How to tell if you're wearing the wrong bra size
If the underwire is causing you pain, the straps are leaving marks on your shoulders, the cup is showing your breasts, the waistband is pushed up high... it means the bra you are wearing is not the right size for your bust.
About 80% of women wear the wrong bra size, with 70% choosing bras that are too tight and 10% wearing bras that are too big for their size. GoodHouseKeeping believes that women need to review their bra wearing habits, because an ill-fitting bra can lead to many health consequences.
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"Bra"Too tight restricts upper back movement, stiffens the spine," said Tim Allardyce, Director of Surrey Physiotherapy Center (UK).For women with fuller breasts, an ill-fitting bra makes the neck and upper back muscles work harder to support the weight of the breasts. When the neck muscles are too tired, you will get headaches.
To know if your bra is the right size, refer to and compare with the points below.
Feeling uncomfortable
If underwires are causing you pain and straps are leaving marks on your body, it's time to change your bra.
Easy to fasten at the tightest setting
When buying a new bra, the best fit is the one that feels comfortable when fastened to the widest setting. Bras will stretch out over time. If you find it easy to fasten your new bra to the tightest setting, you have chosen the wrong size.
Bra to reveal breasts
If your breasts seem to be trying to "escape" from your shirt or "fall" out from underneath your shirt when you raise your arms, it's a sign that you need to buy a new bra.
The strap in the back does not line up with the front of the shirt.
A strap that is pushed up high in the back shows that your breasts are sagging due to lack of support.
Long time no change bra
The body gets thinner and fatter over time and you may have changed many types of clothes but forgot about bras. Pay more attention to yourself, monitor your weight changes to choose the right bra.
