Find your correct bra size

After reading our article on how to measure your correct bra size, Sue writes, "I have just been wearing the same bra size for like forever and when I go buy me a new one, the size don't work. I have been wearing a 42DD, but when I measure I get 46 inches, then add the 4 inches and get 50. The upper band is 54 inch and subtract 50 and get 4, a DD, so what size am I? Can you please help me? I need the right bra."

You are not alone with this dilemma. First of all, all the bra manufacturers are not consistent. Over time, the way suppliers have changed clothing sizes, they have also quietly changed bra sizes. I would, therefore, suggest that you put away your shyness and get measured by a lingerie expert. I would recommend a department store like Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, or Nordstrom (Victoria's Secret sometimes has someone mature; but most of the time they will have teenagers who have no idea what they are doing, based on comments from our readers).

If you find bra selection in high end department stores too expensive, don't buy there; just get yourself measured there, and try on a few bras. When you feel you have a pretty good idea of the size, buy just one bra that day. Wear it for a couple of days and make sure that you feel that it fits well. Only then buy more and even after that, get yourself measured once a year or so, or if you gain/lose a lot of weight.

Arabella sheer bra from Freya

I think there is no way to beat Freya. Remember how I fell in love with the Jeanie collection from Freya? Guess what? Now I also like their Arabella underwire plunge bra that is so sheer that there is simply no possibility that he will fail to notice what you have inside.

In other words, when you buy this bra at Gigi's Closet, remember that you are buying one hell of a seductive item of lingerie.

Designed primarily for women with large breasts, it has plenty of support and the sexiness is not compromised at all as you can see. Notice the bows and the pretty trim.

While not shown here, it comes with a matching low rise thong with embroidered panels of the hips and lace up detail.

Trust me, when you wear something like this, you feel hot.

Coranto bra and thong set from Elle McPherson

If I could be even half as pretty as Elle McPherson, I would consider myself lucky. The reality is that some women are simply blessed with a perfect body and she is one of them. There is another reason I admire her. Unlike other celebrities that design lingerie for women with great bodies only, she has everyone in mind, including ordinary women like me.

That is why, despite the fact that it is not as colorful as the Jeanie by Freya bra and boy shorts set, the Coranto bra and thong set, available at Gigi's Closet is still very romantic.

The underwire bra is made from lace and an accent bow resides between the demi cups. For big breasted women like me, there is a two-hook closure at the back.

The matching low rise thong is a semi-sheer, stretch lace and has a matching bow at the place that is draws immediate attention. Wink, wink!

Jeanie bra and boy short set from Freya review

Well, of course, I must wear my functional underwear when I have to, but I have my weakness for colors and prints when it comes to my underwear.

That is when I wear this plunge bra and boy short set called Jeanie from Freya available at Gigi's Closet. The bra has a sheer top panel with tiny pompoms edge on the band. Then there are tiny double bows to complete the trim. And by the way, there is a U-back strap, a two-hook closure, and of course, adjustable back straps. More importantly, the color is so cute.

The matching boy short also has tiny pompoms and is trimmed with a tiny double bow at the waist.

When I am in the mood, now I know what underwear to wear.

And by the way if you are a guy buying lingerie for a woman, here are tips on how to shop for intimate apparel.