Finding the Perfect Fit: Signs Your Bra Doesn’t Suit You
Do You Know Your True Bra Size?
If you think you’re a 34B or 36C, there’s a chance your bra isn’t the right fit for you. Fortunately, there are several ways to identify and fix this issue. Many women with these bra sizes tend to stick to them for years, unaware that their size might have changed. Moreover, wearing a bra can become problematic since you need to choose a new size every six months. Plus, washing lingerie is a delicate process.
Comfort Rules
We’ve highlighted some rules for wearing underwear that will help you feel comfortable at all times.
Too Tight or Too Loose
The main component of a bra is the straps, which can easily indicate if you’re wearing the wrong size. They serve the primary function of supporting your bust and shaping it. A bra shouldn’t chafe, but it also shouldn’t feel like it’s sliding around your body, with straps constantly falling down, even if you’ve fastened the bra on the tightest hook.
If you’re using the tightest fastening and the bra still feels loose, the straps have likely stretched out, and it’s time to say goodbye to that bra. If the bra cup is baggy even with the straps at their most elastic, the issue might also be with the style.
Don’t ignore the marks your bra leaves on your skin. If your shoulders constantly have deep grooves from tightly fastened straps, it’s a sign that you need a new bra. Experts in creating and selling lingerie advise women to wear bras fastened on the tightest hook, as this provides the necessary support. Therefore, you need to pay attention to how your body feels and whether it’s getting the right support.
‘B’ vs ‘D’
It’s completely normal to wear different sizes. Various brands sew their models differently, and often a size that fits you in one store might be bigger or smaller in another.
Many women refuse to try a ‘D’ cup when they’ve always bought a ‘B,’ thinking they’ve gained weight. However, this approach is incorrect. As we’ve mentioned, it’s all about the style and tailoring. Don’t be afraid to try a bra one size up; it might fit you perfectly.
When trying on a new model, pay attention to how the straps are positioned on the tightest fastening, whether everything fits snugly against your body, and if the bra is too tight. The back fastening should be below the shoulder blades and parallel to the floor. In this case, you’ve made the right choice.
Spillage
The next issue that might be a warning sign to part with your bra is the ‘spillage’ effect. Your bust can look this way not only when the bra is too small. An incorrect cup style, unnecessary push-up, or overly tightened straps can also cause discomfort.
A bra should fit as comfortably as possible, even on the tightest fastening. If it doesn’t feel right, you need to find a hook tightness that’s comfortable for you.
Experts in creating women’s lingerie recommend checking your size every six months. Another trip to the store is a way to ensure your bust size hasn’t changed or to find a new comfortable option and refresh your lingerie collection.
Proper Care
Everyone knows that lingerie requires very delicate care. This isn’t because we choose bras made of thin silk or lace, with thin straps adorned with velvet. The fact is that proper washing affects the bra’s supporting ability, and as we’ve found out, this point is the quintessence of wearing lingerie.
Straps can stretch or even break, the cup shape can deform, and you might have to throw away your favorite model. To prevent this, you should wash bras in a special laundry bag or by hand. With the latter method, you also need to consider the intensity of wringing. Don’t twist the bra like old jeans. Gently squeeze the soft cups, then the straps.
Along with proper care, there’s also a certain etiquette for wearing bras. Change the model and style every three days to give your bust a rest.
For more information on bra fitting and care, you can visit Wacoal America’s Bra Fit Guide.
