I just got this month's issue at the grocery store--

In the letters to the editor section, there is a photo of the last month's issue and there is an article called "O's Bra Bible". I really need some good supporting undies and would love to read this article. I am so flabby esp. around my middle, so I need one of those "all in one" foundation garments.

Anyone know if these articles are avail online or does anyone have it?

On the cover she has on a lime green seater and a white flippy skirt. the background for the cover is beige-y brown.

Thanks!

All flabbbbbbbby and jiggly (and not jiggly in a good way, either!)

It's so funny you should ask this! At the house we rented in Cape Cod last week, this magazine was lying on the coffee table. I never see this magazine, so I was interested to read it. The Bra Bible article was excellent! It didn't address foundation garments, though, just bras. And the basic advice was pretty much the same for everyone: make sure the band is snug and perfectly horizontal (i.e., not riding up in back). For a LOT of women, that will mean going down a size or so even if it seems tight when fastened on the loosest hook. The fabric will stretch with time, so starting out snug will give the bra longer life. And then look at the cup size and consider going up if there's any spillover or squishing in front.

So, for example, a woman who thinks she's a 36B might actually do better in a 34 C or D. Or to translate that for women of size, if we think we're a 44DD but don't get the support we need, consider a 42 F. They also made the point repeatedly that the straps should only provide 10-20% of the support; the band should do most of the work.

Of course, the recommended bras were all in the $50 - $80 range, except for the one that was in fact a 42F. THAT one was $167!!! Naturally. :rolleyes

Thanks for responding to this thread. I know Oprah loves those Walcoal bras--they are about 60 bucks a pop--but I would spend that if they truly make that much difference!

Hmmm, next time I go to the big city I will have to check them out!

(PS loved that white skirt Oprah had on for that issue--sooo cute!)

Most libraries have the monthly issues of magizines for a year sometimes longer. You could check it out or just make copies of the article. The best way to get the correct bra is to be fitted for it. If there is a local specialty store they usually do it for no charge or contact your local J. C. Penny, they are always having bra fitting events and they usually have a good sale at the same time. ~Mandy