Find Best Bra For You: Which Ones To Pick, Which Ones To Avoid

Ask yourself: When did the last time you measured your breast size? Did you know that nearly 80per cent of women is wearing the wrong bra? Out of 80 percent, 70 percent of us is wearing bras that are too small, while 10 percent of us are wearing too big bras. No wonder why we pull the bra off the moment we reach home. We must be doing something wrong, or lacking some important information. So I did a little digging and found types of bras which are unsafe for us before it affects our health. Yes, you heard me, right girl! Poorly fitted bras do causes back and neck pain.

Here are some of the bras that every girl should have according to her right size. Read on!

What Makes A Good Fitting Bra?

• Band: Most of the support comes from the band, so it should be perfect, neither too tight nor too loose.
• Wires: When trying a bra, ensure the wires are sitting on your ribs, not on your breasts.
• Cups: Choose cups which provides you full coverage, without any overspill or gaping.
• Straps:Straps provides only 10 percent of support. They should be sitting comfortably on your shoulders without any digging or slipping off. Use a rule of thumb, if your two fingers fit comfortably under your straps then that’s right for you.
• Bridge: The center front part should be flat, no popping out should be there.

Right Bra For You

T-shirt Bra

T-shirt bras are customized with light padding to minimize the nipple show through the fabric. They add rigidity and gives a minimized bust look. Underwired t-shirt bras provide complete coverage with no pop out a boob.

Sports Bra

Many women end up wearing their regular bras to the gym. Workouts put a different kind of pressure on back and breast. So it's important to wear a sports bra to the gym, according to low, medium, high impact.

Push-up Bra

A push-up bra helps women with a small bust line or those who have sagging breasts. Push up bras come with thick padding and gives you a more voluminous look. Mostly push up bras comes with underwire, so make sure it's not pinching your skin.

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Front Closure Bra

If you got bored with regular bras, try wearing a front closure bra. Many women still prefer wearing these bras, as they seem more convenient. It can be as comfortable as the others, but it has a different opening mechanism.

Strapless Bra

Finding a perfect strapless bra was a big task for me, but it was a real blessing when I found it. Strapless bras come with an underwire and lower band to give your breast support. This bra is better for small and medium size breasts.

Bras Which You Should Avoid:

Sticky Bra

Sticky bras stick to your breasts with the help of glue. These chemicals can also react with your skin, and cause itching, unpleasant smell, and rashes.

Plastic Bra

These bras are very uncomfortable to wear and will make a funny sound every time you move. This bra can also cause skin rashes.

Zero Support Bra

A right fitted bra will keep neck and back pain away! Wear a bra that provides support to your breasts.

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