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How to
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| TEN BRA FITTING TIPS |
| 1. Fill your cups.
Baggy cups are not a good look. Try going down a cup size. If your cups are creasing around the nipple, however, that's a different matter. Try going down a band size to pull the fabric taut.
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| 2. ... but don't overflow
Spilling out over the tops or sides of your cups won't make your breasts look bigger (there are padded and gel-filled push-up bras to do that). It just means that you're wearing too small a cup size: try the next one up.
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| 3. Don't let the straps take the
strain A bra’s main support comes from the band around your ribs, not the straps. So make sure that you’re wearing the correct band size: too big, and your straps will end up taking the weight, which will cause them to dig in.
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| 4. Think horizontal
Look in the mirror from the side. Is your bra band at the same level all the way round? If it’s riding up at the back, you probably need a smaller band size.
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| 5. Finger rules
Never mind a rule of thumb; here’s what you need to know about fingers. Your bra band should feel tight and firm, but with enough space to insert two fingers under the back band, and one under the center gore (fabric between the cups).
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| 6. Fasten a new bra on the loosest hook
Fascinating bra fact: a bra can grow up to 4” due to wash and wear. So when you buy a new bra, make sure that it fits properly on the loosest hook; you might need to tighten it as time goes on.
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| 7. Underwiring should lie flat at the front
The center gore ( fabric between the cups in front) of your bra should lie flat against the breastbone. If it doesn’t, it’s telling you to go up a cup size.
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| 8. Underwiring sits on the bone
And while we’re talking about underwiring, check the wire at the side of the bra. It should sit on the ribcage, without digging into any of the breast tissue.
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| 9. Bring a t-shirt The best way to see what shape a new bra will give you is to try it on under a tight fitting t-shirt. Look at yourself from all angles and make sure that you get a smooth line with no unwanted bulges
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| 10. Get moving!
You wouldn’t buy a pair of shoes without walking around in them. So why should buying a bra be any different? Don’t just stand there: stretch out and flap your arms to make sure it feels comfortable when you move.
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