What a Perfect-fit Bra Shouldn’t Do

Brassieres are undergarments that should feel neither constricting nor too loose. Women do not have to put up with ill-fitting bras, which is why they are always advised to get proper chest measurements to guarantee a perfect fit. It is also important for females to take note of qualities that the right-size bra should not have:

Brassiere straps should not fall down the shoulders, nor should they dig into the skin. If the straps fall off several times in the hours the brassiere is on, this means the underwear is not giving the proper support. Ideally, a tenth of the weight of the breasts are supported by the straps; the remaining 90 percent weight should be borne by the brassiere’s bands.

An undergarment should not cause back fat—that is, the lump that forms below the bra band. If this is the case, the bands are too large. To make sure that these bra parts are just the right size, try clasping the bra at the closest hook and put two fingers underneath the back bands and give it a stretch. If it’s a few inches too loose, or it is too tight to adjust by the straps, the bra is not the right fit for you.