Not too long ago we discussed while it’s important to wear a sports bra when you’re exercising or doing any type of physical activity. But now that you know you need a sports bra, which do you choose? Champion sports bras come highly recommended. Athletes around the world use not only their bras, but their athletic apparel. Quality sports bras, like Champion, will come with an MCR (motion control rating). This rating informs you the level of activity meant for the bra.

A low MCR means the bra is good for walking, low impact workouts, yoga, etc. Medium MCR bras are great for aerobics, fast walking, weight lifting, and dancing. Basically sports where you will be bouncing around, but not too intensely. These bras will be more confining than low MCR bras. High MCR bras are intended for more intense sports like running, jump rope, field sports, etc. These will be the most restrictive, so some might find them slightly uncomfortable –but they do get the job done!

A Champion sports bra will wick away moisture. Most have mesh panels to allow cool air in. They come in a variety of styles to suit your needs and many can even be worn without another shirt over it in the warmer months –it all depends on your comfort level.

Anita bras began in the late 1800s making corsets and body-belts for women. But as the lingerie style of women changed, so did the company. Although they created bras for all, the company shifted their focus to a more specific market creating Anita nursing bras, post-mastectomy bras, and bras for the well endowed.  Although there has always been a need for nursing bras, the other two categories weren’t exactly very popular on the market years ago. Now there is a demand for these types of bras and Anita is looking to meet those needs.

Their goal is to create comfortable bras for all types of women, without sacrificing fashion and style. It’s their philosophy to blend, comfort, function, and fashion because no woman should be without all three when it comes to her undergarments. Anita bras are a top choice for nursing bras ensuring that the bras are easy to use. They have even extended their collection to sports bras, offering bras for both light and extreme activities to give you the restraint you need.

Lastly, they provide bras in larger sizes. It can be extremely difficult to find fashionable bras larger than a double D, but Anita bras creates sizes well past that to cater to the specific market of women. Take a look at the wonderful selection and great prices at BrasNYC.com.

Contrary to what some might believe, a push-up bra is not just intended for those with smaller cleavage. Likewise, not all push-up bras even have padding. Push-up bras are intended to lift the breasts; they may come with or without padding to add a little extra oomph. If you are not well endowed at all, make sure you look for styles that offer plenty of padding, which may use air, silicone, gel, or even water. (Just don’t puncture a water bra. It won’t end well.)

Women with average size chests don’t need to focus so much on extra padding, but rather on a bra that pushes up your cleavage nicely. Look for a bra that has padding on the lower third of the cup which will help create a good lift without adding to the volume of your bust. Well endowed women can definitely benefit from a push up bra because the larger the breasts, the lower they hang. Avoid any style that has padding. You want a supportive contour to create lift. Also, search for bras with wider straps to evenly distribute the weight of your breasts.

Wonderbra is probably the most famous of them all and will give you the look you desire. Check out BrasNYC.com for all your favorite styles and brands, including Bravado bras and Champion sports bras. And don’t forget that you can easily turn any of these into a nursing bra so you never have to shop specifically for Bravado nursing bras.

With so many different cuts and styles of bras, it’s not surprising that women sometimes have a hard time keeping up. They purchase a handful of bras and apply them to any outfit they can. But pairing up the right bra and top or dress is extremely important and will help you stay comfortable and look fabulous. Today we’re going to talk about one of the most basic bras, the t-shirt bra.

Why do you need a specific bra for wearing a simple t-shirt? Because wearing the wrong style is going to produce bumps, bugles, and wrinkles and that’s not very fashion savvy. A t-shirt bra will provide coverage on the sides and on the top of breasts to create a smooth, seamless look when wearing snug t-shirts. You can spot a t-shirt bra because they won’t have any lace or embellishments. They have contoured, smooth cups. (Also, the label usually says it too!)

Neutral colors are perfect because you’ll be able to wear them with just about any color shirt you own. Nude actually looks better than white under a white t-shirt because the white can create a shadow, making the bra more noticeable. BrasNYC.com has a great selection as well as bras for every occasion from your favorite brands like Bravado bras and Anita bras.

In last week’s post I talked about how wonderful it feels to be truly comfortable. It’s what we all look for when shopping for clothing. We often put in a great deal of effort in order to achieve this goal, especially when it comes to bras. Bras shouldn’t have to be the most uncomfortable piece of clothing you wear everyday, but yet it sadly is for many women. So imagine how difficult it is for women searching for the best nursing bras. They sacrifice their own comfort for the sake of convenience when feeding their babies, because in the end that’s what matters most –being able to feed your baby at any time or place.

Thanks to Bras NYC, you don’t have to settle for second best. You don’t have to put up with an itchy nursing bra or one that has underwires poking through. Instead, you can locate the bras that you love, the bras that you wear everyday because to you, it doesn’t feel like you’re really wearing a bra at all. Before you add them to your cart, check off the box that asks if you want it converted to a nursing bra. Voila! Now you have your absolute favorite bra to wear without worrying about how you will nurse your little one. The best nursing bras are the ones you create yourself.

