide and conquer? You'll know by looking down or in the mirror and all you want to do is grab your breasts in pride. Yes, ladies it is about comfort but the comfort in knowing your not bouncing or sagging will be much more rewarding in the end.
Lastly, ladies underwire is an absolute must if you are a "C" or larger. PERIOD! I know the pretty bra is much more appealing and sexy but honestly... Having the girls headed towards your knees is far less appealing! 
Most importantly, LOVE what God gave you! He makes no mistakes, he has purpose in everything about our bodies! Embrace it! Take care of yourself and love what you look like! We are all beautiful, all of us in every possible way!

This blog is not solely based on "how to wear a bra" but the idea for it began with that thought in mind. There are many things a woman deals with from incorrect bra size, dealing with teenage daughters, marriage, divorce and her faith in God.
My experiences are all I have to offer usually with added humor to soften the blow or how I had to let it all go and let God. I hope in reading this blog women will find themselves nodding along in agreement, smiling or just gain the knowledge that y'all aren't alone! Welcome and please come back!