Every woman has to deal with an annoying bra problem every now and again. I know I do. From finding the right size to finding the right design and style. The bra problems never end. It changes as our body changes. I struggled a lot with my lingerie in general especially during pregnancy. My boobs were growing at an alarmingly rate, and I got sick and tired of buying a new bra every few weeks. Thankfully, all that is a thing of the past but I do still miss my pregnancy boobs, lol.
Here are some ways of dealing with the common bra problems you may be facing:
Wrong size
A recent survey has shown that 60% of women are walking around wearing the wrong size of bra. Are you one of them? The best way to ensure you are wearing the right size is to get measured. Debenhams and M&S are great places to get measured professionally for free.
Straps that dig
Make sue your bras come with adjustable straps so that you can alter the fit. The straps should not dig in or fall off your shoulders.
Lack of bras
You should have different bras in various designs for different your outfits. If you can’t afford too many, the minimum you should aim for is 2 blacks, 2 whites, 2 nudes, and an extra 2 in any colour or design you like. That way you never run out of bras to wear. Also, go for bras with straps you can take off, and change into various styles to fit your outfit.
Visible bras
Your bras should not be visible, unless this is intentional. When wearing sheer clothes, go for underwear in flesh tones that match your skin colour, not the outfit.
Small boobs
Balcony bras flatter small boobs the most because they provide an enhanced neckline with excellent uplift. Half-cup bras with pads at the sides also flatter small boobs.
Big boobs
A bra with a thick band will support big boobs better because they often provide better support.
Do you struggle with bra problems? Drop me a comment, lets chat.
Thanks for reading.
I struggle with finding bras that are pretty but don’t show all lumpy through my clothes. T-shirt bras aren’t that pretty! I need to buy some more but I just find them so expensive.
Yea most of the good bras out there can be pricey.
I had a bra fitting at m&s and the woman did say that it is a common problem among women to be wearing the wrong bra size. I think it’s always a good idea to get fitted 🙂
Yea it is a common issue.
The shoulder straps never fit me properly. 🙁
Have you shopped around? I am sure you will find a comfy bra somewhere.
I find it difficult to source bras with a deep fastening. Having big boobs means it’s impossible to get away with those that have only one hook and eye – I need at least 3 deep!
Yea the more hooks, the merrier.
I often have issues with this. Since losing 5 stone I’ve finally found a bra company that has one which works for me perfectly. 🙂 It is an issue though and I hate when they dig in and are uncomfortable.
Yea me too. There is nothing like a comfy bra.
As a larger breasted woman, I find it really difficult to find pretty and reasonably priced bras! They’re always quite pricey I find.
Yea the good ones are usually a bit pricey.
My friend works in a lingerie department and she says that almost half the women who come to buy bras are actually buying the wrong size and can’t believe when they have a fitting that they have been wearing the same size throughout their life without realizing that sizes can change with age and weight!!
Yea many women have no clue they are wearing the wrong size.
I recently got fitted at Boux Avenue and I’m so glad I did. I had the straps that dig and I knew it was just too small for me, so glad I got fitted.
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Ah good you did Jordanne.
Great post and I do not suffer bra problems.
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Thanks Moji x
I used to work in a lingerie shop. Lost count the amount of women and girls that were the incorrect size and shape. I always get measured and refited.
Yea I always have mine measured at least once a year.
Struggle finding pretty bras for big boobs is way too real. Most designs are plain or boring.
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Yea I can imagine.
I had a problem with bras for a long time, just recently I discovered my perfect bra size. Thank god.
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Good you solved the bra problem…
Wearing the wrong size bra can really ruin an outfit and yet wearing the right size can make so much difference to how you feel.
Yea so true.
Most of the time I don’t wear a bra at all because of how uncomfortable it can be. That being said I know what you mean by wearing the wrong bra size.
I know..Comfy bras are the way to go.
Yes I do, I am always changing too when my weight goes up and down 🙁
Same here Claire.
Fab post hun!
I hear you on the big boob front!
I’ve just got fitted, best thing I did 🙂 x
Thanks Jayne x
I used to work selling lingerie and had to do bra fits. Oh my, so many people were in the wrong size bra. I saw complaints from back aches, to straps digging in, to bras being so unsupportive. Finding the right bra size is so difficult because we are all such different shapes and sizes. x
Yea it is.
Fabulous post! So many women are wearing wrong bra sizes! I keep emphasising to my clients how important is have your bras fitted regularly.
Yea so many. Thanks Evelina.
I find it so difficult to get bras being big busted, I have to go either Cambridge or London to get fitted. Fab post hun. x
Thank you xo
According to this post, I definitely need to go bra shopping. Lots of great tips here
Thanks Zena.
I could not agree more with number 1, I used to work in Victoria’s Secret and there were so many women who were wearing the wrong size bra for years. x
I can imagine Anna x
As a small breasted woman I have issues finding my size. I often order online only to sell them on eBay.
My sister use to struggle too.
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