Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do I need a bra fitting now? I’m wearing the same size and style bra my mother bought for me in high school.
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Oprah says 85% of all women are wearing the wrong size and/or shape of bra. Only a trained, experienced professional bra fitter such as the ladies at Yve’s Fine Lingerie can fit you perfectly. We take the time to educate you, explaining what the bra is doing for your body. We work with you patiently and cheerfully until we find the right bra for you.
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Is there a perfect bra for my size and shape?
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There is no such thing as a perfect bra. Perfection comes from a perfect fitting with the correct style bra.
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Is my back pain and shoulder stiffness due to my shape and fullness.
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Most women incorrectly rely on the shoulder straps of the bra for supporting the breasts. Only 10% of the support should come from the shoulder. The bra band should provide 90% of the support.
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Are all underwire bras uncomfortable?
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With a well fitted bra you should never feel the underwire. This problem results from a cup that is too shallow or the bra band riding up your back. This forces the underwire to slide forward digging into your breast tissue and midriff.
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Should a bra cause back fat tissue to show?
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The proper position of a bra should be level across the body from the front to the back. This minimizes the appearance of soft tissue on the back and helps to enclose the soft-site tissue.
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Why do I need to wear a bra if I’ve had an augmentation?
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Experience has shown that augmented breasts require the same support as natural breasts since this mostly relates to skin elasticity.
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Why do I have to hand wash fine lingerie with soap formulated for this purpose?
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Fine lingerie should be washed in sensitive soap that does not bleach or degrade lace and elastic, the primary components of any bra. We recommend Forever New, which is a citric-acid based soap derived from actual fruit. It naturally whitens and brightens without bleaching.
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Can I put fine lingerie in my clothes dryer?
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Never dry your fine lingerie in your dryer. Heat from the dryer ruins elastic. Allow it to air dry.