FAKE BAKE talks best bras and boss bikinis with Katie Weir, the Boob Whisperer…..

Team Fake Bake first met Katie Weir when she worked for Tutti Lingerie, and we were so impressed by her outlook on life, that we’ve stayed in touch. Since we last met Katie has been headhunted and worked in Dubai, and her colourful career so far has led her on a valiant journey of experience in the lingerie and apparel industries which have opened the door to her being a female boss and starting Weir Wonderful Fit, a business which educates women of all ages about the importance of bra and swimwear fitting and all round body positivity. We caught up with Katie for an all important sit down. With our holidays coming, and bras that still make us look like we have several boobs a piece, we needed her help……..

Katie, if most of us are wearing the wrong sized bra, how do we know and what can we do?

Most women will KNOW they are wearing the wrong size bra because first of all, they don’t know what bra size they are wearing! Secondly, they will be feeling discomfort, from straps falling off shoulders, and wires digging under the bust giving the dreaded ‘4-boob’ effect under clothing.

I don’t use conventional tape measures and of course I’m going to say, come to someone like me! Once I have assessed you in the bra you are wearing, I can literally tell what size you are and get you ready to try on bras in your right size, and it will involve lots of trialling to make sure bras are perfect just for you. I have to say, I feel like I have a super power because when my clients try on their new bras, they fit and feel fabulous. It’s such a personal thing and again the bras you then select must also reflect your personal style and the type of clothes you wear. Your lingerie is the foundation for every outfit you wear and so it needs to be perfect to make the most of your wardrobe.

My mantra at Weir Wonderful Fit is to lift spirits, busts and confidence. (She’s brilliant at all three. Trust us!)

Is it important that swimwear fits as well as underwear? What’s your advice on getting a great fitting bikini?

It’s just so important that you get the fit right - you want to feel comfortable and look amazing whether you are lying by the pool or going for a stroll along the beach.

My advice is to always wear cup-sized swimwear, whether you choose a bikini, a tankini or a swimsuit. You want support to come from the band and not the straps, especially if you want to go strapless. Some of my favourite brands, like Curvy Kate and Freya, are specialists at this and their fabrics and designs banish mono boobs and use luxury materials so when you get out of the water, there is no ‘sag and bag’ to worry about.

They also have lots of gorgeous cover ups in their ranges, and mix and match choices, to suit your own personal style, so you can look super chic from day to evening.

My tip for this summer is to go for a tie side brief. They are super flattering and it is a great way to custom fit your bikini bottoms. If they feel a bit scary, I always think traditional high waisted 1950’s styles have that Hollywood look about them. It’s then really up to you - go for what suits you but don’t be put off by any one style. It’s your body and your holiday. Go for it!

When it comes to lingerie, is it really worth the investment?

There is no better investment for your wardrobe than a decent, well fitting, lingerie drawer. I always advise ladies to start with four bras, including an everyday T-shirt bra, something pretty/sexy, a strapless bra and a sports bra. You can build on that easily. It’s also really important to look after your lingerie - banish washing machines, fabric conditioners and the tumble drier. Treat your lingerie with some TLC and it will love you right back! And don’t just get one bra fitting during your life - your shape is ever changing so my clients tend to return every six months.

We absolutely love your emphasis on body confidence. As a curvy girl yourself, tell us how you embrace your look……

Thank you! Body positivity has always been a vibe for me, from a young age I have always had curves, and choose to embrace them, dressing them in lingerie and clothing which make me feel wonderful. If you love your body and feel good this will only radiate as confidence. You will stand taller, improve your posture and when you put on a perfectly fitted bra, it really will be a life changing moment!

I’m also inspired by brilliant role models who thrive on social media, like Ashley Graham, Iskra Lawrence and Felicity Hayward. They have brought self love, kick ass, positive vibes to young women, like me and your Fake Bake followers, at a time when it is much needed.

And finally you’ve gone from working in business to setting up on your own. Let us into the secret of your success. We won’t tell anyone….

Confidence, a supportive family, passion and getting to a point in your career where you feel that you don’t have to be carried and you can fly by yourself.

After working in the lingerie industry for others, and gaining such valuable experience, I decided that it was my passion and so I set up Weir Wonderful Fit, a business which reaches out to women to educate them on how to love their boobs. It enables me to bring the latest most wonderful lingerie, swimwear and activewear collections to your home and work! Once you find something you really love to, follow that dream.

I wish to banish the taboo of bra fitting by making it a fun, exciting and friendly experience. I encourage women to join my #CupSizedClique and look forward to opening their lingerie drawer every day.

I am here to lift spirits, busts and confidence, I wish to conquer the world and to ensure that every woman is in perfectly fitted bra because I have first hand felt the confidence boost!

We absolutely loved our catch up with Katie. We know that she travels far and wide, from meetings with female City traders to girls just wanting a great night in, and you know here at Team Fake Bake, we think that gorgeous lingerie is the perfect way to dress up your tan. We are following Katie’s advice and binning bikinis that don’t fit, and going for swimwear that feels more like beach couture than throwaway one summer wonders.

Team Fake Bake are going #CupSizedClique all the way. Are you with us?

You can find out more at www.weirwonderful.co.uk

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