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"  Finding the right bra can be tough and lead to some traumarama-worthy moments. And since you can&amp;#039;t have an expert in the dressing room with you, here&amp;#039;s some professional advice to keep in mind before you go shopping. Audrey Kirkland, brand manager of sports bras at New Balance shared with us her awesome tips to help get you into the best bra for your next workout!  Know your size. Getting properly measured is key. Audrey said that if the bra feels tight, a big mistake lots of girls make is buying a bigger band size instead of a larger cup size. Then, the bottom of the band can be too big and will start riding up.    Keep it snug. Select a bra with a good bottom band first, and then work your way up: &amp;quot;You build a sports bra like you build a house, with the foundation first,&amp;quot; she said. You should be able to fit two or three fingers underneath the band\u2014you need to be able to breathe! Stand in the dressing room and take a few deep breaths or jump up and down, to see if you&amp;#039;re getting enough air.   Take care of your gear. Replace your sports bras every six to 12 months, depending on how often you wear them. And make sure you&amp;#039;re washing your bra after every time you wear it, since sweat builds up and can irritate your skin\u2014plus, dirt can get clogged in there (ew!). The best way to clean them is hand washing and air-drying, but if you&amp;#039;re short on time, throw the bra into a lingerie bag (or pillow case!) before putting in the washing machine. If you need to throw it in the dryer, set the temperature to low.  Need help picking out a new bra? Check out New Balance&amp;#039;s bra recommender tool and you&amp;#039;ll be ready to work up a sweat in no time! What do you look for in a sports bra? Tell us in the comments! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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