I think the short answer to this rather big question is quite a few! I can still remember the day that my mother bought me my first bra and looking back I had no idea at that point just how many of the things I was going to need in my lifetime!
Bra Number One
When you think about it, it just isn’t possible to get by without a well-stocked lingerie draw. Bras are very much a matter of both practicality and aesthetics which complicates the issue. Every woman wants pretty bras or sexy pieces with lovely lace and embellishments. This is especially true if you think about the current trend for bras to show a little at the bust line. That look really doesn’t work with a plain, simply functional style. So bra number one is a sexy number with lace and perhaps a little sparkle.
The Back-up Numbers
Personally I can’t stand wearing bras that show through my clothes because they are the wrong colour. There is nothing worse in my book than a white bra under black garments or vice versa so if pretty bra number one is black then bra number two needs to be equally pretty and white or ivory. Bra number three must be the inbetweener, the one you wear under your other favourite colours and in my case that means one of my chosen styles must be pink.
Yet More Bras
Gosh we are up to three bras already and I haven’t touched on T shirts yet! We all know that T shirts present problems when it comes to bras. T shirts and some other tops and dresses require a bra with a smooth, seamless finish otherwise we are left with a rather lumpy look that never flatters. So, therefore, bras number four and five must be light and dark coloured T shirt bras.
Sports Bras
If you play any sports or enjoy a good workout then you need yet more bras. Even here both appearance and functionality are worthy of consideration. I like to be colour coordinated and so require sports bras that match the rest of my gear! A good sports bra is essential for the right support as sport can cause permanent damage to the breast tissue and it is rather difficult to perform at your best with boobs bouncing everywhere! Naturally when you work out you get sweaty and so unless you are prepared to wash your kit every day you are going to need more than one sports bra. Bras six, seven and eight have to be sports bras which also work well for dancing and days out and about.
Yes ladies, we need at least 8 bras in our lingerie collection if we are to be appropriately dressed and a vision of loveliness at all times. It definitely pays to find which brands best suit you and provide a good fit otherwise your search for the right styles could be an onerous one. A good well-fitting bra certainly makes all the difference and we need not one but eight of this little marvels.
Article by Sally Stacey