Shopping for Vassarette Bras

By Tucker Cummings , last updated July 3, 2011

Shopping for the right Vassarette bras for your shape can be a trying experience. After all, as many as 85 percent American women are wearing the wrong bra size, so picking the right Vassarette can be tricky. But if you love the look, feel, and fit of this bra manufacturer, shopping for a new Vassarette bra is always worth the effort.

Where to Purchase Vassarette Bras

Vassarette is a major manufacturer of bras, and has enough inventory to supply the demands of some of the biggest retailers in the United States and elsewhere in the world. Vassarette bras can be purchased at Wal-Mart stores in both the United States and Canada. In addition, they can also be found in many sizes and styles at K-Mart, Meijer Stores, Duckwall-Alco, and Pamida. Vassarette does have a website, but does not sell through it. You may also be able to find older styles via eBay or online retailers that specialize in women's foundation garments.

Vassarette Bra Styles

Vassarette divides its bras into two separate collections: one for average fit, and another for full figured women. The average size collection includes many semi and demi cup styles, while the full figured collection has full cups for full coverage. Most designs in the average fit collection come in at least 3 color options, running from wardrobe staples like black, nude, and white to flirty colors like red and violet. Satin contour, gel lift pads, "add a size" lifters, and adjustable cleavage styles are among the options currently available. Extreme plunge satin bras from the average fit collection are perfect for dresses or tops that bare deep cleavage.

Full figured styles are all about support and comfort, and so have slightly wider straps. Minimizer styles are also available in sizes up to DDD. Side shaping styles and wire-free styles are available for larger cup sizes, ensuring that your shirts fit comfortably over your bra, and still look crisp, clean, and free of visible bra lines. But lest you think that Vassarette's plus sized line is only able comfort, there is still an element of sex appeal in designs like the 75-875 Lace Overlay Bra, available in sexy color combinations like red/black, nude/ivory, and black/pink.

Picking the Best Vassarette Bra Styles for Your Body

The Vassarette website has a handy calculator to help you pick the correct Vassarette band and cup size for you. On occasion, there can be a slight difference between various bra companies in terms of sizing, so even if you think you know your true bra size, check it against Vassarette's online calculator. By entering just two measurements taken from under and over your bustline, you will be able to buy with confidence and know that your new purchase will fit like a glove.

If you are full-figured or have a cup size above a C cup, you may find that the full figure fit line is the best fit for you. However, if you need less support for your chest, you may find that the average designs are just right for your needs. It comes down to a combination of the needs of your body and the personality you wish to evoke through your clothing.

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