What Bra is Right for You?
Our team at Her-Rah! knows just how overwhelming it can be when you're looking for the right bra. Thats why we have created a Style Guide to help guide you through the different bra types and why you might need one versus the other depending on what activity you have planned for the day or what outfit you're wearing! In addition to covering the 'Bra Basics' we will also outline where each of our Bras fall in the spread to help you find the best Her-Rah! Bra for you!
Things to Consider when Choosing your Bra...
Common Bra Styles...
Common Bra Fit Problems
Is your bra overflowing?
If you're spilling out or overflowing from your bra, either on the sides or over the cup, your cup size is too small!
The Solution: Try a cup size larger! That's it!
For example, if you're wearing a 34B and the band seems supportive and snug but you're getting the dreaded "double boob" effect over the top of the cup, try a 34C. If the issue persists, try another cup size larger until your girls are completely enveloped in the bra cup with no spillage.
You can also consider trying different styles of bras, as different cup construction works better for different breast shapes & sizes!
Is the Band of your Bra riding up in the back?
If your band is riding up in the back, it's almost always because your band size is too large! When we wear a band size that isn't snug enough, we overcompensate by tightening our straps, thinking support and lift should come from the strap.
It can take a little time to get used to the feeling of the band around your chest, but 80-90% of your support is meant to come from the band. The band of your bra should stay horizontal, or parallel to the ground, and, bonus, your straps won't hurt anymore!
The Solution: To fix, try a smaller band size until your breasts are supported mainly from the band.
As you adjust band sizes, you'll probably need to compensate cup size by going up one cup size for each band size you go down. These are referred to as 'sister sizes'.
For example, if you're wearing a 36C, go down to a 34 band size but up to a D cup size. If it's still too loose, the next size to try is a 32DD.
Are your straps hurting or constantly falling down?
Bra straps can pose big problems, whether too tight, digging in and leaving indentations that can become permanent, or slipping off your shoulders non stop. The too tight bra straps are typically due to wearing a band size that's too loose, so we compensate by shortening our straps, mistakenly thinking the bra straps should support us.
The Solution: Try a smaller band size and be sure to adjust your bra strap. If your shoulders are sloping, try bra styles with straps that are closer set or try a simple accessory like the Fashion Forms Strap-Mate.
When trying a smaller band size, remember to go up a cup size for each band size you go down, for example, a 36D would become a 34DD. It might feel snug at first but not too tight, there should be just enough room to slide 1 finger under the band. Remember, most of your bras support will come from the band!