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About 80% of women wear the wrong size bra.
The biggest mistake women make is to wear a bra that’s too small in the cup and too big in the back. You should feel comfortable in your bra all day, every day. Wearing a bra that fits perfectly can boost your confidence, enhance your shape and figure and make you feel beautiful in (or out!) of your clothes.
Below we have listed the tell-tale signs for an ill-fitting bra and how to resolve them.
Firstly ensure that you can fit two fingers underneath the shoulder straps without being able to lift it up. If there is extra room you can tighten your straps. You should re-check the straps after every three-four wears, as they can start to loosen during wear. You should always check the straps after washing your bra. If you find that your straps are consistently falling down, it may be because you have narrow shoulders which slope downwards. You may find a bra with a racerback would be more comfortable or purchase comfy shoulder straps which will ensure no slippage.
The band of the bra provides you with the most support so it is crucial that this is fitted correctly. Your bra should fit firmly to the body, but not dig in or cause extreme discomfort. If it leaves an imprint or redness on the skin, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is too tight.
Remember: if you are going up a back size, then you need to go down a cup size and vice versa. For example if your size is a 34E, and the band is too small but the cup fits well, then try a 36DD. You should be able to fit 2 fingers under the band comfortably at the back and two fingers all the way around.
The bra should sit horizontally all the way around your body and shouldn’t ride up or slip down - if this is the case, try tightening the straps or if you can, move to the next tighter hook at the back. If this doesn’t work then you may need to try a smaller band size. It is recommended that when you purchase your bra, you are wearing it on the loosest hook. The bra will stretch over time and to keep your bra fitting correct, you can tighten your band size by moving the hook and eye to the tighter setting. If you have been wearing a very loose fitting bra for some time then you may find that a new bra measured correctly seems a little too tight, there is no need to be alarmed by this, your body just needs a bit of time to adjust to the firmer feel.
The bridge or Gore is the piece at the centre front between the cups. It can be quite tall such as on balcony bras, or very small, when on plunge bras. Ideally it should sit flat against your chest without digging in, however ladies with larger boobs may find that it sits away slightly. If you find it moves quite a bit then try going down a back size (remembering to go up a cup size if you do) to help it sit in place. We recommend looking for a plunge or balcony bra with a narrow centre bridge to stop the wire digging into your breasts.
also known as close-set. Your breasts sit closely together which may create a uni-boob appearance. Try underwired plunge and balcony bras with narrow or lower-set centre panels as this will help to flatter your bust. Wide-set centre panels may dig into your breast with a lot of wear so it is best to avoid this style to avoid any discomfort. Avoid non-wired wide-set centre bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Underwired Plunge and Balcony Bras
also known as close-set. Your breasts sit closely together which may create a uni-boob appearance. Try underwired plunge and balcony bras with narrow or lower-set centre panels as this will help to flatter your bust. Wide-set centre panels may dig into your breast with a lot of wear so it is best to avoid this style to avoid any discomfort. Avoid non-wired wide-set centre bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Underwired Plunge and Balcony Bras
Bottom Heavy Boobs also known as bell shape or tear Drop. A lot of fullness at the bottom of your breasts and less at the top. A 3/4 cup balcony bra will help to lift your breasts and add the illusion of fullness at the top of your bust for a flattering fit! Avoid non-padded full cup bras.
Bras that'll suit you: 3/4 cup Balcony Bra and High Apex Bras
Bottom Heavy Boobs also known as bell shape or tear Drop. A lot of fullness at the bottom of your breasts and less at the top. A 3/4 cup balcony bra will help to lift your breasts and add the illusion of fullness at the top of your bust for a flattering fit! Avoid non-padded full cup bras.
Bras that'll suit you: 3/4 cup Balcony Bra and High Apex Bras
Athletic boobs can also be known as petite boobs. These are more muscular looking with a little less breast tissue. Perfect for padded/push-up plunge bras, as they can add extra volume to your bust if you prefer. With athletic boobs being small and firm, not much support is required, although this needs to be maintained so a bra should still be worn.
Bras that'll suit you: Non wired bras and Bralettes
Athletic boobs can also be known as petite boobs. These are more muscular looking with a little less breast tissue. Perfect for padded/push-up plunge bras, as they can add extra volume to your bust if you prefer. With athletic boobs being small and firm, not much support is required, although this needs to be maintained so a bra should still be worn.
