A Good Fit | Signs of a Bad Fit | Your Bra Size Will Change If | How To Measure | Bra Types for your Bra Wardrobe | Care Instructions

According to Wacoal, 8 out of 10 women are in the wrong size bra. A bra should make you feel beautiful as well as enhance your wardrobe. A properly fitting bra should contain, support, lift, and shape your bust, as well as be comfortable.

• Breast tissue is completely contained in the cups.
• Absolutely no gaps or wrinkles in the cups or any spilling over of breast tissue.
• Center section between the cups should lie flat on the chest.
• Wires lay flat against the chest wall and wrap around and do not touch breast tissue.
• Band of the bra must anchor low at or below shoulder blades.
• You should be able to run 2 fingers under the band without any shifting of the garment.
• With side view, bra/breast should sit in the middle to upper half of arm between elbow and shoulder.
• Bra should remain anchored and not shift when raising arms above head or sitting in a chair.
• The bra must feel comfortable.

• Bra is uncomfortable.
• Straps fall off shoulders.
• Underwires poke or bother.
• Back of bra rides up.
• Breasts bulge or spill out of the top or sides of the bra.
• Pain in neck and shoulders. In this case, a supportive bra which evenly distributes weight is appropriate.
• Bra leaves lines or marks on skin after prolonged wear.
• Straps dig into shoulders.
• Cups are not full, or are puckering or gapping.
• Breasts sag and have no lift or support.

• You gain or lose 5 lbs or more since your last refit.
• You start or stop an exercise program since your last refit.
• You get pregnant or have just given birth.
• If it has been more than one year since you were measured.
• You are going through menopause.

Determine Band Size

Determine Cup Size

Did you know that you should maintain a bra wardrobe to match the range of tops in your closet? A woman's bra wardrobe should be as well thought out as the one she wears over it. Ideally, you have 7 bra styles in your Bra Wardrobe, including:

		Seamed/Embroidered - Worn under suits, blouses, heavier fabrics. The seams maximize lift and support and provides excellent separation of the breast tissue.
		Seamless - Perfect under fine gauge knits and t-shirts providing a smooth silhouette.
		Molded Contour - Lightly lined bra is a must for great shaping and opacity purposes. A winner under t-shirts and knits, contours come in a variety of styles with convertibility.
		T-Back - A must for under any sleeveless or tank styled top.
		Sports Bra - A must have for active women, sports bras have been designed to provide maximum support during physical activities.
		Strapless - For complicated necklines or evening wear.
		Minimizer - For women who would like to appear smaller busted. The average Wacoal minimizer will reduce a woman's bust line approximately 1".
		Push Up - Ideal for women looking to be naturally enhanced.
		Drop Dead Sexy - Just because you deserve it.

Ideally, hand wash your lingerie

As an alternative to hand washing, Wacoal recommends the following:

• Machine wash a bra inside of a mesh lingerie wash bag.
• Fold the cups together, fasten the hooks and eyes, and place the straps and hooks and eyes inside of the cups.
• Place the bra in the bag and into the washer.
• Use mild detergent, no additives or bleach.
• Remove from wash bag and dry hanging or flat.

Never place any lingerie in the dryer.

The rule of thumb is that a bra should be washed after every time it is worn to remove body oils, perfumes, moisturizers, self tanners, etc. A bra should be retired after being worn and washed 100 times as it will not offer as much support as needed.

Tips

• Always wash bras and panties before you wear them for the first time.
• Measure your bra size every year.
• Replace your bras every 6 months due to wear from laundering and use.