How to Finally Find A Bra You Won’t Hate

About this episode

Finding a bra that fits well can feel like an impossible combination of measurements, brands, cup sizes, and personal preferences. Even knowing your usual size doesn't guarantee that a bra will feel comfortable or provide the support you need. This episode, Wirecutter senior staff writer Zoe Vanderweide breaks down what a bra is actually supposed to do, and how to tell when one fits properly. After testing more than 35 bras, she explains why the band matters more than the straps for support, why bra sizes aren't standardized across brands, and how to shop when your breasts don't fit neatly into a standard size. Plus, how to make your bras last longer. This episode covers: • Why the right bra can do much more than provide support. Bras can change the shape of your breasts, provide nipple coverage, smooth asymmetry, make clothes fit better, or minimize a larger bust. • Why you should know your measurements—and then try multiple sizes. We recommends measuring yourself, checking a brand's size chart, and ordering a couple sizes because there's no substitute for actually trying a bra on. • Why you shouldn't wear the same bra two days in a row. Letting the elastane in a bra's band