Common Bra Problems and Solutions

• The bra underband arches up the back. This is caused by the underband being too big or loss of elasticity in the bra from wear-and-tear.

Solution

• Decrease your underband size. As the underband reduces, you may need to go up a cup size. Replace older bras.

• When the cups are too small "double busting" is caused. The bust is not fully encased in the cup and spills out over the top or under the arm.

SOLUTION

• Increase your cup size, eg. choose a B instead of an A. Check that your underband still fits correctly.

• Underwires lift away from the bust at the bottom of the cup. This happens when the cup is too small - the wires should always sit under the breast.

SOLUTION

• Increase your cup size, eg. choose a B instead of an A. Check that your underband still fits correctly.

• Pain or discomfort at the sides of the breasts. It's important to check the wire positions, as breast discomfort can cause health issues.

SOLUTION

• Check the cup size and the underband. You should be able to fit two fingers beneath the underband.

• Cups wrinkling or sitting away from the breasts. This is a sign that the cups are too big for the breast size causing a looser fit and less support.

SOLUTION

• Reduce the cup size and check the 
  underband fits snugly. Slightly adjust
  your bra straps.

• Strap discomfort/cutting into your shoulders, is caused when the straps are over tightened to try and pull the cup up for greater support.

SOLUTION

• A well fitting bra should fit correctly in the cup and around the back. The 
  straps should just hold up the cup.