Bra Faux Pas

Did you know 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size.

With 70% of women wearing bras too small, and 10% wearing bras too big, it's not surprising to hear of so many Bra Faux Pas.

And it's not only us 'normal' women who fall prey to these problems. So often we see celebs getting it wrong! You'd think with all their stylists, someone would tell them.

Eva Longoria sporting the Overspill

Would you know how to find the correct size if you had any of these following problems?

Back Riding Up 

Cause

This means that the band size is too big for you.

(Sometimes, the cup size can be too small as well.)

Solution

Go down a back size.

Remember to go up a cup size if you're going down a back size.

Spilling Out

Cause

The cups are too small.

(Trick to check if you've fallen prey to this. Put on a tight light coloured top, this should highlight any bulging.)

Solution

Go up a cup size.

You might, or might not need to go down a band size.

Wrinkly Cups

                                                Cause

The Cups are too large.

Cup should fit snug (not tight) to breast.

Solution

Go down a cup size.

Try staying the same band size first, before going up.

Tight Straps

Cause

Cup size is too small.

Ensure you have loosened the straps as much as possible before going up in the cup.

Solution

Go up a cup size.

Band will most likely remain the same, but you may have to go down a size.

Wire Digging In

Cause

Cups size is too small.

Solution

You will need to go up at least one cup size.

Keep going up until the problem goes.

You may need to go down a band size, but only once.

 Things to Remember

• Always fit your bra on the loosest hook and eye. This way, there is room to tighten if you loose weight or the bra stretches. 
• Your size will always depend on the style and brand of bra, and may vary.
• Your size can fluctuate throughout the month, depending on hormonal changes. Some women can vary by as much as a whole bra size. 

Hopefully now you will be ready to avoid all these bra faux pas. And remember, always make sure it's comfortable!