Do you remember the first time you went to pick a bra? Excited but a little hesitant! Well, we have all been through that phase. Now, it has become a habit. You wake up, put on your underwear and get ready for the day. Let’s give you an interesting fact. According to studies, almost 80% of women wear wrong bra size. Yes, it’s true! Are you one of them? Let’s find out. Here are some signs that your bra does not fit –
Your straps leave marks on your shoulders
Do you feel like your bra straps are cutting off your blood circulation? Nothing can be worse than that! Bra is meant to provide support and not act as a torturing device. So what can you do if this happens? Well, you can go down a cup size, as it will help to take some strain off your straps.
Your straps always slip
Do your bra straps keep falling down from your shoulders? You need to tighten them a bit. Chances are that they have stretched out in the wash. However, if your straps keep falling down even after tightening them, know that it’s time to go down a band size.
Your boobs spill over
If your boobs spill over the top, know that you are wearing the wrong size bra. As a solution, you need to go up a cup size. This way, the fit will be such that you will feel comfortable and flattered.
Your band rides up in the back
Is your bra band riding up in the back right where the hooks clasp? You are not alone. Maybe you are wearing your straps too tight. So what you can do is loosen the hooks and see if it helps. This can also happen if you are wearing a band size that is too big. In that case, your band is going up because of the weight of your breasts.
You have a bulging back
You definitely don’t like that extra back flab when your bra is digging into your skin, isn’t it? For this, what you can do is clasp it on the first clasp. If that doesn’t solve the problem, you can go a size up on your band.
You are using the tightest hook
Your bra should be such that it can provide the support that you need even when it’s on the loosest hook. Is your bra on the tightest hook but you still don’t feel completely supported? This means, your band is too loose and you need to go for a tighter band.
The middle of your bra (gore) is lifted off your chest
The centre of your bra (gore) should sit flat on your chest. Is there any space between the two cups? If so, then it suggests that the cup size is too small. Try a size larger. The underwire should not rise up when you are lifting your arms over your head.
Your bra can be noticed from underneath your clothes
Your bra should be such that it remains unnoticeable. While going about your daily biz, if you are distracted by your bra, chances are that your bra is ill-fitted. Find a bra that perfectly matches your breast shape.
You have strap gaps in the back
The straps of your bra should fit comfortably and snugly across your back. If you see that there is a gap, know that the bra is not your perfect match. In order to give yourself a better support, you need to go down a back size.
You have got wrinkly boobs
Well, not literally! But yes, if the cups of your bra have dimples or wrinkles in it, know that they are too big for you. Don’t you want your boobs to be well-supported so that they don’t sag and develop wrinkles? For that, all you have to do is go down a cup size.
You have got bulging cups
Are you guilty of wearing our favourite bra again and again? Welcome to the group! However, don’t think that your bra will fit better with time, just as your favourite jeans. In fact, after a time, bras start to lose their shape. This is especially true for bras with moulded cups. So make sure to replace your favourite bra and make your silhouette as smooth as possible.
The underwire in your bra makes you feel uncomfortable
Does the underwire in your bra poke you? Well, it is not supposed to do so. But if it does, know that the size of your bra is not perfect for you. In order to prevent it from digging into your skin, use a bigger size cup.
Do you find any of these signs similar to what you face? Then it’s time to get a new bra. Happy shopping!