May 19, 2013
Looking for some ideas on a problem I just encountered for the first time with a bra fit. I bought a 32H Chantelle C Chic Sexy plunge bra. The cups and band fit perfectly, however, the shoulder straps (especially the right one) are irritating the area above the breast but below the shoulder (roughly at arm pit level). When looking at myself in the mirror, I can see that the straps appear to be pinching the skin in that area. What is the problem here? Is it the angle at which the straps are sewn into the cup?
I wore it twice now and sadly decided that I'll have to sell it but I would like to sort out what is causing this so that I don't make that same mistake in the future.
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When I have that problem, it generally means I've been overzealous about tightening the bra's straps, and letting them out a bit makes it feel right. (Had to do this with my brand-new Cleo Juna yesterday.)
Otherwise, it's just another one of the seemingly endless series of problems one can have with otherwise well-fitting bras. So frustrating!
It might be that the straps are too wide-set. No matter how much you shorten or lengthen them, they'll bug you. Maybe not as painful if you lengthen them excessively, but then you'll lose support. No, not because the straps play a major role in support, but it's like kicking a football with your shin, sure, the power's in the leg, but if you don't kick it with your foot it won't be as successful. Kinda weird parable, but hey, that's me. I'm hoping someone got it. The straps aren't there as a major component of support, but any strapless bra would become even more supportive if there were straps in an appropriate length to it because then the bra wouldn't hug you just from one direction (around your torso), but from two (torso and from over your shoulders)
Anyway... I went off topic, let's go back. Try tugging at the upper section of the cup close to the strap attachment, try tugging an inch closer to your neck from the strap placement. Does that improve the shape and support? It's very probable then that your arms are fighting the cup because the straps are set too far out. I'd say this is *very* probable if you experience chafing when you reach for cereals or a glass in the kitchen for example.
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