Finding the perfect underwear is no easy task. One mistake - and the gorgeous image will be instantly ruined. Meanwhile, it turns out that the risk of looking bad is not so terrible as the fact that a poor-quality bra can cause irreparable damage to women's health. Redness, heaviness in the shoulders, poor circulation and downward pressure - if, while reading these lines, you feel tightness or discomfort in the chest area, then most likely it is time for you to leave your old bra and look into your favorite underwear store.
And to make shopping faster and easier, remember the following eight signs, in the presence of which it is strictly forbidden to buy a bra.
Breasts are constantly falling out of the cups
The first and most obvious sign that it's time to go to the lingerie store is the wrong cup size. If, when bending or jumping, your chest strives to "get out", then it's time to arm yourself with a centimeter and come to the conclusion that it's time to switch to a smaller bra. This must be done, and, moreover, immediately: if the bra is not able to keep the breast "in place", there is a risk that very soon, under natural weight, it will lose its shape. The danger only increases if you wear one of these bras to the gym.
As a rule, if the breasts fall out from below, then the bra is too big for you, but if from above it is small, which, in turn, causes no less reason to think about changing the bra. The fact is that when choosing a bra of a smaller size, the cups "cut" into the skin, which interferes with normal blood circulation and causes a feeling of stiffness and discomfort (see also: Size does not matter: how to choose a bra according to the shape of your breast).
You feel a weight in your shoulders
It's enough that half of us have already earned scoliosis due to heavy bags and a sedentary lifestyle - you shouldn't overload your shoulders and back with an incorrectly selected bra. The main rule in this case: straps should never cause discomfort. If you feel even the slightest heaviness, immediately discard this bra.
What is the danger of too tight shoulder straps. The pressure exerted by the chest on the straps causes them to "cut" into the skin and leave not only ugly marks on the body, but also cause swelling on the back. You begin to hunch over, your posture deteriorates, and the pain in your shoulders becomes permanent.
Solution: distribute the load between the shoulders and ribs. In fact, the bodice belt should carry most of the weight of the chest, acting as a kind of "shelf" for it. The straps are just a gimmick, so if you have a big bust, memorize the above rule as a mantra (read also: 8 bra styles that should be in any woman's wardrobe).
The bra belt does not fit snugly enough to the body
The following logically follows from the previous point: the bra belt "takes on" 80% of the load, so if it does not firmly encircle the chest, there is a risk that all the weight will be transferred to the shoulders. And what does this threaten your beauty, we have already written.
You correct him constantly
If it seems to you that you are literally struggling with your bra all the time, then pulling it up, then lowering it down is a sure sign that the bra does not fit you in size. The most common mistake is choosing a model with small cups and a stretched belt. On the other hand, a very tight base can provide a lot of discomfort, due to which, among other things, our silhouette takes on a "bumpy" and unaesthetic appearance. Attention to the fasteners will help to avoid embarrassment: if, when trying on a bodice, they are taut and seem to be coming off, then you should choose a bra one size larger.
He rubs you
It is bad when a thing is uncomfortable. When it hurts, it cannot be tolerated. If your bra has left calluses and redness on your skin at least once, then it should be thrown away immediately.
Most often, the soreness occurs because the skin under the bodice secretes sweat, as a result of which the friction produced by an incorrectly fitted bra is felt more strongly. The correct choice of fabric (it should consist of natural fibers and allow air to pass through), moisturizing the skin, as well as the selection of models in which the length of the belt and shoulder straps are regulated will help to solve the problem. When choosing a bra for training, this rule, of course, works with particular rigor.
The straps fall
If the straps of your bra treacherously fall off during the day, despite the fact that you regularly tighten them every morning, then the outcome is inevitable: you need to discard it (or change the straps in it, if they are removable). As mentioned above, shoulder straps mainly play the role of insurance, so if you do not need additional support for your chest, then you can completely neglect them (of course, provided that you pay due attention to the selection of the belt).
But if there is such a need, or you just like models with shoulder straps, then when buying, pay attention to the strength of the loops, and also make sure that the bra belt is not located above the nipple line - otherwise, the straps will simply have nothing to support and they will subside.
You have lost weight
As much as many of us would not like the opposite, unfortunately, with the loss of kilograms, we also lose precious volumes in the bust area. The consequence, alas, will have to be accepted and, going to the store for a smaller wardrobe, include new bras in your shop-list.
As a rule, the breasts begin to shrink with a loss of 4.5 to 7 kilograms (of course, we are talking about those cases when excess weight really takes place). It is within this interval that our bust acquires its natural size and, most likely, will not decrease with the continuation of the diet. You can visually understand that it is time to change the bra by looking closely at the cups and the belt. If folds appear at the edges of the cups, and a finger passes freely between the chest and the belt, then the bra is definitely great for you.
The bra strap does not separate the breasts
A quality bra not only supports the breast, but also separates the mammary glands so that each one is "in its place." If the jumper (the part of the bodice, which is in the very center) simply raises the breast up and does not separate it, then such a bra will not only not last long, but will also spoil the appearance of the mammary glands, creating the effect that it is "glued". The same applies to bodices, in which there is no bridge at all, and the chest is supported only from the outer sides.
Summary: comfort, comfort and more comfort
If you, no matter how much you look closely, do not see any external defects in your sconce, trust the sensations. Redness, tightness, sweating, a feeling of heaviness - even if you just think about how your bra sits during the day, then it definitely does not suit you. Remember: a quality sconce is an extension of your skin and should never be felt at all. So, when choosing your next new thing, try to always choose your size, give preference to natural fabrics and adjustable models. In this case, you will not only look seductive, but also keep your breasts healthy.
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