Famed lingerie designer’s tips for the best bras to hide ‘sagging’ for bigger busts – plus how to fake a larger cup
FAMED lingerie designer Josie Natori has shared her top tips for the most flattering bra fits for different body shapes and sizes.
Her tricks will help women put their best busts forward by allowing them to trade in saggy for sexy.
Natori, whose styles go up to a size 38G, has a pro tip to ensure perfect perkiness for the bustier broads out there.
"Full-fit bras are excellent for shaping and lifting the breasts," she told The U.S. Sun.
They offer a more defined silhouette and help prevent sagging, which can be a concern for individuals with larger busts," she continued.
"They provide extensive support, which is crucial for evenly distributing the weight of the breasts and reducing strain on the shoulders and back.
"This enhanced support can significantly improve comfort, as the broader bands and wider straps prevent the bra from digging into the skin, making it more comfortable for extended wear."
FAKE IT, GIRLS
Natori, who has been in the bra business for over four decades, also knows how to fake a fuller chest.
"Plunge bras can enhance cleavage and give a natural lift, which may be especially beneficial for smaller-breasted individuals who want a bit more definition and shape," she said.
"Plunge bras often have padding or push-up features that can add volume and create a fuller appearance," she added.
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The brand's own Feathers Plunge T-Shirt Bra offers smooth, lightweight contour pads and their signature Italian lace trim.
To fulfill all of your lingerie fantasies, you just might need an array of undergarments.
"There are different kinds of solutions for different kinds of bodies and dressings," she said.
"Today, you need a whole wardrobe of bras.
"Your lingerie wardrobe should be just as varied as your outside clothing."
You don’t even need to hide anything today, you can show off your bra.
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Natori also believes that another type of bra will add instant sex appeal by tricking others into thinking you had plastic surgery.
The balconette gives the illusion of a "more rounded shape."
It also has a flattering fit when worn underneath any type of fashion.
"Balconette bras have cups that are cut horizontally and provide a lift from the bottom," she said.
"The design usually has wider-set straps and a lower neckline, which can enhance the appearance of the bust and work well under a variety of clothing styles," she continued.
KEEP IT UNDER WRAPS
Balconette bras can also provide a natural lift and enhance cleavage, making them a "flattering" choice for those with smaller cup sizes.
Another big tip will help ensure people see less of your lingerie.
To prevent panty lines from showing, she recommends wearing a pantie with a flat lace trim that you "can't see under tight pants."
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Natori's Bliss French Cut Briefs will certainly help keep you covered when wearing light-colored or thin pants this summer.
You can also add some fun to your lingerie game by going wild with color choices.
The briefs offer full coverage and won't be visible, regardless of what color you wear.
If you want to wear "sexy" lingerie that doesn't show under your clothes, she recommends choosing bras that "lay flat," such as their lace designs.
The brand's iconic feather bras add some underneath "glamour" that can show off all you want if you choose to do so.
"You don’t even need to hide anything today, you can show off your bra," said Natori.
"Women today are much more daring in flaunting things. even in our legwear."
I believe that what you wear under your clothes is even more important than what you wear on the outside.
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Still, if you prefer to cover up your cleavage, you can't go wrong with a T-shirt bra, according to the designer, which she said helps to "hide wire from poking out."
"It's perfect for "wearing under knots and jerseys," she said.
BASICALLY GOING BRALESS
A soft bra with "no bone" will also make you feel like you're wearing nothing.
All that matters, however, is how you feel in whatever you are wearing.
"I believe that what you wear under your clothes is even more important than what you wear on the outside," she said.
"It can make you feel confident and sexy. It’s the foundation for your dressing to make you look and feel good from the inside out," she continued.
"The right bra can enhance your clothes and your posture and everything about you."
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She also recommends doing an undergarment check every six months or so.
"Make sure to upgrade your bras from time to time to make sure they are maintaining elasticity," she said.
The ultimate test is finding a fit that makes you feel as if you're wearing nothing.
If you want to try out their feather bra, she is confident you'll feel "fitted and glamorous."
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Natori also believes that not all bras are created equal.
"It's like making a car — the metal, the curves, the laser cuts, the technological improvements in the softness of the pads," she said.
