All ages and chest sizes should learn about bras. I’ve always had a small bra size, despite my strong desire for it to be larger in my late teens and early 20s. Due to this, I never sought a second opinion and instead accepted the likelihood that I fell into the A category of bra sizes. I didn’t care about the numbers—30A, 32A, 34A, 36A—as long as I saw the letter “A”; I would have taken any bra that was on offer.

Now that I’m in my early 30s and feel good about myself, I started to doubt the comfort and support of my bra.

I had always assumed that I didn’t require a bra fitting because of my smaller breast size.

I would ask and then persuade myself, “What is there to measure? I already know what it’s going to be. I’d be wasting their time.” “Bra fittings are only for fuller cup sizes.”. I pushed the thoughts aside and looked for information while staring at my bra in the mirror. It seemed too tight around the torso and too loose at the cup.

I visited Marks & Spencer (M&S) for some bra education, and it was a pleasant experience. I didn’t feel judged for waiting until my 30s to seek this necessity, and there was no awkwardness in having my chest measured while standing topless.

My lack of knowledge about bras surprised me, but what really shocked me was the difference wearing the correct bra made. After my appointment, I couldn’t believe how much my posture had improved until I put on my new purchase. I was unaware of how little support I had been carrying around for so long.

Everything seemed more airy. I didn’t realize how much of an aesthetic difference the right bra made until I put on a t-shirt; the back straps and cups were no longer visible.

The idea that you must completely undress for your bra fitting appointment is one of the most common misconceptions regarding the service. This is untrue. A committed member of MandS’s BraFitTM team will accompany you to a private changing area so they can measure your size—in my case, while wearing your existing bra. They will determine your approximate size and then go to the store to personally select a few bra options for you to try on in private. They will choose from a variety of styles and shapes. When you’re satisfied, you can go buy it, turning the entire procedure into a one-stop shop. M&S offers a wide range of sizes (A-K) for everything from first bras to bralettes, nursing, post-surgery, and sports bras.

According to Liz, a bra fitter at MandS on Grafton Street in Dublin, if we wear our bras frequently, we should replace them every six to nine months. This is to guarantee that our bras consistently provide the highest level of comfort and support.

Liz suggests scheduling fittings every six to twelve months. “It’s crucial to get regular fittings because, like the rest of your body, your bra size can change with weight and hormonal fluctuations,” the woman says. It’s critical to accept change because our bodies are constantly changing. “.

Making sure your bra fits perfectly is crucial because it’s one of the first things we put on in the morning and the last things we take off at night.