Five ways to know if you are are wearing the wrong bra size

Five ways to know if you are are wearing the wrong bra

A bra that does not fit properly is not only uncomfortable, but can cause health issues. Here are five things that can tell you if you are wearing the wrong or right bra. 

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Wearing the right bra boosts a woman's confidence. 

But the wrong bra can cause you to feel pain and irritation. 

According to Embrace Bra, bras that are too tight constrict the rib cage and compress the chest. They can even cause you to experience back pain. 

READ: DIY: How to make your own bra extender

Signs that you are wearing the wrong bra:

- A bra that squeezes or rubs against you. 

- A bra that constrains your movements. 

READ: ‘Raise The Bra’ initiative donates bras to underprivileged women

- A bra that affects your breathing. 

- A bra that has a tight-fitting center. 

- A bra that has underwires and cups that fit tightly and cut into you.

Read this article on how to measure your bra size at home, in order to choose the right bra. 

Image courtesy of iStock/ Staras

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