You’re busted; 5 reasons you may need to change your bra size

We all know what it is like to wear a really comfortable bra, right? You know, the kind of bra that you don’t even realise you are wearing. And with so many women falling out of love with wearing a bra since lockdown, isn’t it any wonder that some may be in the wrong size?

When 50% of the population do or will wear a bra at some point in their lives, it needs to be right. Right?

Approximately 70% of women wear the wrong size bra. For many, their bra ‘feels’ right, for others, they just put up with the discomfort, telling themselves that just a fact of wearing bras!

But even a bra that fits (or seems to fit) well can be the wrong size.

Here are five tell tale signs you need a different bra size:

# 1 Breast sagging

All boobs will sag later in life whatever their size. But if you feel they are unnecessarily sagging then maybe it is time to get a bra size check. A well-fitting bra will help breast sagging. Some women even wear a night bra to bed if they are larger busted to give them that little bit extra support and comfort.

#2 Back pain

If your boobs are on the larger size and you are wearing the wrong size bra then back pain could be on its way. A bra that fits perfectly and has the right type of support in place as well as well fitting straps could make all the difference.

# 3 The wire is digging in

If the underwire to your bra is digging in and creating discomfort, your bra is sure to be the wrong size.

A well fitted bra will give you a good shape which in turn will help your clothes hang better. The wrong sized bra will cause you to bulge out in places you don’t want to bulge such as the better known ‘back fat’. Some women have more breast tissue to the front meaning that their breasts look fuller and more prominent. Others with more breast tissue to the sides will have breasts that look wider. The right bra will compensate for the different body shape, as well as create the optimum line for that shape.

#4 A cup half empty

If you are not completely filling the cup of the bra then this is an indicator that the cup size is too big. The fabric should sit against the breast, not leaving any room for manouevre.

#5 The 4 boob look

This is a look that you don’t want! If your cup size is too small and tight across your boobs then some of the flesh will spill over the cup giving the effect of having four boobs. The bra cup should cover the entire boob, giving a smooth finish.

So, if you notice any of the above, then it is probably time to look at your bra size and style. Your bra should be your friend not your foe. If you would like to consider having a custom made bra to love forever, then get in touch.