When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Bra Size?

When was the last time you checked your bra size? Most women would say some time in their 20s! If only it were so easy! The truth is your body changes throughout your life, which means you need to reconsider your bra size.

Let's consider some basic anatomical things we all deal with as women. As you've matured, what has happened to your body? Are your thighs toned like when you were 22? Mine aren't and neither are most women's. [Sigh]. The same goes for the 'junk in the trunk" look, wrinkles and...well, why get depressed. The point is your body changes over time. Your upper body and breasts are no different.

As you age, your upper body will tend to grow thicker. You know - muffin tops and back fat. As we naturally thicken up a bit, we need to consider whether the bras we have still really fit. The band size may be too small. Indications of this would be getting poked in the inside or your arm when wearing underwire bras. This happens because the bra is too tight and the outer edge is being pulled. As it is pulled, the underwires tend to bend out which makes the points into little spears. If you are experiencing this, going up a band size can make a world of difference.

Unfortunately, the band size isn't the only issue we face. As we all know, the girls don't remain so perky as time passes. They naturally change shape each month as go through menstruation, but the passage of time ultimately introduced gravity to the body. This puts wear and tear on the Cooper's ligaments which hold the girls up. As the ligaments stretch, our breasts will hang lower and will actually change shape a bit. When this happens, the bra you wore in your twenties simply isn't going to cut it.

As the girls change, you need to consider the cup size and design of bras. You may want to switch to a balcony bra or some other bra that provides more support around the bottom of the cup. As to the cup size, consider how the girls fit in the cup. If there is extra space, the cup size is too big. If you are spilling over, the cup size is too small. Getting the right cup size will eliminate discomfort.

I'll admit it. I'll get into a routine and not really pay attention to the elements of that routine. Millions of women are wearing the wrong bra size because they do the same thing in their routines. This can lead to breast discomfort, shoulder pain, headaches, neck pain and poking. Take 10 minutes out of your day, put the bra you wear the most on and check to see if it really fits or not.