Questions About Bras
1. How do I determine my bra size?
2. The cups of my bra wrinkle. Why?
3. I bulge over the top and sides of my bra. Why?
4. One of my breasts is larger than the other, so I have a hard time finding a bra that fits. Any suggestions?
5. Should I be wearing an Underwire Bra or a Wire-Free Bra?
6. My bra straps are always falling off my shoulders. What can I do?
7. My bra straps dig into my shoulders. What can I do?
8. Do Minimizer Bras Really Work?
9. My bra rides up in the back. What's wrong?
1. Did you know more than 70% of women wear the wrong size bra? Bali is currently conducting Fit Events at department stores across the country. Our Certified Fit Consultants offer personal fittings (by appointment) in the intimate apparel departments of participating retailers. Click here to find a Bali Fit Event near you.
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2. Wrinkles appear in the cup when the bra you are wearing is too large. When you wear the correct size, cups should completely contain each breast and the fabric should lay smooth over the breast. Try a smaller cup size first; if that doesn't work - maybe try a different bra. Not all 34C bras are the same! Visit our fit calculator for accurate measurements and to make sure you are wearing the correct size.
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3. Breast tissue will bulge over the tops and sides of a bra for two reasons.
First, you may be wearing a bra (or cup size) that is too small for you. Check to make sure you are wearing the correct size bra by taking your own measurements or going to your local department store and asking to be measured and fit by a qualified intimate apparel sales associate.
Second, you may be wearing the correct size, but not the correct style. If this is the case, look for bra styles that are cut for fuller shapes and built with more support. Bali has many styles that are cut for a fuller-cup woman. Find your style.
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4. Most women have one breast that is larger than the other. Sometimes the difference is noticeable, most often it isn't. If the difference is significant, try a bra with stretch fabric in the cup or a bra with fiberfill. Also, you can adjust the shoulder straps so the strap for the larger breast is looser than the strap for the smaller breast. Always fit the cup size to the fuller breast first.
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5. An underwire bra will definitely give you more shaping, support and lift. But, we know there are some people out there that simply don't want to wear an underwire bra. For these women, our bra designers are constantly working to create Wire-Free styles that deliver on the shaping, support and lift of an underwire. Find your style.
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6. Can you believe that nearly 60% of women complain of this issue? Here are some suggestions:
First, try tightening the straps of your current bra. If that doesn’t help, it may be an indication that your bra is too big (visit one of our Bali Fit Events to find out). And, because this is such a big complaint by women, Bali introduced the first No-Slip Strap bra. This bra’s innovative straps have Grip Strips™ on the inside that stay in place on your shoulder. In addition, the straps are set closer-in on the back, so that they won’t slip down. This bra is guaranteed not to slip, or you’ll get your money back. Find your style in our strap solutions collection.
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7. To address this common problem, we’ve developed bras with lightly cushioned straps that help alleviate shoulder stress. Find your style in our strap solutions collection.
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8. Yes! Minimizers really do work. These bras are ideal for the fuller-busted woman looking for reduction without flattening – resulting in a beautiful, slimmer silhouette. Our ingenious design provides full coverage with bustline reduction up to 1 ¾” for most styles. Find your style in our minimizers collection!
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9. Try hooking your bra more snugly or loosening the straps. If neither works, the band size may be too large, so try the next smaller size.
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