- [Voiceover] Finding a great bra can often feel impossible,
but if you follow a few easy tips,
your girls will rest easy in the perfect home.
Let's figure out your perfect bra size.
First, find your band size in inches
by bringing measuring tape around your back
and directly under your breasts.
Measure from around your back again,
but this time, bring the measuring tape over
the fullest part of your breast.
Then take the difference between this number
and your band measurement.
Each inch difference between your band and cup measurements
brings you up a cup size.
Remember that the cup sizes reduce with lower band sizes.
So the cup of a 38B is bigger than a 36B.
It's always a good idea to try a bra on.
Every bra will feel and look different,
so use your measurement as a guide,
and adjust accordingly to the bra style you're buying.
The best way to put on a bra
is to first put the straps over your shoulders,
then place your breasts into the cups
and hook the back of the bra.
If you have bigger breasts, you can try
the Stoop, Scoop, and Smooth method,
where you bend over, scoop your breasts into place
with your nipple at the center of the cup,
and then run your finger along the inside
of the top of the bra to smooth anything
that may be spilling over.
There shouldn't be gapping or crushing
when you're wearing a bra.
You should be able to get two fingers under the back closure
of your bra.
And your breast should be flush with your bra cups.
The band of the bra is actually where you're getting
most of your support.
But over time, the elastic stretches out.
You should start off wearing your bra on the last hook,
so you can compensate for the stretching by using
tighter hooks in the future.
Your bra band should be level with your underwire.
No higher.
You probably have a favorite bra
that you want to wear every day,
but the elastic in the band rapidly wears out
when it isn't given time to retract and regain strength.
Make sure that you're rotating your bras
to prevent this from happening.
It's best to hand wash your bras in cold water
and hang them up to air dry.
Bras that are properly cared for normally last
about eight months, depending on factors like quality
and how often it's worn.
If you have bruises from your underwire,
or you're starting to see more padding than actual bra,
it's probably time to invest in something new.
So now you know how to find, wear, and take care
of your bra.
Remember these tips, and your boobs
will never complain again.