Essential Bra Wearing Tips for the Modern Women

Hi beautiful ladies! Is bra shopping also a challenge for you?

Since the days of Mary Phelps Jacob, who patented the modern version of the bra in 1914, it feels like we’ve been in a battle to find the right bra size and fit. [1] Admittedly, our bodies are all so different that it's an impossible task for bra makers to make a garment where ‘one size fits all’.

But isn’t it also true that getting your bra to fit properly is a rite of passage? We ladies deserve more than the wrong bra size, ill-fitting designs, and a bad bra shopping experience. And if women with ‘balanced’ breasts are battling, what about our sisters with asymmetrical breasts, where standard cup sizes just don’t help?

So, with a lot of empathy for the plight of women, we look at essential bra wearing tips that can help you adore the bra you wear!

Misconceptions about bra wearing

The first misconception that we’d like to dispel is the one that says you can make a bra fit better by simply adjusting the bra band or the straps.

We all know this isn’t true 100% of the time. There are times when these remedies will not make a bra more comfortable because you may have a unique challenge - like uneven breasts. 

This can cause not only frustration but disappointment too because it not only affects your confidence, but your back health as well. One study found that women (especially larger breasted women) regularly seek medical assistance for symptoms associated with back pain.

This same study noted that 75% - 100% of women wear the wrong bra size daily - despite professional fitting services. 

That’s a staggering amount of women suffering from unnecessary back, shoulder, and neck pain as a result of the wrong bra. This study concluded that proper support for breast tissue is vital and that if a correctly fitted bra can be implemented, symptomatic relief can in fact be obtained.

Another misconception about bra wearing is that these garments don’t need any special care when washing and drying. This has led to damaged bra straps, warped underwire, and also a degradation of the bra material - none of which improves an already tricky situation. 

The Symmetrista Approach 

The Symmetrista team have made it a key objective to tackle these challenges on the behalf of women and the end result is a well-designed, beautiful, and comfortable bra that is individually crafted for the wearer. 

Symmetrista’s tailored design for each breast ensures equal support and comfort, their custom-fit cups with built-in padding reduce the need for constant adjustments. In a nutshell, the perfect bra for your unique breast shape and cup size. 

The way this bra is manufactured is a lifeline for women with uneven breasts - and especially for those who have had surgery, as in the case of mastectomies. In this instance, wearing the same cup size is completely inadequate, and leads to further feelings of insecurity about how you look in your clothes.

Expert advice from the Symmetrista team

We want to make sure that your challenging bra days are over, and for this reason, our team has come up with some tips that will help you get a well-fitted bra. 

There are a number of benefits to wearing a bra for your unique breast shape.

But the sad reality is that when you first started wearing a bra as a young woman, the likelihood of your mother or other women discussing these matters with you was just about zero (with the exception of a fortunate few). 

This lack of knowledge is what sets women up for a life-long struggle to find the right size and type of bra. We hope getting this conversation going will renew your hope of finding the perfect bra for yourself. 

Say goodbye to daily bra struggles 

Practical Tips for Everyday Bra Wearing

In this final section of our discussion, we turn our attention to everyday essential tips that will make wearing your bra a pleasure. 

Daily Dos and Don'ts

There are a few cardinal rules for how to treat your bra to get the most out of it. Once you find the right bra, you want to get the most usage out of it. Here are some tips for keeping your bra in tip-top condition. 

• Wash your bra in a mild detergent by hand. Start by examining your bra for any marks and tackle those with a mild washing soap, then soak it for five minutes in the detergent before gently squeezing out the water, and hanging to dry. 

• If you must wash your bra in the washing machine, then put your bras in a laundry bag to keep them separate from other items and wash them with a mild detergent on a gentle cycle. 

• Rotate your bras to prevent overuse on the bra straps and bra band. 

• Do not sleep in your bra unless you have a good reason for doing so. If you need a bra to sleep, buy a separate bra for this purpose which is soft and comfortable. Try to avoid underwire bras for this reason. 

• The correct way to put on your bra is to close the band, then adjust the straps, and lastly position your breasts inside the cups. They should not spill over the top of the material, nor fall through the bottom of your bra. 

• Replace worn, stretched, and damaged bras regularly.

Specialized tips for asymmetrical breasts

Buying bras for asymmetrical breasts has always presented its own unique challenge, but with the Symmetrista Signature Bra, such things are a thing of the past. This specialized design offers the following five advantages:

1. You can forget about your asymmetry when wearing the Symmetrista bra, you won’t see the difference and neither will anyone else.

2. You will receive effortless support all day long, with no adjustments needed because the bra is molded for your shape and size. 

3. No need for creative bra tricks to make your breasts look more balanced (such as inserts, or pads)

4. The Symmetrista bra will always be the perfect choice, from work to social engagements. You’ll feel confident all the time. 

5. Dressing will become easier and more satisfying when you know your bra is going to make everything look and feel good. 

Other Symmetrista customers have this to say about the Signature Bra:

Not only are Symmetrista customers raving about this revolutionary design, but it’s also caught the keen eye of the media. 

Media coverage:

Businessage.com - Symmetrista bras tailored for uneven breasts

Startup Reporter - Symmetrista revolutionizing bra

Conclusion

Wearing a well-fitted bra is a non-negotiable for us women. It’s about more than just looks, it’s also about comfort and health. 

Our breasts are an important part of our identity as women and have always been, therefore every effort should be made to preserve the health of our breasts, and our back, neck, and shoulders with a perfectly designed bra. 

At Symmetrista we’ve made it our life’s work to throw the mystery of buying a great bra wide open. We’re committed to providing all women with a high-quality product (but especially those with uneven breasts - because we know how it feels). 

This doesn’t mean you can’t buy a Symmetrista bra if you have ‘normal’ breasts - everyone is welcome.

Let’s work together to give all women a chance to feel happy, healthy, and confident in their clothes, with the right bra.

The more women are educated about how they can achieve this objective, the better for everyone. So, share the Symmetrista resources among your friends and family, and let’s banish bad bras!

References:

1. The Origins and Evolution of the Bra