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Alas, I do not.
I sized out of Victorias Secret before I turned 12.
My approach to bra shopping hasnt evolved much since: Its a hoping for the best!
situation even two decades later.
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Though honestly, it was working relatively fine until my breasts changed size again this year.
Id like to change that.
How often should I check my bra size?
Youd think that were done growing as adults, so we shouldnt keep needing to buy new bras.
But the truth is, everyones body, and therefore breasts, are constantly changing and evolving.
How long do bras last?
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Bras have a shorter lifetime than one might think.
If thats not possible, you’re free to purchase bras from sites that offer virtual fittings.
Thats why I would recommend that you measure while wearing yourbest-fitting noncompressive brathat also doesnt add to your volume.
First measure under, which is around your ribcage underneath your bust, says Rhodes.
The tape measure should sit taut and straight across but without digging in as you breathe in normally.
Note this measurement down; its your band size.
Next, take the over, or bust, measurement.
The over measurement is taken a bit higher up, this time around the fullest part of your bust.
Again, note this down in inches."
The number you get should correlate with your cup size, while your band remains your band size.
The larger the number, the larger the cup you will need.
Does that mean youve found yourdefinitivebra size?
Not exactly (more on that below).
Next, check the fit of the band.
Your breasts should fill the cups without any gaping or overspill.
Finally, consider the straps.
But not quite yet!
If you have wider breast roots, you need something with wider wires and shallower cups.
If thats too high for some people, its very uncomfortable because it pokes them, Henny explains.
Dont worry: BothBoodydooandThe Rack Shackhave entire guides on breast shape.
Dont know if youre full on top?The Rack Shackdefines this as being blessed with naturalBridgertonboobage.
Fitgame Apparel also made their sports bras with larger busts in mind.
Buying bras doesnt have to be so bad, now does it?
(This is me talking to me.)
