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Is Your Bra A Good Fit?
It is often difficult for an untrained-eye to tell whether the bra you are wearing is the correct size, or not. Many women make the common mistake of wearing a bra too big around the back and too small in the cup. Your bra should not ‘dig-in’ to you or be uncomfortable to wear….in fact, if you are wearing the correct bra size; you are likely to forget you are wearing a bra at all!
The following fitting clues will help you to decide whether your bra is the correct size. Try on your bra and look at yourself in the mirror – look for the tell-tale signs that may indicate your bra is the wrong size.
If the back of the bra rides up towards your shoulder blades it usually indicates the back of the bra is too big. For example – if you are wearing a 36C, it may be worth trying a 34D or even a 32DD. (Take a look at our bra sizing guide to help you with this.)
If the bra cups digs into your bust at the top, it is a sure sign that the bra cup is too small. Try the next cup size up!
If the bra sits away from your body at the centre front, again it is sign that the underband of your bra is too big. Try a smaller underband.
If the bra wire digs into you, it is usually a sign that the cup size is too small.
If the bra cups are baggy, try a smaller cup size.
If you cannot work out what bra size you are based on the problem areas you have with your existing bras then take a look out our guide for how to determine your bra size. This will guide you through the process of measuring yourself and calculating your size.
