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Style of brassiere
The style of the brassiere may have a great deal to do with whether you get a good fit. Because of many variations in body build, designers create different styles of bust cups to fit different contours. You may find that one style of bras­siere in the same size, bust cup, and brand will fit you better than another style of the same size, bust cup, and brand.

Some brassieres are designated as narrow, medium, and wide on the basis of the division between the breasts. If your brassiere does not give a good divi­sion between breasts, but the size and cup seem to be right, try a different style.

The larger the breasts, the more support the brassiere should give. This may come form a wider band under the bust, wider shoulder straps and a wider band in back, and the use of more rigid fabrics. Waist length or long line brassieres give good support for the larger bust.

Cup styles with circular stitching or light felt reinforcement on the undercup give more uplift for the heavier bust.

How to put on a brassiere correctly
Your brassiere will fit better if you put it on correctly. Loosen the shoulder straps, and slip the straps over the shoulders. Lean forward from the waist, so that breasts fall into position in the cups. Hold the brassiere as you straighten up, and slide your hands around to fasten the back closings. Adjust shoulder straps so that breasts come into their normal position on the chest wall. This is usually about half way between shoulder and elbow, but will vary with body build and maturity of figure. Avoid pulling up the straps so they cut into the shoulder or give an unnatural uplift to the breasts. Run a finger under the band across the back to make the brassiere fit smoothly (Figure 7). Test the fit when you are seated as well as standing. Good posture can improve the fit of a brassiere.



7. Put the brassiere on correctly for a better fit.