You’re probably here because you need a new bra. No shame in that. Over on Instagram and TikTok, I shared that it’s probably time to get a new bra and the resounding feedback was TRUE!
It made me think about bras a little deeper and how important they are. I wear one every day and full transparency, I was wearing two of them for like 6 months. The other ones in my drawer didn’t fit me well. The two I was rotating weren’t great but were just enough to tolerate from day to day.
EPIPHANY: we shouldn’t have to *tolerate* something we wear on our bodies day to day.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU NEED A NEW BRA?
Here’s the more granular truth – not only do you need a new bra, you need one every 6-9 months.
Why so “often?”
The elastic and fabric of a bra stretch and our bodies change regularly (especially when we’re exposed to less or more sunlight) so a good indicator to switch your bra is daylight savings time.
It’s officially spring so we have more daylight and tops + dresses are usually a little more revealing. So having the right bras to go with your spring/summer wardrobe is always a good idea.
WHY HAVING A BRA THAT FITS YOU RIGHT IS IMPORTANT
Aside from it maximizing your wardrobe, having a bra that fits you the right way is good for you health.
When you have a bra that doesn’t fit, it can cause pain in your neck, back and shoulder, bad posture and chafing of your skin. (The chafing has happened to me and I give it 0/5 stars.)
Recently, I headed to Victoria’s Secret to get some new bras and walked out with 7.
Yes, seven new bras.
It made me realize how many I needed for everyday life and while a couple of them will be worn more on special occasions, most will be used more regularly.
SEVEN BRAS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN
Here are the seven bras every woman should own for everyday.
FULL COVERAGE
What is a full coverage bra?
A bra that provides coverage & support the entire breast with a “full” cup. Typcially available in sizes B and up.
SPORTS
What is a sports bra?
A bra that provides support and minimizes breast movement during physical activity.
PUSH-UP
What is a push-up bra?
A bra that provides lift and support via padding & pushes breasts together to create visible cleavage.
STRAPLESS/CONVERTIBLE
What is a strapless bra?
A bra without straps to wear with strapless tops, jumpers and dresses. Sometimes, strapless bras are also convertible bras. Convertible bras come with straps that can be removed so you can wear one strap for more options.
PLUNGE
What is a plunge bra?
A bra that are low cut in the center so they provide support without being seen in clothing with plunging necklines..
LACE
What is a lace bra?
A bra made with lace usually unlined (and sometimes, wire-free) and moulds closely to the body.
DEMI
What is a demi bra?
A bra that provides coverage for half the breast while lifting and centering them. Sometimes called a half coverage bra.
If you haven’t gotten sized for a new bra in over 9 months, I encourage to go get fitted and get yourself a couple new bras. Feel free to use the guide above to decide which bras you need for everyday. Shop bras below.
