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50 Things You Should Know About Bras To Make Your Boobs Look Better

Store your bras with both cups open.
Holly Riordan
March 7, 2017
“If your bra rides up in the back, it means the band size is too small. Go get fitted for a new one.”
— Beth Buczynski, 22 Really Really Good Tips For Anyone Who Wears A Bra
Tagged: Bras, clothing, fitted, Bras, Females, bra, generation, Highlights, Old School, kids
“Use a paperclip to turn a conventional bra into a racerback in a pinch.”
— Beth Buczynski, 22 Really Really Good Tips For Anyone Who Wears A Bra
Tagged: Bras, Paperclips, Racerback
“Wash bras in a pillowcase or lingerie bag to protect them from being crushed and caught on things in the washer.”
— Beth Buczynski, 22 Really Really Good Tips For Anyone Who Wears A Bra
Tagged: Bras, cleaning, lingerie
“Sew cups into backless or low-back dresses so you don’t need to be left out!”
— Jessica Booth, 15 Bra Hacks, Tips, and Tricks That Will Change Your Life- Gurl.com
Tagged: Bras, Backless, dresses
“After a heavy workout, bring your sports bra with you into the shower so you can hand wash it. Delicates should never be machine washed.”
— Chloe C, 36 Bra Hacks, Tips & Tricks Every Girl Needs to Know
Tagged: Bras, workout, Sports Bra
“Broken underwire can be painful. Use a maxi pad which you'd probably have on hand as a temporary fix to keep the sharp wire from poking your skin.”
— Chloe C, 36 Bra Hacks, Tips & Tricks Every Girl Needs to Know
Tagged: Bras, Maxipads, underwire
“Test the fit of your bra by sliding your fingers between the bra band and the surface of your back. You can have someone help you out in the process. The rule of thumb is, if you can’t slide two fingers in, the band is too tight. If you can slide more than two fingers, it’s too loose.”
— Chloe C, 36 Bra Hacks, Tips & Tricks Every Girl Needs to Know
Tagged: Bras, bra size, cup size
“Your bra cups should be large enough to prevent breast tissue from bulging or spilling out over the neckline or armhole edges. You'll know if your bra cups are too large if they have wrinkling, or are clearly larger than both of your breasts.”
— Her Room, Bra Fitting Tips & Tests
Tagged: Bras, cup size, breasts
“If you’re looking for a high impact sports bra, this jump test is a must. In fact 10 jumping jacks in a sports bra is a quick test of its support.”
— Her Room, Bra Fitting Tips & Tests
Tagged: Bras, Exercise, Sports Bra
“With your bra on, drop your bra straps off your shoulders. Your bra should stay pretty much in place, but maybe move down just a little. If, however, your bra falls off, or significantly drops, your bra straps are doing too much of the lifting.”
— Her Room, Bra Fitting Tips & Tests
Tagged: Bras, Bra Straps, fitting
“After washing them, lay your bras flat to air dry. Don't hang them or they'll lose their shape. And never put them in the dryer! The heat will cause the elastic to wear away faster.”
— Elizabeth Denton, 10 Life-Changing Bra Hacks Every Girl Should Know
Tagged: Bras, Dryer, Washing
“Store your bras with both cups open.”
— Elizabeth Denton, 10 Life-Changing Bra Hacks Every Girl Should Know
Tagged: Bras, cup size, Storage
“In pain from your straps digging into your shoulders? Slide silicone bra strap pads under your straps. They relieve the pressure that's caused by strap tugging, and prevent grooves in your skin.”
— Elizabeth Denton, 10 Life-Changing Bra Hacks Every Girl Should Know
Tagged: Bras, Bra Straps, pressure
“Getting fitted isn’t a one-time deal for anyone. Getting the perfect letter and number fit does not stop there. You can find the perfect bra, but then you get pregnant, you get your period, you go through menopause, you lose or gain weight.”
— Adore Me, The Expert Bra Tips That’ll Change Everything
Tagged: Bras, fitting, pregnant, period
“Not all brands have the same fit. So simply put, if you’re a 36C in one bra style and brand, you can be a 36D or 38C in another style and brand.”
