How To Fit A Bra
How to Know If a Bra Fits Properly?
Knowing how a bra should fit is essential for comfort and support. A properly fitted bra should sit flat against the chest, the band should feel snug but comfortable, and the cups should fully contain the breast tissue without gaps or bulging.
Many women unknowingly wear the wrong bra size, which can cause discomfort and poor support. In this guide our small-bust specialists explain how to check if your bra fits correctly by assessing the band, cups and straps.
STEP 1: How the Bra Band Should Fit
Make sure your back band is not digging in. The underwire should not be tight and your breast tissue should not be spilling over the back band.
Check your back band is not too big. The under-band should fit snugly and should not ride up.
Make sure the front of your bra is not being pulled down.
Check to see if the "bridge" (centre front joining the cups) is not lifting away from the body.
STEP 2: How the Bra Cups Should Fit
STEP 3: How the Bra Straps Should Fit
Make sure the shoulder straps are not digging in.
Check the shoulder straps are not falling off your shoulders and creating discomfort.
Signs Your Bra Doesn’t Fit Properly
Common signs your bra may not fit correctly include:
- The band rides up at the back.
- Breast tissue spills over the cups.
- The cups wrinkle or gape.
- The underwire digs into your breast tissue.
- Your straps constantly fall down.
- The centre of the bra does not sit flat against your chest.
Bra Fitting FAQ
How tight should a bra band be?
The band should feel snug and sit level across your back. Most of the support of a bra comes from the band rather than the straps.
How do you know if your bra cup is too big?
If the cups wrinkle, gape or do not sit smoothly against the breast, the cup size may be too large.
How do you know if your bra is too small?
If breast tissue spills over the top or sides of the cup, or the centre of the bra does not sit flat, the cup size may be too small.
Should bra straps carry most of the support?
No. Around 80% of the support should come from the band, while the straps simply help keep the cups in place.
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How to Measure Your Bra Size
If you're unsure about your size, measuring your bra size can help you find a better fit. Using a soft measuring tape, measure your band and bust size and compare the results with a bra size chart. But why go through all this trouble if we can fit you by sight!
