Plus Size Longline Bra

Wearing a plus size longline bra provides many benefits. While this type of bra may not suit you for daily wear, it comes in very handy for certain outfits.

Unlike regular bras, longline bras extend to cover your torso. They provide support for your bust and provide gentle shaping as well. You would shop for these bras in the same size as your traditional one, but be aware that because you need a comfortable, allover fit, the cup size you normally buy may or may not correspond to a perfect fit overall. If you feel at all squeezed in your longline, shop around for a different size or different brand.

While a longline bra performs like a corset, it should never be uncomfortable. Women who wear these type of bras often like the shaping they provide, but they aren't meant be girdles. Like other shapewear, today's longline bras take the wearer's comfort in mind.

You can fasten your hooks in back or in front, depending on the bra, so if you have a preference, you should be able to find a longline that closes where you most prefer.

When should you wear a longline bra and why? Some of the benefits of this bra style include:

• Smoothing and shaping: If you're plagued by tummy bulge, a plus size longline bra can help control it if you wear it in addition to a girdle or other shapewear. This bra will hold in your stomach area and where it ends, a tummy shaper can continue the work of giving you a flattering, smooth silhouette. Instead of only your bust being supported, your torso is smoothed and slimmed.
• Enhances curves: If you love clingy tops, but don't want any bulges to show, especially under knitwear, longline bras can mold your shape so that even under the clingiest outfit, you look attractive and shapely. Nothing spoils a gorgeous ensemble quicker than an unflattering shape beneath it, so wearing a longline will provide your curves with some control, giving you an enviable hourglass figure. Your bust will be enhanced, while your body will be smoothed.
• Good posture: A longline bra can often act as a posture bra. You may receive the benefits of standing straighter, simply because you'll be aware of your entire torso being covered. Still, your bra shouldn't be uncomfortable or cut into you in any way — you should feel supported, not squashed.

Some longline bras are also referred to as bustiers as the two types of lingerie are similar in appearance. However, while some bustiers are dressy and embellished enough to be worn as club attire, perhaps peeking out from beneath a jacket, longline bras look like bras, made to be worn under your clothing. You can still find decorative bras in the longline style, but they look much more utilitarian than a bustier.

Shop wherever you find lingerie made especially for women of size. You'll be much more likely to find what you want in the size you need. If possible, shop in person to make sure the bra fits you perfectly overall. If it fits in the bust, but is too tight or too loose in the torso, try another size. Likewise, the torso shouldn't fit well while the top gaps or squeezes you tightly.

Try these online intimate apparel retailers for a variety of longline bras in a wide selection of colors and designs:

• Her Room
• Woman Within
• One Stop Plus
• Bra Experience
• Jessica London
• The Bust Stop
• Cacique

Bras have come a long way for women of size. There are many different designs and styles that will suit just about anyone. Wearing a longline bra is a simple way to enhance what you'd like to enhance while smoothing over anything you don't.

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