The Bra Book: An Intimate Guide to Finding the Right Bra, Shapewear, Swimsuit, and More!

by Jene Luciani

It's time to have FUN finding the perfect fit—fashion expert Jené Luciani is here to help.

In 2009, The Bra Book helped countless women find the right bra. Now, Luciani, known as "Dr. Oz's Bra Guru," returns with this updated edition of her one-and-only guide to all things underneath.

If 85 percent of women are wearing the wrong bra, what else in their undergarment drawers doesn't fit as well as it could?

Luciani continues her mission to arm women with the knowledge they need to find the right fashion support. From the best bra for every outfit to important information about bras and breast health from puberty to retirement, from the physics behind bra design to how you can best ensure a proper fit, The Bra Second Edition is still the ultimate resource on bras for women everywhere.

Lucky for us, Jene has expanded the book to include new and updated, yet essential, information from the ever-changing world of intimate apparel. In the era of "smooth is better," thanks in part to the "Spanx movement," The Bra Second Edition now features a guide to the often overwhelming world of shapewear and swimsuits. Luciani eliminates confusion with her friendly guidance on finding the perfect fit and even tackles the uncomfortable questions, such as, "What really causes sagging?"

Discover new ways to best flatter your figure—and have fun shopping for that perfect fit. The Bra Second Edition doesn't just tell women how bras and shapewear work; it shows them how to make those garments work for them!

216 pages, Paperback

Published April 18, 2017

Reviews

[Online Eccentric Librarian · Rating 3 out of 5]

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I think the question here is this: how much do we really need a whole book on the subject? I, like so many others, really hate bra shopping and never seem to get the bra that really fits or looks the way I want. And so with this book, I wanted to know how to measure and how to ensure that even when I pick the right size, the bra fits comfortably and doesn't have 'peek' or 'back ride up' or so many other issues. With the bra book, the answer really appears to be simple: go get measured at a reputable lingerie store. Which, admittedly was a bit disappointing.

With the Bra Book, author Luciani covers several subjects to pad out the publication: history of bras, the different types, bras and fashion, how the bra relates to your body type, different breast sizes, how to fix bra issues, shapeware and spanx, swimwear support, different breast situations such as mastectomies, shopping tips, care tips, and even how men can buy bras for gifts. I have to admit, it all didn't amount to much and I read the entire book in about 15 minutes. It's perky, friendly, hip, and has plenty of quotes from movie stars/famous people to support what the author is saying.

And therein was the problem I found with the book - it's all glitzy glamour without enough 'meat' on the bone. There are a LOT of mentions of being on Oprah or being supported by Dr. Oz, etc. etc. There are a lot of celebrity quotes and even pictures of them. It felt facile - as if the author's audience needs perky blandishments and or random celebrity quotes to be readable. I felt my IQ dropping and not really coming away with much in understanding how to fit my bra better.

I guess what's important is that there are a couple of short paragraphs on how to measure - but then we're told go to the pros and try on every bra anyway because different manufacturers build bras differently. The rest is fluff about how bras are made, how cups are made, and random discussions about breasts - all aiming to ensure you feel good about your unique figure. WHich isn't to say there aren't useful tips - just not perhaps a whole book worth. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

[411Junkie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Every now and then a book crosses your path and makes you think, "huh, well, this might be interesting." Growing up a book like this, never really existed. This book was easy to read. Truth be told I thumbed through most of it, getting the gist of things. I think Luciani did a good job covering the broader topics of bras and breasts in a relaxed and comfortable manner. She includes a short history, a style guide, shopping tips, sizing facts, and other subjects that would satisfy general curiosity.

[Stefanie Foard · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I read a digital ARC of this title from the publisher via NetGalley.

[Andréa]

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.