How tight should my bra be?

Answer 1

The band size (or chest size) is the number part of your bra size. The cup size is the letter part. EX: if you are in a 36 B, then 36 is the band and B is the cup.

1. The underband around your body should be firm but comfortable. You should be able to run a finger under the band. If it's too tight, you need a larger size or a wider hook placement.

2. The back and front of the bra should be parallel to the floor or slightly lower in the back. The lower edge of the band should anchor between the shoulder blades. The lower the back fits, the better the support.

3. The center panel should lie down against the breastbone, not bridge away from the body. If it doesn't, your cup size could be too small, or the panel is not large enough to accommodate the separation between your breasts.

4. Underwires should lie flat against your rib cage, enclosing your breasts without rubbing or digging into the soft tissue or your armpit. If they bulge, you probably need a larger size cup.

5. It should have a smooth outline, without bulging at the top or the sides. The cups should not pucker or wrinkle.

6. It should support the weight of your breasts mainly with the broadband and the cups, NOT the shoulder straps.

7. Check your silhouette. The bust should be midway between the top of the shoulder and the bend of the elbow to create a silhouette of balanced proportions.

And with a pushup you should have a small amount of cleavage.

Answer 2

your bra should be tight enough to not slip off or have too much room making it look stuffed when it's not. however, you need one that isn't too tight that will cut off your circulation. it's best to just get one that is a little big...something that is not tight that will give your boobs more room to breathe and grow. too tight Bras will smuggle them and keep them from growing

You should be able to comfortably fit two fingers under the band of the bra when you're wearing it. And when you put both your arms over your head it should not slide upwards. (When it's a new bra, both of these things should be achieved on the tightest setting on the bra band, since it will stretch during washing and wearing). The 'v' formed by where the cups meet in the middle of the bra should rest on the surface of your skin - if it digs in the bra is either too tight or badly fitting (and will be uncomfortable to wear), if it does not touch your skin the bra is too big/badly fitting (and will not give adequate support).