Full figure bras are for larger women and they often have wide cushioned straps, foam lining or fibrefill padding, and closures with three or four rows of hooks and eyes. Full-figure bras provide greater support than petite or average bras. The most common mistake made by full-figured women is buying a bra with cups that are too small and then compensating by going up to a band size that's too big for them.

It's an understandable mistake as many bra styles don't come in larger cup sizes. Another problem is that many women fall foul to the tremendous pressure of the media to have smaller figures. Every woman needs to wear a bra that fits 'their' body and a smaller cup size isn't going to make anyone's breasts any smaller, whereas a properly fitted bra will at least be comfortable. Full figure bras can be ideal.

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