{"id":2009,"date":"2013-07-25T02:39:49","date_gmt":"2013-07-25T02:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/?p=2009"},"modified":"2015-01-29T02:48:55","modified_gmt":"2015-01-29T02:48:55","slug":"tv-segment-strapless-bra-test-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/index.php\/2013\/tv-segment-strapless-bra-test-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"TV Segment: Strapless Bra Test Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This story aired on &#8220;Stretch Your Dollar&#8221; on KRTK, Channel 13 Houston on July 25, 2013. A special thank you to Method for providing the location for the shoot! Fitting tips and information about the bras shown in the story are provided below. Thanks for watching!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3auGzV6WtL8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>An ill-fitting strapless bra can slide down, spin around or even make you spill out. What does it take to find a great-fitting strapless bra? We asked \u00a0three women try a strapless bra for 10 hours and report back about the features that lead to a great fit. Here&#8217;s what we found&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2013\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_125334.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2013\" alt=\"Heather, Tomira and Metra\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_125334-300x225.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_125334-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_125334-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heather, Tomira and Metra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>The Test Panel<\/h4>\n<p><b>Heather (<\/b>Bra Size: 32 A)<br \/>\nStore \u2013 Target<br \/>\nBra &#8211; <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/xhil-bg-seamless-bra\/-\/A-14402406#prodSlot=medium_1_12\">XHIL BG Seamless Bra $3.99<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\nShe did her own bra fitting. The bandeau style gave her definition and a secure feeling that the bra was going to stay in place.<\/p>\n<p><b>Tomira<\/b> (Bra Size \u2013 36 D)<br \/>\nStore \u2013 Soma Intimates<br \/>\nBra &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.soma.com\/store\/browse\/product.jsp?maxRec=3&amp;pageId=1&amp;productId=570044995&amp;viewAll=&amp;prd=Ravishing+Push+Up+Multi+Way+Bra&amp;subCatId=cat2770019&amp;color=&amp;fromSearch=&amp;inSeam=&amp;posId=2&amp;catId=cat40089&amp;cat=Bras+Multi+Way++Strapless&amp;onSale=&amp;colorFamily=&amp;maxPg=1&amp;size=\">Ravishing Push-up Multiway<\/a> , $45<br \/>\nThe bra-fitting was done by a professional. This bra gave her a secure feeling without squeezing her ribcage, the cups were smooth, and it has a deep plunge cleavage to accommodate lots of different necklines.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_1348410.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2012\" alt=\"Strapless Bra Test Panel\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_1348410-e1422498787991-300x218.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_1348410-e1422498787991-300x218.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_1348410-e1422498787991-1024x746.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Metra<\/b> (Bra Size \u2013 32C)<br \/>\nStore &#8211; La Mode Lingerie<br \/>\nBra &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/shop.nordstrom.com\/s\/le-mystere-no-9-lolita-convertible-strapless-underwire-bra\/3004019?cm_cat=datafeed&amp;cm_ite=le_mystere_no._9_'lolita'_convertible_strapless_underwire_bra:243132&amp;cm_pla=underwear\/lingerie:women:bra&amp;cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&amp;mr:referralID=bb97c9ef-f393-11e2-a969-001b2166c2c0\">Le Mystere convertible strapless underwire bra<\/a>, $73,80<br \/>\nThe bra-fitting was done by a professional. This bra had a little push up for a fuller look, a secure band so she felt like the bra would stay put, and a smooth shape so it looks great under clingy fabrics.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_141614.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2014\" alt=\"Sarah on TV\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_141614-e1422499121403-300x195.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_141614-e1422499121403-300x195.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.sarahshah.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/20130724_141614-e1422499121403-1024x665.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Tips For A great-Fitting Strapless Bra<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Shop The Right Department &#8211; If you have a small bustline, try shopping in the tween department. This department has a bigger selection of styles and sizes for a smaller chest, so you will get a better fitting bra.<\/li>\n<li>Get A Professional Fitting &#8211; Each person, bra style, bra manufacturer, bra size and fabric is different. It takes a trained professional to get a great fitting bra.<\/li>\n<li>No Slip &#8211; Look for bras with silicon along the top and bottom edges of your strapless bra. This edging will keep the bra in place and stop it from slipping and spinning.<\/li>\n<li>Better Bras Cost More &#8211; when it comes to strapless bras (and all bras), more expensive bras really are better than budget bras.<\/li>\n<li>Stretch Your Dollar &#8211; In the end, a few expensive bras that fit well will cost you less than a drawer-full of inexpensive bras that don\u2019t fit (and you don\u2019t wear).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s hard to find a great-fitting strapless bra. 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