Bra Doesn't Lay Flat in Front
Of the many bra fitting issues us women face on a daily basis, one of the most common is that the center of the bra does not lie flat on the breast bone. Here at Hourglass Lingerie, we see this problem often.
The space on the bra between the two cups, called the gore, serves the important function of connecting the cups and keeping the breasts separate. A proper fitting bra will always have the gore lying flat on your chest. You’re here because it’s not, and we know how to help!
The cause of your issue could be from two different causes. The first being that you’re wearing the wrong size bra or the second being that the bra style is wrong for your type. No matter what the issue may be, with a well-fitted bra, the center gore will lie against your sternum and your problem will be no more. Continue reading to hear our expert solutions!
How to Determine if Your Bra Size is Right
If your gore is not lying flat, either the cups are too small, or the band is too big.
If your cups are too small, then your breast tissue will be spilling out on the top, sides, or bottom of the cups. Going up in a cup size will usually solve this issue by completely holding the breasts.
Alternatively, if the band is too big (and you are hooking it as tight as possible and still not getting adequate support), it will typically ride up your back. Another way to check is with the two finger rule: if you can comfortably fit more than two fingers between the band and your torso, then the band is too big, Solving this is as simple as going down in a band size.
How to Determine the Perfect Bra Style
The bra style you choose also has a large effect on gore lifting. Everyone is shaped differently, so not all styles of bra will work for your individualized breast shape, and that’s okay! We’re here to share what works perfectly for your body type.
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Bra Styles for Larger Breasts
For women with larger breasts and more curves, a full coverage bra will likely provide a better fit. This is because full coverage bras often have a higher center gore that will keep the breasts separate while still giving support.
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Bra Styles for Smaller Breasts
For women with smaller breasts and less curves, plunge and demi cup bras are the best option. This is due to the fact that these types of bras have a shorter gore, so they lay better on a flatter breast.
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Finding the right size bra can be tiring and expensive! For some more in-depth instructions on how to pick the best option, turn to our bra Size Guide or call to schedule a one-on-one personalized fitting with one of our bra experts here at Hourglass Lingerie.
