What a Well-Fitting Bra Cup Looks (and Feels) Like
Hating on bras is so last year, and it truly has everything to do with how your bra fits. Most of us went into Victoria’s Secret when we were 14 to get a “true” measurement, yet the bras were still uncomfortable. The thing they don’t want us to know is that V.S. is sizing you for their brand and their brand only.
You, a 36C girly, walks into a Nordstrom to buy a new bra at 25 years old. Since you grew out of your original V.S. size, you’ve been guesstimating ever since, because who wants to get fit for a bra over the age of 16. The associate at Nordstrom brings you over to a wall of the most basic bland Kim K loving bras you’ve ever seen…
Instead, your virtual associate (Me, Molly) is encouraging you to look beyond the mainstream brands. Matching affordability with style can sometimes be a far reach, but I think Natori, b.tempt’d by Wacoal, and Kilo Brava mix those attributes perfectly.
Now, sizing yourself can be tricky and I do recommend you get re-sized if you also fall under the V.S. trap umbrella, but knowing your sister sizes will help you immensely when shopping and trying on bras.
Here is what we are trying to avoid:
Does your bra fit correctly? let’s find out!
There are three easy steps to this process, and it can be done anywhere!
Step 1: Check the Center Front (a.k.a. the part between the cups)
The Center Front is typically a structured part of the bra where the two cups join together. This piece should be laying flat against your chest, not digging into your skin, but also not gaping when you sit.
Step 2: Check the back of the Band (or the Underband)
We don’t want to see you out here like Sydney Sweeny with the band of your bra (or swim top) halfway up your back. The underband should sit snug and straight across, right in line with the underwire. If it’s hiking up in the back, that’s your cue: the band’s too big, babe.
Try the two-finger test—slide two fingers under the band, and if you can pull it more than two inches away from your body, it’s time to size down. On the flip side, if it’s digging in like it has a vendetta, loosen it up or go up a band size. Comfort and support is the name of the game.
Step 3: Check the Cups
Your bra cups should actually fit your boobs (groundbreaking, I know). If you’re spilling out the top or sides, the cup is too small—go up a size. But if everything’s tucked in and the fabric’s all loose and awkward? Yeah, that cup’s too big. It should sit smooth against your chest with no drama. Basically: no gaping, no quad-boob, no guessing. Just support that actually supports.
Pro Tip: Always adjust the band first. The band does about 80% of the support work, so if that’s off, everything else is gonna feel off too.
So excited that the shop is now launched and you are able to shop some of my favorite finds! Don’t worry, if you have any questions about fit, sizing, condition, etc., I am here to help! Feel free to email me at molly@mollsjayne.com
With love & lace,
Molly
