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" 1. Choosing too large a band size Proper fit is the biggie when it comes to finding the right bra \u2014 and something lots of women need help with. &amp;quot;The most common mistake women make is buying a band size that is too large and a cup size that is too small,&amp;quot; Holly Fowler, Bra Fit Expert at FigLeaves.com, told Good Housekeeping (more about that cup size later). She says that in testing done by FigLeaves, one of the most common &amp;quot;fit corrections&amp;quot; was to go down one band size. &amp;quot;If your band is too loose, the bra will not be giving you the correct support and lift, and the straps will dig into your shoulders.&amp;quot; 2. Choosing too small a cup size Women commonly choose bras that are three whole cup sizes too small for them, according to FigLeaves testing. &amp;quot;Don&amp;#039;t worry about how high up in the alphabet your cup might be going,&amp;quot; Fowler advises. &amp;quot;The A-through-D system is more than 70 years old and not realistic to today&amp;#039;s standards. You wouldn&amp;#039;t still use a telephone that&amp;#039;s that old!&amp;quot; A larger cup size ensures that all of the side tissue is scooped into the bra and helps you avoid spillage and unattractive lumps and bumps. &amp;quot;If the cup size is not correct, there could be puckering or the dreaded &amp;#039;quad-boob,&amp;#039;&amp;quot; says Fowler. That is definitely something we don&amp;#039;t want. RELATED: The Best Bra Guide Ever 3. Getting stuck in a style rut Like we do with a good pair of jeans, women tend to find a bra they like and stick to it \u2014 often for many years. To keep up with our constantly changing bodies, it&amp;#039;s important to try new bra styles, textiles, and cuts. T-shirt bras, for example, are great, but lace can actually be just as (and sometimes more) supportive as a molded cup \u2014 and nowadays, they&amp;#039;re often made so they look seamless under your clothes. Try on everything from pushups to demi-cups and see what really works for your body. &amp;quot;Often, brands are sized slightly differently from each other, so if you find that a new brand you&amp;#039;re trying &amp;#039;doesn&amp;#039;t fit,&amp;#039; try a different size,&amp;quot; Fowler suggests. 4. Not getting fitted often enough Bra experts recommend getting fitted every six months. If your body has been changing as a result of something like weight loss or pregnancy, that&amp;#039;s definitely a good reason to get a proper fitting. RELATED: 6 Steps to Bra Fitting 5. Not considering the rest of your body when choosing a bra Fowler says you should consider these body-specific tips:  If you have narrow shoulders, try cross-back or multiway styles. If you have a broad back, you may prefer balcony shapes. If your breasts are wide-set, try a low-cut balcony shape. If your breasts are close-set, try a plunge or push-up shape. If you have one breast larger than the other, try a T-shirt bra with a pad in the cup for your smaller breast. Always fit a bra to your fuller breast. If you have lost tone in your breasts from breast-feeding, look for balcony styles with slight padding that will give you shape and support.  6. Not asking for help It can be incredibly frustrating to shop for a bra without any help: Where to start? Bra experts are there to help you and make your life easier. So make use of them! Ask to get a fitting and let them help you pick styles that will work for your body. It&amp;#039;s a free service that will save you tons of time. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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