7 Mistakes You’re Making with Bra Fitting

Do you ever wonder why a bra feels tight, slips, or just never seems quite right? The answer might not be your body — it might be your approach to a proper fitting bra. When a bra is fit properly, everybody can find comfort and support. In this guide, we’ll walk through seven common mistakes and how to fix them, so you can feel confident in your bra every day.

1. Assuming your size never changes
One of the biggest fitting mistakes is believing your size never changes. Bodies shift over time — with age, hormones, weight changes, pregnancy, or simple day-to-day life. What fit a year ago may not feel right now. A more inclusive way to fit your bra is to treat it as ongoing care for your body, not a one-time number. Having your size checked regularly by a professional fitter is the best way to keep your bras working for you.

2. Wearing the Wrong Band Size
The band does most of the work in holding up and supporting the breasts. If it is too loose, it rides up your back, and the cups can’t support you properly. If it is too tight, it digs in and feels uncomfortable. With a better fitting bra, the band sits level around your body, feels snug but not painful, and stays in place when you move. If you see it sliding up, you likely need a smaller band; deep marks can mean you need a bigger band.

3. Ignoring Cup Fit and Breast Shape
Another common mistake when fitting your bra is focusing only on the band and ignoring the cup and your breast shape. Cups should hold all your breast tissue with no spillage, no gaps, and no wrinkling. Everyone’s shape is different, and a proper fitting respects that — there is no “normal,” just what works for you. Trying different cup styles, like full cup, balcony, or plunge, can help you find a shape that feels secure and looks smooth under clothing. Every brand and style fits a little differently, so you might be one size in one bra and a different size in another. That is completely normal, and a fitter can help you find the best size for each style. 

4. Relying Only on the Straps
Many people tighten their straps to help lift the bust instead of wearing a properly fitted bra. Straps should support, not do all the lifting. If your straps are digging into your shoulders, it usually means the band or cups are not right. In a good fitting bra, the band and cups carry most of the support, and the straps rest gently on the shoulders without leaving deep marks.

5. Choosing Style Before Fit
It is easy to fall in love with lace, colour, or sale price and forget about how the bra fits. But everybody is unique, and the best style is the one that fits your shape and lifestyle. As part of a properly fitted bra, think first about how you want to feel: lifted, relaxed, supported for sports, or smooth under T-shirts. Then choose styles like full cup, balcony, strapless, wire free, or sports to match those needs. Because every brand and style can fit differently, a fitter may recommend slightly different sizes in different shapes to give you the best result in each bra.

6. Not Checking the Fit While You Move
Standing still in front of a mirror is only half of a bra fitting. Raise your arms, twist at the waist, sit down, and take a deep breath. If the band rides up, cups gap, or tissue spills out, the fitting isn’t quite right yet. A well-fitted bra stays in place from every angle and lets you move freely without constant adjustment.

7. Letting Price or Old Habits Decide
Many people stick with the same old size or grab the cheapest bra, even if it never felt great. Real comfort and confidence come from a properly fitted bra, not from guesswork. Investing in a better fit can change how your clothes sit, how your shoulders feel, and how you see yourself. A professionally fitted bra is about honouring your body as it is today, at any size or shape.

Fitting Bras for Every Body Type
At J’adore Intimates, we fit bras for every body type — petite, full-figured, plus-size, small-busted, or anything in between. A properly fitted bra is not about reaching some ideal body; it is about support, comfort, and confidence. Your size is just a tool, not a label that defines you. Rather than measuring yourself at home and trying to calculate sizes, J’adore’s professional fitters do the work for you. They begin by measuring and assessing the band, then use their experience, along with trying on different styles and sizes, to find the cup and shape that best supports your bust. Because every brand and style fits
differently, this in-person fitting process is the most accurate and comfortable way to discover what truly works for you.

Featured Bras to Support a Better Fitting Bra
Once you know more about your needs for a suitably fitted bra, you can explore styles that match your shape and life. Here are a few options at J’adore Intimates that many clients love:

If you would like expert help, you can book a professional at J’adore Intimates to help you with a fitted bra. A trained expert will guide your fitting step by step, so you leave feeling supported, comfortable, and confident in your own skin.