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3 Signs That Your Bra Makes You Look Fat & Ways to Fix It

Monica Otayza
Oct 12, 2023
06:00 A.M.
  • Is your bra making you look fat? You may be wearing the wrong bra size.
  • Choosing the right bra for you can make you look ten times slimmer.
  • Here are the top three ways to fix your bra woes.
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In addition to your clothes, what you wear underneath plays an equally important part in your overall outfit. Well-fitting underwear not only leaves you comfortable the entire day but full of confidence as well.

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A group of women at the beach | Source: Getty Images

In fact, wearing the wrong bra size can be a painful and uncomfortable experience. It could even alter your appearance! Here are three signs that your bra might be altering the way you look and how you can quickly fix these problems:

3. Your Boobs are Hiding Your Waist

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Elderly woman at the beach | Source: Getty Images

Wearing a larger bra size than what you're supposed to be wearing can cause it to sag. When it does, it hides your torso, which makes your waist look bulkier than it really is.

2. Your Bra is Too Small for You, Creating Rolls

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An image of a tight bra strap | Source: Getty Images

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On the contrary, wearing a smaller bra size than what you're supposed to be wearing causes the bra band to dig into your back. This causes fat rolls on each side of your back, regardless of how skinny you are.

Likewise, wearing a smaller bra size means you're wearing the wrong cup size as well. When the bra cups are too small, they push your boobs around, again creating rolls of fat around them.

1. Your Bra Makes Your Clothes Look Too Tight

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A woman in a tight dress | Source: Getty Images

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When you try on different shirts, and they don't seem to look good on you, more often than not, it's not the shirt – it's the bra. Wearing the right bra with a fitting shirt will make you look great.

Now that you know how your bra is making you look fat, how can you find the right bra for you? Read on below to discover how you can fix these bra woes.

3. Stop Fixating on Size

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An older woman in a bra | Source: Getty Images

One fact of life is that you won't always be the same size as you were when you were in high school. If you wore a 36C back then, it doesn't mean you'll be a 36C forever.

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Rather than focusing on what you think should fit you, get yourself measured for a size that actually fits you. It's okay to change bra sizes – it's part of life!

2. Get Properly Sized

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A woman measuring her bra line | Source: Getty Images

Coming off number three, getting the correct size will do all the wonders for you. If you're wondering where you can get fitted, you'd be surprised to know that many lingerie sections at department stores offer complimentary fittings. Before buying a new set of underwear, ask to be sized! It's nothing to be ashamed of and completely normal.

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1. Prepare to Make the Investment

A woman in tight clothing | Source: Getty Images

A woman in tight clothing | Source: Getty Images

Not all bras are made equal. You may opt for a cheaper one because you think they all serve the same purpose, but no.

Spending money on quality, well-fitting bras will always be worth the investment. They may cost you more, but when you think of it, they will last you longer than cheaply made bras.

Now that you understand the ways bras make you look fat, as well as the necessary changes you can make to fix that, it's time to get to work!

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Looking good is as important as feeling good. Imagine the relief you'll feel when you finally decide to act upon that uncomfortable feeling and unflattering look brought about by your ill-fitting bra!

Once you've sorted out your bra woes, you next need to consider your clothing. Here are the best colors to wear if you have blonde hair.

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