If you are anything like me, you will feel me when I say that you feel as comfortable in your skin as your bra makes you feel comfortable. A run-of-the-mill bra makes me prone to neck and shoulder pain because of the poor weight distribution, and by lunchtime I find myself obsessing about a lie-down.
Over the years, I found
several models I was more or less happy with. However, my current model keeps
me almost embarrassingly happy. Note that “almost” part, I am never leaving
well enough alone, so I keep my eyes peeled for new favorites; you can count on
being updated!
Posture bra from Ortorex,
current Holy Grail
I got Ortorex
posture-improvement bra a few weeks back, and it is always with regret that I
put it in the laundry, and if this doesn’t describe the way I feel about it, I
don’t know what will. True, I have had great bra models before, and some of
them provided awesome benefits for my back. But this time around and what I
find particularly rewarding about this model is that it is a winning
combination of shaping undergarment and a functional piece supporting the back.
Win-win!
Although I have to admit I am
not a fan of the materials used as I am more of a natural-feel kind of girl.
But I guess the purpose of the bra (shaping, lifting, and, of course, posture
correcting) determine the use of the materials in a major way, and there is no
overriding the need for more resistant texture.
Why Posture Corrector Bra?
Features and materials
Like I said, the choice of
materials is not necessarily to my liking: it is 89% polyamide and 11%
elastane. The product has a full-bra shape, completely wire-free and unlined.
The wide back part in mesh and X-straps is what provides the support for the
back and acts as a distributor for the weight. It has adjustable straps with
hook-and-eye system, and a matching frontal closure for a perfect fit.
Usability and functionality
When I say “perfect”, I mean
it very literally: the bra is build for adjusting to your cup and circumference.
As a result, you get zero flab, bra lines, double-boob spilling or side boob
going on. I love it that the bra is totally undetectable under the tees and
sweaters, and can even work with most gowns I have.
This is essentially important
to me: Ortorex bra works for my plus-size figure quite effortlessly. My bosom
acquires this lovely and very naturally-looking shape thanks to the gentle
compression and reliable lifting.
The style
Ortorex bra features accurate
seams, and this is another drawback, according to me. I prefer seamless models.
It is quite simple and sleek otherwise – this sophisticated look I enjoy very
much in my underwear. The model is available in nude (love!), black and
off-white colors, so you can integrate them smoothly into your wardrobe.
The feel
Have I mentioned the nice feeling of having my chest “hugged” and supported? Well, it is there. Make sure you pick the right size though, for this model it is fairly easy thanks to the impressive size chart (B to H, 75cm to 110cm size scale).
Pros and cons
For what it’s worth, I have
already pinpointed the things I would change about Ortorex bra, but best I sum
those up in the traditional +/- lists:
Pros
✓
Soft
wireless support
✓
Great
weight distribution
✓
Broad
X-backside in mesh
✓
Awesome
shaping and lifting
✓
Ideal fit
✓ Frontal closure with 6 rows
Cons
✓
Seams
✓
Fully
synthetic material composition
Benefits for posture and
back pain
The best part of my posture
corrector bra is that it truly helps me eliminate the dull pain and pulling
sensation in my back, neck and shoulders. I feel like my breasts are
comfortably cupped and firmly supported without chafing, cutting or poor
esthetics of the underwear showing in my clothing in any way. Would I buy it
again? I might get a model in a different color (I now have it in nude), and if
I am not finding anything more inspiring by the time I feel like stocking up on
underwear, why not!
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