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Buying bras
Don't be distracted by ribbons and lace when buying a new bra!
The one thing that's going to make your boobs look good is a proper bra fit. Up to 70% of women don't wear the right size and that can mean breast pain, back pain or an ugly fit that doesn't do the lace any justice.
Getting it right:
- You can have your bra sized measured for free in some shops. Next time you're out bra shopping, ask if the service is available.
- Or you can try doing it yourself. You need two measurements: your chest size (36, 34 and so on) and your breast size (A, B, C, D and so on).
- To find out your chest size, measure directly under your boobs. Pull a tape measure around your back and right under your breasts. Make sure the tape is flat on your skin and straight across your back. Pull the tape so that it fits snugly against your skin and measure in inches.
- Next, pull the tape measure around your back and the fullest part of your breasts. Make sure the tape is flat on your skin and straight across your back. Pull the tape loosely against your skin and measure in inches.
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Buying bras
- Always try on bras before buying them. If you've measured yourself correctly and the bra still doesn't seem to fit, then adjust the straps before trying a different size. Take your time and make sure the bra feels comfortable.
- Make sure to have a good sports bra. It doesn't matter what size your boobs are, you still need to protect them from sagging in the future. If you can't afford a sports bra, use a snug tank top with a comfortable bra underneath.
- Big breasts need wide, strong straps to support them.
- Remember that you look sexiest when you feel confident and comfortable, so buy underwear you feel good in!
How do I know if my bra doesn’t fit?
- Remember that different bras might not be exactly the same size, so use these points to check that all your bras fit.
- At different times in life your breasts will be different sizes: they change during your teen years, because of your period or taking the pill, if you lose or gain weight, during pregnancy and when breast feeding. Regularly measure your breast size just to make sure!
- Check if your breasts fit properly in the bra cup. The bra should fit smoothly over your breasts: if it wrinkles, it's too big.
- If your boobs are popping out the side or top of the cup, then the bra is too small.
- The bra shouldn't dig into your skin anywhere. Watch out for red marks under your breasts or from the shoulder straps.
- If the back strap slides up your back, then it's too big and you need to go down a size.
