I’m a bra expert – the exact bra you should be wearing to your appointment to get measured correctly

IF every time you’re measured for a new bra, you get a different size, then you understand the struggle.

Well, apparently, the reason that happens is because you’ve been wearing the wrong bra to your fitting.

Geremy Dubensky

Suzanne Macbale, the founder of LOVESUZE, revealed that you should actually be wearing a bra to your fittings[/caption]

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Wearing the wrong one can negatively impact the size you get fitted into[/caption]

Yeah, you heard that right. You’re actually supposed to be wearing a bra in order to get fitted for another.

But how does that work?

Suzanne Macbale, founder and CEO of LOVESUZE, a revolutionary lingerie brand, told The Sun exclusively that you should be wearing a bra with an underwire “that lifts your breasts to the right place” to your fittings.

This is because it will offer the same support and lift that you’re used to and looking for, rather than making your breasts look saggy.

She continued: “The most important thing is that you should never measure yourself with a padded bra. If you do, it skews your measurements.

“You should never have naked breasts either.”

This last one will not only give you the wrong size, but it’s just plain uncomfortable for the bra fitter.

WHEN TO GET MEASURED?

But how do you know when it’s time to get fitted for a new bra?

The founder, who had previously worked for Calvin Klein and Victoria’s Secret, revealed that you should do it every time you either gain or lose weight.

Because breasts are partly made up of fatty tissue, this means that they might change as you go on a fitness journey or gain a few happy pounds.

But if you want to be on the safer side, you’ll want to do it every time you purchase a new one. Your body could have changed without you noticing it.

However, if you feel like your bra doesn’t sit parallel to your back, arching, or the front doesn’t sit flush against your torso, then it’s time for a change.

A bra that might be a little loose is not always indicative because the band could lose elasticity if you’re wearing it every day.

Ideally, you’ll want to let your bra rest for 24 hours before using it again so the band can recover and it fits you like a glove.

MORE BRA SECRETS

Beth Kates, the founder of Liberty & Love, previously told The Sun said people aren’t washing their bras enough.

Even though bras are technically an undergarment, they’re not on the same level as underwear. 

One of the biggest things to consider when it comes to how often to wash your bras is how oily your skin is and how sweaty you get day-to-day.

Beth revealed: “Wash after sport always, any time you sweat it should be washed, otherwise after every two or three times of wearing.

“It seems people don’t always stick to this because maybe they don’t have enough bras!”

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You should also be washing your bras more frequently[/caption]