Welcome to Bravissimo's Quick Fit Guide! If you're not sure whether you're wearing the right bra size we can help. Let's start with how a bra should look when it fits well. A new bra should feel firm and snug when fastened on the loosest hook; most of the support comes from the band of the bra, so you may need to tighten it to maintain support as the bra stretches with every day wash and wear.
The back of the bra should follow a horizontal line around your body; there should be resistance as you push against the back of the bra but you should comfortably be able to slide two fingers underneath and around the band like this. Make sure your shoulder straps are adjusted so they sit comfortably and you feel supported. The straps shouldn't be so tight they feel as if they are taking the weight of your boobs nor should they be loose enough to slip off your shoulders.
The wires of the bra should follow the line underneath your boobs, finishing in the centre. Your boobs should be fully encased in the cup and the wires in the centre should sit flat against your body. The cup material should sit flush against the top of your boobs giving a smooth line and seamless appearance, so your boobs don't bulge out of the top or sides.
When you wear the right bra size not only does it feel comfortable, it also supports and lifts your boobs which gives you an amazing shape and makes you look and feel fantastic.
Are you wearing the wrong bra size?
Most women we fit for the first time are wearing the wrong bra size. Here's a typical example of a badly fitting bra. Here you can see how easy it is to pull the back of this bra away from the body; this means it's not firm enough against the customers body to support her boobs. The back of the bra is just too big. Shoulder straps are often lengthened too far like this one, which can mean they slip off. Wearing a smaller back size would mean this customer would get the support she needs from the band and she could adjust the shoulder straps to the right length without them digging in.
This bra sits higher at the back than at the front. A smaller back size will solve this and give her better lift and support. The wires at the front of the bra should not poke away from your body; they should sit flat between your boobs. In this example a tighter back size will help the wires sit where they should; but if your back is already tight enough then just go up a cup size.
So if you bra is riding up, your wires are poking out or you just don't feel supported, you're probably wearing the wrong size. If you're still unsure, why not give us a call for fitting advice over the telephone or pop into your local Bravissimo store for a one on one fitting experience.
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