Why is there a gap under my bra?

If there is a gap it could mean that your cups are too small and your breast tissue isn't fitting into the cups properly. If your breasts are very close together look for bras that have a narrow center gore or a very low gore, like a plunge bra.
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Is there supposed to be a gap in your bra?

The center gore gaps

In a perfect fit, the center gore (or center panel) of the bra should tact against your breastbone. But with some breast shapes, this is very hard to achieve. We suggest looking for a bra that lies as flat as possible against your sternum without feeling uncomfortable.
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How do I know if my bra cup is too big?

There's a gap at the top of the cups.

When you look down at your bra do you notice space between your breasts and the cup? If so, it's too big. If you aren't able to see any gaps while standing up, try leaning over while looking into a mirror. If there is extra space in your cups it's time for a new size.
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How do I know if my bra cup is too small?

“Cups that are too small can be painful to wear, especially if they have underwires,” says Robynne Winchester, owner of Bay Area lingerie chain Revelation in Fit. Your breasts not fitting snugly in the cups or underwire that sits on the breast itself can also be signs that your bra is too small.
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How tight should a bra band be?

Your bra band should be snug, but not painful. And if you feel like your bra band is already as tight as you'd want it, remember that you can also increase support from the band by choosing a wider, longline style. A very narrow band can simply cut in, without providing much support at all!
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Should I go up a cup size or band size?

Proper cup fit is influenced by band size. As the band size changes, so does the cup size. For every band size you go down, you should go up one cup. If you are in a 34D with a good cup fit, but want to go down to a 32 band, you would go to a 32DD for a tighter band with the same cup fit.
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How do I know if I need a bigger cup size?

If there are gaps between the cup and your breast, you're wearing a cup size too big. If you find your breast spilling over the top, side, or bottom of the cup, you most likely need to go up in size. You also need to consider a larger cup size if the underwire or bottom of the bra is resting on your breasts.
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What is bra strap syndrome?

Costoclavicular syndrome, sometimes referred to as bra strap syndrome, can be caused by tight straps that pinch and dig into your shoulders. This can contribute to pressure on your shoulders and resulting pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.
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Why do I have dents in my shoulders from my bra?

Disproportionately large breasts often result in neck, back, and shoulder pain. Bra straps can cause grooves in the shoulders and the bra band below your breasts can sometimes dig in and cause discomfort. If you are overweight, and weight loss is possible, then that would be advisable prior to any surgery.
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Why does my bra get tighter as the day goes on?

It could be down to hormonal changes

Throughout the day, you may find that they affect all manner of things. Often enough, an increase in hormones could mean that your breasts swell or start to feel larger. That is typically completely normal but it can play havoc with your lingerie.
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What is the costoclavicular space?

The area between the clavicle and first rib is called the costoclavicular space. Moving toward the front of the shoulder but before reaching the upper arm, the blood vessels and brachial plexus nerves then pass underneath the pectoralis minor muscle.
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Is 34D same as 36C?

For example, a 36C is the same cup size as a 34D and 32DD. This is because as the back size, or the number, gets smaller, the difference between your back and bust increases. This causes the cup size, or the letter, to become larger."
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Which is bigger 34B or 34C?

In standard bra sizes, the number denotes band size and the letter denotes cup size. So 34C has a bigger cup size than 34B but the same band size.
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Which cup size is bigger B or C?

If your bust size is less than 1 inch bigger than your band size, you're a cup size AA. 1-inch difference = A. 2-inch difference = B. 3-inch difference = C.
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Is 36A the same as 34B?

Another example, a 34B and 36A are the same cup size. The only difference is the band size. The 36 is a bigger band size than the 34. Here's an example of some other sister sizes.
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Is 32B or 34B bigger?

Remember that with a smaller band bra, the same Letter cup size is going to be smaller. For example, if you are wearing a 34B that is too loose in both the band and the cup, try a 32B. It's a smaller bra, so the same Bcup in a 32 is smaller than a Bcup in a 34.
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What is the perfect bra size?

When our participants were asked what their ideal breast size would be, the C cup was considered the most popular, with 39% choosing it above other sizes. In second place, was the D cup, which was the first choice of 29% of people who completed our survey.
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Why do you add 4 inches to your band size?

Bra band size

When bra sizes were first conceived in the 1930s, the materials used for bras were a lot stiffer and less flexible – women were only just out of corsets – so manufacturers used to recommend adding 4 inches to your actual size to get the correct band size.
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How often should bra be washed?

How often you need to wash your bras isn't an exact science. But dermatologist Alok Vij, MD, says that as a general rule, you should wash them after every two to three wears.
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What should a proper fitting bra look like?

The breasts should not spill out of the bra at the sides or in the middle. Double breasts must not form between the cups, nor should the breasts be pushed out towards the armpit. If they are, you have chosen a bra with a cup size that is too small: try a bigger size. The cup must not be too loose either.
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