Create your own or look for popular brands like Anita nursing bras and Bravado nursing bras.

When I shop for clothing, whether it be for womens hosiery or a blouse, I always shop for comfort. I’m going to be wearing this garment all day, so why shouldn’t it feel incredibly comfortable? To me, there is nothing worse than feeling itchy or stiff in an outfit. It ruins your day, ruins your mood, and even ruins the outfit because you don’t look happy in it. And this is exactly what the brand Barely There is trying to avoid. The name couldn’t be any more fitting (pun slightly intended). It’s all about the wonder and beauty that is comfortable clothing.

Barely There has both bras and panties made from soft fabrics that won’t move around or ride up. For many women, myself included, the idea of underwire bras make you cringe. You worry about poking and prodding, but no more! Not with Barely There’s selection of underwire bras. No pinches; no scratches and only Microfiber lace that will leave you itch-free.

But unlike other brands, comfort doesn’t have to come at a “price” with Barely There. Their undergarments are extremely affordable, and even more so when shopping at BrasNYC.com. You’ll actually look forward to wearing these items because it’ll be like…they’re barely there! Look for this brand and more, including Bali bras and Donna Karan bras, at BrasNYC.com.

There are many brand names that we trust with our intimate apparel. Bali is one of those brands. The brand began in 1927 and at the time, bras were intended to give women a flat silhouette instead of contouring to their natural shape. But Sarah Stein was prompted to change this thought process and make a better quality garment –one that would give a precise fit and offer functionality. Sarah sewed her first brassiere in her Brooklyn apartment. The first year she and her husband, a sales clerk, made $10,000.

But their goal wasn’t to make a profit; it was about comfort, quality, and fit and nothing more. And it’s with that mentality in mind that BrasNYC.com is proud to offer a wide selection of Bali bras and panties. Bali makes both underwire bras and wireless bras in several styles –such as minimizers, full coverage, and strapless. They will give you both maximum support and coverage. However they do tend to be generously sized so be careful when making your purchase.

In terms of panties, choose from seamless ladies briefs, high cut, and even boyshorts. Whether you wear Bali bras or panties, or both, you can rest assured knowing you’ll be comfortable all day long.

Oprah has many favorites –whether it be favorite books, cars, and even bras! Although she’s not the queen of the talk show anymore, we still take her words to heart. We trust her opinion. I’m not sure why, but we do! She hasn’t failed us yet. So when you see the section on BrasNYC.com labeled Oprah’s Favorite, you know you can’t go wrong. Over the years she’s had many segments on her show teaching women how to find the right bras. As you may know, most women don’t wear the correct size or they may not wear the appropriate bra with the right outfit.

Oprah’s goal, as well as ours, is to teach you right from wrong in the world of bras online. If you’re looking for high quality bras that are not only comfortable, long lasting, you’ll want to choose from her list. I’ll admit that some of them are a little pricey, but honestly, you can’t deny their superb quality. These bras are going to last you quite some time and you’ll barely notice you’re wearing them. And lets not forget to mention the support! No worries about any sagging whatsoever.

Browse the selection of popular brands like Chantelle, Cosabella, and Le Mystere. Just remember it’s Oprah, there will be no disappointment in these bras online.

Nursing bras by their very definition are super convenient. Whether you’re out running errands with your baby or at home, you can just use the simple one hand closure on the bra. Wearing a standard bra just isn’t practical at all. Can you imagine being stuck somewhere and your baby is hungry and you have no backup bottles? That’s just a recipe for disaster. The invention of the nursing bra is pretty genius if you ask me.

But when you shop bras online at BrasNYC.com, the convenience is even grander. You can turn any bra you want into a nursing bra. No longer do you have to feel so conformed to the simple and plain style of most nursing bras. Sometimes you want to be able to wear that support bra or minimizer bra with your outfit. Good luck trying to find a minimizer nursing bra! But now you can have that convenience of a nursing bra with whatever style you choose. I’m not sure any other store is willing to do that for you.

Turn all your favorite styles into the best nursing bras by simply checking off the box to convert it before you add it to your shopping cart.

Obviously sports bras are intended to be worn while exercising. Not only do they provide additional support, they are also sturdier than your typical bra and they minimize breast movement. The last thing you want is your breasts to be moving excessively while you’re jogging down the beach. It’s uncomfortable and it might cause some unwanted attention. Sports bras also alleviate discomfort and reduce potential damage to chest ligaments.

Another reason women should be wearing only sports bras during exercise is because standard bra straps can actually strain your shoulders. Regular straps are made to form a square frame that is adjusted for a woman’s normal standing position. But if you’re trying to lift your arms above your shoulders, the frame is strained and puts direct pressure on your shoulder muscles. This can result in both neck and shoulder pain, along with headaches.

Sports bras can either be worn underneath a shirt or you can find styles that are meant to be worn as outerwear. The latter style is great for keeping you cool when you’re working up a sweat since it’s one less layer. You can look for sports bras, as well as support bras, minimizer bras, and more at BrasNYC.com.