Creating a mid-life style transformation is always a plus, but in order to make it a truly positive experience, you must understand the importance of good underwear and especially shapewear. Whether you’ve been there and done that or are just starting out, your underwear (particularly your bra) becomes especially important as you enter perimenopause and way beyond.

Whether your 17 or 70 your bra has to fit properly, be comfortable, hold everything in and lift some things up. It has to be cool and it has to be attractive because if you’re 80 you’re still a woman and you like to feel feminine.

The Key to your Transformation

You don’t have to consult with a civil engineer, but if you think of a bra as a suspension bridge, you will understand the bridge is unlikely to stay suspended unless it has firm footings, good underpinnings and a rock-solid foundation. These are the keystones to any transformation but especially a mid-life style transformation. You’re looking for gravity-defying support.

Any Body and Clothing Transformation needs help

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again … an expertly fitted good bra, will take years off your appearance. It also encourages proper posture which will always make you look and feel better. Your boob transformation will also make your clothes look super.

As with everything you put on your body, there will be a sizing difference between different manufacturers. Find a fitter who makes you feel comfortable and try on as many bras as you need to. Big stores and smaller boutiques all offer this service.

80% of Women Supposedly Wear the Wrong Bra Size

Which can cause headaches, back pain, poor circulation, restricted breathing, rashes and also breast pain.

It’s good not to wear a bra when you can and we recommend Perky Pear for this … they are good for all shapes and sizes, combat sagging, sweating and chafing. Try them … You have nothing to lose but a sweat-inducing uncomfortable bra.

A Transformation that includes the right Size Bra

Over time, your body changes and your bra size changes. You gain weight, you lose your waist and for some reason (hormonal), your boobs will probably grow … so many women complain of this particular change … it’s viewed as the transformation you really don’t want.

When you sleep you should take your bra off or at least loosen it when you are in bed even if you are very large. It is unhealthy to sleep wearing a bra because it can inhibit circulation and proper breathing.

This is a link to a book called Support and Seduction: A History of Corsets and Bras (Abradale Books) which is absolutely fascinating … you will love it …