Why Does My Bustline Sags?
Does your bustline sag? If so it can be a sign that you may need to change the style of bra you are wearing or your bra straps may be too loose and band size may be too large.
Our team of experienced bra specialists have written some tips to help you avoid a sagging bustline with some bra recommendations, as we want everyone to look and feel confident and comfortable in their bra everyday, whatever the occasion.
What To Do If Your Bustline Sags
If your bustline sags our bra specialists advise – “Try shortening the straps and avoid stretchy fabrics. Choose a firmer support style bra with rigid straps and cups with more sections as this will give more support. Check the band size is not too big.”
What to look for – You should be able to place one finger under the straps comfortably, the breasts should be encased in the cups comfortably and the band should be firm and level all the way around the body.
Tips to Help Avoid A Sagging Bustline
Here are some helpful tips to help avoid a sagging bustline from our bra specialists who are always on hand to advise.
Strap Advice
- Try shortening the bra straps on you bra to help to lift your bust.
- Wear a bra that has bigger straps as this can help to support the bust.
- A bra with front adjustable straps helps to lift the bust.
- Try rigid straps and non stretch bra straps that give support and don't stretch with the weight of the breasts.
Bra Fabric
- Avoid bras made from stretchy fabric as the stretchy material can help the bustline to sag and won't give enough support to the breasts.
- Choose a bra with supportive fabric or a sports bra to give more support to the bust. Some sports bras can be worn as an everyday bra for all day wear, giving you the support and comfort you need.
- Choose a cotton bra as cotton fabric won't stretch.
The Cups
- Try a full cup bra rather than a low necked bra or plunge bra, as the full cup bra will encase the breasts to give good bust shape and support to fuller breasts.
- Try wearing a bra that has a 3 sectioned cups as this will give more support.
- Avoid seamless styles. Go for cups with seams as these bras will offer more lift and shape to help avoid a sagging bust.
- Look for a bra with an elastic edge to the top of the cup as if you have lost some volume in the top of your breast this will give a smooth line.
Types of Bras
- Try a firmer support bra that will give added support to the bust.
- A bra with lots of hooks in the back can also help to prevent a sagging bustline.
Other Bra Advice
- Check your band size - it may be too loose and large so not giving you the support you need. Try going down a band size.
- Put your hand inside the cup and lift and sweep the breasts so the nipples are centralised and your breasts are fully encased in the cups.
- We recommend checking your bra every 6 to 9 months to check it still fits correctly and that it doesn’t show signs of wear and tear that can affect the fit.
- Wash your bra in a cool wash so that it doesn’t shrink in the wash. Also placing your bra in a bra bag or a pillowcase when washing can help the bra from getting damaged in the wash. Read our care advice for washing bras.
- Check your size – you can remeasure your band and cup size at home following our helpful bra measuring guide for advice.
- Have a bra fitting – arrange a bra fitting with one of our helpful team. Our fitting appointments have now restarted, give us a call on 01439 798 388 and we can arrange a day for you.
- Alternatively give our friendly team of bra specialists a call on 01439 798388. They will happily talk you through the bra measuring guide.
Your bustline should not sag. It is good to check that your bra fits well and comfortably, here is a handy guide.
How To Check A Bra Fits Well and Comfortably
A well fitting and supportive bra will be comfortable but how do you know if the bra is fitted correctly? We have put together a guide to help you find a well fitting bra.
- Straps – the straps should run parallel at the back and take the weight from the shoulders. Straps should not dig into the shoulders.
- Underarm – snug fit at the underarm, not too tight and not gaping.
- Cups – breasts should be comfortably encased in the cups with no bulging or gaping at the top or the sides.
- Centre panel – the centre front fitting should be snug to the chest wall with no gaps or digging in.
- Band – the band should be secure and level all the way round, not riding up at the back. The band should sit snug underneath the breast tissue.
