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Why Wear a Bra? Types of Bras

 What is a Well-Fitted Bra

Checkpoints for a Perfect Fit Caring for your Bra


TROUBLESHOOTING 

Problem:

The band digs in (it feels to tight) 

Solution:
  • Try a bra style with a wider band
  • Increase the band size (i.e. 10 to 12)
Problem:

The bust line sags (your boobs are drooping)

Solution:
  • Try a style with more support
  • Avoid bras made of stretchy fabrics
  • Shorten the straps
Problem: The back of the bra rides up
Solution:
  • Try a smaller bra/band size or adjust the backstrap fastener tighter
  • Try lengthening the shoulder straps
Problem: The cups overflow (your boobs don't fit in)
Solution:
  • Try increasing the cup size
  • Try increasing the band size
  • Try increasing both cup and band size
Problem:   The cups are under-filled (cup material wrinkles at top and sides)
Solution:
  • Try decreasing the cup size
Problem: The straps dig into the shoulders  
Solution:
  • Choose a style with wider or padded straps
  • Try a style with longer straps
  • Try decreasing the bra/band size (breast support should come from the rib cage band, not the shoulders)
Problem: The sides are too tight (the bra cuts into the flesh under your arms)
Solution:
  • Choose a style with spandex-blend, or wider sides
  • Try increasing the bra/band size
Problem: Underwires dig in under the arms or stick out at the front
Solution:
  • Try increasing the cup size
Problem: Black bras are tighter in the cups. Why?
Solution:
  • If you have the same size and style bra in a few colours and they all fit the same except the black bra, this is because the dye in the black bras effects the material and may make the cups or band tighter. When buying bras, ensure you fit all of them comfortably before paying for them as you may find that they are not what you think they should be.

Why Wear a Bra? Types of Bras

 What is a Well-Fitted Bra

Checkpoints for a Perfect Fit Caring for your Bra

Boobs & Bras


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