Lingerie 101: Signs You’re Ready for a Bigger Bra Size

When we talk about bra fitting, there are two major problems: wearing a smaller or a bigger bra size. In this blog, we highlight the signs that you are wearing a smaller-size bra and are ready for a large size.

Signs You Are Wearing a Small Bra and Need to Switch to a Bigger Size Bra

The most common reasons women choose the next size bra are weight gain, maternity, and nursing. However, this blog has listed some surefire signs that your bra isn’t fitting you right and that you need a bigger cup size.

The underband is Too Tight, Leaving Red Marks

The underband provides primary support for your breasts. If your current bra feels too tight, especially near the ribs, causing red marks and digging into your skin, it’s a sign that you need a larger band size. You can remeasure your size to find the perfect fit. If your cups hold your breast tissue properly without gaping or spillage, you can use a bra extender to expand the band size.

Poking Underwire

If your bra is too small, the underwires will dig into your breast tissue, especially at the centre of your chest, indicating that the cups are too small and you need to size up.

Breast Spillage and Cups Unable to Accommodate the Breast Tissue

If you are wearing a smaller cup size, your breast tissue will spill out due to a lack of support. This can result in bulging, side spillage, and a quad-boob appearance. You must ensure that the bra cups fully encapsulate your breast tissue.

Bra Straps Slipping Off the Shoulders

If you are wearing a tight bra, the straps may automatically slip off your shoulders. However, do not confuse this with general wear and tear, which can also cause loose bra straps over time.

Overall Discomfort

If your bra is too tight, you may experience discomfort in the breast tissue, at the centre gore, and around the ribcage. Be aware of these warning signs and check your size again.

Final Thought

Most bra fitting issues can be resolved by recognising whether you are wearing a smaller size and need to switch to a larger size or vice versa. It won’t take much of your time. Wherever you are reading this, take a moment to look at yourself in the mirror and check for any of these signs to ensure you’re wearing the right fit. Also read – What to Do When My Bra is Too Big?