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Choosing a Bra
Choosing and wearing the right-sized bra is important to support your breasts properly as you develop, go through changes such as childbirth, and as you get older.
A poorly-fitted bra can cause shoulder, neck and back tension, sagging breasts, as well as uncomfortable bulges around your breasts and upper arms. Enjoy buying a bra and expect to try on several bras before you buy.
Try before you buy
If you are buying your first bra or your breast size has changed it may be worthwhile to visit a lingerie department and ask for a trained fitter to help you select the most comfortable fitting bra for you.
Things to look out for when trying on a bra:
- Shoulder straps - should fit closely to the body without cutting in. They should lift the breasts so that they sit on the chest wall and stay in place when you raise your arms above your head
- cups - should be filled by the breast without any areas of loose fabric, or any breast bulging out of the side or top, and high at the sides to cover the breast
- wires - should fit flat on the breast bone and support the underneath and side of the breast without digging in or gaping
- front and back bands - should lie close to the body and be the same level at the front and back.
- Bras rarely last longer than a few months, so be prepared to replace your bras several times a year. Always re-measure after having a baby, losing or gaining weight, and following the menopause.
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