LadySport Fitting Tips

Sports Bras Fitting Tips

Without the proper support, sensitive breast tissue can tear and cause irreversible damage.

Good breast health requires proper support for your unique size and shape of chest. So what works for Mary in a size 34B will surely be an unmitigated disaster for Ellie who wears a 40DD.

  • Having a clear idea of what you are looking for in a bra and what type of physical activity it will be used for is critical.

  • When shopping, make sure you give yourself enough time. Rushing through a bra fit will leave you frustrated and you will likely walk away with the wrong fit!

  • Try a serving motion, a forehand, or running on the spot. If the bra chafes, allows excessive movement, rides up, or gapes under the arm, keep trying!

  • A proper fitting sports bra should fit more snug than a regular lingerie bra.

  • Breasts should be kept contained within the cup without overflowing.

  • Underwire bras should sit next to the rib cage, directly below the breast tissue.

  • Wider straps provide comfort in distributing the weight more evenly, preventing back or shoulder discomfort.

  • Wearing a proper fitted sports bra, one should be able to slip two fingers snugly between the band and the skin, as well as under the strap on top of the shoulder.

  • You should feel like you’re getting a tight hug, but not so tight you may lose your breath.

  • Lastly, don’t be shy to ask a sales associate for help. They will be more familiar with the products and make your fitting process more efficient.

Support And Shape Bras

Support and shape bras are designed for medium to high impact. A wide range of supportive features include thicker straps, underwire, adjustable clasps, and racer back design. These types of bras range from A to DD and sometimes E.

Compression and Full Motion Control Bras

Compression Bras are designed to firmly hold the breasts against the body and are ideal for high impact activities. Coming with interior molded cups and sizes ranging from 32A/B to 44DD/E.

Some bras with full encapsulation (cups for your breasts) and compression have underwire and are higher cut in the neckline to provide maximum support. These types of bras are best suited for women with cup sizes larger than a B.