1) Bra Measurement - This is very important. You should definitely be measured before you start trying on. Some moms will estimate or guess your size, get a handful of bras, and tell you to try on all of them. While you may find the right size that way, it's easier and better for you to get an exact measurement. Without it, you'll be searching blindly, and may walk out with the wrong size for you.
2) Straps and Bands -If you're thicker set, or have large breasts, you want to look for bras that have thicker bands or straps. If they are too thin, they may not support you correctly and may become painful over time. For short girls, look for straps that can be adjusted the entire length of the strap; some straps only adjust to halfway, which causes them to fall over the shoulder on shorter girls. When you have your bra on, check in the mirror to make sure the band is horizontal to the ground. If it is pulling up closer to your shoulder blades, you need a smaller band size.
3) Cups - If you have breast tissue squeezing out of the top of the cups, either you need to get a larger cup, or you can try loosening the straps. If you the wire of the bra is poking into your breast tissue at all, you definitely need a bigger cup size, as this can cause the wire to wear down the fabric and cause some serious pain, as well as damage to breast tissue. If you have a gap between the bra cup and the skin of your breast, you need a smaller cup, or you can try tightening the straps. The cups should like smoothly and seamlessly along the skin of your chest and breasts.
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| This cup size is definitely too small, you can see the wire is poking into the tissue of the breast. NOT GOOD! |
4) The Ear Test - Once you have a bra you like and that fits you well, there are some tests you can do while wearing the bra to make sure you have the right bra fit. For the ear test, grab your strap and pull straight up on it to lift it off of your shoulder toward the ceiling. If the strap stretches all the way to where your ear starts, it's too loose and you need to shorten it. Otherwise, it will not give the right amount of support.
5) The Pull Test - For the pull test, turn sideways so that you can see your right of left side in the mirror. Reach behind you and pull your bra band back towards the other wall. If it is stretchy enough to stretch more than 2 inches, you need to tighten it to the next hook, or get a smaller band size. The band does most of the supporting work, and if it's to loose it won't be able to support you properly.
6) Arms Up Test -For this test, lift your arms straight up in the air while wearing your bra of choice. If the bottom of the bra comes up and exposes the bottom of the breasts, then the band is too lose and needs to be tightened, or you need a smaller band size.
7) The T-Shirt Test - This is important to determine the functionality of your bra. A bra may look really cute and seem to fit perfectly while you're wearing it, but putting on your t-shirt over it will be the real decider. Check for any visible marks or bumps caused by lace, make sure that there are no definite lines or obvious gaps where the fabric of the cup connects with your chest, and make sure you get a color that won't be obvious under light clothing.
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| Nobody told Britney how to do the t-shirt test! :( This bra is toooo small. |
8) Find the Right Style - While it may be tempting to go for the sexiest bra you can find, you should start off with bras that will be comfortable and functional while you get adjusted to wearing them, such as t-shirt bras, and other full-coverage, comfort based bras. They may be nothing much to look at, but they will train you how to take care of them, and wear them properly. Then you can go shopping for bras that fit your personality as well as your wardrobe.
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