08-07-2013, 01:00
Yes, I think most women are wearing a band that is too big and a cup that is too small. The support should be coming from the band (not the shoulder straps!), so it needs to be snug. Tips:
1. The elastic weakens over time, so you want the bra to be snug on the FIRST set of hooks. You move in to the other hooks as the elastic gets weaker. So like Cranberry says, your band size should be as close to your underbust measurement as possible.
2. If you can fit more than 2-3 fingers between your body and the band of your bra, it's probably too big. You should go down a band size and up a cup size.
3. If you have underarm/back fat a lot of that might be breast tissue that's been "pushed out" because you're wearing a cup that is too small. A proper fitting bra will help move it back into place, resulting in fuller breasts.
1. The elastic weakens over time, so you want the bra to be snug on the FIRST set of hooks. You move in to the other hooks as the elastic gets weaker. So like Cranberry says, your band size should be as close to your underbust measurement as possible.
2. If you can fit more than 2-3 fingers between your body and the band of your bra, it's probably too big. You should go down a band size and up a cup size.
3. If you have underarm/back fat a lot of that might be breast tissue that's been "pushed out" because you're wearing a cup that is too small. A proper fitting bra will help move it back into place, resulting in fuller breasts.