Wrong Size

Learn and accept your size. Taking your measurements is a start. The majority of the problems with poor fitting bras are about wearing the wrong size. Accept yourself – If you’ve always wanted to be a C cup, but you measure out a B (or vice versa), get the B size. Don’t buy the size you wish you were.

Take note, sports bra manufacturer’s didn’t exactly huddle and say, "OK, let’s standardize a sizing chart for these things!" This means you may not buy the same size in one style as you might in another.

Wrong Style

The right style depends on your chosen activities, body structure and personal preferences. Think about the amount of vertical movement you will be experiencing in your chosen activities. For example, running is thought of as an activity associated with a lot of vertical movement. Now, consider your body structure – what cup size are you, how does that relate to your rib cage measurement, how long (or short) is your torso. Finally, what’s most important to you? While running, do you namely want no-bounce support? Wicking capability? Pick one or two must have’s and go from there. The solution sometimes is a different style for different activities.

Dead Bra

Yes, there is a life to this garment. The fabric eventually loses its functionality – this means the fit then changes. If you hand wash and line dry your sports bra instead of machine handle, it will last about twice as long. On average, a machine-handled sports bra will last about six months.

Sensitive Skin