DOES MY BUM LOOK BIG IN *THIS*?

Ladies, Ladies, never mind your bum! When was the last time you had your bra properly fitted? Would you believe that according to professional bra fitters, over 60% of British women are regularly wearing the wrong size bra!

Do you have any idea what this is doing to your figures? Worried about a tummy? Did you know that wearing a good bra will immediately lift everything up, smoothing out those bulges and do wonders for your silhouette?

A professional bra fitting needn’t be painful. For starters, a fitting should be a free service so don’t be conned into paying for it. Whilst M&S are great for pretty basics such as knickers, tights and socks, I am yet to be convinced by their bras or the fitting service. I would always recommend you go to a specialist bra shop, such as Rigby and Peller or one of the larger department stores such as House of Fraser, Selfridges or a good Debenhams with a dedicated department with trained staff and a range of stock for all different shapes and sizes. A word of warning: don’t let someone encourage you into a bra you don’t feel comfortable in simply because they don’t have the stock!

A good bra fitter will instantly put you at your ease and in the long run will save you a fortune on buying bras that do nothing for you other than brighten your underwear drawer!



So what should you be buying? Whilst lacy bras are great for making you feel sexy in the evenings, every woman should have a good t-shirt bra for everyday wear. It might not look the prettiest but a skin coloured bra will work wonders under most tops.



And lastly… if that bum really does worry you, why not take a leaf out of Bridget Jones’ book and invest in some control undies? They needn’t be torture… there’s lots of shapes and fabrics to choose from. A good alternative would be M&S’ control tights – perfect for maintaining a sleek silhouette under that clingy skirt or dress… It’ll even smooth a tummy if the bra hasn’t done as much as you would have liked!