Help! My boobs keep popping out of my bra
What to do if your cup runneth over
Top spillage. Side spillage. Bottom spillage. It must stop. One, because that’s not the silhouette any of us want. Two, because it can be harsh on your beautiful breasts, causing bruising in extreme cases!
Spillage fast five
1. Always measure yourself correctly before buying a bra by getting fitted instore by one of our expert bra stylists, or with our Bra Size Calculator.
2. Finding the shape(s) best suited to your individual body shape is super important. You may find your perfect fit, but the hard work will spill over (pardon the pun), if you choose a shape that doesn’t flatter your body and breast type.
3. How you wear your bra can make a huge difference to your silhouette.
4. Certain styles can be stretchier than others, offering more flexibility if you’re at an in-between stage. These may include wirefree or Invisibles unlined styles.
5. Fuller cup sizes may find their smoothest silhouette is achieved with a full cup bra.
Why the spill?
Let’s delve deeper into the cup culprits contributing to your overflow.
Cup and band size
Remember, your cups and bra band don’t work in isolation. This dynamic duo helps each other to support your ladies correctly. Your priority is to ensure you’re wearing the correct size bra – this includes the optimal bust and band measurements. There’s no point sporting curated cups if your bra band is riding up and vice versa. To find your perfect cup and bra band fit, get fitted instore or use our Bra Size Calculator.
Scoop for a smooth silhouette
Skipping this step could be the difference between spillage and smooth sailing. When wearing your bra, take a beat to scoop each breast into her cup. Aim for your nipple to be resting at the centre of the cup. This is your daily hack to help achieve the best fit – minus the spill!
Switch up your styles
Certain wirefree and Invisibles unlined styles can offer more stretch and flexibility. If you’re in-between sizes, these can allow for more wiggle room, giving you the opportunity to experiment with various fits.
Full coverage is an obvious choice to veto the spill, especially for those will fuller cups. The added support and structure can offer a smoother silhouette, with more material to hold your ladies with a little extra TLC. This style can reduce spillage from the top of the bust, as this is generally where the design is more generous with fabrication.
We've said it before and we’ll say it again. Size. Does. Count.
If you’ve explored all of the above and your cup still runneth over, your bra size may be the spillage spoiler. Before we round out our spill-free fest, let’s take a quick look at the tell-tale signs your bra may be the wrong size. Once you’re familiar with the regular culprits, you’ll be a spill-free Queen before you know it!
Signs your bra is too small
- Gaping
- Red or irritated skin
- Dig-in caused by your straps or underwire
- Neck, shoulder or back pain
- Lack of breast support
- Continuous bra adjustments
- Spillage (no surprises here)
Signs your bra is too big
- Breasts gone wild (excessive movement)
- Straps, wires and an underwire slip out of place
- Breasts don’t comfortably fill the cups
- Lack of breast support
- Continuous bra adjustments
- Neck, shoulder or back pain
- Spillage (you guessed it)
The ultimate spillage solution
One more time for the ladies in the back – size does count. Luckily, we have an easy-to-use, expert suite of bra sizing tools right at your fingertips. Check out our Bra Size Calculator or get fitted instore to find your perfect fit to farewell the spill for good!
Find the perfect spill-free fit with our Bra Size Calculator