Amelia Newman | Source | Senior Tech Designer at Adore Me
Amelia Newman
Amelia is Senior Tech Designer at Adore Me with over 10 years of experience specializing in pattern making and technical design. She possesses a strong expertise in bra fitting and bra, underwear & lingerie pattern making. Amelia holds a degree in Contour Fashion from De Montfort University, one of only three programs worldwide centered on intimate apparel. Prior to her role at Adore Me, she gained experience at H&M, further solidifying her knowledge and skills in the industry.
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Adore Me (https://www.adoreme.com/)
Senior Tech Designer
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The Best Bras for Your Breast Shape, According to Experts
Amelia was featured in New Beauty, where she provided expert advice on bra fitting based on breast shape.
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Best bras for small busts: Find the right style and size for you
Looking for your next perfect bra? From push-ups to strapless designs, these are the 10 best bras for small busts, according to these bra designers and experts.
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How Should a Bra Fit, According to Bra Experts
How should a bra fit? Amelia provided her insights for TIME Stamped about overall fit as well as how bands, straps, and cups should fit.
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“Teardrop breasts are where the fullness is at the bottom of the breast, [with] the majority of the breast tissue beneath the nipple placement,” Newman says. “From the side, there is a gentle sloping shape from top to bottom, with the top being more hollow.” While this may sound similar to low-volume breasts, Newman points out that bell breasts are more voluminous overall. Since they’re quite similar to the low-volume shape, Newman says that demi and balconette bras also work well for bell breasts.
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Full volume breasts, also known as round breasts, are full at the top and bottom, says Amelia Newman, Intimates Technical Designer at Adore Me. People with round, full breasts are fortunate in that they can wear most bra styles without the need for much enhancement, whether in the form of padding or specialty straps, Newman points out.
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About the importance of having a properly fitted bra: “We wear it for so long and all day. And it’s not [like] just a sweater that you throw on. It’s a garment that’s doing something.”