Common Bra Fitting Problems
Identify and solve the most common bra fitting issues with our expert solutions.
❌ Gaping Cups
Signs:
- • Space between your breast and the cup
- • Cups wrinkle or pucker
- • Bra looks too big on top
Causes:
- • Cup size too large
- • Wrong cup shape for your breast shape
- • Band too loose
✅ Solutions:
- • Try a smaller cup size (34C → 34B)
- • Try a smaller band, larger cup (34C → 32D)
- • Look for bras with less coverage
- • Consider a different cup shape
- • Try push-up or padded styles
❌ Band Too Tight
Signs:
- • Red marks or indentations
- • Difficulty breathing comfortably
- • Band rides up in the back
- • Cups may appear too small
Causes:
- • Band size too small
- • Bra has stretched out
- • Wrong hook position
✅ Solutions:
- • Try a larger band size (34C → 36B)
- • Start with the loosest hook setting
- • Consider a bra with more stretch
- • Look for wider band styles
- • Replace old, stretched bras
❌ Breast Spillage
Signs:
- • Breast tissue spills over the top
- • Bulging on the sides (armpit area)
- • Quadruple boob effect
- • Cups feel too small
Causes:
- • Cup size too small
- • Wrong cup shape
- • Band riding up
✅ Solutions:
- • Try a larger cup size (34B → 34C)
- • Consider full coverage cups
- • Look for side support panels
- • Try a smaller band, larger cup (34B → 32C)
- • Ensure proper positioning
❌ Straps Keep Falling
Signs:
- • Straps slide off shoulders
- • Constantly adjusting straps
- • Straps are at tightest setting
- • Poor support from straps
Causes:
- • Band too loose
- • Narrow or sloped shoulders
- • Straps too wide-set
✅ Solutions:
- • Try a smaller band size
- • Look for convertible straps
- • Consider racerback styles
- • Try bras with closer-set straps
- • Use strap cushions or clips
❌ Center Gore Problems
Signs:
- • Center piece doesn't lie flat
- • Gaps between breasts and gore
- • Gore pokes or digs in
- • Uncomfortable pressure
Causes:
- • Cup size too small
- • Close-set breasts
- • Gore too high or wide
✅ Solutions:
- • Try a larger cup size
- • Look for lower gore styles
- • Consider plunge or balconette bras
- • Try wireless or soft cup bras
- • Ensure proper cup positioning
Quick Fix Reference
Cups Too Big?
Try smaller cup or tighter band
Cups Too Small?
Try larger cup or looser band
Band Too Tight?
Go up a band size, down a cup
Band Too Loose?
Go down a band size, up a cup
Straps Falling?
Tighter band or different style
Gore Not Flat?
Larger cup or lower gore style