Q&A for How to Choose the Right Bra

To create the appearance of cleavage, a push-up bra can provide lift and shape by enhancing your natural contours.

It depends. If you don't mind people seeing your bra, then no. If you mind, then wear a strapless bra or a long sleeve shirt or both.

Your bra size is likely 40DD. Considering the significant difference between your underbust and overbust measurements, you might find a professional fitting beneficial for optimal support and comfort.

You are typically ready to wear a bra when you begin puberty. As your breasts start to develop, it's a good idea to speak with a trusted adult, like your mother or another female relative, about whether it's the right time for you.

It must be the other way around, your bust will always be bigger than your band size, make sure you followed the steps of measurement properly.

For larger or fuller busts, full-coverage bras are highly recommended. A good push-up bra can provide better lift. Padded bras can be worn to cover nipples.

When bra shopping, try on different sizes to find a comfortable fit with good support. Many stores offer free fitting services to help you determine your size without a measuring tape, or you can experiment by trying a size up, like 32B, and exploring sister sizes such as 34A to see what feels best.

You could get a bra that will fit your one breast, or one that is stretchy and will fit snugly across your entire chest. If you get a bra according to your one breast, then getting one with removable padding and adding extra to your smaller side should balance your chest out, if that's what you're going for.

If you feel that you will need support, yes. It depends on your breast size and how sensitive your breasts are. I would suggest wearing one just in case.

Push-up bras can provide excellent lift and definition, making your breasts appear firmer and more supported.

Get help from a bra store. You might want to try an expandable sports bra until you can get an exact measurement.

For your measurements, a 30A bra is typically recommended.

Yes, you can. While sports bras offer compression and support for activity, they may not provide the same structural lift and shaping as an underwire bra for daily wear. If you have larger breasts, you might find that daily use of a sports bra does not offer adequate long-term support.

For breasts with top fullness, a lightly lined t-shirt bra is often a comfortable option, as it accommodates your natural shape well. Keep in mind that these bras typically offer minimal additional shaping or lift.

A sports bra or a very well-supporting bra would make suitable choices.

You could try a well-fitting push-up bra, which will make your breasts appear larger and fuller.

Based on your measurements, you would typically wear a 34D, as your 33.5-inch underbust measurement rounds up to a 34 band size.

Measure the fullest part of your bust and your underbust (the part right below your breasts.) Your underbust measurement is your band size (round up if it’s an odd number) and the difference between the two measurements is your cup size. A in one inch, B is two inches, and so on.

Take the centimeter value and divide it by 2.54. This will give you the value in inches.

Wear a sports bra. They will keep your breasts "tucked in" and prevent them from moving around too much while exercising or doing sports.

No, wearing only a bra and underwear in public is generally not socially acceptable. These garments are considered private and are typically not worn as outerwear in most public settings.

Buy a new bra. A good, well-fitting bra shouldn't hurt or pinch you. You are most likely wearing a bra that is too small for you. A bigger size should support you.