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Nursing Bra Review: Top Nursing Bra Choices

 
BC (before-children), I wrote a well-informed, yet strictly theoretical post about nursing bras.  Fortunately for my fashion reputation, the theories still apply.  
But this here post is a really-real, experiential review of mine and baby boyfriend’s top selections for a nursing layette.  
Now not so fast my milk maid.  First measure. Preferably after your milk has unpacked its suitcases.  I’ve experienced first hand, the really-real reality of a three cup size increase in the lady eggs. 

This requires an entirely new collection of nests, and if you plan to order online and enjoy the diversity of sizes and styles available to the informed shopper, not to mention the convenience of ordering at home in your postpartum stretchy pants, you must measure.  

If you are shy of self applied measuring tape, go to a well-equipped department store or bra boutique and get a professional to calculate the nest size for you. However, I must warn you, my favorite department store only carried one style of nursing lingerie, and I had to button a pair of trousers and pack a double stroller to capacity to get there.

Elle Macpherson Intimates Maternelle Maternity Bra
Comfort: 10, Flexibility: 10, Support: 6, Prettiness: 7
Fits True to Size
In the first few weeks following your wee milk-a-tarian’s arrival, when your lactation officials are sucked sore, not to mention incessantly shifting, this is the balm I recommend.  It offers an exceptionally soft cup and lace that ascends to a luxurious level of modesty, a strong contrast to the amount of exposure you currently endure.

Bravado Bliss! Women’s Nursing Bra
Comfort: 9, Flexibility: 8, Support: 8, Prettiness:8
Fits True to Size
If I could recommend only one basket in which to place all nursing flowers, this would be it.  Bravado offers a soft cup with the strength of seaming and underwire.  It both calms and camouflages tender teats.

Le Mystere Sexy Mama Underwire
Comfort: 7, Flexibility: 6, Support: 10, Prettiness:10

Once your milk supply has stabilized and pretty become a primary consideration, test drive this Cadillac of the nursing kingdom. Whether you’re concerned with shape under a blouse or seduction sans buttons, both views are lovely.  And right now it is on sale for 50% off at Zulily.

Comfort: 6, Flexibility: 6, Support: 9, Prettiness:8
If you want an affordable effect similar to Le Mystere with only a slightly diminished amount of support and prettiness, I recommend this price sensitive compromise.

Simple Wishes Hands Free Breast Pump Bustier
Functionality: 10, Prettiness:0
While not even tangential to attractive, I adore the function of this nursing aid.  My hands prefer several activities to the banality of nursing pump support.
Pray tell, what succors your sucklings?  Share your wisdom in the comments.

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How to Pose for a Photograph

Studies of common sensory have shown that as the festivity of holidays increases, the rate of photography follows a positive correlation.

Following is an introduction to posing for said photographs.  Each pose is engineered to be figure friendly.  Meaning, they shed the 10 lbs that camera flashes tend to adhere.  So charge your battery and clean off your memory card.  You and your holiday frock are going to look pretty as postcards this year.


one. tall elegance
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Ease and effortless efficiency combine to create this classic pose.  First, imagine there is silken cord suspended above your pretty head.  Your elegant neck extends long while your shoulders drop away from your ears.  Arch your back slightly bringing your chest forward and those arm rotators back.   Finally tuck in your tummy, but stop before you cross into visible ribs. 
two. hands on hips + crossed ankles
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Hands on Hips: Holding the arms away from the body keeps upper arm fleshies from flattening.  Placement of the hands will also draw attention back to a narrow waist or trim little hip. If you choose to execute this pose with only one arm, make sure to employ the arm angled toward the camera lens.

Other add-ons 
Waist Rotation: Turn your shoulders three-quarters toward the lens, rotating from your now visually narrowed waist. 

Asymmetry:  Doing something slightly different with each side of your figure will make your shot more interesting. Asymmetry can sprout from seeds as simple as a tilted hip, a dipping shoulder, or leg bent slightly more than the other.

Ankles Crossed: Crossing one foot in front of the other keeps your pose playful.  It reports the status: “ready to stay a while, weight shifting to accommodate lingering.” Either cross both feet flat on the ground for a lengthening effect, or advance your posing prowess by balancing the crossed foot on the toe.


three. pointed toe + pocketed hands
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Point & Turn: 
Like a prima ballerina, point and spin your front toe to add inches faster than toe slippers. Point your piggies toward the camera then rotate a quarter set of degrees away from your back foot (where the majority of your weight has been planted.)  Unlocking your knees and shifting your weight to the posterior heel will keep you from looking stiff.  

Hands in Pocket:  unless you promenading in a full skirt with ample pockets, it’s better to hint at hands in the pocket via thumbs or finger tips, rather than cramming your digits into a too tiny pant space.

four. profile > over the shoulder

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Profile: 
This position showcases the full silhouette, offering a two-dimensional image more curves and less width. Start by placing your feet perpendicular to the camera’s gaze.  Then give your neck a slight spin toward the shutter.  For optimal results, angle your head slightly down and point your nose away from the camera.  This will sculpt those neck muscles and allow you to showcase rather than flatten facial angles.  Experiment with tilting your face a little up or a touch down, a little left or to the right, but keep your gaze on that camera.
 

Advanced
Over the Shoulder:

Intermediate and above models can rotate their walkers an additional quarter set of degrees so that their back and shoulders are angled toward the photographer.  (This is a great pose if you’ve recently completed many sets of squats and upright rows.)  The head is then rotated into a profile view.  Turn your best side towards the photographer and smile coyly.  

five. seated

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Sitting:
Unless you see multiple chins as a sign of financial affluence, when cameras emerge, ensure that the lens never descends below your own line of sight.  When seated, lean fearlessly in towards the camera.  Very few cameras have been shown to have a biting disposition.
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Sitting Continued:
Although your shoulders are advancing forward, your weight should stay on your seat.  This will keep your thighs from squishy, squishing unnaturally.  And unless you aim to exhibit your inner dominatrix, keep your knees together. We’re not filming a movie for https://www.tubev.sex/?hl=ko after all.The feet can be slung apart, crossed at the ankle, draped to the side, but the knees…together.


freestyle extras

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Pigeon Toe:  
Commonly paired with eyes cast down, this pose adds an element of fragility.  It’s slightly awkward and ingenue.

Grip:  
If you’re wondering what to do with your hands, hold on.  Grip the bundle of your scarf, your jacket lapels, or other available fashion ornamentation.  A soft grip brings emphasis to individual elements and depending on the rest of your pose composition can convey any disposition from shy to confident.

Hands Above:
Whether fidgeting with hair locks or petting the neck, this pose has the same slenderizing effect as hands on hip but adds a coy, indirect, feminine appeal.

Hop, Skip, Spin:
Let yourself feel pretty and you will look pretty.

Jolly photography developments to you and your kin!

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