What is the most essential item in your closet? Well if you consider anything other than your bra, you need to think again. A huge majority of women today ignore the most important part of their wardrobe and this piece of information is aimed at educating every girl and woman to emphasize upon quality of bras.

A recently concluded study revealed that as many as 80 percent are not wearing the right bra size, which is a shocking revelation to say the least. Let us read some tips about selecting bras so that you always choose the best bra size and be proud of your most treasured assets.

It is highly recommended that you always opt for a bra one size smaller than the actual. The small bra size must be related to band and not bra cup size (i.e. If you’re a 36, get a 34 and if you’re 34, get a 32). This is because bras get loose after the wash and the one size smaller would be just the perfect fit for you, after a wash. Secondly, the bra shouldn’t be held by straps but by the band, which is the part hooking around the ribcage. If you want to know if it is time to purchase a new bra, you can notice the same if the bra is not staying up on its own without the straps.

We hope that this information on selecting the right bra will help you to understand value of the most important part of your wardrobe.

A recently concluded study by researchers from the University of Minnesota has suggested that women tend to make sexy additions to wardrobes when they are at their most fertile. This attempt is often made unconsciously and is expected to be driven by a desire among women to outscore over other women and not to impress men.

The research suggested that there is a relationship between hormonal factors and consumer behavior and also suggested that dressing choice of women, in their most fertile years, is influenced by other women in their environment. The research team also suggested that ovulatory cycle effects could influence consumer behavior among the fairer sex in a profound manner, a fact which may be of interest for marketers.

Results of this study have nullified all statements made in the past suggesting that ovulating and non-ovulating women share the same shopping habits and these habits are not influenced in any matter whatsoever by ovulation or hormonal factors. The study results were also clear in suggesting that the fertility status of a woman is the deciding factor to measure the level of competition for a suitable partner. The study was published in the Journal of Consumer Research and is considered to have implications for understanding the association between women, hormonal factors, and shopping for clothes.

In short, the study demonstrated that there is a close link between hormonal factors and shopping preferences among members of the fairer sex. It is believed that results of this study will open new doors for more research in this segment.

Working women need to be on their toes when it comes to dressing for the workplace. Let us read about some tips for working women that can make the difference.

If you are meeting clients on a regular basis, it is best for you to dress formally in saris and suits in order to make the perfect impression. It is highly recommended that makeup should be kept to the minimal but defined. A light foundation can do the trick for you; a liquid foundation is recommended for girls and women with oily skin and a powder-based foundation works well for girls and women with normal or dry skin. Nail art is to be avoided at all costs and light colors such as pinks and browns are good for lips. One thing that you should do is to apply moisturizer (with a minimum of 25 SPF) before putting up makeup so that skin is protected at all times.

If you are involved in a backend job, casual style of dressing is better than formal. It is recommended that you have neat nails and nail paint can be avoided unless you think otherwise. A plain gloss for the lips is recommended. If you have dark circles under the eyes, you can make use of a translucent powder for hiding them but only after application of a good moisturizer.

Whatever you job type may be, it is always recommended that you dress and makeup professionally. Remember, your clothes and makeup say a lot about you and negative impressions are best to be avoided.