How to Buy a Well Fitting Bra

A bra is something that we often take for granted, but finding the right bra can do wonders for both your appearance and self esteem. It may take time to find the right bra for you, but remember: you’re worth it. Here’s a guide to finding the right bra for you.

Using the Proper Fitting Technique

1 Hook the bra at your waist, then pull up only in the front. Lift the front up as high as it will go, without sliding over the front of your breasts.

    This will make sure the back stays low, for proper support.
    This will make sure you get lift in front, where you want it.

2 Lean forward and smooth all the soft tissue forward. Start from just behind your armpits, and push as much as you can into the cup.

    Breast tissue is soft, and if your bra fits properly, should stay where you put it.
    Grasp the front of the bra and jiggle slightly to settle everything into place.
3 Know how high on your chest your breasts should end up. With a properly fitted bra, the apex of your breasts should be approximately halfway between your elbow and your shoulder. 

4 Don’t over tighten the closures or straps. Doing so can make the bra uncomfortable, and this can affect your mood and posture.

    Never tighten the straps so much that they put pressure on your shoulders. This will cause you to slouch forward.
    Never tighten the straps so they pull the bra up at the back. Keeping the back low is important for adequate support in front.
    When buying a bra, hook into the loops at the very end of the band. This gives you a way to tighten the bra as it stretches out over time.