Bras that'll suit you: Non wired bras and Bralettes
Asymmetrical boobs mean you have one boob noticeably bigger than the other. Padded bras can be a big help or removable padding, where you can add/remove accordingly to even them out! High Apex styles are where the cup continues onto the straps- this can hide/stop any gaping at the top of the cup. Gel padded bras with removable gel can also be suitable.
Bras that'll suit you: Padded Bras (or removable padding to even them out)
Asymmetrical boobs mean you have one boob noticeably bigger than the other. Padded bras can be a big help or removable padding, where you can add/remove accordingly to even them out! High Apex styles are where the cup continues onto the straps- this can hide/stop any gaping at the top of the cup. Gel padded bras with removable gel can also be suitable.
Bras that'll suit you: Padded Bras (or removable padding to even them out)
Relaxed boobs these can often have nipples which point downward and lax breast tissue. A push-up bra will help to lift your breasts. T-Shirt bras will also offer a more rounded shape. Don't forget: damaged coopers ligaments and lax breast tissue can be caused by taking part in sports without a sports bra! Always wear a sports bra when taking part in any type of sports.
Bras that'll suit you: Push-Up Bras and T-Shirt Bras
Relaxed boobs these can often have nipples which point downward and lax breast tissue. A push-up bra will help to lift your breasts. T-Shirt bras will also offer a more rounded shape. Don't forget: damaged coopers ligaments and lax breast tissue can be caused by taking part in sports without a sports bra! Always wear a sports bra when taking part in any type of sports.
Bras that'll suit you: Push-Up Bras and T-Shirt Bras
Side Set boobs are heading out East and West and are further apart in the middle. A full-cup side support bra will help bring them back together, as the side support will help provide forward projection. It will also give extra support if your breasts are on the heavy side. A plunge bra will also help to create and flatter your cleavage!
Bras that'll suit you: Full Cup with Side Support and Plunge Bras
Side Set boobs are heading out East and West and are further apart in the middle. A full-cup side support bra will help bring them back together, as the side support will help provide forward projection. It will also give extra support if your breasts are on the heavy side. A plunge bra will also help to create and flatter your cleavage!
Bras that'll suit you: Full Cup with Side Support and Plunge Bras
Full Boobs may also be called round. Your boobs are full all over and quite firm as the breast tissue is distributed evenly across your bust. Full boobs often have a natural cleavage and are great for most styles especially full-cup bras if you prefer that extra coverage. A plunge bra is great if you are looking to highlight your cleavage. Avoid balcony bras as there’s a risk of your breasts spilling out over the top! Avoid balcony bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Full Cup Bras
Full Boobs may also be called round. Your boobs are full all over and quite firm as the breast tissue is distributed evenly across your bust. Full boobs often have a natural cleavage and are great for most styles especially full-cup bras if you prefer that extra coverage. A plunge bra is great if you are looking to highlight your cleavage. Avoid balcony bras as there’s a risk of your breasts spilling out over the top! Avoid balcony bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Full Cup Bras
Slender boobs are often smaller in size with a little more fullness at the bottom rather than the top. Plunge bras will help to add a little extra 'oomf' to your bust if you prefer. With slender boobs, you’ll find it’s that little bit easier to fit in to a lot more bra styles. Even a balcony style would give you a great shape. Avoid non-padded or full cup bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Bralette's and Plunge Bras
Slender boobs are often smaller in size with a little more fullness at the bottom rather than the top. Plunge bras will help to add a little extra 'oomf' to your bust if you prefer. With slender boobs, you’ll find it’s that little bit easier to fit in to a lot more bra styles. Even a balcony style would give you a great shape. Avoid non-padded or full cup bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Bralette's and Plunge Bras
Prepubescent Boobs are also known as small boobs. These are mainly flat and usually have a small amount of breast tissue. Bralettes are perfect for you! Non-wired padded bras will also provide a round shape to the bust without the need for underwire. Although these boobs are small, support is still needed so a bra should still be worn. Avoid non-padded full cup bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Non-wired Bras
Prepubescent Boobs are also known as small boobs. These are mainly flat and usually have a small amount of breast tissue. Bralettes are perfect for you! Non-wired padded bras will also provide a round shape to the bust without the need for underwire. Although these boobs are small, support is still needed so a bra should still be worn. Avoid non-padded full cup bras.
Bras that'll suit you: Non-wired Bras
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