A Good Minimizer Bra... The Cheap, Painless, Instant Way to Look Smaller
Our 'smaller' sisters have tissues, padding, and push-up bras.
We have the Minimizer Bra. That's our secret weapon!
It's an important part of every big busted woman's wardrobe.
Different syles of bras serve different purposes and the purpose of a minimizing bra is exactly what the name implies. It minimizes. Some can minimize up to 2 inches.
How does a Minimizer Bra Work?
A minimizing bra takes the breast tissue and smashes, compresses, and rearranges it to make it look smaller. Kind of like taking a water balloon and flattening it between your palms.A bra minimizer works the same way. It won't actually shrink your bust, the bra simply 'flattens' the breast so it appears less perky. There are other things you can try for a natural breast reduction.
A good minimizing bra will...
'turn your mountains into mole-hills'
(at least until you take it off)
When should you wear a Minimizing bra?
It's always a good idea to have at least one minimizing bra in your drawer to pull out if you need it.Some women wear a minimizing bra everyday and love it. Others feel they are too restrictive and save them for 'special occasions'.
Here are some examples of when a minimizing bra will be helpful.
- Underneath a button-up shirt that's having 'gaping' issues. If you're wearing the right shirt this shouldn't be a problem.
- possibly beneath a jacket or blazer that's having a tough time staying in its proper place. (Sometimes large breasted women can struggle with jackets, blazers, and vests falling open to the sides of the breasts instead of laying over the top. It's important to look for the right kind of jackets)
- Any other time your tops just aren't fitting right, it won't hurt to try a minimizing bra to see if it helps.
Because the nature of minimizing bra is to compress and flatten the breast you may find that the cups do not touch skin in the middle of your chest.
Minimizing Bras that received great reviews by big busted women.
Bali 3562 Satin Tracings Minimizer Bra
This bra gets votes for being a great 'bang for the buck' bra. It costs an average of $27.00.
This bra also claims to reduce the bust by up to 1.75 inches.
Reviews for the Bali Satin Minimizer Bra
This is the best bra I have ever owned. I love it. - Kristi, Size: 34DDDI'm always having trouble finding a bra that will look nice feel good and keep the girls perky, but this is great, it does what it says. - Roxie, Size: 42DDD
Wacoal Elegance Hidden Wire Minimizing Bra
This bra gets bonus points for looking beautiful with lacy cups. Wacoal is a great brand and this is their #1 selling minimizer bra. It will reduce bust projection up to 1". It runs on the pricier side at around $60.00. (It's listed for $62.00 at Herroom.com
Reviews for the Wacoal Hidden Wire Minimizing Bra
This is one of the best bras I've ever had. It's comfortable and has has good support. - Toya, Size: 42GA very comfortable, strong, nice looking minimizer bra, attractive under clothes and useful for someone with a very active life. - Amy,Size: 36DDD
Wacoal Slimline Seamless Minimizing Bra
Rumor has it that this bra is Oprah's new favorite minimizing bra. It's also a 2 Time Winner of The Undie Award for Favorite Minimizer Bra. So apparently there's a lot of women going bonkers for this one. It's also on the pricey side at $65.00. Check it out here