Breast Care

Here are the main ways that choosing the right bra can help you look after your breasts.

Your size could change over time. So get fitted regularly to make sure the bra size you’re buying is still the right one for you.

Gained weight or lost a few pounds? When your dress size changes, don’t forget your bra size, it’s even more sensitive to fluctuations in your weight. Generally, you should get re-measured if you go up or down by 7lbs or more. However, if you start hitting the gym, your body shape may change even if your weight doesn’t, so remember to double check your bra size then too.

Time of the month? Time for a different bra. Incredibly, you can go up a whole cup size during your period. And when your breasts are quite tender, you don’t want to squeeze them into something that’s too small.

One for the mums. Your breasts will start to swell in the first few weeks of pregnancy. They’ll grow again when you start breastfeeding, then change once more when you stop. So make sure you’ve got a few different-sized bras on-hand to help you stay comfortable.

A skin thing. As you get older, or when you stop breastfeeding, there’s a chance your skin will lose some of its elasticity and that you could lose some muscle tone. Don’t panic, it just means you might need to try a different style of bra. For instance, you could go for a half cup instead of a full cup if the top of your bust isn’t as toned as it once was.

Purely medicinal. On the pill or HRT? Hormonal medication can affect your bra size. In fact the chances are your bust will grow. So make sure you update your lingerie drawer accordingly.

None of the above? Even if there are no noticeable changes to your shape or size, we’d still recommend checking your bra size every 6 to 12 months.