— Adore Me, The Expert Bra Tips That’ll Change Everything
Tagged: Bras, cup size, Brands
“A professional tailor will be able to take in, or add hooks to your existing bra for just 5-10 bucks! Now your bra has a new lease on life.”
— Adore Me, The Expert Bra Tips That’ll Change Everything
Tagged: Bras, Tailors, clothing
“Sew your bra strap inside your shirt. While I wouldn’t recommend spending this much energy on your clothes that aren’t worn for work or to special events, I think this is the perfect way to confidently go sleeveless without worrying about having a bright blue spray making a break for it down your shoulder.”
— Samantha Escobar, 26 Bra Tips, Tricks & Hacks That Will Change How You Hold Up Your Boobs Forever
Tagged: Bras, Bra Straps, Sewing
“If you’re feeling really precise about bra storage, you can divide up your lingerie into separate sections in your drawer, thus elimination any clutter and preventing disorganization later on.”
— Samantha Escobar, 26 Bra Tips, Tricks & Hacks That Will Change How You Hold Up Your Boobs Forever
Tagged: Bras, lingerie, Storage
“If you want to cover your neckline a bit but hate the bulk of a camisole, buy one that clips in.”
— Alanna Okun, 17 Hacks Every Bra Wearer Should Know
Tagged: Bras, cleavage, Neckline
“It sounds crazy, but a (clean) salad spinner will make drying your delicates so much faster.”
— Alanna Okun, 17 Hacks Every Bra Wearer Should Know
Tagged: Bras, cleaning, Drying
“Store bras on a single hanger to save space and keep them from getting bent out of shape.”
— Alanna Okun, 17 Hacks Every Bra Wearer Should Know
Tagged: Bras, Storage, closet
“Some people recommend hand-washing all your bras, but who really has time for that? For your everyday cotton bras, don't feel guilty throwing them into the washing machine every once in a while. After all, it's better than not washing them, right?”
— Jessica Thomas, 7 Bra Hacks Every Woman Should Know, Because We All Need To Be Comfortable
Tagged: Bras, Washing, cotton
“If you're feeling frustrated trying on bras that just don't look or feel right, the problem isn't with your breasts. Try on different designers to see which one accommodates your size and body type best.”
— Grace Gold, 5 Bra Fit Tips That Will Change the Way You Look in Clothes
Tagged: Bras, Stores, Designers
“Padded bras add volume to breasts, while molded cups simply make breasts appear rounder and don't affect perceived size.”
— Grace Gold, 5 Bra Fit Tips That Will Change the Way You Look in Clothes
Tagged: Bras, breasts, Breast Size
“A demi lifts and separates without complete coverage or too much cleavage; a push-up enlarges and lifts breasts up higher; plunge typically brings the girls together with a deep 'v" for lower-cut tops; and full coverage is ideal for high cut necklines.”
— Grace Gold, 5 Bra Fit Tips That Will Change the Way You Look in Clothes
Tagged: Bras, Push-Up Bras, Demi Bras
“Go to the store armed with a list of what bras you need and plan to buy. This will vary from person to person but two nude bras, two black bras, one strapless, one sports bra and one bra without underwire for comfort is a good starting point.”
— Jessica Padykula, Expert bra shopping advice
Tagged: Bras, Strapless, Sports Bra
“Wear or bring a thin T-shirt to the store so you can see what each bra looks like under the sheerest of circumstances. You don't want any surprises the first time you wear it!”
— Jessica Padykula, Expert bra shopping advice
Tagged: Bras, Shirts, Shopping
“Don't forget to pick up some bra accessories, too, so you avoid any faux pas depending on what you'll be wearing. Breast petals and double-sided tape are always good to have on hand.”
— Jessica Padykula, Expert bra shopping advice
Tagged: Bras, Accessories, Double-Sided Tape
“The top priority for large chested ladies (a C-cup and up) should be finding a bra with minimal stretch and maximum adjustability.”
— Charlotte Hilton Andersen, 5 Tips to Find the Perfect Sports Bra
Tagged: Bras, cup size, Large Chested
“If you’re concerned about keeping your delicates in their original shape, there are a number of products that exist solely to protect your bras while traveling. They’re usually rounded and have a hard outer shell with zippers.”
— Caroline, Tips for Packing Bras for Travel (Without Destroying Them)- Her Packing List
Tagged: Bras, travel, Packing