6 Ways to Tell If Your Bra Fits

By Marie Redding, About.com Guide

Fit Test #2: Check the Straps

• Do your straps constantly slip off your shoulders?
  Your bra might not be the right style for your body type -- the straps might be too wide-set.
  
  Women who are petite or have narrow shoulders often have this issue, and sometimes can't wear bras with wide-set straps.



• Do your straps feel too tight?
  The straps should fit securely, but not tight -- check for red marks or indentations on your skin.
  
  Your bra's straps are not solely responsible for providing lift and support -- that's a job for the back band and cups. They shouldn't feel uncomfortable, even if you wear a large cup size.
  
  

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• Look in a Mirror, Check the Gore
• Straps Shouldn't Slip -- Or Dig
• Check the Band's Position & Tightness
• Cups Should Be Smooth -- No Bulges
• The Right Underwire
• A Last Look at Your Shape

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