Keep Bra Straps in Place

Bra straps that slip off the shoulders can be annoying and uncomfortable. It can also cause your bra to be less supportive, which defeats the purpose of wearing a bra.

Steps

Wearing the Right Bra

  1. Measure your body. This will give you what size to shop for. Many women wear the wrong bra size without even knowing it.
    • Look for sales associates in lingerie stores and women's clothing stores. Most places that sell bras have employees who know how to measure you for the right fit.
  2. Pay special attention to cup size. If the cup of your bra is not completely filled, the straps will slip down.
  3. Get the right back size. Back size is also important because if the band of your bra is too large, the shoulder straps will be farther apart and prone to slipping.
  4. Try a different bra style. Racerback bras close in front instead of in back, keeping the straps in place more securely.
  5. Try a bra with a leotard back. This bra looks like a leotard's back instead of having straps that are vertical to the bra band.
  6. Make function more important than beauty. While lacy bra straps may be elegant, shop for bras that offer sturdy, supportive straps.
  7. Do not give up. Try decorative bra straps. These straps are designed to show, give support and are comfortable.

Adjusting the Bra Straps Properly

  1. Tighten your bra band. Use the setting that will hug the bra closer to your body if it is the right size but you still notice the straps slipping.
  2. Tighten your bra straps. To provide the proper support, your straps should be tight enough to stay in place, but not so tight that they pull your bra band out of place.
  3. Position your bra correctly when you dress.
    • Make sure your breasts sit comfortably inside the cups. Bend over to position them if necessary.
    • Reach to the back of your bra and pull it down below your shoulder blades, so it is even with the front of your bra. When your bra back is too high, it causes discomfort for you and makes the straps fall.

Using Products to Keep Bra Straps from Slipping

  1. Try a bra created to address strap slippage. For example, the Olga's brand has a "Comfort Back" line that brings straps closer together.
  2. Look for fashion tape. This is a clear adhesive supplement to your bra straps that will attach to your skin. You are essentially taping the bra straps in place.
    • Buy fashion tape in lingerie and department stores, near the bras and bra accessories. You can shop for fashion tape online, between $8 and $12.
  3. Consider using a bra strap holder. Products such as "The Strapper" and the "Magic Clip Strap Holder" clip the bra straps together on your upper back and keeps them in place. The clip stays hidden beneath your shirt.
  4. Use a bra strap cushion to keep straps in place and make your shoulders comfortable. If your bra straps digs into your skin and drops, a cushion will provide relief and keep them in place.
  5. Try a decorative strap. www.strappys.com has a wide selection of beaded, fabric, and rhinestone straps.



Tips

  • Keep bra straps in place by wearing the right bra for your body type, adjusting the bra and snaps properly, and trying out accessories such as bra clips and fashion tape.
  • Remember to wash your bras often. When you wash bras, they sometimes fit a little more snugly when you wear them. This will keep your straps in place and keep your bra clean.
  • Replace your bras when they become worn and stretched out. If your straps are falling down because the elasticity has been lost, you should buy some new bras.
  • There are several products on the market that are designed to keep bra straps from sliding off your shoulders. There are also a few things you can do when you shop for bras and get dressed in the mornings to keep your bra stationary.
  • Make sure you are not loosening but tightening your bra straps.
  • You will also find products that replace those ugly bra straps. There are many brands on the market. You will find replacement straps that look like jewelry and are adjustable to create the perfect fit.

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