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The wrong fit
The right fit Up to 70–80 per cent of women are thought to
Getting the right fit is essential for breast and back health. A bra wear the wrong bra size. Uncomfortable, badly
should be so comfortable it feels like a part of the body and should fitting bras fail to give support and can cause
give a teen confidence. It’s important to keep reassessing the size of the breasts to move or lead to backache.
the breasts throughout life as they can be affected by changing
hormones during pregnancy and menopause.
◁ Straps too tight
▷ Front fitting The strap at the back
should be horizontal
and not ride up.
Cups should be Loosen the straps to
Cups should not feel flush against the correct length.
loose or tight. the breast,
without gaps.
The band should fit
snugly across the
chest and not dig in. ◁ Overspilling
The breasts should sit
comfortably within the
▷ Back fitting cup. A larger cup size
may be needed to fully
The straps should enclose the breast.
be firm but not too The strap length
loose or tight. can be adjusted.
◁ Underfilling
There shouldn’t be
The clasp should be The band
on the loosest should sit a gap between the
setting, so it can be horizontally in breast and bra cup.
tightened as the bra the middle of A smaller cup size
stretches over time. the back. may help.

Types of bras
Bras have different purposes depending on the wearer’s needs. They can also come in all sorts of styles.
It can be hard to know what to choose at first, so asking for help is a great way to explore options.

First bra or training bra Underwire

These lightweight bras are useful when These bras have a wire underneath to
breasts first start to grow, but are not yet give the lining of a bra added support
big enough to fit a standard bra. They and structure.
usually look like crop tops.

Sports bra Soft cup bra or T-shirt bra
These bras are higher cut and extra These bras are wire-free with soft cups.
supportive, thereby minimizing discomfort They are good for everyday use.
caused by movement during exercise.

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