Finding a bra you like is sort of like finding the perfect pair of jeans: a pain in the bum and totally exhausting, but always worth it in the end ‘cause it makes you look fabulous.

First things first…
Have you been measured by a pro? My best bra-measuring experience was a Nordstrom. Their fitters really know what they’re doing and they know how different brands run. If you’re having trouble getting comfy in one particular brand’s bras—say Victoria’s Secret—I recommend trying on a variety of other brands, not just styles. Some run small, some run big, and some are just plain comfier than others.

What’s the difference?
You can always go into a store and try on a bra that is sized differently than what the measuring tape says you really are. There’s certainly no harm in that. And truth be told? Wearing the “wrong” size bra will not hurt you. But it also might not support your growing breasts as well as the “right” size bra would.

Not all bras are sized exactly the same way
Sure, it would be great if a 32C in one brand’s demi cup fit the same as another. But just like that super sweet skirt you bought last month, not all sizes are created equal. Different company’s undergarments can run smaller or larger than the size you really need.