Marie Claire—April 1, 2009
Invest in underwire, which helps a bra - and you - maintain shape. Foam or fabric cups alone will eventually droop.
Try multiple sizes. Cup size increases with band size, so a 34A cup may be bigger than a 32B.
"The underband, not the straps, should hold the breasts up, so make sure it's not digging into your skin," says Janet Cahill, a physical therapist at Manhattan's Hospital for Special Surgery.
This story originally appeared at marieclaire.com.
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