A Comfortable Bra Alternative
Many women who suffer through the pains associated with Fibromyalgia
and arthritis
find they have problems wearing a bra. This often leaves them suffering
from a dilemma: The decision of whether to appear in public sans bra or
whether to go for the support of that upper-body undergarment and suffer
intensified muscle spasms as a result.
For many, a compromise might be a camisole with a built-in shelf bra.
Many "models" are available in 100% cotton or a 50-50 cotton and rayon
blend with a touch of spandex in the built-in shelf bra. Depending on
where you find them, they are known as a "camisole with a built-in shelf
bra," a "stretch bra top," a "tank with shelf bra," a
“shelf-bra camisole," or
whatever other descriptive or creative names those who write the copy
for catalogs can come up with.
Some versions limit the bra-strap adjustment feature to a small piece
of elastic hidden at the back of the bra and can be worn as a tank top
under a cardigan sweater or similar open top; others more closely
resemble a camisole meant strictly to be worn as an undergarment.
One model is described as racer back all-in-one bra/camisole and is
made of a cotton-rayon blend.
Some may find the crossed straps in back to be more comfortable;
however, it is more expensive than most of the other options.
Regardless of the style, they all offer greater comfort than does a
traditional bra. You won't end up with an undergarment that will give
you the lift and separate route to eye-popping cleavage; instead, you
will have a garment with a built-in shelf bra that will give the support
and more traditionalist in-public appearance you need -- without
intensified muscle spasms in your upper back. A worthy compromise for
most women!
You can find misses and plus-sized undergarments with a built-in
"shelf bra" at:
Just My Size
Junonia Plus Size Activewear
Kohl's
Lane Bryant Catalog
Sears
Silhouettes
Ulla Popken
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