As much as we have women in different sizes and shapes, most of them are united by one common thing. It might be fashion, interest or something else. In this article, we will talk about the one thing that unites so many women worldwide. That is a sports bra. A sports bra is a fashion item that is being worn by so many women today. Some of them wear them for activities, others wear them as their fashion style and others wear them just because they are comfortable and they tend to love them than any other bra types.
As much as many women wear and prefer sports bra to any other bra, statistics has it that, so many of the women end up buying a sports bra that is not right for them. That is, they end up making mistakes each and every time they buy one. Below are some of the mistakes made when purchasing a sports bra and how you can realize.
Baggy band
A band in a sports bra is one of the most important things that provide support to the bra. According to statistics, 85% of women make mistakes when deciding how their bra band should fit. Because the band provides 90% of the bra support, one should choose a bra with a band that is firm. Also, it should not be firm to an extent of making one uncomfortable. It should be firm and at the same time feel comfortable. Failure to achieve that, one might end up having difficulties in breathing.
Not investing in new bras because of changes
According to tuffwomen, women undergo changes each and every time. For example, when they breastfeed, the size of their bust change. When they grow, the size of the breast also changes. Therefore, revolutions come with changes. Failure to adhere to the revolution might lead to wearing of a wrong bra each and every time. That said, women should go for a bra fitting at least yearly. The most important thing is to stay comfortable and have the right bra.
No fitting
Just because your best friend has a certain type of sports bra does not mean that you have to get the same one. Each and every woman has different shapes and size of the bust. Going with what someone else has is the mistake done by so many women. Before you settle and decide on a style, take your time. Fit in as many bra sizes as possible. You will never find the right bra for you without trying out different of them.
Not investing in support
The main aim of wearing a bra in the first place is to offer your bust support. If you choose a sports bra that is large, your bust might end up sagging. Make sure that the bra offers full support to your bust. Support and comfort are what you should look for.
Poor quality
Many stores have bras that are of poor quality and they fit the bust badly. With sports bras, you will definitely get what you have paid for. Instead of jeopardizing your busts health, it is better if you invest in a quality type of bra. A bra that will offer you support and at the same time make you comfortable. It might cost more than normal bras but it is worth it.
Getting rid of the seams
So many women prefer seamless bras because of wearing tight shirts. As much as many women do not like seams, it is a very bad idea to wear one without a seam. To offer your two treasures the support they need, investing in a seamed bra is advised. If you love seamless, try investing in the two of them.
Conclusion
So many women make mistakes every day when buying sports bras. These mistakes cost their busts and their health in general. Purchase a bra for support but make sure that it is the perfect one for you. To get the perfect one, avoid making simple mistakes and take time to find the right bra for your bust. When you know what you are looking for, be sure to get full support and stay comfortable.
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