![]() ![]() The straps should not be too tight or too loose (remember: the band is what should be holding you up, not the straps!). The band should not be able to be stretched more than 2 inches away from your body (one inch would be more ideal). How your bra should fitĪ properly fitted bra should lie flat and secure against your sternum without riding up, even when you raise your arms. We buy new clothes when our weight fluctuates, but often we forget about our bras! Whenever your body changes shape or size, a proper fitting bra is a must. ![]() There are gaps where there shouldn’t beĪny sign of gaps in the cups, whether it be at the top of the cup or the sides, means your sizing may need to be adjusted or you may need a different style of bra for your breast shape. The band should not be able to move away from your sternum at all and the “gore” (the piece between the two cups) should always lie flat in place. If you can lift your arms up and the underwire slips causing your boobs to spill under the wire, it means that your cup is too small and the band is much too loose. You have “underboob” when lifting your arms You may need to go up a cup size to avoid this. Some styles of bras, like push-up bras, include more padding which can cause additional bulge at the top of your breasts. Additionally, if you appear to be “spilling” out of your bra or have bulge at the top of your cups, your bra size is too small. You have unnecessary bulgeīack bulge is caused by the band being too tight. Your bra should fit firmly against your body without riding up. If the band is riding up at all, you definitely need a smaller size. The band should sit straight across your back, parallel to the floor without riding up. The straps aren’t what should be holding your breasts up, the band is. If your straps constantly dig into your skin or need to be tightened, it is an indication that your straps are compensating for too much of your breast weight. If you are able to fasten a bra to the tightest hook during your first wears, that is a telltale sign that your band size needs to be smaller. The reason there are multiple hooks is to allow for adjusting as the bra stretches with wear. When trying on a new bra, it should only feel comfortable when fastened on the last (loosest) hook. If your band is on the tightest hook and still has room to move around, your bra is likely too large. The band is actually what supports your breasts, not the straps. So what should you look for when buying a new bra? How do you know if the bra you’re currently wearing is the wrong size? Here are a few telltale signs to look for when wearing a bra that doesn’t fit. With a huge majority of women wearing the wrong size bra, have you ever considered that you might be one of them?įinding the perfect bra size becomes difficult when we are told that we should fit into one of the limited sizes offered at many large scale retailers. ![]()
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