- Wires – if underwired the wires should lie flat. You should not be able to feel the wires when you move around and touch your toes. If you stretch your arms towards the ceiling the wires should not dig in when you bring your arms back down to your sides.
Visit out Bra Fitting Guide page for more detailed information about finding a well fitting bra and dealing with bra issues and questions relating to the fit of your bra.
Bra Recommendations If Your Bustline Sags
If you are concerned about the shape your bra gives you, your bust line sags or you are looking for more uplift then here are some bra recommendations.
Strap Advice
- Try shortening the bra straps on you bra to help to lift your bust.
Morgan Plain Underwired Full Cup Bra
This is a popular wired full cup bra and has many of the features to give good support, uplift and shape to help avoid a sagging bustline. With adjustable strap and 3 sectioned cups. Available in cup sizes DD to K.- Try wearing a bra that has bigger straps as this can help to support the bust.
Safina Wide Strap Bra
The Anita Comfort Safina wide strap bra is a best selling wide strap bra in cup sizes A to G. It is a non wired bra with full cups and 3 sectioned cups for great support. The straps are double layered.
- Try a bra with front adjustable straps to help lift the bust.
Celeste Soft Cup Support Bra
The Goddess Celeste has front adjustable straps and a wider hook and eye fastening to the back both features that can help give good support. Available in cup sizes FF to K.- Try rigid straps and non adjustable straps that give support and don't stretch with the weight of the breasts.
Clara Soft Cup Relief Straps Bra
Another soft cup bra form Anita. The non adjustable straps and the 3 sectioned cups with side panels offer support in cup sizes B to H.Bra Fabric
- Choose a bra with supportive fabric or a sports bra to give more support to the bust.
Kate Underwired Sports Bra
One of our most popular sports bras and is often worn as an every day bra. Available in cup sizes D to L. A bra that is very supportive and holds it's shape very well.
- Choose a cotton bra as cotton fabric won't stretch.
Jana Support Bra
An Anita Comfort with wide straps, 3 sectioned full cups and 80% cotton fabric, available in cup sizes B to I. A firm favourite with our customers.
The Cups
- Try a full cup bra rather than a low necked bra or plunge bra, as the full cup will encase the breasts to give good shape and support.
Verity Underwired Full Cup Bra
This Goddess wired bra with full cups is made from a firmer non stretchy fabric. The centre front extends above the cup neckline in to a powernet panel for maximum coverage. Available in cup sizes F to K.
- Try wearing a bra that has a 3 sectioned cups as this will give more support.
Glamorise Wonderwire Underwired Comfort Bra
A Glamorise bra that is wired with three sectioned cups and side panel for support and uplift. Available in cups sizes C to G.
- Go for cups with seams as these bras will offer more lift and shape.
Fusion Underwired Full Cup Side Support Bra
Popular bra from Fantasie. A full cup bra with three sectioned lined cups and side panel for forward shape, uplift and support specially for fuller busted ladies. Available in cup sizes D to HH.
- A bra with moulded preformed cups will help to give uplift.
Types of Bras
- Try a firmer support bra that will give added support to the bust.
Luna Wirefree Fuller Bust Firm Support Bra
A non wired soft cup bra from Royce made from strong high quality fabric with high cotton content for extra comfort. The fully lined three sectioned full cups with side panel provide the support, uplift and forward shape in cup sizes F to K.
We have a large collection of bras in sizes 28 to 58, AA to N. You can browse online today or give our tam of bra specialists a call on 01439 798388 and they will be happy to help you find a well fitting bra for the fuller bust.
If you would like any help finding a well fitting and comfortable bra then please give our friendly team of bra specialists a call on 01439 798388 or email us here, we will be happy to help.
Also visit our bra fitting guide, our handy bra measuring guide, our useful size guide page with size charts for bras, briefs and nightwear and our blog for advice, tips and recommendations. We are here to help you find your perfect fit!
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Written by AmpleBosom 28/03/2017 and updated by Sara 12/11/2024