Q&A for How to Buy a Well Fitting Bra

You can fold the bralettes in half, lay them down flat, and color coordinate them. It is not good to fold bras. Lay them out flat in your dresser.

You can wear bralettes with a low-cut dress, a shirt with many holes, or a see-through mesh. Remember to match their colors with the dress.

Go to a store that specializes in lingerie, and have a staff member measure you. This may be a bit awkward, but believe me, you'll be walking on air when you find the right one.

Go to a store that specializes in selling bras and lingerie. Ask for a fitting -- this is truly the only real way of finding a bra that fits your actual size and needs. Let the fitter know that you need good support for sport/walking/activity, so that they can bear this in mind when selecting the right bras for you. Do not think this is about one brand -- often you need to try many different brands and even different bras within the one brand before finding the bras that fit you exactly and give the necessary support.

If this happens, then you need to make your bra tighter, which probably means you need a size or 2 smaller.

If you start to see any breast tissue, or nipples that you can see through a shirt, you should invest in a bra. You can start by wearing a training bra if you want to get into the habit of wearing a regular bra.

You either need to go up a band size or a cup size, from the largest size you've tried. The bra should be comfortable and should not leave any marks or painful rashes.

Get a bra that fits the larger breast. If there is a big difference, you may wish to stuff the cup of the smaller breast.

Your best bet is to try online shopping, since you don't wear what is sold in most stores. Also, if it doesn't lie flat, it could mean you need to go down a band size and up a cup size.

Often, the sales people at bra stores are happy to help you find one that fits. Higher-end clothing and lingerie stores will have staff that can help take your measurements to ensure that you're purchasing the correct size.

Try going down a cup size and up in band width. For example: If you are wearing a 34C, try a 36B or a 38B. It may be somewhat of a hassle, but if you have to, go to a specialty store that sells lingerie and ask for a fitting. If you go somewhere that doesn't offer personal fittings by a trained employee (like an outlet store) or you're uncomfortable asking for a personal fitting, try bringing a few different sizes around your normal size that differ in band width and cup size and try them on in the dressing room until you find one that fits and is comfortable to you. It may be inconvenient, but if you find your true fit, you will be happy.

This is a really personalized choice. You simply have to experiment and find what feels and looks best to you.

As with any garment, all sizing is not the same. The size changes depending on the manufacturer and style, so keep trying different places.

Just tell her that you've been feeling uncomfortable later and that you're hoping she would take you bra shopping.

Try a bra with a band that goes across the bottom of your breasts.

Go to a bra store and get yourself fitted. Or you could do it at home if you have a measuring tape. Then you will know what size bra to get.

You're wearing the wrong size. Get measured at a store that specializes in bras and lingerie, like Victoria's Secret.

In the store, try holding it up on your bust and tightening it to see if it fits.

A 38D would be best for you right now. To prevent sagging, get bras with plenty of support, underwire, and padding.

Your bra band is likely either too big or stretched out. Get a band it fits you snugly. You want it to be snug to ensure it won't move around on you.

Yes. Your bra should be comfortable and well-fitted without leaving marks or digging uncomfortably into the skin.

Most likely if you think you need it, then you do. Around this age you need to be wearing more supportive bras. You can also ask your parent or guardian to take you for a professional bra fitting.

Buy a bra that's full coverage, Look for a bra label that explains that the bra reduces the appearance of back and armpit fat.

Go to a store that specializes in lingerie and ask for a professional fitting.

Try to buy a smaller band size and larger cup size, then adjust the straps.

This wouldn’t work, as you need to measure all the way around your body. You should find some measuring tape or get professionally fitted.

The cup and the band could be right, but in your case the shoulder straps are wrong. Try a bra with adjustable straps or another brand.

Try adjusting the waistband to make it looser. If it doesn't work, you may need a different sized bra.

You're likely ready when you notice any changes in your breasts, such as nipples pointing out from your shirt, or when your breasts itch or hurt (it’s normal during puberty). You can start wearing an underwire bra when you are an A cup. Just remember to choose what’s comfortable for you.

Yes, it’s a sign you need to go up a cup size. Try a 32B and see how it fits. It would be best to remeasure yourself to make sure you have the right size.