Sadly, we all know about back fat! That dreaded thing that ruins an outfit look and which all of us try to avoid, whatever size we are.
Many pick up the challenge of trying to find a bra which hides the back fat. They’re barking up the wrong tree, so save your money and read on.
For a number of years now, manufacturers have attempted to come up with a bra which eliminates back fat or ‘angel wings’ as it is known in the States. But it’s like looking down the wrong end of the telescope.
What causes back fat?
Partly nature and partly the bra you’re wearing. Both are avoidable issues. Whatever size clients are, there is always a relationship between the bra band and the client’s back. Why? This is because the bra band essentially sits over different widths on the back and it is elasticated. Because the back isn’t the same size all the way down, as the band is elasticated it emphasises these differences and shows up ‘back fat. How noticeable back fat is partly depends on build, the back shape, the depth of the bra band and the bra fit. Knowing this means you can prevent the problem from arising, rather than trying to hide it.
The three most common causes are:
Depth of bra band: A narrower bra band will cut into the back far more than a wider band. Think about belts around your waist. A narrower belt will sit into the waist more than a wide belt and bra bands are exactly the same. A wider band will generally need less tension than a narrower band and therefore not dig into the body.
Secondly comes bra size. Most people believe band size is the cause of back fat but more often than not it is actually the cup size. If the cup size is too small the bust will be pushed to the side of the body and will therefore ‘spill’ over the side of the bra. If the bra band is too tight this will dig into the back, again causing back fat.
Thirdly comes band position: if the bra is riding up at the back, you’ll intuitively drop your shoulders forwards causing the bra band to ‘cut’ into the widest part of the back. This is the most common cause of ‘back fat’ and this is what we generally see when we look in the mirror.
What to look for?
What makes a ‘back fat eliminator’ different to other bras is the depth of the band at the side and back, the contour of the bra and the fabric. The bra will generally be deeper, have more tension in the fabric eliminating the need for a tight elasticated band.
In truth, all bras when fitted and designed correctly not only reduce back fat but they don’t actually cause it either. It’s the same old Bra Sense mantra : shape rather than size! Right shape bra works with your frame and your bodyshape so ‘back fat’ is nothing more than evidence of the wrong bra for you.
Find out more by calling Sara at Bra Sense Ltd and asking how she can help you. With our experience, you’ll find we’ll get to the point very quickly and help you to just melt the back fat problem away.
By Sara O’Regan – Founder of Bra Sense Ltd
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