🤖 AI Expert Verdict

This article identifies the five most common indicators of an ill-fitting bra: riding back bands, quad-boob spillage, digging shoulder straps, floating centre gores, and gaping cups. It provides specific troubleshooting tips for each issue, such as tightening the band or changing cup styles.

Why We Like It:
  • Immediate identification of comfort issues
  • Simple fixes provided for each symptom
  • Educates on the mechanics of bra support

We have all had that feeling of relief when unhooking a bra at the end of the day. But a bra shouldn’t be painful. If you are experiencing discomfort, check these five common signs that your fit is off.

1. The Back Band Rides Up

Your bra band provides 80% of the support. If it arches up your back, it is too loose. You need to go down a band size and potentially up a cup size.

2. The Quad-Boob Effect

If your breasts are spilling over the top of the cups, creating a “four boob” look under your t-shirt, the cup is too small. Try the next cup size up.

3. Straps Digging Into Shoulders

This is a classic sign that your band is too loose. Your shoulders are doing all the heavy lifting instead of the band. Tightening the straps won’t fix this long-term; a firmer band will.

4. The Centre Gore Does Not Lie Flat

The bit of wire or fabric between the cups (the gore) should sit flat against your sternum. If it is floating away from your body, the cups are likely too shallow or small.

5. Gaping Cups

If there is empty space at the top of your cups, the cup size is too big, or the style (e.g., a full cup vs. a balcony) is wrong for your breast shape.

Need a refresh? Check out our latest collections to find a style that solves these problems.