Did you know that more than 90% of women wear bras that aren’t right-sized? You know what? But you’re likely wrong. It’s not only the obvious “this bra is too tight” signs that will tell you if a bra isn’t fitting properly. You may be receiving subtler signals that your underwear isn’t fitting you properly. Signs like:
Stabbing Underwire
This is the most painful and obvious sign, and often the first you’ll see. Most people have felt the pain of a stabbing underwire once or twice. This is usually when our bra gives up on us after many years and the underwire snaps. This can be an everyday feeling if your bra isn’t fitting properly.
Your Underwire is Away from Your Chest
Provides support for your breasts and prevents you from feeling discomfort when going upstairs. It does make it more difficult to find the right bra size. Try on your bra and see where the wires are positioned to determine if it fits correctly. Do they fit into your natural breast crease, or are they hidden under the cups? Or are they pulling away from your chest? It’s not fitting properly against your skin or the underwire is pulling away from your skin when your arms are lifted, then it’s probably too big.
Digging Straps
The bra that fits well will not leave marks on your skin. Bra fitting can be difficult because straps can dig in and leave painful red marks. The bra’s support is not just provided by the cups and band, but also the straps which help to keep it all together. If the straps dig into your skin it is a sign they are doing too much work and the bra is not fitting properly. You will need to reduce your bra’s size.
Spillage
You Don’t Need to See Any Spillage When You Put on Your Bra. You may need a larger cup size if your breasts are pushing against the cups, the sides, or any other areas. We recommend that you bring a slim-fit t-shirt along to ensure the perfect fit.
A High/Low Backband
In an ideal world, your bra band should sit in the middle of your shoulder blades. It should then form a perfect circle around your chest. If the band is not moving up, it’s too small. If it bows down, it is too large. This is what gives it the stretch. Change to a larger band (up or down depending upon the symptom), until your band remains in the horizontal line.
Gaping, Wrinkling, or Sagging Cups
If your bra is at least one size too large, you will notice a lot of wrinkling and gagging. Your breasts should fill up the cups completely, and not shrink or spillover. You can reduce the cup size by a few cups to find a fit that’s comfortable and not too tight. You may find that one breast is perfectly fitted and the other gapes.
Wrong Direction
For those who prefer seamless bras Australia, this is more problematic. They offer less shaping support and can cause breasts to fall forward if worn in the wrong size. You may find yourself with one under your arm, especially if you have a large bust. If this sounds familiar, it is time to get rid of your T-shirt bra. Underwear seams are almost invisible if they aren’t too large. For larger breasts, support and direction are essential. A bra with a 4-part cup is the best option. This allows you to direct your breasts in the correct direction.