I’ve found the perfect £4 bra hack for my big boobs babes, it’s all about the support
A SAVVY woman has revealed an easy strapless bra hack for all her big-boobed babes – and it costs just £4.
Katie, from Inverness, wears an L cup and wants to inspire fashionistas to embrace the skin they are in.
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And she recently shared a budget-friendly tip that can turn any bra into a strapless one, while still giving you plenty of support.
Speak with BBC The SocialKatie said: “Don’t you have a strapless bra? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back.
“By folding the straps down, you can transform a simple T-shirt bra into a strapless one.
“If you feel like you could use some extra coverage or support, you can add a long bandeau made of stretch fabric a few sizes down.”
She added: “It can be very difficult to find a strapless bra that has the right fit.
“Too big and it falls off, too small and you get a quad boob.
“You can test your bra by fastening it backwards and doing the two-finger test.
“The perfect stretch is when you can put two fingers between you and the band, but no more.”
With a ribbed bandeau crop top costing just £4 at Primark, this is a very cost-effective hack.
And Katie’s large community has welcomed the clever idea as one said: “Ahh perfect, thanks! I was struggling with my bra!”
A second wrote: “I wish I had seen this growing up, omg what a hero.”
Meanwhile, a third said: “Major love for this.”
The bra tip comes because research by lingerie brand Boux Avenue showed that 81 percent of women wear the wrong size.
Despite women’s breasts changing shape and size throughout their lives, more than a third (35 percent) have never worn a bra.
Experts say you should have a bra fitted every six to 12 months to ensure you’re wearing the right fit and style for your bust.
Priya Downes, founder and CEO of lingerie brand Nudea, says: “Wearing the right bra is the single most important factor in a woman’s wardrobe, regardless of size.
“If your shoes caused blisters you wouldn’t wear them anymore, so why do we stick to uncomfortable underwear?
“If you can’t wait to get home at the end of the day and take yours off as soon as you walk in the door, chances are you’re wearing the wrong size.”
Tips for selecting the right bra for you
HERE are Priya’s bra checks for finding the perfect fit:
UNDERBAND: This is crucial for support.
It should feel seamless on your skin and rest in a straight line.
Now try to place two fingers under the band – there should be just enough room so that you have a perfect snug fit.
HEADS: You don’t want them to be too tight, with your breasts sticking out over the top or out the side.
And you really don’t want a gap between the cup and the top of your breast.
Nor is it good to look under your clothes.
CENTER FRONT: The wires that run up between your breasts should lie flat against your sternum without any discomfort or loose wire sticking out.