Why does my bra ride up? Most women ask this question and for that reason, we’ve decided to tackle it today. Read on to find out.

Finding a perfectly fitting bra can be quite a challenge. The most common issue with bras is about fit. For example, you might find a bra whose cups fit perfectly but the band tends to ride up. This usually happens at the front and causes the underwire to rest on the breast tissue instead of sitting beneath it.

So, why does the bra ride up?

Why Does My Bra Ride Up?

There are different reasons why your bra may ride up. For instance, if the band is too big, the bra will keep riding up the back.

A too big band does not provide enough support to the breasts. When wearing such a bra, the breasts can weigh on the bra cups, pulling the band upwards at the back. Besides, if the band has room to move, it will not stay securely on the body.

The bra band needs to fit snugly on the loosest hook as it provides most of the support. If the band is riding up, this usually means it is sitting higher on the back. As a result, the back band will form an awkward, upside-down U shape.

When the band rides up, the bra becomes super uncomfortable and also leads to bulges or back fat.

But why does the bra ride up? Simply put, it’s because the bra’s band is too big.

A broad back band will ride at the back and sit higher up since the weight of the breasts pulls down on the straps and cups. In this case, the bra will feel tight and push the skin up, creating back bulges.

How to Stop Bra from Riding Up

To solve the riding back band issue, try sizing down.

Most women usually wear band sizes up to four inches big. Therefore, you can try several sizes.

Measure the ribcage (right under the breasts horizontally) to ascertain the right size that you should wear. If your measurement is an odd number, go down or up a band size and choose one that feels comfortable on your body.

Here is a guide on how to properly measure your band size.

A well-fitting bra tends to feel tight when you first wear it. This is especially if you are used to wearing bigger bra sizes.

However, to ensure the band at the back doesn’t ride up and the breasts have enough support, it should be snug, lay flat, and parallel to the floor.

How to Know You Are Wearing the Right Band Size

You can use a bra sizing chart to determine the right band size. Here’s how to wear your bra correctly:

• Wear the bra on the loosest hook
• Do the swoop and scoop method to ensure the cups fully support the breast tissues
• Ensure the adjustable straps fit comfortably and snugly on the shoulders

Ask yourself the following questions now that you have done everything to ensure it fits properly:

• How does the band feel? Just right? Loose? Or Tight?
• When you move around, does the band ride up the back?
• You can also determine the band’s fit by wearing the bra on the tightest hooks to compare who it feels in tight settings.

Conclusion

When the bra band rides up at the back, this typically means that the breasts are getting minimal support since the band is too big. In such as case, go down a band size if it feels too loose on the tightest or loosest hook settings.

If the bra’s band feels too tight, you can size up the band. Wearing the right band size will keep you well-supported and super comfortable.

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