“Besides potentially giving you physical pain, bad posture can affect the way your bra fits you (even a correctly sized bra) and consequently, how you feel about your shape.”
“The most common posture issue for busty women is hunched shoulders and this is the direct result of physically hiding your breasts. You see it all the time; huddles of teenage girls with rounded shoulders and folded arms.”
I’ve already written in the past about why it’s important to wear the correct bra size, but I thought I’d share a little more of my personal story (along with some examples) to sort of give a better idea of why I’m so passionate about correct fit.
I dug through some old photos and found a few typical examples from several years ago when I was wearing 36DD bras – soon before I started my correctly-sized-bra-journey – of what I mean:
Too-big clothing, too-small clothing, unsupportive bras, hunched shoulders, and jackets galore! Rather than minimizing my bust, all these measures just made me look unsupported and heavier than I actually was.
Contrast the above photos with a few more recent pictures, taken while wearing a bra in the correct size (28GG-28H, depending on the date) along with more flattering clothing and better posture:
The shape in these photos is much more flattering – not just because my boobs are actually supported, but because I’m able to stand straight! No hunching of the back or shoulders!
Keeping a good posture is something I actually still struggle with, even though it’s been a few years since I’ve started wearing better bras. I still need to remind myself to stand straight and keep my shoulders back. Old habits and fears die hard; it’s a process, to be sure. But I’m in a much better place now than I was back when I was wearing bras that made it pretty much impossible for me to have a correct, healthy posture.
So, what’s my point in this brief post? Wearing a bra that fits well really matters. Not just in terms of looks (although it will help your clothes fit better and give you a better shape), but in terms of your health, posture, and even emotional well-being. It did for me!
For some more great reading from The Butterfly Collection, check out Breaking the D Cup Barrier and Breaking the 34 Band Barrier.
Interested in seeing more bra-size transformations? Take a look at the before and after photos of the U.S. Star in a Bra winners! Fuller Figure Fuller Bust also recently put together a great post illustrating Ill fitted bras vs Well fitted bras.
Not sure you’re wearing the correct size? Try out a good bra calculator (or five), or get a free sizing consultation!